Dan Barnes

Marnavi in operation with new SMST gangway system

Recently, SMST has mobilized their rental gangway with newly developed height adjustment system on board Multi-Purpose Supply vessel (MPSV) Ievoli Amber of Marnavi Spa. The Italian shipping company is the first to use the gangway with height adjustment system that enables safe and efficient transfer of people and cargo in offshore wind parks with large …

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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Completes Conceptual Study for Ammonia/LCO2 Carrier

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group based in Yokohama, has completed a conceptual study for the design of an “Ammonia/Liquefied CO2 Carrier” capable of transporting both ammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The extensive study conducted with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. provides the basis for a type of vessel with potential …

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BIO-UV Group partners with Fluid Global Solutions to increase bio-sea footprint in Italy

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

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 …

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Gas conversions resulting in demand for greater corrosion protection

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

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 …

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

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 …

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Ocean Safety expands commercial marine safety product portfolio

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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Yara Marine to equip three Finnlines vessels with shore power solutions

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 …

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