Monday 12 May 08 - 08:35
 

Events

  • 'Gulf Maritime' Rides Regional Growth

    20 Mar 2008

    The sixth edition of the Gulf Maritime Exhibition, the Middle East's premier maritime event dedicated to meeting the complete sourcing requirements of the commercial, government, leisure, and the military maritime sectors, will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 21 to 23 April 2008. 

  • SASMEX Keeps the Focus on Safety

    20 Mar 2008

    The Safety at Sea and Marine Equipment Exhibition (SASMEX) returns to the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel on 16 and 17 April following a successful re-launch at the same venue last year. 

Hydrographic Survey by David Goodfellow

  • IMCA Guidelines for Graduate Surveyors

    20 Mar 2008

    Concerned that graduates from survey courses recruited into the offshore industry do not necessarily have the requisite levels of knowledge to begin a successful career, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a set of guidelines aimed at assisting colleges and universities in focusing on customer requirements when revising existing courses or developing new ones. 

  • SEA to develop survey sonar for TOBI

    20 Mar 2008

    SEA in Somerset, which specialises in seabed classification and other underwater systems, has been chosen to develop a deep ocean low frequency swath survey sonar for the UK National Oceanography Centre's Towed Ocean Bottom Instrument (TOBI). 

  • Joint AUV Development

    20 Mar 2008

    Two Scottish companies, SeeByte and Subsea 7, are to collaborate in development of a new generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for the offshore oil and gas industries. 

  • New Survey Boat for Jan de Nul

    20 Mar 2008

    Belgian dredging and marine engineering company Jan de Nul has taken delivery of 'DN 75',a new purpose built fast survey vessel currently in transit to Dubai, where it will be used to support a number of island construction projects. 

Insurance, Legal & Finance

  • Warning on Heavy Weather Personal Injuries

    20 Mar 2008

    The London P&I Club has reported that recent personal injury cases which it has handled have included accidents in which the ship’s motion in heavy weather has been a causative factor. 

  • Everard Celebrate 20 Years of Marine Insurance

    20 Mar 2008

    Kent based Everard Insurance Brokers Ltd are celebrating 20 years over which they have kept well abreast of progressive changes in the London marine insurance market. 

  • Tonnage Tax Withdrawn But EU Flagging Rules Apply

    18 Feb 2008

    THE UK government has announced that the package of changes to tonnage tax published in January for implementation through the 2008 Finance Bill, will not take place this year pending further developments in Brussels. 

Marine Civils by David Foxwell

  • New Wave Overtopping Calculation Tools Launched

    20 Mar 2008

    Projected sea level increases, more intense rainfall and stronger wind speeds are expected to increase flood risk in the future, and understanding the level of risk from waves overtopping seawalls or other structures is a key requirement for effective management of coastal flood defences. 

  • Experts Dazzled by Dubai’s Coastal Vision

    20 Mar 2008

    In a series of technical tours run in conjunction with the PIANC-COPEDEC VII conference discussed above, participants learned valuable lessons about how projects like Sama Dubai’s Lagoons, Dubai Maritime City, Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali, and Dubai World’s Jebel Ali Port have progressed from conceptual design to practical development. 

  • TTS to Supply Linkspans for New Stena Vessels

    20 Mar 2008

    TTS has been chosen by Stena Line BV to deliver adjustable upper and lower deck linkspans at Hoek van Holland to serve two new vessels now building at AkerYards in Germany as  replacements for the two vessels currently serving the Hoek van Holland to Harwich route, Stena Hollandica and Stena Britannica. 

  • Boskalis and Van Oord Sign Contract for Maasvlakte 2

    20 Mar 2008

    Van Oord and Boskalis in The Netherlands, represented by Van Oord's managing director John van Herwijnen and Boskalis CEO Peter Berdowski, have signed the contract for the Maasvlakte 2 port expansion project at Rotterdam. 

