Industry News – Page 73
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Funding opportunities for maritime startups
A new maritime technology investor and venture builder is offering digital startups financial investment, operational support and networking opportunities with established industrial partners.
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ITIC warns expert witnesses
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that the role of expert witness should not be undertaken lightly and that all professionals acting in this capacity should be aware that they could face legal action for negligence.
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Positive response to Japanese plans
Japan has recently committed to the further development of offshore wind in its waters: a move that has been welcomed by the UK-based Carbon Trust, who see new opportunities for European companies in this emerging market.
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NewsThree new SwarmDiver products
Aquabotix has launched three new products to its existing SwarmDiver range of swarm- capable autonomous underwater vehicles.
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NewsFirst Kincardine floating wind turbine
Bourbon Subsea Services has installed the first floating wind turbine of the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm in Scotland as part of a contract with Spanish construction group Cobra Wind.
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NewsBold move towards primary wind propulsion
During the recent Assises de la Mer maritime conference, Groupe Renault announced the signing of a 3-year partnership with Nantes start-up Neoline.
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NewsUgo Pavesi: Transfluid
When it comes to hybrids, Ugo Pavesi doesn’t want anyone to think that Transfluid does something ‘special’.
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NewsJames Fisher maintenance contract
London Array Limited has selected James Fisher to provide the complete maintenance solution on its UK 630MW offshore wind farm.
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NewsWind propulsion aided by autonomous solution
eConowind has finished land-testing for its autonomous wind propulsion unit with ‘aspirated wing-profiles’ which act as sails for ships and help them lower emissions.
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NewsTurkey’s cyber vulnerability
According to Duygu Dogan, Senior Associate at Kilinç Law & Consulting, an Istanbul-based corporate and commercial law firm, Turkey’s maritime sector is particularly vulnerable to future attacks.
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Smart Green Shipping Alliance partners with Drax and Ultrabulk
A group of companies from the energy and shipping industries have partnered to reduce carbon emissions from the ocean transportation of biomass fuel cargo to the UK’s largest power station through the design of a concept cargo ship equipped with innovative sail technology.
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NewsAquabotix to show SwarmDiver at ANTX 2019
Aquabotix will demonstrate its technology at the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) 2019 event to enable the US Navy to observe the future of naval technology in action.
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NewsBattery power is key to decarbonisation
Powering European ships with batteries, hydrogen or ammonia will be the most efficient way to decarbonise the fleet and require half the amount of renewable electricity that synthetic methane or synthetic diesel will need.
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Inmarsat enhances cyber security offering
Inmarsat has introduced two new components to its maritime cyber security service, Fleet Secure, as it continues to develop solutions that combat ever-increasing cyber threats.
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NewsMaritime cyber target
According to Sjaak Schouteren, partner in the European Cyber team at JLT Specialty, the maritime sector is constantly embracing new business models and technology, but unfortunately this has made them a target of cyber criminals.
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NewsSafety-focused cybersecurity certification
Classification society ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland have partnered to jointly develop and deliver a cybersecurity certification scheme for the maritime industry to further ensure the safety of vessels.
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NewsAcquisition will create UK’s largest law firm
Gordon Dadds has acquired Ince & Co International LLP and its affiliated entities to create the UK’s largest listed law firm by revenue.
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NewsGuide to ECDIS management launched
The London P&I Club has joined forces with London Offshore Consultants (LOC) to produce a guide to the proper management of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) onboard ships.
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NewsPeter Van Bruggen: Projectwise
Despite Tanzania’s many lakes and waterways, there was a time that buying a locally built, commercial vessel “was impossible”, Peter Van Bruggen of Dutch-based Projectwise told MJ. “In fact, it was the same story across the whole of East Africa,” he said. “You couldn’t award a contract to a local ...
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NewsVentus Workboats evolves its market offering
UK based Ventus Workboats has evolved its market offering to add inland and coastal, offshore medical and logistics to its portfolio and has changed its name to Ventus Marine Services.
