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News

  • English Nature Call for Coastal Action

    01 Apr 2005

    English Nature released its maritime strategy on the future of seas and coasts last month, calling for new legislation to create a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), a movement from coastal defence to coastal management, and effective marine spatial planning. 

  • Romanian Service for Two Fassmer Specials

    01 Apr 2005

    Being sailed to the Black Sea from Germany in April were two special vessels built to order by Fassmer forRomanian authorities - one a survey, surveillance and research vessel and the other a waste collection vessel boat with oil pollution combat capability. 

  • Berlin Owner Gets Another Ferry from WSM

    01 Apr 2005

    Satisfied Berlin shipowner Reederei Riedel took delivery of its second passenger ferry in two years in late March when Werft und Servicezentrum Mittelrhein (WSM) completed the state-of-the-art Spree Diamant. 

  • Semco Starts 2005 With More Good News

    01 Apr 2005

    Continuing last year's strong performance, Semco Salvage & Marine of Singapore began the year with another significant assignment - the tow of the FPSO Kizomba B from Ulsan, Korea, to offshore Luanda, Angola. 

  • James Fisher Acquires FenderCare

    01 Apr 2005

    Marine services provider James Fisher has acquired Fender Care Marine Solutions Ltd and Fender Care Marine Services Group Ltd (FenderCare), suppliers of large scale pneumatic fenders, for a maximum consideration of £12m cash, with the final £740,000 subject to earn out provisions for the financial year ending 31 September 2005. 

  • Stromme Purchases Norwegian Maritime Equipment

    01 Apr 2005

    Stromme ASA of Haslum in Norway has purchased Norwegian Maritime Equipment AS (NME) for NOK12.2m in cash plus shares in Stromme ASA . 

  • Baltic's 'Iron Pig' Bows Out to Modern 'Arkona'

    01 Apr 2005

    Germany's biggest Baltic icebreaker Stephan Jantzen , lovingly nicknamed the Iron Pig by her crew, has been replaced by the new all-rounder Arkona and put up for sale by German authorities after 38 years in service . 

  • Reformed Marine Team Pools Its Resources

    01 Apr 2005

    The Cruise & Ferry Exhibition and Conference returns to London at Earls Court Two on 3 -5 May as the only specialist event dedicated to design, construction and operation for the passenger shipping industry. 

  • Inland Load by Water Capabilities Proven

    01 Apr 2005

    The unique multi-purpose pontoon Terra Marique , which has famously carried the last Concorde aircraft down London's River Thames and past the Houses of Parliament, has now had its semi-submersible capabilities successfully tested at Hull's Albert Dock. 

  • Give 'em Enough Rope

    01 Apr 2005

    Maritime charity Seafarers UK has linked up with Trinity House , The Northern Lighthouse Board and the Royal Marines to provide a summer challenge for anyone over the age of 18. In 'The Seafarers UK Royal Marines Lighthouse Challenge' participants who have raised £125 for the charity will, under Royal Marines' expert guidance, abseil down the Portland Bill, Nash Point, South Stack, Barns Ness, Flamborough Head, and Southwold lighthouses. 

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