  • Call for Change in Coastal Management

    20 Mar 2008

    Professor Kees d’Angremond, a leading consultant on coastal engineering, has called for major change in the way countries and corporations plan, execute and manage coastal development. 

  • PD Ports Gets Go Ahead for NGCT

    20 Mar 2008

    PD Ports (PDP) in the UK has announced that it has received formal planning approval for its Northern Gateway Container Terminal (NGCT) at Teesport in the North East of England. 

Navigation & Communication

  • GLAs Applaud US eLoran Decision

    20 Mar 2008

    The General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland have applauded the US decision last month to implement Enhanced Loran (eLoran) in the US as a complement to the Global Positioning System (GPS), particularly in the event of an outage or disruption in service. 

  • Portland's Efforts Not Merely 'Olympic'

    10 Mar 2008

    As investment starts in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games, Portland Harbour Authority starts to upgrade its AIS and radar based system. 

  • Fit and Forget Data Management

    10 Mar 2008

    There is a new service for the electronic management of onboard information that has come from the teaming up of ChartCo and Regs4Ships. 

  • Research Information Finds a Platform

    06 Mar 2008

    There has been for some time a need for researchers to have marine and coastal data at their fingertips, in order to meet the growing disquiet about what is happening to our coasts and climate. 

Navigation Aids

  • Pharos Marine Riding the Wind

    26 Mar 2008

    Middlesex UK based Pharos Marine report further orders for the marking of offshore wind generators. 

  • Buoy Mounted AIS for Barcelona

    26 Mar 2008

    Tideland Signal Ltd has won the public tender to supply its Informer V03 AIS to Barcelona Port Authority for installation on four of the port's most important buoys in order to improve identification by mariners and to make it easier to service the equipment. 

  • CZ Buoyed by Trinity House Order

    26 Mar 2008

    Cookson & Zinn (CZ), the specialist tank and vessel manufacturers, have supplied 24 new buoys for a range of locations around the English and Welsh coast for Trinity House. 

  • New AIS Pinpoints Irish Sea Navaids

    06 Mar 2008

    An innovative scheme funded by the European Union's Interreg IIIA programme to increase safety on the seas was launched last month in Larne, Northern Ireland. The Automatic Identification System will improve navigation capabilities for ships by automatically identifying other ships in the area, as well as buoys and lighthouses. 

News

  • Work on Track for Unique German SWATH Boats

    20 Mar 2008

    Construction is underway at Nordseewerke (NSW) in Emden of two more unique German SWATH vessels. They are not the first of their kind from the yard but are the first ever for service with the German Customs. 

  • Newbuild Underway for the Sea Cadets

    20 Mar 2008

    After examining competitive bids from boat yards all over the world, The Marine Society & Sea Cadets has awarded the contract to build its new 24m training ship for young people to Bridgend Boat Company Ltd of Plymouth UK. 

  • Book Now for UKHMA Spring Seminar

    20 Mar 2008

    The UK Harbour Masters' Association (UKHMA) has scheduled its 2008 Spring Seminar for 16 April at the IMarEST City Conference Centre in London. The latest in the series of popular events will cover a broad range of topical issues. 

  • Joint Service Fire Boat for French/Germans

    13 Mar 2008

    Europa 1, the first fire fighting boat to go into joint service with both French and German authorities, has been delivered to fire brigades in Kehl and Strasbourg on the Rhine by German builder Neckar-Bootsbau Ebert. 

  • Winter Storms Lead Salvors a Merry Dance

    13 Mar 2008

    When the roll-on-roll off ferry ‘Riverdance’ was blown ashore near Blackpool on 1 February in heavy seas and force 10 winds, it was just the start of a protracted salvage operation in which weather conditions in the area have remained firmly in control. 

  • MCA Staff Walkout Over Low Pay

    06 Mar 2008

    Up to 700 staff of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are staging the first strike in their history over pay concerns. The 24 hour walkout began at 07:00 today (Thursday 6 March). 

