Key Deals – Page 82

  • Ron van den Oetelaar (Bosch Rexroth), Bas Buchner (MARIN) and those involved at the MARIN Offshore Basin wave generator
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    Making waves

    2015-02-05T11:13:00Z

    Netherlands marine research institute MARIN has signed the contract for a new wave generator for its new Concept Basin. Part of this contract is a complete new wave generation control system for the wave generators in the Offshore Basin and Seakeeping and Manoeuvring Basin, commissioned in 2000.

  • The vessel will be named 'Acta Orion' and is scheduled for delivery in September 2015
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    Stay at sea support vessel

    2015-02-04T17:11:00Z

    Netherlands-based Acta Marine has contracted CIG Shipbuilding for the design and construction of a large wind farm support vessel. The DP-2 fitted vessel measures 108 by 16 metres and offers comfortable accommodation and workspace for 75.

  • The AIS MOB device is said to be the world’s smallest
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    Ocean Signal gains EU certification

    2015-02-04T16:43:00Z

    UK-based Ocean Signal has gained European certification for its rescueME MOB1, enabling it to be sold throughout Europe.

  • The ProZero 12m DC has just finished sea trials off the coast of Faaborg
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    Tuco Marine pilot boat delivery

    2015-02-04T15:28:00Z

    Denmark’s Tuco Marine has delivered a first of its kind pilot boat to Sea Charter A/S to be used in a charter agreement with the Danish National Pilot Service Company, DanPilot.

  • A screen grab from Crowley Maritime's flipbook 'Raising the Costa Concordia'
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    Costa Concordia flipbook

    2015-02-03T18:56:00Z

    Crowley Maritime has published a comprehensive and interactive flipbook about the ''Costa Concordia'' salvage project.

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    Generating growth in UK wind sector

    2015-02-03T17:34:00Z

    For the UK offshore wind sector remains a competitive and sustainable long-term industry, an “ambitious” government is needed, offshore wind leaders agreed at Scottish Renewables’ recent Offshore Wind and Supply Chain Conference.

  • News

    Europort 2015

    2015-02-02T16:53:00Z

    The 13th Europort Istanbul will take place from 11 to 14 March 2015 at the Istanbul Expo Center.

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    CYP Naval 2015

    2015-02-02T12:59:00Z

    The second CYP Naval 2015, an international sea security conference and exhibition, is set to take place on 19 and 20 May in Larnaca, Cyprus.

  • Seacat Services has committed to extending an ambitious build programme with South Boats
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    Seacat invests to meet forecast industry growth

    2015-02-02T12:02:00Z

    UK-based offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator Seacat Services has placed an order worth £6 million with Isle of Wight based boat builder South Boats IOW for two DNV-GL class-certified next generation 24m catamarans.

  • The launch of the second Inmarsat-5 satellite by Proton
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    Global Xpress takes off

    2015-02-02T11:47:00Z

    Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services for all types of commercial and private vessels, has announced the successful launch of its second Global Xpress (GX) satellite on board an International Launch Services (ILS) Proton Breeze M rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday 1 February.

  • The new vessel will have a low air draught to accommodate the Thames' many bridges
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    High tech Thames cat

    2015-01-30T14:48:00Z

    The UK’s Port of London Authority (PLA) has ordered a new purpose-built survey catamaran for the river Thames. The CTruk MPC19 is set to replace the PLA’s current ‘Yantlet’.

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    IADC celebrates 50 years

    2015-01-30T11:13:00Z

    The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

  • The Motorship P&E Conference is a must attend for the industry
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    Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference

    2015-01-29T13:31:00Z

    The 37th Motorship Propulsion & Emissions conference will give operators the lowdown on new fuels available together with the latest in engine design, ways to reduce running costs and improve fuel efficiency.

  • At the discussion, GEV highlighted the need to continue training of wind industry-specific within the UK
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    Developing the UK wind sector

    2015-01-29T11:25:00Z

    UK-based GEV Wind Power was among the energy industry leaders to meet with the RT Hon Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, to discuss new opportunities for growth in the sector.

  • 'Hoegh Osaka' was deliberately grounded in Southampton, UK, in early January 2015. Photo: Geni
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    ‘Höegh Osaka’ discharged from Solent

    2015-01-28T16:46:00Z

    Höegh Autoliners’ pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) ‘Höegh Osaka’ has been righted and towed back to the UK Port of Southampton, after nearly three weeks of sitting on the Bramble Bank.

  • Dave Gillam: "We are seeing an increase in enquiries from firms requiring additional expertise or manpower"
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    SeaKing addresses the skills gap

    2015-01-28T14:56:00Z

    UK based marine electrical marine engineering expert, SeaKing Electrical, is experiencing an upsurge in work following increased demand overseas to fill holes created by the global engineering skills gap.

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    Great escaper’s final gift

    2015-01-28T14:05:00Z

    A D-Day veteran who warmed hearts the world over when he ‘escaped’ from his care home to attend the 2014 commemorations in France has left his entire estate to UK marine lifesaving charity; The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

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    E-compliance milestone

    2015-01-28T12:56:00Z

    e-Compliance, a partly EU funded research project on maritime regulations, has announced the delivery of its first major milestone: The Maritime Thesaurus and Ontology.

  • The new escort tugs contracted by Østensjø Rederi will feature a Wärtsilä solution including dual-fuel engines integrated with a customised gas storage and supply system (Photo: Robert Allan Ltd)
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    Integrated propulsion

    2015-01-28T12:38:00Z

    Three large new escort tugs contracted by Norwegian operator Østensjø Rederi, will feature Wärtsilä dual-fuel (DF) engines integrated with a customised gas storage and supply system.

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    Encrypted smartphone supply

    2015-01-28T12:24:00Z

    Netherlands based marine electronics expert, Alphatron Marine has been selected as a supplier for an innovative new encrypted smartphone for the commercial marine sector.