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NewsFirst Low Carbon Economic Area launched
South West England was last month named the UK’ s first Low Carbon Economic Area by the Government in recognition of its marine renewables expertise.
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News'Eco-friendly Dredging' seminar in St Petersburg
The Netherlands based Central Dredging Association (CEDA) is organising an international sustainable dredging seminar this October in collaboration with the Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU) and the St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University (SPbSPU).
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NewsMary Rose grant fully approved
Celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’ s accession to the throne this year have come to a fitting culmination with the announcement that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has recently given full approval for a £ 21m grant to the Mary Rose Trust.
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NewsOlympian arrival for Red Jet 5
Southampton UK based Red Funnel Ferries newest Hi-Speed catamaran was officially named Red Jet 5 on Tuesday by double Olympic Gold medal winning yachtswoman and BBC sports presenter Shirley Robertson OBE.
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NewsIADC hosts Dredging and Reclamation Seminar
More than ever in this time of financial downturn, the needs for dredging and land reclamation are being viewed as basic elements for stimulating economic recovery and sustainable growth.
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Dutch 'House' in Rio
The Holland Marine House Brazil (HMHB) will be officially opened on 19 August during the Navalshore Trade Show in Rio de Janeiro. HMHB brings Dutch maritime expertise to Brazil, aiming to become the bridge between the shipbuilding South American nation and Dutch maritime industries. HMHB will represent and promote Dutch ...
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Muller moors Montis
Muller Maritime Holding has taken a 100% interest in Montis Mooring & Boat Services BV, the Netherlands based provider of boatmen, helmsmen and other related services. Muller owns and operates jointly with Fairplay Towage the towage and salvage company Multraship. The structure of Montis Mooring & Boat Service will remain ...
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Birthday bonus for RNLI
A fundraising concert put on by the Port of London Authority has raised over £ 12,000 to help fund the RNLI’ s essential life saving operation on the River Thames. Celebrities from the world of classical music and members of the Royal Family backed the event, which marked the PLA’ ...
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Export is golden
UK marine noise and vibration reduction specialist Halyard Marine Ltd has defied the economic downturn, increasing its exports by 34% from July 2008 through June 2009. The export drive started in July 2007 with the appointment of two senior project sales managers to oversee leisure and commercial boat builders in ...
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Bailey buys out A&P
The Cardiff based Bailey Group has taken full control UK ship repair and marine services business, the A& P Group, for an undisclosed sum. Property developer and entrepreneur Paul Bailey took a 50% stake in the Group in 2006 and has now purchased the remaining 50% held by A& P ...
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Shore supply standards
Genoa based classification society RINA has introduced new voluntary standards which will allow ships to connect to shore based electricity while in port, reducing air pollution. The new notation High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) sets standards to design into a newbuilding or modify an existing ship so that electricity can ...
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NewsCrane search follows Southampton collapse
The UK’ s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating the collapse of a container crane at DP World Southampton on Monday which has left its operator in serious condition with crushed legs.
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NewsCommissioning cargo arrives at Dragon LNG
The first vessel carrying cargo for the new Dragon LNG liquefied natural gas importing and storage facility at Milford Haven UK was discharging successfully on Tuesday.
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NewsBelgians order SWATH pilot boats from A&R
Schelde Estuary authorities in Belgium have placed a big contract for four new SWATH pilot boats from Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany for service in Belgian seaports from 2011.
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Zero Carbon Caravan
UK based climate change campaigners planning to attend UN talks in Copenhagen are looking to get there without using fossil fuels. Setting off by bicycle from Wales in mid-August, they are hoping to hitch a ride on a sailboat across the North Sea in late September. Anyone willing to provide ...
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Clarification
The story on page 59 of the June issue made reference to German media reports that an Irish company went bankrupt before taking delivery of the tug eventually named ‘ Jade-Service 1’ . MJ would like to make clear that company is not Island Shipping. Island Shipping is in very ...
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Gold Bowl for Williams
The top prize Gold Roman Bowl in the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island race last month went to Williams Shipping director Philip Williams in the 25 foot Nordic Folkboat ‘ Tattarat’ . Some 1,566 boats completed the race around the Isle of Wight, raising £ 74,907 (and counting) for ...
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NewsGerman yard to build Greenpeace flagship
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace has signed a € 23m contract with Germany’ s Fassmer Shipyard to build the 57.9m Rainbow Warrior 111, the group’ s most advanced ship to date and its first newbuilding.
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NewsWorld's first Onshore Power Supply automatically in Antwerp
The world' s first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) facility with automatic synchronisation and 50/60 Hz conversion has been formally activated by Flemish Minister-President Kris Peeters in the presence of leading government and Port of Antwerp officials.
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NewsTreasure ruling stirs up muddy waters
Ocean treasure hunting is going to be less a childhood dream and more of a problem for its practitioners as of last month.