  • Felixstowe Survives Crane Crash Chaos

    06 Mar 2008

    The UK Port of Felixstowe is still clearing the twisted remains of two quayside container cranes which collapsed at the weekend after a vessel delivering new cranes broke free of its moorings in 80 mph winds. 

  • Specialist Transporter Recovers 'Katie Hannan'

    28 Feb 2008

    Staffordshire based specialist shipping firm Robert Wynn & Sons responded quickly last month when they were asked to assist with the recovery of the RNLI's Portrush Lifeboat, the 'Katie Hannan'. 

  • First CEDA Dredging Conference in the Gulf

    28 Feb 2008

    The first Central Dredging Association (CEDA) international conference on dredging and land reclamation in the Arabian Gulf, titled 'Dredging and Sustainability: How Wide is the Gulf?', takes place on 6 - 7 May 2008 in conjunction with the Ship & Port + Europort Maritime Exhibition at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre, Doha, Qatar. 

  • Anniversary Record Breaking at Milford Haven

    28 Feb 2008

    Milford Haven Port Authority sailed into its 50th anniversary year with an announcement that it handled the largest amount of shipping ever in its history during 2007. 

  • Teesport Gateway Gets Go Ahead

    28 Feb 2008

    PD Ports (PDP) has received formal planning approval for its Northern Gateway Container Terminal (NGCT) at Teesport in the North East of England. 

News Snips

  • Ferry Merry Christmas

    20 Mar 2008

    SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries celebrated its best ever December for cross-channel car volume and has acquired the large, high speed ferry 'Jean Nicoli' from French company SNCM. 

  • Middle East Workboats 2008

    20 Mar 2008

    Against a background of the Middle East offshore support industry witnessing dramatic growth on the back of multi-billion dollar projects in the region, the Middle East Workboats 2008 conference and exhibition will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 28 to 30 April. 

  • Sailors' Society Strategy

    20 Mar 2008

    The worldwide seafarers' charity, the British & International Sailors' Society, has re-branded as the Sailors' Society to provide organisational clarity and a strong strategic direction. 

  • Catch the Wind

    20 Mar 2008

    Energy business analysts Douglas - Westwood Ltd have published their World Offshore Wind Report, in which they predict that wind will see $16bn of capital expenditure in the 2008-2012 period as 4.5GW of new capacity is installed. 

  • Rotterdam Breaks Records

    20 Mar 2008

    Rotterdam became the first European port to break the 10m TEU barrier last year, following a performance which saw container handling volume rocket by 12% over the 2006 figures. 

  • Maasvlakte 2 Funding

    20 Mar 2008

    The Port of Rotterdam Authority has secured three large bank loans totalling €1.8bn for its major port expansion project, Massvlakte 2. 

  • Multilingual Prop Site

    20 Mar 2008

    Southampton UK based CJR Propulsion, which designs and manufactures propellers and stern gear systems, has launched French and Spanish versions of its new website. 

  • Marine Safety Guidelines

    20 Mar 2008

    The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a slim guidelines volume titled 'Guidance on Basic Safety Training and Vessel Induction for Non-Marine Personnel Working Offshore'. 

  • More for Lamor

    20 Mar 2008

    Finnish oil spill recovery equipment supplier Lamor Corporation Ab has acquired compatriot company Tarwell Ltd, an oil spill recovery technology provider based at Raisio. lamor has also purchased 50% of Tarw-Trading Ltd. 

  • Online Tracker Sold

    20 Mar 2008

    Lloyd’s Register-Fairplay (LRF) have purchased the 50% share in AIS Live Ltd (AISLive.com) previously owned by HITT NV of the Netherlands, giving it full ownership of the online vessel tracking system. 

  • New Fishermen's Association

    20 Mar 2008

    A new British national fishermen's association has formed which claims it will soon represent over 85% of the fishing fleet. 

