Category: Technology

Oslo: New database for seabed minerals

Oslo: New database for seabed minerals

Posted by | 12 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has signed a memorandum of understanding for co-operation with Denmark and Greenland to collect new data on seabed minerals. Other parties involved are the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription can be cancelled at any time free of charge For MOV members...

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The "Sun" explores the Indian Ocean

The "Sun" explores the Indian Ocean

Posted by | 8 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

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KRITIS - Argusauge from north.io for protection

KRITIS - Argusauge from north.io for protection

Posted by | 26 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The central data management platform plays a key role in the monitoring of critical maritime infrastructure. The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) has now awarded Kiel-based north.io GmbH the contract to further develop its Automated Recognition of Ghost ships and Underwater Surveillance (Argus). 2.7 million euros have been made available for this purpose. north.io is carrying out the project in collaboration with the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Subsea Europe Services GmbH. In efforts to protect critical underwater infrastructure (KRITIS), there is a lack of detection of ship movements in the vicinity of critical infrastructure. This is where...

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Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Posted by | 26 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

It is an important signal for Papenburg as a shipbuilding location: the Japanese Oriental Land Company (OLC) has commissioned Meyer Werft to build a cruise ship modelled on the "Disney Wish". The shipbuilding contract was signed in Tokyo on 9 July. Travelling fun with Mickey and Co. OLC is the operator of Disney theme parks and hotels, such as Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Ambassador Hotel. Now the company wants to enter the cruise business and has reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company (WDC) to bring the magic of Disney cruises to the Japanese market for the first time. On board are premises...

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Netherlands: Innovative and pragmatic

Netherlands: Innovative and pragmatic

Posted by | 23 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to strengthen and protect its own defence industry and is working together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs on a corresponding law consisting of three parts: + A sectoral investment test to prevent mergers, takeovers and investments in suppliers from becoming a risk for the deployment of the armed forces. + A declaration of suitability for Dutch companies bidding for contracts abroad: among other things, companies are scrutinised for undesirable interference by other countries in their management structure. Access marineforum digital+ Already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your...

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