News 2-10 – Page 66
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SBBA replaces Danboat at ICOMIA
The Ship and Boat Builders’ Association (SBBA) has joined International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).
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Position-fixing intervals warning
The London P&I Club say excessive onboard position-fixing intervals have been a contributory factor in some recent costly claims.
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Thames Clipper River Bus network extended
A new MBNA Thames Clipper River Bus has been launched which will service the UK’s new Battersea Power Station development.
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EU study calls for a holistic approach to European shipbuilding
An EU sponsored study says that only a clear targeted EU shipbuilding policy with a unified approach will help Europe keep up with competition from Asia.
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Meercat Workboats under new management
Meercat Workboats is no longer in administration and will continue to trade under new management
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Royal opening for Hull wind turbine blade manufacturing facility
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has welcomed Her Majesty The Queen to its offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing factory at Alexandra Dock, Hull, UK.
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Cyber security and autonomy wake up call to marine insurance industry
Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President and CEO of US classification society ABS, has addressed the American Institute of Marine Underwriters (AIMU), describing the future of maritime safety and risk mitigation as it relates to cyber safety as well as outlining how the classification and insurance industries can strengthen their collaboration ...
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Steady demand for OESVs offers security
Offshore energy support vessel (OESV) providers are seeing a stable demand for services.
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Ocean Signal announces new distributors for Germany and Norway
Communication and safety at sea specialist company Ocean Signal has confirmed two key new distributors during this year’s METSTRADE event as it strengthens its European network.
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Ravestein caisson gate handover at Portsmouth
On the 7th of November 2017, Ravestein officially launched the ‘14 DOCK’ caisson gate it recently built for the UK’s Ministry of Defence in the Naval dockyard in Portsmouth.
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Flying submarine envisaged in RN challenge
A futuristic flying fish-styled defence system for the Royal Navy, was envisaged by Saab Seaeye systems engineer, Ali Roy. With defence dangers acute at the waterline, she designed an organic shaped concept with the nimble agility to both fly and swim - to avoid detection or pursue a quarry.
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ChartCo sets its course for growth
A maritime digital data and compliance service provider is setting its course for growth with strategic acquisitions so that it can extend its customer base.
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Historic war veteran sunk at its mooring
The 1944-built 75ft MFV ‘Scotch Queen’ (ex ‘MFV 1100’) which sank in the River Fal in September has been salvaged by the local firm Sea Wide Services (SWS) in a long, protracted operation.
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Marseille No.10 dry dock re-opens
Dry Dock No.10 in Marseilles has re-opened after a major refit that included the construction of a new 5000 tonne entrance gate. The dry dock is the largest in the Mediterranean and one of the largest in the World and has been undergoing a refit that has lasted 3 years.
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First DNV GL cyber security type approval
Kongsberg Maritime has received DNV GL’s first cyber security type approval for one of its control systems.
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Europort 2017 concentrates on trio of core themes
Europort’s exhibition and conference agenda has focussed on a trio of core themes: Big Data, the Environmental Age and the Human Factor.
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Yanmar enters the medium speed dual fuel market
Japanese diesel engine manufacturer Yanmar has introduced its new medium speed 1533kW 6EY26DF dual fuel engine at Europort 2017.
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IPX7 waterproof Class A AIS transponder
Maritime safety and survival equipment specialist Ocean Signal has introduced its new ATA100 Class A AIS Transponder to the commercial marine market at Europort 2017.
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RH Marine introduces next generation of vessel automation
RH Marine has used the opportunity afforded by the Europort exhibition in Rotterdam to launch its next generation Alarm, Monitoring and Control Systems (AMCS).
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Waterbus 2407 fast ferries for Aqualiner
Damen Shipyards Group and Belgian ferry operator Aqualiner have signed a contract for the delivery of three additional Damen Waterbus 2407 vessels, for operations on the Scheldt in Antwerp.