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Diving & Underwater Services

  • Panther Prowls Pipelines

    01 Feb 2004

    Fareham UK based Seaeye Marine has disproved the common assumption that underwater pipeline surveys can only be carried out by large work class ROVs. One of Seaeye 's Panther models has been fully fitted out for the task by CCC Underwater Engineering in Abu Dhabi. 

  • Concept ROV at Oceanology International

    01 Feb 2004

    The result of more than a year of research, development and testing will be revealed on Stand 546 at Oceanology International when Ac-Cess and their engineering partners at All Oceans debut the AC-ROV. 

  • Midnight Manoeuvres Maintain Mobdock Momentum

    01 Feb 2004

    Antwerp based underwater specialist Hydrex was asked to carry out a permanent crack repair by an insert on the vertical hull of an 180m long car carrier vessel. It was situated in Le Havre and the work was to be done over a weekend. 

  • No Trouble with Double Rubble

    01 Feb 2004

    UMC International 's Fujairah team have recently provided a permanent solution for corrosion damage to the flat bottom hull plating of a tanker that was more extensive than had been budgeted for. 

  • Hammerhead Awarded for Underwater Welding

    01 Feb 2004

    West Yorkshire UK based Specialty Welds has received the DTI 'Smart' Award from the British Government's Department of Trade & Industry for its new Hammerhead wet-spot process. 

Dredging

  • KDamen's Biggest Dredger

    01 Feb 2004

    The hull of the dredger Scelveringhe , the largest vessel ever ordered from the Dutch Shipyard KDamen BV , arrived at Hardinxveld-Giessendam late last month under tow from the Danish tug Eurosund . 

  • China Is IHC's Valentine

    01 Feb 2004

    Dutch dredger builder IHC Holland has extended its successful relationship with Chinese clients into a third century with the launch of Wan Qing Sha , a 10,028m 3capacity trailing suction hopper dredger for the China Harbour Engineering Company 's Guangzhou Dredging Company . The Valentine's Day naming ceremony at IHC's Kinderdijk yard was officiated by Mrs Qin Zhongfen, wife of CHEC Group President Mr Liu Huaiyuan. 

  • CEDA 'Dredging With Nature' at WODCON XVII

    01 Feb 2004

    The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) has published a listing of accepted papers to be presented at WODCON ZVII , the 17th World Dredging Congress , which will be held from 27 September to 1 October 2004 in conjunction with the SMM 2004 International Trade Fair inHamburg. CEDA hosts the triennial event on behalf of the World Organisation of Dredging Associations (WODA) when WODCON takes place in Europe every ninth year. 

Hydrographic Survey by David Goodfellow

  • Oceanology Exhibition is a Major Attraction

    01 Feb 2004

    With over 90% of exhibition space already reserved by more than 300 organisations from around the world, this year's biennial Oceanology International event at London's ExCel Centre from 16-19 March promises to be a major attraction for hydrographic and oceanographic communities, say organisers Spearhead Exhibitions. 

  • Take a Long Look at 'Shorty'

    01 Feb 2004

    Kongsberg Maritime will launch several new products and focus on its range of underwater survey solutions on Stand 650 at this year's Oceanology International exhibition . The company will launch a new modular 'Short MPT transponder', depth rated for 4000m in response to the demand from the Offshore Survey & Construction industry for transponders with more functionality, in order to save survey, vessel and project time. 

  • Hydroacoustic Solutions at Oceanology International

    01 Feb 2004

    Oceanology International 2004 , the world's largest Ocean Technology event will play host to Simrad 's highly developed range of professional echosounder technology on Stand 243. In addition Simrad in the UK will be focusing on a sophisticated new seafloor mapping system - the Olex 3D chart system. 

  • $10 Million Contracts Awarded to Subsea 7

    01 Feb 2004

    Swiss-based Allseas Group has awarded Subsea 7 ofAbedeen contracts worth in excess of $10m for provision of survey, ROV and positioning services in support of offshore pipelay projects in North West Europe, the Mediterranean, the US and the Caribbean over this year and next, with an additional option for 2006. 

  • New ECA ROV

    01 Feb 2004

    French ROV specialists ECA of Toulon have announced development of a new 3,000m depth-rated system, the Alistar 3000. Designed for deepwater inspection tasks, it is claimed to offer operators greater flexibility and faster operation compared with other systems requiring important infrastructure and equipment aboard a ship. 

  • Solent Surveys Completed

    01 Feb 2004

    High-resolution swathe, sidescan sonar and magnetometer surveys in the Solent between the Isle of Wight and Hampshire have been successfully completed by Gardline Environmental on behalf of Southern Water and its consultants, J P Kenny . The Great Yarmouth company was retained to identify and map recent damage to a water supply pipeline thought to have been caused by a vessel dragging its anchor. 

