Marine Link International News

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:53:03 Z

Friede & Goldman Model Tests Its BargeRack Solution

Houston-based offshore engineering firm Friede & Goldman (F&G) announced it has completed model testing for its BargeRack offshore wind feeder solution at the MARIN maritime research institute in the Netherlands, bringing F&G closer to commercializing the technology.The BargeRack…

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:13:17 Z

Watch: Four Tons of Cocaine Seized from Vessels Off the Canary Islands

Nearly four tons of cocaine were seized and 16 people arrested from a a pair of vessels off the coast of the Canary Islands.The major drug bust was a collaborative effort involving both French and Spanish customs under the authority of the Atlantic maritime prefect…

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:27:45 Z

Five Tugs Dedicated in Port of Leith

At a special dedication ceremony at the Port of Leith this week, five Sanmar-built tugs were given a traditional marine blessing with their godmothers present. They form part of the large fleet of tugs and workboats operated by Targe Towing Limited…

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:05:23 Z

Mr. Marine Names Laarhuis CEO

Mr. Marine announced it has appointed Charles Laarhuis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15. Laarhuis succeeds Karel Peters in leading the global operations of the testing, inspection and certification (TIC)organization.With…

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:57:03 Z

Indian Government to Sell Up to 5% Stake in Cochin Shipyard

The Indian government will offload a stake of about 5% in shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard COCH.NS, an exchange filing showed on Tuesday.The floor price for the sale is 1,540 rupees, an 8% discount to the stock's Tuesday close, the filing showed.

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:58 Z

Marlink Fortifies Cyber Security Offer with Port-IT Acquisition

Marlink acquired 100% of Port-IT, a leader in cyber security solutions tailored for the maritime industry.Port-IT brings the combination of a state-of-the-art cyber security solutions portfolio together with a long-standing experience in the maritime industry.

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:16:04 Z

North Star Gets Its First CSOV Contract

UK-based offshore vessel owner North Star has secured its first contract for a commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) from EnBW, which will be deployed at 960 MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm in Germany.This award for the newbuild Grampian Kestrel CSOV of VARD 4 22 design…

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:40:08 Z

Philippines Says Fisheries Vessel Sideswiped

The Philippines' Bureau of Fisheries said a "Chinese maritime militia" boat deliberately sideswiped one of its two vessels that were conducting a routine maritime patrol in the vicinity of Thitu island in the South China Sea last Friday.The vessel had sustained dents in its starboard bow…

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:32:06 Z

Watch: Bulker and Livestock Carrier Collide

The bulk carrier Bunun Ace and the Ayed 1, a bulk carrier that appears to have been converted to carry livestock, were involved in a collision in the Bosphorus Strait on October 3.The Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety said the Bunun Ace was heading towards the Üsküdar coast…

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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:33:38 Z

HMNZS Manawanui’s Large Fuel Tanks Likely Intact

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has issued an update on the HMNZS Manawanui sinking in Samoa saying it is evaluating what is possible to plug the residual diesel engine room leak while planning for the safe removal of containers on the…

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