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  • Wartsila Integrates Ciserv

    01 Jun 2006

    Ciserv, the group of service companies owned by Wartsila, was integrated within Wartsila's service organisation last month. Operating under the new name Wartsila Services, the business claims to be one of the largest worldwide service organisations in the power and marine industries. Ciserv, with operations in 10 countries, has supported Wartsila's growth in new market segments. Customers are now offered a range of services for engines, automation, reconditioning, propulsion, training, ships, operations and management, and power and industrial. 

  • Underwater Vehicle Showcase

    01 Jun 2006

    The 8th Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase will take place at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton UK on 27-28 September. UUVS is a global showcase for the latest technologies and developments in underwater vehicles. It combines a technical conference, exhibition and networking events to create an environment in which the commercial, defence and scientific communities can meet to exchange information and ideas. 

  • Simon Says More

    01 Jun 2006

    Simon Group plc, which operates the Humber Sea Terminal (HST) and Port Sutton Bridge, has announced gross profits up 7.5% to £9.9m and a profit after tax increase to £3.5m from £0.5m a year earlier. A new agreement with Norfolkline BV commences this month, with a service between HST and Vlaardingen in the Netherlands to run for a minimum of five years. Simon is in the final stages of securing planning consent for a third phase of development at HST. 

  • ABP Takeover Bid

    01 Jun 2006

    Following the announcement on 29 March 2006 that Associated British Ports Holdings PLC (ABPH) had received a non-binding proposal from a consortium comprising Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc. an investment vehicle directed by GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd and Goldman Sachs International (the 'Consortium'), ABPH has now announced that it has received a revised non-binding proposal at 810 pence in cash per ordinary share from the Consortium. The Board has agreed to grant the Consortium a limited period to undertake confirmatory due diligence. A further announcement will be made as and when appropriate. 

  • BTA Award for Maritime Journal Correspondent Jack Gaston

    01 Jun 2006

    The Executive Committee of the British Tugowners Association has unanimously selected MJ's Tugs & Towage correspondent, Jack Gaston, as the first ever recipient of the British Towing Industry Award for an outstanding contribution to the British towing industry. 

  • Container Terminal Competitors Share Best Practice

    01 Jun 2006

    Sharing experience and best practice among European ports can extend even to the largest container terminals. 

  • 'Cutty Sark' Conservation Works Imminent

    01 Jun 2006

    The famous clipper ship Cutty Sark, which has been a maritime landmark and tourist attraction ever since HRH The Duke of Edinburgh formed the Cutty Sark Society and moved the vessel into a specially constructed dry berth at Greenwich UK in 1954, will close to the public later this year for the start of essential conservation works. 

  • MPs' Praise for Seafarers

    01 Jun 2006

    As the Mission to Seafarers was celebrating its 150th Anniversary at a service in Westminster Abbey, an all-party group of MPs, led by Shadow Minister for Shipping Julian Brazier, praised the work of the Mission. Tabling an Early Day Motion, Brazier said, 'This charity, and its Catholic sister the Apostleship of the Sea, works tirelessly to support seafarers across the globe. Being at sea is a dangerous life, they need all the support we can give them.' 

  • Room With a View

    01 Jun 2006

    The marine and engineering consultancy Noble Denton Consultants Ltd has moved their Aberdeen branch to a modern, purpose designed office space. 

  • Rubber RIB Debuts at Seawork

    01 Jun 2006

    A first time Seawork exhibitor will be showing an innovative new product which is claimed to be the world's first fully inflatable RIB. The 5.3m Rubber Rigid Inflatable Boat (RRIB) from De Batts RRIB Associates can be seen at berth A47 on the Seawork floating pontoon. 

  • UK Government Launches Ports Policy Review

    01 Jun 2006

    UK Shipping Minister Stephen Ladyman launched the British Government's long anticipated Ports Policy Review last month and invited responses on a range of broad strategic issues. He also announced the outcome of a review of the management of ports in local authority ownership in England and Wales. 

  • Construction Start This Year for Deepwater Port?

    01 Jun 2006

    Authorities in Wilhelmshaven are hoping that construction can begin this year on the planned deep water JadeWeser Port (JWP) Container Terminal, Germany's 1,000m answer to main rival Rotterdam. 

  • Fos Fast Starts 2006

    01 Jun 2006

    With strong growth in almost all trade sectors, cargo throughput at the Port of Marseilles-Fos totalled 16.42m tons to the end of February, marking a 12.4% increase on the first two months of last year. 

  • PLA Quality Awards

    01 Jun 2006

    The Port of London Authority (PLA) has received two certifications from Lloyds Register Quality Assurance. 

  • Tanya Takes USCG Water Safety Award

    01 Jun 2006

    The current holder of the title Young Engineer for Britain has won the United States Coast Guard Award for Boating and Water Safety at the International Science and Engineering Fair held at Indianapolis USA last month. 

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