Safety, Survival & Training

  • Birthday Bonus for Navigation Safety Provider

    20 Mar 2008

    The 'Normand Seven', which has been voted ‘Ship of 2007’ in Norway, is fitted with 17 SOLASOLV products supplied by South Shields UK based Solar Solve Marine. 

  • Training Charts an International Course

    20 Mar 2008

    The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is strengthening its reputation as an international training centre by educating students from around the world. Students from six different countries were the latest to learn how to produce and maintain Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) by attending an intensive five week course recently.

     

  • Careers Website to boost Merchant Navy

    20 Mar 2008

    A campaign to increase the number of Merchant Navy recruits in Scotland has been launched by Scottish Enterprise, with  £250,000 initiative aimed at attracting more officer cadets into the industry. 

  • Simulators Secure DNV Approval

    20 Mar 2008

    A total of 26 Kongsberg Maritime Neptune Engine Room Simulators (ERS) and Cargo Handling Simulators (CHS) have received a new Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Statement of Compliance this year according to new standards laid out in DNV Class A, Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 October 2007, which is based on the requirements of STCW Convention, Regulation I/12. 

  • Bright Sparks Address Skills Shortage

    20 Mar 2008

    A marine course at South Tyneside College in the UK is helping to address skills shortages training which could help save shipping companies thousands of pounds in staffing costs. 

  • World's Most Mature Cadet Qualifies

    20 Mar 2008

    With the training and retention of mariners a continuing issue for the shipping community, it comes as good news that ex-fireman cadet Peter Sommerfield has recently qualified in the UK as a certificated watchkeeping officer at the age of 45 years. He has completed his cadetship and qualified for his STCW II/I certificate.

     

  • MCA Gets New SAR Helicopters

    06 Mar 2008

    New helicopters introduced to provide search and rescue (SAR) services from two bases in the north of Scotland are now established in the role. The new Sikorsky S92 aircraft have been introduced on a phased basis at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) bases at Stornoway and Sumburgh, Shetland. 

Seawork 08 Preview

  • Swiss Bank On Seawork Propulsion Supplier

    01 Apr 2008

    Seawork exhibitor Hamilton Jet UK Ltd, the European headquarters for Hamilton Waterjets, has had major input to a new passenger ferry now operating across Lake Geneva. 

  • Marine Civils Interest Builds at Seawork

    13 Mar 2008

    The Seawork exhibition and conference, which returns to the ABP Port of Southampton on 10 to 12 June, is continuously evolving and one of the new features for 2008 is the introduction of a Marine Civils Pavilion within the show, acknowledging that marine civil engineering and maritime construction works are central to the universe encompassed by the event. 

  • Seawork Sails into Second Successful Decade

    13 Mar 2008

    Seawork successfully completed its first decade of exhibitions in the ABP Port of Southampton last summer with record numbers of exhibitors and visitors attending Europe's biggest and fastest growing business to business event for the commercial marine and workboat sectors. 

  • Spanish Shipyard Docks at Seawork

    01 Mar 2008

    Recognising the volume of workboat newbuild contracts signed at Seawork International or sales resulting from a presence at the show, Astilleros Cardama S.A. of Vigo in Spain has signed up for the 2008 event. 

  • Workboat Firefighting on Seawork Quayside

    01 Mar 2008

    The team at Ocean Engineering (Fire) Ltd returns to Seawork from their base in Cornwall, where they design, manufacture, supply, install, test and commission a full range of marine fire detection and fire extinguishing systems. 

  • Pumps Turn Up Trumps at Seawork

    01 Mar 2008

    One of the many new exhibitors at Seawork 2008 will be Avon Boating, which will be showing the range of pumps, impellers and filtration systems which it supplies to the maritime industries. The star of Avon Boating's stand will be the new range of 'Endurance Pumps' which the company is developing with KPM Marine. 

