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Diving & Underwater Services

  • Surge for Seacore's Site Investigation Service

    01 May 2003

    Since developing its original drilling capability into a total site investigation service last year, Seacore has completed five separate geotechnical marine site investigation contracts for offshore oil and gas projects in the North Sea. Four of these projects were carried out using the company's own in-house designed C100 drill mounted on the new 96m DP3 class vessel Normand Flower, which was chartered from Solstad Shipping. 

  • Success for 'Kursk' Upgraded Russian Navy Rescue Service

    01 May 2003

    The Russian Navy Rescue Service have successfully completed a two week operation locating and recovering a Pacific Fleet Ka-27 naval helicopter and its crew that was lost in the Sea of Japan. This was the first operation of its kind to bring together the Russian Navy's new equipment, technology and procedures acquired under the 2002 Navy Search and Rescue Support System Development Programme that was initiated following the Kursk submarine disaster. 

  • Briggs Lands Three Year Scots Submarine Cable Contract

    01 May 2003

    Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd has been awarded a three year contract to maintain over 100 submarine cable connections for utilities firm Scottish and Southern Energy plc (S&S). 

Hydrographic Survey by David Goodfellow

  • EA 600 Sounder Upgraded

    01 May 2003

    Kongsberg Simrad of Norway has upgraded its EA 600 single-beam echosounder for deepwater surveys over depths down to 11,000m, depending on transducer arrangements. The system now features a higher ping rate with accompanying better accuracy in addition to providing an advanced and synchronized passive mode for depth measurements using a pinger. 

  • OMGMultibeam Course

    01 May 2003

    The University of New Brunswick's Ocean Mapping Group in Canada is convening a specialist Multibeam surveying course at Southampton Oceanography Centre from 16-21 June. Lecturers include leading multibeam experts from Canada and the US. 

  • German Hydrographic Society Conference

    01 May 2003

    The German Hydrographic Society (DHyG) is to stage its 18th annual conference in Vienna from 16-18 June. 

  • US-Dutch AUV Begins Service

    01 May 2003

    Echo Ranger, a new advanced unmanned autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for deepwater surveying jointly developed by Dutch-based Fugro NV and Boeing and Oceaneering International Inc of the US, has begun service for clients in the Gulf of Mexico. 

  • Veripos DGPS Encryption

    01 May 2003

    Veripos, a subsidiary of Aberdeen-based Subsea 7, is nearing completion of a programme aimed at safeguarding the rights and privileges of users of its European HF Differential GPS network by encrypting signals to prevent unauthorised access. 

Marine Civils by David Foxwell

Monitoring & Control

  • Oil Seepage Monitors Watching 'Prestige'

    01 May 2003

    The Chelsea Technologies Group has sold a suite of UV Aquatrackas to assist in monitoring oil seepage from the sunken tanker Prestige off the northwest coast of Spain. 

  • Monitoring & Control for Greek Navy Re-Powers

    01 May 2003

    Following its selection on the Hellenic Navy's SuperVita Class Fast Attack Craft, VT Control's VTAS automation system has been chosen to provide a modern platform management system on the Hellenic Navy Evropi Class MCMVs. 

  • Gas Monitor Meets SOLAS Requirement

    01 May 2003

    Designed to protect personnel against a range of hazardous gases, Crowcon's Triple Plus+ portable gas detector can now be used to monitor container purging on board oil and gas carriers. 

  • Bespoke Transducer Keeps Engine Monitoring Shipshape

    01 May 2003

    When Malin Instruments required a bespoke pressure transducer for their portable ship engine analysing system, the company turned to force measurement specialist Thames Side-Maywood. 

  • Scientists Rejoice as 'Ulysses' Monitors Irish Sea

    01 May 2003

    A TriOS Optical Sensors' hyperspectral radiometer system which will be used to monitor ocean colour in the Irish Sea is being trialed prior to installation on board the Irish Ferries vessel Ulysses, which crosses between Holyhead and Dublin. The system from the German manufacturer has been supplied by their UK and Ireland representative, Hampshire based RS Aqua Ltd, and is being extensively tested on board the research vessels Prince Madog and Celtic Voyager. 

News

  • New Hamburg Police Boat Costs Less than Predecessor

    01 May 2003

    Hamburg's Wasserschutzpolizei (WSP), which is responsible for the Elbe port city's rivers and estuary waters, has taken delivery of SW25, the second in a powerful new type of patrol boats from east German small ship yard Schiffswerft Hermann Barthel. 

