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Aberdeen-based 3D scanning specialist, Viewport3, has become the first business in the UK to be approved for Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) using underwater photogrammetry by Lloyd’s Register (LR). The certification was granted to Viewport3 following a successful offshore project along with an onshore validation trial, which involved using photogrammetry to verify mooring chain link critical …

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Preparations are ramping up for the TMS Awards 2023, which take place at the Atlantis, The Palm, on Tuesday November 7th. The deadline for nominations is fast approaching, with the deadline 11th August less than a week away. Time is running out if you wish to nominate, as the deadline is August 11th, less than …

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Leading maritime systems and services provider Elcome International has acquired a controlling stake in Fabio Fiorucci s.r.l., the Italy-based navigation solutions provider, as part of a wider strategic plan to expand its portfolio across southern Europe. Under the agreement, the Fiorucci family will retain a minority holding and continue to manage the company’s day-to-day operations. …

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Tomini Shipping, a world class dry bulk ship owner, hits yet another milestone in its expansion journey with the acquisition of Tomini K12. This Chinese-built capesize bulk cargo ship of 208,286 DWT will be the largest carrier in the existing fleet. The addition of Tomini K12, formerly known as MP The Vrabel, brings Tomini’s fleet …

Tomini Shipping adds capacity through delivery of modern capesize bulk carrier Read More »

ABL has successfully completed its delivery of marine warranty survey (MWS) services for the transportation of 23 Wind farm components from China to United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the country’s Wind Programme Project The project involved the marine transportation of 23 wind turbine generator (WTG) systems for the UAE’s pilot onshore wind farm project, to …

ABL completes scope on UAE Pilot Wind Programme Read More »

This summer, the world of competitive sailing is set to witness a historic moment as the Dutch sailing organisation Watersportverbond introduces its first-ever emission-free, hydrogen-powered coach boat, the H2C Boat, at the 2023 World Sailing Championships in The Hague, Netherlands. The H2C Boat, equipped with a Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motor, revolutionises the sailing community …

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newcleo, the clean and safe nuclear technology company developing innovative Generation IV reactors using nuclear waste as fuel, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, and RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering multinational. Under the terms of this agreement, the three …

newcleo, Fincantieri and RINA working together on feasibility study for nuclear naval propulsion Read More »

HAV Design has been chosen to develop another methanol-fuelled offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV) for ESVAGT. HAV Design will deliver both the ship design and an integrated equipment package including propulsion system, engines, propellers and positioning system. “We are humbled and delighted to be awarded yet another assignment from our long-term customer, who is …

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Boatyard, a leading innovator in the recreational boating industry, is proud to announce the launch of Boatyard.ai, the industry’s first virtual AI assistant for recreational boaters. Boatyard.ai is a groundbreaking tool that harnesses the power of AI and applies it to the boating industry, revolutionising the way boaters access information, maintain their boats, and enhance …

Boatyard introduces Boatyard.ai: the first virtual AI assistant for boaters Read More »

RS Electric Boats has announced that the new iteration of the Pulse 63, featuring a RAD40 (electric propulsion system) and increased battery capacity from 46kWh to 63kWh, will be on the market from August 2023. RS Electric Boats has calculated that the integral RAD40 offers 45% more efficiency than the previous configuration, which was already …

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