Industry News – Page 76
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Flying submarine envisaged in RN challenge
A futuristic flying fish-styled defence system for the Royal Navy, was envisaged by Saab Seaeye systems engineer, Ali Roy. With defence dangers acute at the waterline, she designed an organic shaped concept with the nimble agility to both fly and swim - to avoid detection or pursue a quarry.
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NewsChartCo sets its course for growth
A maritime digital data and compliance service provider is setting its course for growth with strategic acquisitions so that it can extend its customer base.
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NewsHistoric war veteran sunk at its mooring
The 1944-built 75ft MFV ‘Scotch Queen’ (ex ‘MFV 1100’) which sank in the River Fal in September has been salvaged by the local firm Sea Wide Services (SWS) in a long, protracted operation.
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NewsMarseille No.10 dry dock re-opens
Dry Dock No.10 in Marseilles has re-opened after a major refit that included the construction of a new 5000 tonne entrance gate. The dry dock is the largest in the Mediterranean and one of the largest in the World and has been undergoing a refit that has lasted 3 years.
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NewsFirst DNV GL cyber security type approval
Kongsberg Maritime has received DNV GL’s first cyber security type approval for one of its control systems.
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NewsEuroport 2017 concentrates on trio of core themes
Europort’s exhibition and conference agenda has focussed on a trio of core themes: Big Data, the Environmental Age and the Human Factor.
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NewsYanmar enters the medium speed dual fuel market
Japanese diesel engine manufacturer Yanmar has introduced its new medium speed 1533kW 6EY26DF dual fuel engine at Europort 2017.
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NewsIPX7 waterproof Class A AIS transponder
Maritime safety and survival equipment specialist Ocean Signal has introduced its new ATA100 Class A AIS Transponder to the commercial marine market at Europort 2017.
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NewsRH Marine introduces next generation of vessel automation
RH Marine has used the opportunity afforded by the Europort exhibition in Rotterdam to launch its next generation Alarm, Monitoring and Control Systems (AMCS).
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NewsWaterbus 2407 fast ferries for Aqualiner
Damen Shipyards Group and Belgian ferry operator Aqualiner have signed a contract for the delivery of three additional Damen Waterbus 2407 vessels, for operations on the Scheldt in Antwerp.
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NewsTechnology expert gives members access to real-time security updates
A global technology firm has given its members access to real-time security alerts as they occur around the world.
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NewsErik Lanssen’s 80 million target
“My mission, my aim now, is to reduce Norway’s diesel consumption by 80 million litres,” said Erik Lanssen of Selfa Arctic.
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News‘Iceni Defender’ providing 100% availability at Galloper Offshore Windfarm
Iceni Marine Services is supporting Manor Renewable Energy at the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm, off the coast of Suffolk, UK with its new build vessel, ‘Iceni Defender’.
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NewsSAL Heavy Lift gets new sister company
Hamburg-headquartered SAL Engineering GmbH has been established as an independent engineering house, offering highly specialized technical engineering, consultancy and site support services.
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NewsHurricane Ophelia flags up Penguin WEC survivability
Wello’s Penguin Wave energy converter has been permanently deployed since Spring 2017, surviving several major storms with waves up to 13m, including hurricane Ophelia.
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NewsHMC to cut 250 jobs in restructure
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) intends to cut 250 jobs in a restructure due to the low price of oil.
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NewsEmpire Wind New York offshore windfarm project
The windfarm operator Statoil has announced the name of its latest offshore wind project off the south coast of Long Island, New York.
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NewsMedevac from survey vessel in English Channel
An incident on board an inshore survey vessel off the Cornish coast in early October resulted in injuries to two crew members and a rescue effort that involved two lifeboats, an MCA rescue helicopter and a fisheries protection vessel as well as a brand new Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship standing ...
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NewsAustralian boat designer launches its 500th vessel
The Australian boat designer Incat Crowther has passed a significant milestone with the launch of its 500th vessel to the market.
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NewsFuture focus for next generation vessel workshops
Three one-day next generation vessel workshops focusing on the future of operational safety and equipment procurement take place in the UK this week.
