Industry News – Page 84
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NewsFirst international office for C-Job
C-Job Naval Architects has opened its first international office employing 20 engineers in Nikolayev, Ukraine.
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NewsETE Group to invest in Cape Verde
ETE Group has said it will significantly increase its presence and investment in Cape Verde.
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NewsPaul Gullett, Wave International
“Don’t go reinventing the wheel… there’s a lot of wheels out there already,” said Paul Gullett of Wave International. “Instead of trying to create something from scratch, first have a look at other sectors. It helps to be open minded.”
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NewsNew Corvus head charts a course for growth
Lithium ion battery system company Corvus Energy has appointed a new CEO to help steer the course for its future growth.
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NewsMaritime safety technologies conference
A conference on the application of new technologies to maritime safety has addressed underwater vision technologies, autonomous ships and surveillance platforms.
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NewsMarine trenching and cable lay acquisition
An offshore engineering service provider has acquired Fugro’s trenching and cable lay services business in order to better monopolise the sector.
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NewsBunker suppliers must prepare for the ‘death of fossil fuels in shipping’ says ICS
Marine fuel suppliers should anticipate that there may no longer be significant demand for fossil fuels from shipping within as little as 25 years, if not sooner, and that the sector is now on an inevitable trajectory towards a future of zero CO2 emissions.
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NewsManor Renewable Energy Ltd acquires Manor Marine UK Ltd
Manor Renewable Energy, suppliers of generators, vessels and personnel to the Offshore Renewables Sector, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of UK ship builders, Manor Marine UK Limited.
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NewsMaritime pilots pick up top IMO bravery award
Two American maritime pilots who defied fire to bring a burning ship to safety, averting a major maritime catastrophe, received the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during the 2017 IMO awards ceremony, held on 27 November 2017.
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NewsAtlas Elektronik Finland successfully completes minelayer modernization
Atlas Elektronik Finland Oy as prime contractor has successfully completed the Mid-Life Upgrade program for three Pansio class inshore minelayers of the Finnish Defence Forces.
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NewsPort of Blyth emergency exercise
A planning exercise testing the Port of Blyth’s preparedness for emergencies and its response to security incidents has taken place.
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NewsFirst full electric freefall lifeboat order
Dutch lifeboat manufacturer Verhoef has been awarded the first contract for the delivery of aluminium freefall lifeboats with electric propulsion on behalf of the Valhall Flank West project in Norway.
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NewsSBBA replaces Danboat at ICOMIA
The Ship and Boat Builders’ Association (SBBA) has joined International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).
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NewsPosition-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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NewsThames 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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NewsEU 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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NewsMeercat Workboats under new management
Meercat Workboats is no longer in administration and will continue to trade under new management
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NewsRoyal 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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NewsCyber 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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NewsSteady demand for OESVs offers security
Offshore energy support vessel (OESV) providers are seeing a stable demand for services.
