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Encouraging first year results
2014 was the first full financial year of the DNV GL Group AS following the merger between the marine classification societies Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd. “While both managing the ambitious merger and maintaining a full focus on providing premium service to our customers, we also increased our revenues ...
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NewsThe escalating Mediterranean situation
With the EU approving the use of force against people-smugglers in Libya – Malta-based security expert Marshall Consultants investigates the maritime security threats that are forcing them to act.
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NewsDiesel powered hovercraft launch
Hovertravel in partnership with Griffon Hoverworks has launched its new generation MAN diesel powered passenger hovercraft to serve the popular Isle of Wight passenger route.
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NewsStrategic marine services agreement
James Fisher Marine Services has been awarded a lucrative marine services agreement with Balfour Beatty to deliver a range of integrated marine services in support of the group’s OFTO portfolio of offshore windfarms around the UK.
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Award for Evinrude engine
Evinrude’s new E-TEC G2 engine from BRP has been awarded the ‘Product Design’ prize at the recent Red Dot Awards.
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Hybrid power workshop
A two-day workshop on hybrid power and propulsion will bring the marine industry together for round table discussions and presentations on everything from battery management systems to windfarm vessel development.
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NewsACR acquires Ocean Signal
Drew Marine Ltd has acquired marine communication and safety equipment company Ocean Signal, which will now operate as a unit of ACR Electronics Inc.
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NewsMicro-plastic problems revealed
Micro-plastics entering the food chain are increasingly being found in the world''s oceans and could prove to be as harmful to marine life as larger debris like plastic bags, a new report suggests.
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NewsMilford Dock developer appointed
Cushman & Wakefield has been selected by the Port of Milford Haven as development consultant for its Milford Dock Master Plan.
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NewsGardline refits crew transfer vessels
Gardline Marine Sciences is reconfiguring two of its 20m crew transfer vessels to allow for more cargo to be carried on the foredeck, an increasing requirement for windfarm operations.
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NewsKey tidal acquisition
Atlantis Resources, the UK company best known for running the Meygen tidal power project, has made the biggest news of the year in the Tidal power sector by announcing that it has reached agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of the Bristol based tidal business, Marine Current Turbines ...
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NewsMaasvlakte II officially opens
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II Rotterdam facility has officially opened promising to set new standards in safety, automation and zero emissions.
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Seaworthy service
A new service provider for marine equipment manufacturers and system developers has entered the marine industry. Seaworthy Ltd specialises in marine approval and certification services, such as type approval and system certification, offering a wide range of services, including pre-tailored service packages and bespoke consultancy.
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NewsQueen’s Award for underwater positioning company
Great Yarmouth, UK, based Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, for a second time. The Award is recognition of its outstanding achievement in boosting export revenues over three years of continuous growth. This excellent performance has been made possible through ...
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NewsBMT buoyant
International maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, BMT Group Ltd, has announced a strong performance for the year to 30 September 2014. BMT secured revenues of £165.1m, with underlying operating profits of £10m, a proportion of which has been distributed to the staff through the company’s profit share schemes.
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Cables course
The UK’s Offshore Marine Academy (OMA), which describes itself as ‘the leading renewables training operator’, has unveiled a brand new course for 2015 tailored to address the knowledge and skills gap in subsea power cable operations.
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NewsEU to triple Med SAR budget
The European Council will triple the funds going towards its Med search and rescue operations in response to the increased number of illegal migrants trying to cross to Europe by boat.
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Power from hot engine cooling water
Calnetix Technologies’ Hydrocurrent system has been named the winner of the Marine Propulsion 2015 Award in the Auxiliary Machinery category at the recent Marine Propulsion Conference in London.
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NewsSwansea port gets £2.1m upgrade
Associated British Ports (ABP) is investing £2.1m in upgrading the outer lock gates at the Welsh port of Swansea.
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NewsFuruno coastal monitoring
Japanese marine electronics giant Furuno has used its radar and electronic processing expertise to develop a land based radar coastal surveillance and monitoring package. This is aimed to meet the requirements of small harbours, private island owners, offshore wind farms and the military who need to be able to carry ...
