All articles by David Kershaw – Page 19
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NewsCombilift launches Combi-LC, for wind turbine blades and tower transport
Ireland’s Combilift has moved into the offshore wind energy sector with the launch of a product designed to meet the load handling demands of large-scale offshore wind manufacturers.
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NewsRightShip launches PortRISK to improve port and terminal risk management
RightShip has launched a digital platform, PortRISK, to improve operational efficiency and decision making for port and terminal operators during vessel pre-arrival preparations.
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NewsLaso fleet expansion continues with Goldhofer
Laso Transportes has bolstered its heavy-duty trailer fleet with new equipment from Goldhofer.
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NewsAberdeen’s South Harbour expansion completed
A GBP420 million (USD514 million) expansion of Scotland’s port of Aberdeen was officially opened on September 22.
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NewsLerwick Port Authority signs MoU to facilitate floating offshore wind energy project
Lerwick Port Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Irish energy firm ESB that will see both companies work together on developing port facilities for a floating offshore wind farm.
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NewsMyCrane targets Indian expansion
MyCrane is rolling out its online crane rental platform to the Indian market.
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NewsSmith-Garcia joins Combi Lift
Esmeralda Smith-Garcia has joined Combi Lift’s projects team as senior director, business development.
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NewsHöegh Autoliners details EV fire mitigation measures aboard its ro-ro fleet
Recent fire incidents aboard electric vehicle (EV) carrying vessels have brought attention to factors such as thermal runaway, saltwater intrusion, and compromised battery cells or components. Industry stakeholders, insurers, and safety experts have underscored the need for vigilance. Höegh Autoliners outlined the measures it is taking to minimise the risks.
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NewsIUMI reports global uplift in premium base
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) presented its analysis of the latest marine insurance market trends at its annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. All lines of business reported an uplift in their global premium base for 2022 with the total reaching USD35.8 billion, representing an 8.3 percent increase on the previous year.
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NewsAçu signs decommissioning support deal with Petrobras
Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras has signed an agreement with the port of Açu to provide support to the decommissioning of oil and gas platforms.
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NewsCY Interocean II ships huge modules to Japan
In February and June, CY Interocean II performed two identical voyages for GE Gas and Power. In both voyages, the vessel shipped three massive heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) modules, each weighing about 2,500 tonnes.
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NewsLloyd’s Maritime Academy unveils latest features
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy has overhauled its website and introduced several on-demand training programmes dedicated to the marine sector.
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CapPro news Masdar and Africa50 to scale-up African clean energy
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed a partnership with Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform to identify, fast-track and scale clean energy projects across the continent.
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NewsG2 adding two more ammonia-ready vessels to its fleet in 2026
Norwegian shipping group G2 Ocean said that its owner and pool partner, Grieg Maritime Group, has exercised its option for two additional ammonia-ready open hatch vessels, which will be delivered in 2026.
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NewsPort of Nigg secures transition piece marshalling work
Global Energy Group’s (GEG) port of Nigg in the Cromarty Firth, Scotland, has been selected by Ocean Winds as the marshalling location for 62 transition pieces prior to their installation at the 950 MW Moray West offshore wind farm.
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NewsEcowende picks Van Oord for Hollandse Kust (west) lot VI
Ecowende has contracted Van Oord for the construction of the Dutch offshore wind farm on Hollandse Kust (west) lot VI.
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NewsBlue Water opens in Santiago
Blue Water Shipping has established a strategic hub in Santiago, Chile, to serve the Latin American market.
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NewsMOL invests in TouchWind and signs green fuel MoU with Shell
Japanese shipping group Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has invested in floating wind energy technology start-up, TouchWind.
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NewsLift capacity boosted at Paradip multipurpose terminal
J M Baxi Group has added a fourth Liebherr mobile harbour crane at Paradip Multipurpose Clear Cargo terminal, India.
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NewsBlue Water opens Houston facility
Blue Water Shipping has opened a warehouse close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, USA.