Dan Barnes

BIO-UV Group has partnered with Fluid Global Solutions (FGS) to strengthen the ballast water treatment system manufacturer’s presence in the Italian ship repair and newbuilding market. La Spezia-based FGS, a leading provider of pumps and spares to the Italian maritime sector, will support BIO-UV Group with the sale and delivery of its BIO-SEA ballast water …

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Marine geoscience and offshore construction support service provider NextGeo has been carrying out various works as part of its contract with TenneT TSO B.V. for UXO survey services in support of the vast offshore wind energy programme promoted by the Dutch Government in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. Following the completion of a …

NextGeo selected PanGeo SBI for further survey on Hollandse Kust West Beta (HKWb) routes for TenneT TSO Read More »

Nippon Paint Marine is advising shipowners and shipyards converting existing oil and gas carriers into storage and production units to ensure their fuel, water and cargo tanks are sufficiently protected from corrosion. According to data from the coatings’ specialist, reduced dependence on Russian oil and gas is leading to increased demand for ships able to …

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The development of a world-first underwater robot which can repair a damaged ship’s hull using pioneering friction stir welding technology is at an advanced stage after a concept design for the system was finalised. In a project funded by the European Commission, 13 project partners from nine countries are currently collaborating on a scheme which …

Major advancements made in development of pioneering welding technology which will repair ship hulls underwater Read More »

Further to the announcement in June 2021 of the contract to design and equip two construction service operation vessels (CSOVs/SOVs) for the Norway-based offshore wind service company Integrated Wind Solutions ASA (IWS), Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is pleased to announce a contract for integrated equipment packages for two further vessels in the series for delivery in …

Kongsberg Maritime wins €20m contract for integrated equipment packages for another two newbuild offshore wind commissioning service operation vessels Read More »

Specialist in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial marine portfolio to offer a wider selection of commercial lifejackets and accessories, including Spinlock’s DURO range. Supporting the expansion of its premium range of commercial lifejackets, Ocean Safety’s four branches in Southampton, Plymouth, Aberdeen and Greenock …

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Finnlines and Yara Marine Technologies have signed a contract to install Yara Marine’s shore power solution on board three vessels. The turnkey solution will allow these vessels to connect to the local power grid when in port, switching to electricity rather than using auxiliary engines running on fuel. The installations, which are scheduled for completion …

Yara Marine to equip three Finnlines vessels with shore power solutions Read More »

Castoldi has won a momentous contract to supply waterjets for new ferries being built to substantially improve transport and infrastructure in the Maldives. The contract will see over 164 Turbodrive 400 H.C. waterjets supplied to equip the new vessels being built by UAE shipyard giant Gulf Craft at its Maldives Shipyard. Under instruction of the …

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On Monday 28th of March, the crew of the merchant ship KARINA, under the command of the Ukrainian captain Vasyl Maksymenko, saved 32 fleeing people from drowning in international waters off Libya. The merchant ship of the North German KLINGENBERG Bereederungs & Befrachtungs GmbH & Co. KG from Ellerbek was on its way from Malta …

Ukrainian Captain saves 32 people from death in the Mediterranean Sea Read More »

Cammell Laird’s Defence Division has enjoyed a busy twelve months, as it continues to provide support to the four Tide Class tankers of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). The 39,000 tonne new build vessels came into service from 2017 and were built to replace the RFA’s single hulled tankers. Together with RFA’s Wave Knight and …

Cammell Laird enjoys busy year supporting Tide-Class tankers as part of in-service support contract Read More »