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  • Jiangyin Rongxing will showcase its portfolio of vessels at Seawork Asia
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    Seawork Asia aiming to strengthen the sector

    2016-05-11T10:56:00Z

    Seawork Asia aims to provide commercial marine and workboat organisations with the opportunity to explore the potential for growth in China’s growing maritime economy.

  • A review of tidal lagoons, such as this proposed one at Swansea Bay, will commence imminently
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    ICE welcomes imminent tidal lagoon review

    2016-05-11T10:45:00Z

    The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) welcomes the imminent commencement of an independent review into tidal lagoons, calling for a speedy decision on the future of tidal power.

  • Areas such as offshore wind farms are set to create millions of jobs in the coming years
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    OECD report predicts ocean economy to double

    2016-05-06T16:50:00Z

    According to a new OECD report, the ocean economy is expected to more than double in size to be worth over US$3.2 trillion by 2030 with more sustainable development.

  • The Port of Antwerp Authority is launching an international market survey to garner information for its water bus project
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    Antwerp launches market survey for water bus

    2016-05-05T15:32:00Z

    The Port of Antwerp Authority has launched an international survey to help make its proposed water bus a reality.

  • IMEC and ITF have announced a $3M investment package in Ukrainian marine training
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    IMEC and ITF invest in Ukraine marine training

    2016-05-04T11:56:00Z

    The International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have agreed to invest $3M in Ukrainian marine training.

  • 'Sea Installer' berthed at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam
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    ‘Sea Installer’ upgrade

    2016-05-04T11:09:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), part of Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, is currently undertaking a major modification and maintenance project on the jack-up vessel ‘Sea Installer’.

  • For suitable oil fields, wind-powered water injection is technically feasible
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    Wind-powered oil recovery gets closer

    2016-05-03T17:58:00Z

    For the past year, participants from both the renewables and oil and gas industries have worked together in the DNV GL-led WIN WIN JIP to develop the concept of using floating wind turbines to power a water injection system in detail, and assess its technical and commercial feasibility.

  • News

    French ocean energy notches up a gear

    2016-04-29T17:02:00Z

    Thanks to a recent government decree, over the next seven years, the French government intends to push 100 MW of installed tidal, wave and floating wind capacity and to have awarded tenders for a further 200 MW to 2GW.

  • FSVs are tasked with delivering cargo and crew to oil and gas platforms
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    Seacor Marine FSV with Twin Disc

    2016-04-29T15:10:00Z

    US-headquartered Seacor Marine’s newest fast supply vessel (FSV), the Alya McCall, relies on five high-performance Twin Disc MGX-61500SC QuickShift transmissions.

  • Metal Shark 45’ Defiant-class patrol boats completed and ready for shipment
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    Metal Shark awarded 2016 MARAD grant

    2016-04-28T16:00:00Z

    The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Louisiana-based Metal Shark a small shipyard grant.

  • The Silverstream System - clean air lubrication technology that has inspired industry confidence
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    Silverstream says key to success is independent trials

    2016-04-27T11:10:00Z

    UK-based Silverstream Technologies is celebrating the commercial success of its Silverstream System, an innovative air lubrication technology aimed at helping the marine industry reduce its emissions footprint.

  • News

    Norwegian ferry with IMO certified engine

    2016-04-27T09:40:00Z

    Norway’s Bastø Fosen I ferry is the first commissioned vessel with a globally certified International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier III compliant marine engine that does not need urea based after treatment.

  • News

    Seacat and DONG confirm support deal

    2016-04-25T15:19:00Z

    Danish energy company DONG Energy and UK-based Seacat Services have confirmed a workboat crew deal to support construction operations at the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm.

  • Scaldis’ heavy lift vessel, Rambiz, has a unique arrangement having two cranes, shallow draft, large deck space and extensive accommodation facilities
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    ‘Flinterstar’ wreck removal

    2016-04-22T15:39:00Z

    Flinterstar III BV, the owner of the Dutch freighter ''MV Flinterstar'', has entered into a contract with a consortium of Belgian marine contractors to remove the wreck of the vessel which sank in the North Sea off the coast of Zeebrugge following a collision last October.

  • The turbines will have a hub height of 106m LAT and a rotor diameter of 154m
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    Turbine supply and maintenance

    2016-04-21T15:05:00Z

    Belgian windfarm developer Rentel NV has announced it has signed a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) with Siemens for the supply and installation of 42 Siemens D7 offshore wind turbines and a 17-year Service and Maintenance Agreement (SMA).

  • News

    Successful SEA Europe and EMSA workshop

    2016-04-20T12:25:00Z

    The Ships and Maritime Equipment Association (SEA Europe) organised its 6th workshop with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).

  • The first pipes were loaded in Brake on 21 March
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    EMS starts work on TAP project

    2016-04-19T16:21:00Z

    Global stevedoring, logistics and shipping experts from member companies of the EMS-Fehn-Group have started their work on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).

  • News

    MPI Workboats and Statoil contract commences

    2016-04-14T14:58:00Z

    MPI Workboats has been awarded two long-term contracts with Statoil on the Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm.

  • Hovertravel’s new hovercraft has been built by Griffon
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    Newbuild hovercraft training

    2016-04-14T14:21:00Z

    Isle of Wight, UK based Hovertravel has announced it will begin instructing its pilots, engineers and crew in the operation of the first of its new Griffon built hovercraft - ''Solent Flyer''.

  • Rolls-Royce believes remote control shipping will become a reality by the end of the decade
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    Rolls-Royce AAWA project unveiled

    2016-04-13T16:48:00Z

    An Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) project, led by Rolls-Royce, has been unveiled at a conference in Helsinki.