Industry News – Page 73
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NewsGerman offshore wind consolidation
A German offshore service provider has acquired a company specializing in classification and permitting of offshore wind projects.
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NewsBiofuel first for decommissioning project
Leading global heavy lift shipping and offshore transportation and installation contractor Jumbo, and Netherlands-headquartered sustainable marine biofuel company GoodFuels, have announced a joint initiative to test marine Bio-Fuel Oil on an offshore decommissioning project.
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NewsMervyn John ‘Jack’ Gaston: 1941-2019
Following the recent passing of MJ’s former Tugs and Towing correspondent we take a more detailed look back at the life of this key contributor to both the magazine and the industry as a whole.
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NewsShip design research project is complete
A European research project to advance ship design and production processes has been completed.
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Ocean warming report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will consider the Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC) on 20-23 September 2019 during its 51st Session to be held in the Principality of Monaco. The report is due to be launched on 25 September 2019.
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Strong growth at Port of Hamburg
Germany’s largest universal port remains on a growth course, despite fears the rest of the country may be spiralling into an economic slowdown.
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NewsTurbine transport and installation
Windfarm developer Vattenfall Vindkraft Kriegers Flak P/S has signed a contract for the transport and installation of 72 8.4MW Siemens Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) for its Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark.
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NewsFuture fuel research recognised
A Dutch naval architect has been nominated for the Dutch Maritime Designer Award for his recent ground breaking marine fuel research.
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NewsBantry Bay kelp licence battle continues
A judge in Ireland’s High Court has ruled that a licence for the mechanical extraction of kelp from Bantry Bay, Ireland cannot be reviewed because the process of issuing it has not yet been completed.
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NewsUS Navy underwater vehicle procurement
The US Navy has procured a compact, battery powered ROV system for underwater bomb disposal activities and other duties.
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NewsPolish programme unveiled
The biggest annual gathering of Poland’s maritime industry leaders, the Maritime Economy Forum Gdynia will take place in October.
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NewsNew brand to streamline business
An environmental risk reduction company has launched a new brand and logo to make its operations more efficient.
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NewsJack Gaston
All at Maritime Journal and Mercator Media were saddened to hear of the passing of Tug stalwart Jack Gaston earlier this week following a recent few years of ill-health.
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NewsName change for industry body
A UK-based trade, skills and safety standards association has changed its name to better reflect its current work.
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NewsNew European waterborne conference
A new conference will address research, innovation and competitiveness in the European waterborne sector.
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NewsKey appointments boost electricity project
A pioneering energy infrastructure company which aims to connect the Irish and UK electricity markets has appointed two leading figures from the Irish energy and business sectors.
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NewsUK shipyard on brink of administration
A shipyard in Belfast, UK is expected to go into administration on Monday 5 August after failing to secure a buyer.
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NewsLaw firm partnership bolsters services
A global shipping law firm has established a development partnership which will boost the quality of its services.
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NewsMarine stalwart celebrates 125 years
A marine and logistics company is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2019.
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NewsDirk Illegems: Dockmate
“Five years ago, we had no help at all from any of the other product manufacturers,” said Dirk Illegems of Dockmate: that’s particularly troublesome if you’re producing a highly integrated system.
