Industry News – Page 107
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Ocean Signal appoints Marinplus AS
UK based Ocean Signal has appointed Marinplus AB as its exclusive distributor in Sweden.
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NewsJim Wilson CBE
It is with regret that we report the death of Jim Wilson CBE who died in December after a short battle with Cancer. Jim was widely known and respected throughout the UK marine industry over the last 60 years, having commenced his career as a seagoing engineer before returning to ...
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Award for Maasvlakte 2
The construction of the Port of Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte 2 expansion has been recognised by the award of the Prof. dr. ir. J.F. Agema Prize, which is awarded every five years to an innovative marine engineering work that was designed or constructed by a Dutch party.
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NewsAST Marine contract to supply CWind
UK based AST Maritime Sciences has won a contract to supply CWind with AST-Planned Maintenance System software on board its fleet of vessels.
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NewsGloMEEP project gets underway
The first national workshop under the Global Maritime Energy Efficiency Partnerships (GloMEEP) project has been held in Georgia.
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NewsLifeboat refurbishment project
The Thames Class Lifeboat Trust is a new charity set up to refurbish an ex-RNLI lifeboat which was built in Lowestoft, for use as a community resource and youth training vessel.
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NewsMoroccan interceptors
In a third recent construction contract with Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shipyards Group, the Royal Moroccan Navy has ordered five Interceptor 1503 vessels. The vessels will be mobilised to combat illegal activities such as terrorism and smuggling in Moroccan waters.
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NewsABP achieves energy management standard
The UK''s Associated British Ports (ABP) has achieved the international standard for energy management, ISO 5000:2011.
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Rhine LNG Masterplan
The LNG Masterplan for Rhine/Meuse-Main-Danube has been successfully completed, the culmination of which should result in better implementation of LNG infrastructure in the inland water transport sector.
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Elcome becomes reseller for Navicom Dynamics
Elcome International, marine solutions provider and system integrator in the Middle East, has signed a reseller agreement with New Zealand-based Navicom Dynamics.
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NewsFree plastic disposal at ports
From 1 January 2016 sea-going vessels will be able to dispose of unlimited plastic ships’ waste free of charge in the ports of Rotterdam Rijnmond and the North Sea Channel district.
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NewsChanging risks at ports and terminals
As pivotal hubs within global trade, container ports and terminals face risks that have potentially serious consequences for international supply chains, says insurance and risk management expert, the TT Club.
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Wind Power Poland 2016
With Poland set to be a future offshore hub in Central Europe, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is holding a new conference and exhibition in Warsaw next year.
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NewsHerman Groot Beumer: a ship-shaped future
Herman Groot Beumer of Netherlands-based motion compensated access systems specialist Barge Master, is sure “that the future of offshore construction will be ship-shaped”. However, there are a few hurdles to overcome first.
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NewsCat engines for pilot boats at Milford Haven
Finning UK & Ireland will provide Cat engines to a new generation of pilot boats at the port of Milford Haven.
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Turkish distributor for Dometic
Turkish distributor Eltesan Mobil will now supply additional Dometic air-conditioning brands Cruisair and Marine Air in the country.
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New Tyne Harbour Master
The UK’s Port of Tyne has appointed Captain Alan McPherson as its new Harbour Master.
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NewsRapid deck conversion system
Evolution of a collaborative R&D project has helped pave the way for several in house developments for the UK boatbuilder, Cheetah Marine on the Isle of Wight.
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NewsNiko Dalpis: Emigreen
It was either find something interesting “or take up Soduku” admitted Niko Dalpis, the man behind Emigreen, a company responsible for the ‘greening’ of a truly huge range of high profile workboats that cover everything from Dutch harbour craft to Norwegian polar exploration vessels.
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Turbulence in the marine environment
The findings of a project assessing turbulence in marine environments have been released.