  • 35 Knot Workboats Speed to Mauritius

    01 May 2003

    Portchester UK based VT Halmatic have delivered four RTK Logistic Support Boats to the Mauritius Police for use as heavy duty general purpose workboats by the Coastguard Division. 

  • Costly Rescue Cruiser Capable of Carrying 600 People

    01 May 2003

    Germany's latest, and biggest, sea rescue cruiser, SK29, due into service later this Summer, will remain a one-off addition for now to the fleet of the sea rescue service DGzRS, simply because she has been expensive to build. 

  • Interactive Online River Map for Port of London

    01 May 2003

    A new interactive online river map has been added to the Port of London's website (see www. portoflondon. co. uk/river map) as part of a drive by the Port to increase its appeal as a key commercial gateway to the UK and Europe. 

  • Eco-Friendly Marine Exhaust Trials to Start

    01 May 2003

    P&O Ferries and BP Marine will commence trials next month of a new technology that is expected to dramatically improve ship exhaust emissions, including a 95% reduction in sulphur and an 80% cut of particulates. 

Port, Harbour & Marine Construction

  • Complex Surveys for New Gibraltar Outfall

    01 May 2003

    Gibraltar is at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, a geography which produces a highly complex pattern of currents and tides. When the Government of Gibraltar planned a new main outfall a comprehensive integrated survey was necessary to determine the preferred route of the pipe, the ability of the receiving waters to disperse the effluent and the likely effects of effluent discharge on flora and fauna. 

  • A Pier Appears To Be Art

    01 May 2003

    The Millbank Pier, the fifth and final new London pier being built with funding from the Millennium Commission, opens this month. 

  • Rebuild Under Way at Queen's Wharf Falmouth

    01 May 2003

    A £4 million project to rebuild Queen's Wharf in Falmouth UK began this month following the removal of a massive crane from the seabed. The wharf was destroyed on the night of 8 January during a fire which is thought to have started when a halogen lamp was blown over during a Force Nine gale. The 195m wharf was ablaze along its entire length within just 10 minutes. 

  • Marina Green Light for Port of Lowestoft

    01 May 2003

    Associated British Ports (ABP) will build a140 berth marina at its East Anglian Port of Lowestoft following planning approval from Waveney District Council. 

  • Hutchison Submits Bathside Bay Planning Application

    01 May 2003

    Hutchison Ports (UK) submitted the planning application last month which, if approved by a public inquiry likely to be held later this year, will see a new deep water container port built on a green field site at Bathside Bay. 

  • New Pontoon In Place at Brisbane Park

    01 May 2003

    Sherwood Forest Park, often referred to as Sherwood Arboretum, is situated on the Sherwood reach of the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia. 

  • Port of Dover Growth Strategy Study Underway

    01 May 2003

    Consultancy group Halcrow has been appointed by the Dover Harbour Board to help shape the Port of Dover's future as demand for its services begins to outstrip capacity. 

  • Deep Site Investigations Preface Tallest Tower

    01 May 2003

    A new company formed from the amalgamation of the UK nearshore and onshore geotechnical divsions of Fugro Ltd and Foundation & Exploration Services Ltd, Fugro Engineering Services (FES), has carried out deep site investigations overwater for the Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower. 

Portmere Rubber 25th Anniversary

  • Maritime Solutions Win Seal of Approval

    01 May 2003

    The creativity and technical expertise of those who find solutions to engineering problems has served to amaze us for generations. The skills and determination required to overcome difficult challenges has been the hallmark of our development. 

Safety, Survival & Training

  • ISPS Code Compliance Achievable, Says Expert

    01 May 2003

    Industry-wide compliance with not only the letter but also the spirit of the ISPS Code by July of next year is not only achievable but also essential, a leading security training provider has told Maritime Journal. 

  • Fire Safety Upgrade for 'HMS Belfast'

    01 May 2003

    HMS Belfast, the WWII era light cruiser now preserved as a floating museum on the River Thames in central London, has been equipped with a new intelligent fire detection system based on Apollo fire detectors. 

  • UAIS Training Launch in Portsmouth

    01 May 2003

    Technical training courses covering all aspects of installation and commissioning of Class A Universal Automatic Identification Systems (UAIS) are now available through Portsmouth UK based manufacturer McMurdo. 

Seawork2003 Preview

  • Cleopatra Makes seawork Debut

    01 May 2003

    DSMarine, the UK and Ireland distributor for Icelandic boatbuilder Trefjar Ltd, will bring that yard's newest design, the Cleopatra Fast Angler, to seawork2003's floating exhibition. 