  • Powercat 695 Launches at Seawork

    01 Mar 2008

    Powered catamaran manufacturer Powercat will be using Seawork 2008 to unveil its very latest craft, the Powercat 695. 

  • Cheetah Marine Gallops Back to Seawork

    01 Mar 2008

    One of the enduring qualities of Seawork is the return of so many exhibitors year after year to both support the show and benefit from their presence there. One of many such exhibitors is the Isle of Wight based catamaran designers and builders at Cheetah Marine, who commute to the show daily in one of their latest newbuilds. 

  • An Uplifting Experience on the Seawork Quayside

    01 Mar 2008

    Miko Marine AS will travel all the way from Vika in Norway to demonstrate their new CCLS subsea lifting system from the quayside at Seawork 2008. 

  • Down Under Winners Surface at Seawork

    01 Mar 2008

    Returning to the DiveWork pavilion at Seawork 2008 is Aberdeen UK based international diving equipment technology company Divex, which has been celebrating a double business success recently. 

  • Lots to Doosan at Seawork 2008

    01 Mar 2008

    Seawork regular exhibitor WaterMota Ltd has been going from strength to strength in its role as UK distributor for the extremely popular Doosan marine engines and generators, Dong-I reversing gearboxes, PTOs and steering systems, Westerbeke engines and gensets as well as JMP flexible impeller pumps. 

  • Endless Collaborations for Seawork Exhibitors

    01 Mar 2008

    Seawork is an annual coming together and celebration of the European commercial marine industries, so it is natural that Seawork exhibitors collaborate amongst themselves throughout the year on all types of projects. 

  • TowRescue Attachment Makes Seawork Debut

    01 Mar 2008

    Enthusiastic Dutchman Peter Leeuwenburgh of TurboSwing BV travels to Seawork for the first time this summer with a new workboat variant of his established for recreational use towing device which will be of interest to anyone operating rescue and patrol craft. 

  • Redfinn Lands Fast Craft at Seawork

    01 Mar 2008

    Based at Co Meath in Ireland, Seawork 2008 exhibitor Redfinn Boats Ltd will be showing a fine representation of its latest business venture on the floating pontoon at this summer's show. 

Security

Tugs & Towing by Jack Gaston

  • Rolls Royce Introduce the Ultimate ETV

    20 Mar 2008

    Rolls-Royce, a world leader in commercial and naval marine markets, has exhibited its successful coastal protection vessel design at the recent Pacific 2008 exhibition in Sydney, Australia. 

  • Towlines

    20 Mar 2008

     

  • ITS 2008 is Still on the Crest of a Wave

    20 Mar 2008

    Few maritime events stay the course for 40 years, let alone continue to grow. The ITS series of Tug and Salvage Conventions, however, remain on the crest of a wave, continuing to break records time after time. 

  • Twin Screw Conversions Continue at Bollinger

    20 Mar 2008

    In the present commercial climate it is rare in Europe for outdated shiphandling tugs to be subjected to a major reconstruction and even more unusual for a single screw vessel to re-emerge as a twinscrew boat. 

  • A New Dutch Towage Company is Formed

    20 Mar 2008

    Landfall Transport & Towage BV and Neptune Marine Services BV recently announced that they have joined forces and formed a new company to undertake international deep sea towage and offshore services. 

  • Foss Maritime and Signet Maritime Join Forces

    20 Mar 2008

    Seattle USA based Foss Maritime Company has announced that it has entered into an alliance with Houston based Signet Maritime Corporation. 

Vessel Launch

  • Fisheries Research Vessel Sets New Standards

    20 Mar 2008

    Macduff Shipyards Limited have recently completed their most prestigious order to date with the handing over of the Fisheries Research Vessel (FRV) 'Alba Na Mara'. The 27m steel vessel was built for the Fisheries Research Services, an agency of the Scottish Executive, to replace FRV "Clupea". 

Taylor Fuel Control