Industry News – Page 81
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NewsScottish heavy lift expert secures first multi-million offshore wind contract
An Ayrshire based heavy lift company has landed its first multi-million offshore wind contract which will help to sustain over 40 jobs for the ten-month duration of the project.
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NewsRentel NV begins 42 wind turbine installation
DEME’s jack-up installation vessel ‘Sea Installer’ has left Ostend with the first of the 42 Rentel wind turbines in the North Sea.
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NewsDP World Limassol official opening
The new cruise passenger terminal at DP World Limassol has been inaugurated by Cyprus President, His Excellency Mr. Nicos Anastasiades; Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mrs. Vassiliki Anastassiadou; the Mayor of Limassol, Nicos Nicolaides and DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.
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Combi Lift delivers eight Damen tugs
With the loading of eight custom-made Damen tugs, German heavy lift expert Combi Lift reached an important milestone in the Gazprom Amur Gas Processing Plant Project in Russia.
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NewsISPS Code fails to contemplate aerial threats from drones says Martek
According to Martek Marine, terrorist use of drones deploying explosives is already well documented and the potential for a drone to deliver an explosive charge through the deck of an oil/gas tanker with potentially catastrophic results is a stark reality.
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NewsMarine Tech Expo returns to Plymouth UK in 2018
The Marine Tech Expo will return this year to Plymouth UK with the aim of showcasing the latest marine innovations in ocean technology to the industry.
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ITIC helps limit naval architect’s exposure after survey vessel capsizes
In a recent dispute, International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) helped a naval architect to successfully reduce the level of a claim by a shipbuilder for damages and loss of profits following the sinking of a hydrographic survey vessel which was deemed to be unstable.
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NewsMaximum fleet occupancy for Seacat Services
Cowes, UK-headquartered OESV operator, Seacat Services has announced that all 14 of its vessels will be under charter for periods of 2018, reflecting a shifting supply-demand balance in the OESV market.
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Marine Hub Cornwall agrees new collaboration with Marine Energy Wales
Marine Hub Cornwall, which was set up to help grow the marine industry in the UK county and to promote its world-class marine capabilities, has formally agreed a new collaboration with Marine Energy Wales.
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NewsSimon Forrest: Nova Innovation
“The moon-race going on in the tidal energy sector” is more likely to be won by smaller, more dynamic firms according to Simon Forrest of Nova Innovation: “If you want transformation, don’t look toward big, blue-chip companies – they are generally too comfortable with the status quo.”
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NewsAmpelmann opens dedicated offshore wind base in Hamburg
Offshore access solutions specialist Ampelmann has opened its first office in Germany, in response to growing business in the offshore wind sector.
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NewsHeerema to discontinue its offshore pipe lay activities
Heerema Marine Contractors has announced that as a further step in its strategic transition the company will discontinue its offshore pipe lay activities.
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NewsSMC awarded the Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018
UK-headquartered Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd has been awarded the Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018.
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NewsSeawall Maritime Cyber Security
OSERV has launched ‘Seawall Maritime Cyber Security’, which the company claims is the first integrated risk management solution for the global shipping community.
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NewsAvailability of ExxonMobil 0.5% sulphur fuel
ExxonMobil has revealed the first locations where it will supply new fuels that comply with the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap.
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OEE and Copernicus Marine European ocean energy industry partnership
Ocean Energy Europe and Copernicus Marine Service officially launched their new partnership at a reception hosted by the European Commission in Brussels. The collaboration will help European ocean energy companies create export market opportunities.
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NewsAttollo Offshore jack-ups contracted for 2018
Attollo Offshore, a leading offshore marine operator, has heralded Q2 by signing multiple £multi-million jack up contracts.
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NewsQueen’s Award recognises Hydro Group international success
It has been announced that subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group plc, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade.
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NewsMaRINET2 project awards €1.1 million to 32 offshore renewables developers
The MaRINET2 project has awarded €1.1 million in support to 32 offshore renewable technology developers to test at its network of world-leading research facilities.
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NewsMaritime panel role for IMarEST CEO
David Loosley, Chief Executive of IMarESTThe panel will look at the UK’s long-term maritime strategy and also includes one of IMarEST’s Honorary Fellows.Working in partnership with industry, the government aims to challenge the sector to think about what it will look like in 2050. This vision will reinforce the development ...
