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Cyber security becoming integral to maritime security
Maritime security is increasingly becoming impossible to achieve without ensuring cyber security, and the ability of states to protect their maritime assets and critical infrastructure against cyber attacks. This was one of the conclusions from a recent workshop on developing a maritime security strategy for South Africa. The workshop was…
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Western Baltic Engineering reveals plans for first electric pusher
Lithuanian ship designer Western Baltic Engineering (WBE) is unveiling new designs for what it believes is the first ever electric pusher vessel for use on Europe’s inland waterways called the ‘ELECTRIC EEL’. Klaipeda headquartered WBE said the first electric pusher is due to be built next year for the Lithuanian…
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Parties Conclude Joint R&D Agreement for World’s First Ammonia Floating Storage and Regasification Barge
Contributing to promoting the early introduction of ammonia fuel NYK Line, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (NSY), ClassNK, and IHI Corporation (IHI) signed a joint research and development agreement for the commercialization of an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB). Specifically, the parties will work on the R&D of the…
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DSME orders marine compressors for four LNG carriers
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has chosen TMC Compressors (TMC) to deliver a complete marine compressed air system to four LNG carriers the Korean shipbuilder is constructing for Greek shipowner GasLog, according to DSME’s release. TMC will supply three control and service air compressors to each of the four…
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Dozens of sunken warships from World War II appear in the Danube River due to a historical drought in Europe
Over 20 explosive-laden warships resurface in eastern Serbia, blocking shipping and posing danger to fishing industry The severe decline of the #Danube River to its lowest level in almost a century reveals the hulls of dozens of #German warships that sank during #WWII near the Serbian port of #Prahovo overlooking…
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A $ 1.5 billion resident ship ordered from Brodosplit
Storylines and Brodosplit have formalized the signing of a new construction contract for the delivery in 2025 of a “residence” cruise ship. According to a note, the agreement has a value of 1.5 billion dollars for this 547-bed LNG-powered ship. It should be remembered that the Div Group, owner of…
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DEME successfully performs a ground investigation campaign for Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2
SSE Renewables charters DEME’s DP2 offshore installation vessel ‘Neptune’ DEME’s DP2 offshore installation vessel ‘Neptune’ has successfully performed an offshore ground investigation campaign for Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2, which is located near Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland. SSE Renewables, the leading energy company that is developing the wind farm,…
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Dutch general cargo ship on fire, Rotterdam
Fire erupted in the fore part of general cargo ship HAPPY ROVER early in the morning Aug 21, dry docked at Schiedam, Rotterdam, and undergoing repairs, including fire works. The ship arrived at Rotterdam on Aug 8, from Canada. Fire engines responded, at one time ship’s horn self-switched and woke…
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