Marine Civils by David Foxwell

  • Wilson Welcomes UK Role in Major Polish Port Project

    01 Feb 2004

    Brian Wilson, the UK Prime Minister's Special Representative for Trade and Reconstruction, has welcomed a new contract that will see a UK-led consortium carry out a £110m port project in Poland. 

  • New facility planned on Mauritius

    01 Feb 2004

    The Mauritius Port Authority (MPA) has invited tenders for a geotechnical study and report as the first stage in the development of a new oil jetty and expanded berthing facilities in the container terminal at Port Louis, Mauritius. 

  • Pilot Dredging Project Underway

    01 Feb 2004

    A pilot project that the British Marine Federation (BMF) and other marine organisations involved in it hope will enable them to streamline the consents process for much need dredging in marinas, harbours and waterways in the UK has got underway. 

  • EA Forges Ahead with Humber Flood Defence Plans

    01 Feb 2004

    The Environment Agency's pioneering strategy to provide increased flood protection for people and property around the Humber Estuary is forging ahead, with a large programme of improvement work about to be put to the Government for approval. 

  • Converted Dock Approaches Completion at Pendennis

    01 Feb 2004

    Pendennis Shipyard at Falmouth in the southwest of the UK says development work is 'progressing well' on the conversion of the No 1 Dock at the yard into a new, hi-tech painting facility. 

  • Marina Development Scheme on Clyde Estuary in Scotland

    01 Feb 2004

    Work on a new marina on the Clyde estuary in Scotland could get underway in 18 months time. 

  • Norwegian Maritime Equipment Appointed Exclusive Distributor

    01 Feb 2004

    Norwegian Maritime Equipment AS has been appointed exclusive distributor of Dolphin pneumatic and port fenders in most European countries. 

Navaids

  • Buoys Zoned In with Bespoke AIS

    01 Feb 2004

    Tideland Maritime Systems has introduced a new AIS designed specifically for installation on aids to navigation, including buoys, beacons, light ships and light houses. 'V-track' is capable of full integration into port or coastal AIS networks. 

News

  • Conversion Creates Specialised Tanker

    01 Feb 2004

    Germany's Koetter-Werft hascompleted the conversion of the inland waterways tanker Eiltank 4 into a 1350dwt Class C double hulled vessel, its latest for Duisburg shipping company Reederei Jaegers . 

  • Santa Delivers for Poole Harbour Commissioners

    01 Feb 2004

    Poole UK based Wessex Marine enters into its 10th Anniversary year having capped 2003 in style with the Christmas handover of a new Targa 25 patrol boat to Poole Harbour Commissioners . 

  • Europe Opens Biggest Waterway Transport

    01 Feb 2004

    Europe's biggest waterway traffic junction, which includes the continent's longest canal bridge, is now open to shipping at Magdeburg. Eliminating dependence on Elbe water levels, it is likely to dramatically increase east-west inland waterway transport in the years ahead. 

  • Cosalt on Fire

    01 Feb 2004

    Cosalt Safety & Protection has set up a new team in the UK's south west to handle the design, supply, installation and commissioning of fixed fire suppression systems, particularly to the newbuild market, in both the UK and Europe. The Falmouth Docks based facility is part of the company's drive to expand its fire safety business by investing in specialist skills and facilities. 

  • Twin Peaks for UK Waterways Freight

    01 Feb 2004

    The British Government's determination to take 'abnormal loads' and other freight off the nation's congested highways was underscored last month by the maiden voyage of the Inland Navigator . The vessel was purchased and converted at a cost of £500,000, 99% of which was met by a Department of Transport Freight Facilities Grant. 

  • Happy New Name for De Groot

    01 Feb 2004

    Dutch dredger builder and dredging equipment supplier De Groot Nijkerk , which has been a member of the Damen Shipyards Group for some 13 years, has received a name change to Damen Dredging Equipment , effective from the first of last month. The company's staff and products remain the same but the website has changed to www. damendredging. com and contact Saskia den Herder's new email address is sdh@damendredging. com Hamburg's 100 Million Tonnes Germany's Port of Hamburg achieved historical results for the year 2003, handling approximately 105 million tonnes of sea-born cargo. The result was up some 8% over 2002. Since the last change to the Elbe waterways was completed in 1999, container handling at the port has grown by more than 10% every year. The key 100 millionth tonne was in fact a 20-foot container exported to Japan containing machinery and components for a wind power plant. 

