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The maritime industry accounts for the movement of 90% of world trade, making it very attractive for cyber criminals. Over the past three years cyber-attacks on shipping have increased by 900%. The digitisation of the maritime sector and the development of autonomous vessels means the cyber security risk to shipping is likely to increase and …

New cyber security scheme, supported by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Read More »

The shipyard LA NAVAL in Spain was specialized in the design and manufacture of suction hopper dredgers, the construction of specialized offshore vessels for oil and gas production and the construction of vessels for offshore wind turbines. The shipyard has over 100 years of history and was known for producing high quality and specialized vessels. …

Shipyard closure: machinery sale after closure of LA NAVAL in Spain Read More »

Ship classification society, RINA has announced the Approval in Principle (AiP) of a new-concept offshore fish-farming vessel. The fish-farming Ocean Ark vessel is developed by Ocean Arks Tech of Chile (OATECH) in accordance with RINA Rules and Marpol, Solas and IMO regulations. The Ocean Ark vessel delivers a new approach to fish farming and is …

Oceangoing Aquaculture Vessel Gains RINA Approval Read More »

Synergy Group, one of the world’s leading ship managers, has further expanded its global footprint with the opening of a new office in Germany. Located in the port city of Hamburg, a European maritime hub and a key location for German ship owners, the new office is operated by Synergy Marine Germany GmbH, a subsidiary …

Synergy group expands European footprint with opening of new office in Germany Read More »

EDS HV Group, high voltage engineering specialists in the renewables industry and part of James Fisher Renewables, is proud to have used its expertise to help Vattenfall complete Denmark and Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm, Kriegers Flak. Following the success of previous projects with Vattenfall, including Aberdeen Bay and Horns Rev 3 amongst others, EDS …

James Fisher Renewables – EDS ensures Vattenfall’s Kriegers Flak reaches commissioning milestone Read More »

Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking System was a joint winner of the DAME Design Award in the category of ‘Machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems, and fittings.’ The Assisted Docking system also won the overall DAME award, presented to the product at METSTRADE Show that encapsulates the essence of the awards, not just innovative design but …

Volvo Penta Innovative Assisted Docking wins DAME Design Awards 2021 Read More »

Today, Kongsberg Digital announced that they have entered a contract with Rem Offshore, for the roll-out of Vessel Insight on their three new offshore wind vessels that are under construction. The first vessel will be completed at Green Yard Kleven in November, while the other two are under construction at Vard, with completion in 2023 …

Rem Offshore selects Vessel Insight from Kongsberg Digital to collect vital data from their new offshore wind fleet Read More »

A delegation from the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) made up of the Director General of the Seafarers (DGGM), Juan Maltez and the Ambassador and Consul General of Panama in Greece, Julie Lymberopulos, visited the facilities of the renowned shipping company Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd. To seek job opportunities for our Panamanian seafarers and strengthen …

Euronav will provide 200 embarkations to Panamanian seafarers for the next there years Read More »

Tidal Transit, which has been supplying purpose-designed crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to offshore wind farm developers and operators for over ten years, is a partner in two projects which have been awarded funding in the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) which is funded by the Department of Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. …

Tidal Transit in Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition projects showcased at COP26 Read More »

Tees White Gill (TWG), part of Tees Components, has secured a major new project to supply its thruster technology to a pair of oceanographic vessels operated by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The North East England-based company will supply 50 TS3 QR Thruster models to Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC, which is building the vessels …

Tees White Gill Thrusters secures major export contract for oceanographic research vessels Read More »