Dan Barnes

Aquaculture technology specialist, Ace Aquatec, has partnered with marine ecosystem restoration specialists, Ocean Health, to further develop FaunaGuard. The system combines academically validated sound patterns with award-winning transducer technology to create temporary exclusion zones around project sites. This ethical acoustic system is an important tool for safeguarding oceanic wildlife from the risks associated with offshore …

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After implementing the vessel-to-cloud Vessel Insight technology to Guaibamax Bulk Carriers in 2020, Vale, iron ore producer and charterer of one of the world’s largest fleet of ore carriers, has signed with Kongsberg Digital to install Vessel Insight on four Valemax vessels. Over the last years, Vale has invested heavily in technology to develop more …

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Value Maritime (VM), the emission-reducing tech entrepreneurs for ships, has recently opened an office in Singapore to be closer to clients and grow its operations in the important and expanding Asia Pacific shipping market. The new office is based in the Central Business District (CBD), the bustling heart of shipping business in Singapore. Milou van …

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Sunreef Yachts unveils ULTIMA – a new range of hi-tech hybrid power catamarans. The line is fully customisable and blends comfort, performance and lifestyle. “Sunreef ULTIMAis a powerful response to a new market demand,” Founder and President Francis Lapp said. “We now have the ultimate hull shape for all those who are looking to enjoy quick getaways …

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Kongsberg Digital continues to enhance simulation training by launching its new cloud-based navigation simulation solution. The solution is another advanced simulation technology that Kongsberg Digital offers as an online training application on its digital platform. K-Sim Navigation CLOUD is based on Kongsberg’s well-reputed simulation technology and was developed in the SkyNav project funded by Innovation …

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Supporting Scotland’s growing offshore energy sector, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has installed a heavy-duty pontoon system in Eyemouth Harbour as part of the new operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Windfarm. The bespoke pontoon system comprises a 58m x 4m pontoon and a 27m x 4m pontoon, both …

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James Fisher Subtech (JF Subtech), provider of specialist technical marine support to the renewables, oil and gas, civil works and salvage markets, has signed a charter agreement with Østensjø Rederi AS for the exclusive use of its inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM), and construction vessel, Edda Savanah. The agreement will see the vessel mobilised from …

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StormGeo, a leading provider of weather intelligence and decision-support solutions for the shipping industry and part of Alfa Laval, announced the launch of a new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Simulator for Charterer. The new tool provides a quick and easy way for time charterers to simulate the end-of-voyage CII values and ratings. This is based …

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SMST’s 100t active heave compensated knuckle boom crane, for Van Oord’s new cable-laying vessel Calypso, left the SMST premises exactly on schedule for delivery to the Vard Brattvaag yard in Norway. Vard, the major ship designer and shipbuilder, awarded SMST the contract to equip the vessel for Van Oord with the renowned crane. “We are …

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Oyster Yachts will once again be at the very heart of London Luxury Afloat, taking place at St. Katharine Docks from 18-22 April, described as the UK’s most luxurious showcase for discerning buyers. Set against the historic backdrop of Tower Bridge, in the centre of the City of London, the marina at St Katharine Docks …

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