  • UK Port Rumbles Near Eruption

    01 Feb 2004

    The British Government has responded to the House of Commons' Transport Select Committee's wide ranging report on ports, saying it would be 'unacceptable' to hold up key decisions on port expansion until a national ports plan had been formulated. The Government response in fact argued against the introduction of such a plan, stating that 'proposals for port expansion should be treated as far as possible in the same way as other commercial and industrial developments.' 

  • Global Navigation System Gets Closer to Lift-Off

    01 Feb 2004

    The development and implementation of Galileo , Europe's global navigation system, is moving towards its design and demonstration phase with testing equipment placed along the Danube and in several UK ports. 

  • Rail Record for Felixstowe

    01 Feb 2004

    The Port of Felixstowe closed out 2003 in spectacular fashion by breaking its own record for containers transported by rail three times in three weeks. The UK's largest container port closed out its run of success in week 50, when 6,676 units were shifted by rail. This record throughput comes at a time when significant enhancements are taking place in respect of rail activities at the Port. There are now a total of 22 inbound and 21 outbound trains per day from the Port's North and South rail terminals. 

  • Briggs Spilfyter Distribution Deal

    01 Feb 2004

    Scottish based Briggs Environmental Services Ltd , a division of Briggs Marine , has announced the next phase in its joint venture with US sorbent and spill kit manufacturer, the NPS Corporation. 

  • Ceto's Third UK Response Centre

    01 Feb 2004

    Aberdeen based oil and chemical spill specialists Ceto Environmental Ltd , which is contracted to the MCA to deal with incidents involving hazardous and noxious substances, has announced the opening of a third regional response centre at Huddersfield. 

  • VTM to Aid ISPS Compliance

    01 Feb 2004

    Tideland Maritime Systems and Norcontrol IT AS have jointly developed V-Track Modular (VTM), a vessel identification and movement monitoring system designed to comply with the requirements of the IMO's ISPS Code . VTM provides real-time ship identification and monitors vessels' movements within a given area. It is designed to assist in meeting the ISPS Code, enhance the safety of ship movements, improve efficiency and also provide historical data. 

  • Marine Opportunities at All-Energy 2004

    01 Feb 2004

    The All-Energy Opportunities exhibition and conference returns to Aberdeen with the fourth in a series of annual events scheduled for 25-27 May. Devoted to renewable energy, All-Energy Opportunities will provide a topical update on all renewables, including the emerging offshore wind, wave and tidal power industries which promise substantial workloads in the offshore marine construction and support sectors. 

  • A&P Looks to Revive Birkenhead Newbuilding

    01 Feb 2004

    The possibility of reviving British shipbuilding at the former Cammell Laird yard at Birkenhead has been raised by ship repair specialists A&PGroup , which has reached an agreement with site owner Reddington establishing it as 'preferred' user. 

  • Seminar Season for Harbour Masters

    01 Feb 2004

    Harbour Masters can look forward to a busy but rewarding schedule over the months ahead with UKHMA 's 2004 Spring Seminar taking place in London on 31 March, followed closely by the IHMA 4th Biennial Congress and Exhibition inBremen, Germany on 23 May through to 28 May. 

Port, Harbour & Marine

  • Timely Dolphin Repair

    01 Feb 2004

    Repairs were required after a small bulk carrier lost steerage and collided with one of the berthing dolphins at the Immingham Oil Terminal , one of the UK's major oil importing terminals. 

Port, Harbour & Marine Construction

  • Marina Gets to Grips with New Decking

    01 Feb 2004

    Sileby Marina in Leicestershire UK has chosen the new fibreglass non slip decking product, DeckGrip from FibreGrid Limited , as a replacement to their old timber decking boards. 

  • Seacore/ Eidesvik Joint Venture

    01 Feb 2004

    Cornwall UK based Seacore Ltd and Norway's Eidesvik Subsea AS have signed an exclusive agreement to jointly provide offshore drilling services to the site investigation and mineral coring industries. 

  • Inchscape's Fleet Grows With 'The World'

    01 Feb 2004

    Involvement in the creation of the world's largest man made islands has led marine services provider Inchscape Shipping Services (ISS) to enhance its fleet of construction support vessels in the Middle East. 

  • Clydeport Takes Planning North

    01 Feb 2004

    With the four major container terminal planning applications under consideration in the UK all situated in the South East, Scottish West Coast ports operator Clydeport has revealed its intention to submit a planning application this year for a brownfield container terminal development at Hunterston. 

  • Mostyn Makes Most of Offshore Winds

    01 Feb 2004

    The installation and staged commissioning of the UK's newest wind farm off the coast of Wales has established the Port of Mostyn as a specialist base of operations for a significant new industry which looks set for continuing growth. The finishing touches will be applied to the 60MW North Hoyle offshore wind farm this month when the purpose-built installation vessel Mayflower Resolution arrives soon after its delivery voyage from China to place the power nacelles and blades on the final three turbines. 