  • Make a Date with Mooring Mate at seawork

    01 May 2003

    Bournemouth UK based Mooring Mate (Commercial) travel to seawork with a new UK distribution deal tucked into their kitbag. Mooring Mate was recently appointed as distributors for the Seaflex Mooring System from Seaflex AB (formerly Ancro Marin AB) of Sweden. 

Tugs & Towing by Jack Gaston

  • Turkish Tug Builder Sanmar Steps up Production

    01 May 2003

    Turkish tugboat builder and operator Sanmar Ltd has extended its newbuilding programme for this year. 

  • Robert Allan Introduces the Unique Z-TECH

    01 May 2003

    The name of Canadian naval architect Robert Allan of Robert Allan Ltd, Vancouver has become synonymous with modern tug designs suitable for series production and to satisfy the shiphandling towage market worldwide. He has also continued to work on other highly innovative designs for more specialist applications and that description certainly fits his new Z-TECH (trademarked) project. 

  • Chouest Now has World's Largest Anchor-handler

    01 May 2003

    Major American operator Edison Chouest Offshore LLC, based in Galliano, Los Angeles, has taken delivery of the world's largest and most powerful anchor-handling supply vessel. Named Laney Chouest, the ship was completed by associate company North American Shipbuilding of Larose, Louisiana earlier this year and is the third Chouest flagship to carry the name. 

  • Tsavliris is Busy Responding to Emergencies

    01 May 2003

    Several recent salvage operations have highlighted the worldwide capability of Tsavliris as a leading emergency response contractor. Late March saw the group dealing with problems as diverse as fire-damage and ice entrapment when it was engaged under Lloyd's Open Form twice in the same week to salve vessels as far apart as the Baltic Sea and the Pacific Ocean. 

  • Towlines

    01 May 2003

    The Italian tug Uran has arrived at Avonmouth to fulfil a short-term charter with Svitzer Wijsmuller. Owned by Tripmare s. r. l. of Trieste, it is an ASD vessel of 4080bhp with a bollard pull of 50 tonnes. Uran will be used as a temporary measure to boost the Avonmouth-Portbury fleet until two new tractor tugs are delivered by Spanish shipyard Astilleros Zamakona during the summer months. 

  • Worldwise Offer a New ASD Concept

    01 May 2003

    Worldwise Marine Engineering BV (WME), formerly Wijsmuller Engineering, is offering tug owners an azimuthing stern drive (ASD) tug design with many new features. This project is the result of work started more than two years ago with a request for a new tug design with a 65-70 tonnes bollard pull suitable for service in Amsterdam at the proposed Cires container terminal. 

Vessel Launch Anchor-handling Tugwassay

  • Anchor-handling Tug Wassay Vessel Launch

    01 May 2003

    Damen Shipyards are famous for the wide selection of standard tugs in their product range and the Group's prolific output sometimes makes it difficult to spot a particularly interesting vessel. But the latest delivery of the anchor-handling tug Wassay completed in March of this year is certainly worthy of mention. 

Vessel Repair & Maintenance

  • Dry Coating for Efficient Boating

    01 May 2003

    Cambridgeshire UK based humidity control experts Munters have helped Stena Line make potentially significant saving on fuel costs on its Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire ferry service. 

  • Mobdock Maintenance Keeps Crane Vessel Moving

    01 May 2003

    One of the biggest crane vessels in the world required linear impressed current anode replacement and renewal of the dielectric shield around the anode recently in Rotterdam. 

  • A&P Group In Coatings Deal With Muehlhan

    01 May 2003

    The UK's ship repair and conversion specialists A&P Group has entered into a five year service agreement with surface preparation and coating specialists Muehlhan Surface Protection Ltd, based at A&P's Wallsend Yard Under the agreement, Muelhlhan will take over the surface preparation and coating activities within the various A&P Group shipyards throughout the UK. Initially Muehlhan will operate from the Wallsend and Southampton yards, eventually setting up bases at the other A&P yards. 

  • Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Bulker Converted to World's Largest FFPV

    01 May 2003

    Cygnus Instruments have launched their new Cygnus 3 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge with Datalogging. 

Works In Progress

  • 'Intrepid' is at Home on the Range

    01 May 2003

    Most visitors to the quiet ferry port of Fishguard in south-west Wales are blissfully unaware of a local weapons range and the unique marine services provided by local firm D Little Engineering Ltd. Headed by marine engineer David Little, the company gives maritime support to QinetiQ, operators of the offshore weapons range at Aberporth in Cardigan Bay. 

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