Industry News – Page 85
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NewsHurricane Ophelia flags up Penguin WEC survivability
Wello’s Penguin Wave energy converter has been permanently deployed since Spring 2017, surviving several major storms with waves up to 13m, including hurricane Ophelia.
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NewsHMC to cut 250 jobs in restructure
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) intends to cut 250 jobs in a restructure due to the low price of oil.
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NewsEmpire Wind New York offshore windfarm project
The windfarm operator Statoil has announced the name of its latest offshore wind project off the south coast of Long Island, New York.
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NewsMedevac from survey vessel in English Channel
An incident on board an inshore survey vessel off the Cornish coast in early October resulted in injuries to two crew members and a rescue effort that involved two lifeboats, an MCA rescue helicopter and a fisheries protection vessel as well as a brand new Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship standing ...
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NewsAustralian boat designer launches its 500th vessel
The Australian boat designer Incat Crowther has passed a significant milestone with the launch of its 500th vessel to the market.
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NewsFuture focus for next generation vessel workshops
Three one-day next generation vessel workshops focusing on the future of operational safety and equipment procurement take place in the UK this week.
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NewsProblems delay new Weser LNG barge
‘Maritime Journal’ has learned that Bremerhaven’s innovative new €4.9million LNG driven hopper barge greenports 1 is taking much longer than planned to enter service because of gas pressure problems in its propulsion system.
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NewsVision of the Fjords wins award
Hybrid electric vessel Vision of the Fjords has won an award recognising its accessibility and environmental achievements.
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NewsRobots to take centre stage at Marine-i event
The use of robotics and artificial intelligence in marine technology will be the theme of Marine-i’s next Discovery Room event in the UK.
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NewsDated ship security open to attack
Dated security being used by maritime satcoms companies are leaving vessels open to attack.
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NewsHigh-spec reel lay vessel promises to set new industry standard
A new contract has been signed for the design and build of a high-spec reel lay vessel capable of installing complex rigid flowlines and pipe-in-pipe systems.
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NewsHeavy lift company sets up dedicated projects department
A German heavy lift company has set up a dedicated marine projects department to bring together advisory and installation support for customers.
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NewsBAE to cut 375 UK maritime jobs
BAE Systems will cut around 375 maritime jobs in response to “evolving customer requirements and an ongoing focus on efficiency improvements.”
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NewsBigRoll Shipping joint venture rolled up
BigLift Shipping has decided to end its co-operation with Rolldock Shipping in the Joint Venture ”BigRoll Shipping” from January 1st 2018. From then on, the Heavy Transport vessels will be added to the BigLift fleet.
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NewsRecord-breaking month for Montrose Port Authority
Montrose Port Authority saw a record 337,000t of shipping activity during August 2017 due to increased commercial vessel activity.
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NewsBallistic protection saves lives
SuperShield ballistic protection by South African vessel manufacturer Nautic Africa has ensured the safety of a patrol vessel’s crew in a recent pirate attack off the coast of Nigeria
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NewsRoyal IHC acquires stake in Rotterdam Offshore Group
Royal IHC has announced its acquisition of 50% of the share capital of Rotterdam Offshore Group.
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NewsGSS makes successful foray into the USA
GSS has completed a successful foray into the USA with its UK Registered 2209 Euro Carrier ‘Maggie M’ in what the Scotland-headquartered marine services company believes is an industry first.
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NewsBMT Dutch subsidiary completes MBO
The Dutch subsidiary of BMT Ship & Coastal Dynamics Ltd will operate as Aktis Hydraulics BV following a management buyout (MBO).
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NewsMPI Offshore to lead foundations installation at Triton Knoll
MPI Offshore is Triton Knoll’s preferred supplier for the transportation and installation of its offshore wind turbine foundations and substations.