  • Marine Construction Day Returns to seawork

    01 Feb 2004

    The seventh annual seawork exhibition and conference takes place in the ABP Port of Southampton from 22-24 June 2004. Recognised as the key forum for the commercial maritime industry, seawork2004 promises to be the most rewarding ever for participants, visitors and conference delegates alike. 

Safety, Survival & Training

  • Lloyds' List International Rescue at Sea Award for 'Stolt Capability'

    01 Feb 2004

    The crew of the Stolt-Nielsen SA ship S tolt Capability hasbeen named recipient of the 12th annual Lloyds' List International Rescue at Sea Award for 2003. The award was presented this month at the Lloyds' List Awards 2004 Gala in London. 

  • MCA Approval for SSAS

    01 Feb 2004

    Marine telematics company MarineTrack Ltd has had its SeaGuard Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) UK flag approved by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency . 

  • Approvals for S4 SART and MT-1 UAIS

    01 Feb 2004

    McMurdo 's new 4th generation SART, the S4 Rescue , is smaller and lighter than earlier SART models, enabling it to be easily carried in a liferaft or lifeboat. 

  • LNG Port Warns of Customs Withdrawal

    01 Feb 2004

    An influential group of visiting MPs has been warned that the security of Pembroke Port in Wales UK could be compromised if a decision to withdraw customs officers from the port is implemented. 

  • Chinese Lifeboats Cross to Europe

    01 Feb 2004

    In a recent visit to China, where they lectured on fast rescue at Shanghai Maritime University , researchers from Sweden's Landsort Maritime visited an emerging cluster of lifeboat and rescue boat builders in the city of Jiangyin, some 150km up the Yangtze River. 

  • Rescue Frame From Ocean Safety

    01 Feb 2004

    Southampton based Ocean Safety Ltd has announced that it will be supplying the Dacon Rescue Frame within the UK. 

  • BSIF Launches Spill Response Training Standard

    01 Feb 2004

    A new training initiative has been launched to improve and standardise the way workers first respond to potentially hazardous liquid spills in marine and industrial environments. The training is the idea of the British Safety Industry Federation 's Sorbent Manufacturer's Group whoidentified that the critical aspect of dealing with a liquid spill was the action taken by the first person on the scene. 

  • SOLAS Approval for New SeaSafe Jacket

    01 Feb 2004

    The Port Authority at the Port of Leixoes in Portugal has placed a large order with Isle of Wight UK based SeaSafe Systems for their new SOLAS TC180 all in one foul weather coat with integrated lifejacket. 

  • RNLI Riggers Learning the Ropes

    01 Feb 2004

    The UK's RNLI and training provider ITE have worked together to provide a formal accreditation for the RNLI's boat riggers. No specific formal qualification had previously existed for marine riggers. 

Tugs & Towing by Jack Gaston

  • Towlines

    01 Feb 2004

    Cheoy Lee Shipyards in Hong Kong have launched the first of two Z-TECH shiphandling tugs built to a radically different and brand new design by Canadian naval architect Robert Allan. 

  • New Ocean Going Tugs Enter Service with Semco

    01 Feb 2004

    Singapore based Semco Salvage & Marine has announced the delivery of two new 13,500bhp ocean-going salvage tugs. 

  • Multraship Completes Salvage of Toxic Containers

    01 Feb 2004

    Netherlands-based Multraship Salvage has successfully completed an operation to recover three containers loaded with toxic cargo lost overboard in the North Sea from the Ethiopian vessel Andinet . The operation to recover the containers, which were lost twenty miles north of the Dutch coast, off Texel, on 21 December 2003, got under way on the 3 January but was interrupted on several occasions by severe weather conditions and was not completed until the end of January. 

  • International Tug & Salvage Returns to the United States

    01 Feb 2004

    Plans are now well advanced for the 18th International Tug & Salvage Convention & Exhibition , being held at the Bal Harbour Beach Resort in Miami from 26-30 April 2004. 

  • Further Addition to Klyne Fleet

    01 Feb 2004

    There is news of an important new addition to the fleet of Klyne Tugs (Lowestoft) Ltd .Late last year the company purchased the anchor-handling tug Maersk Logger from AP Moller - Maersk Supply Service A/S .This has been a particularly significant acquisition for the company, who have a long-term contract with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for the operation of four Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) around the coast of Britain. This latest addition to the Klyne fleet will operate independently of the four ETVs, carrying out offshore work and salvage duties as required. 

Vessel Launch Afon Alaw

  • Vessel Launch Afon Alaw

    01 Feb 2004

    The new Afon Alaw is one of only two tugs currently scheduled for completion in a British shipyard this year. 

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