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  • Damen are to build nine more ASD 2810 tugs for Smits harbour towage division.
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    TOWLINES

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Smit has ordered a total of 18 new vessels as part of an ongoing fleet renewal programme aimed at autonomous growth, fleet renewal and optimisation. Damen Shipyards in the Netherlands are to build eleven new tugs for the harbour towage division.

  • Stevns Iceflower is in service in European waters with Nordane Shipping.
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    Irving Complete Two More Tugs for Nordane

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Irving Shipbuilding Inc of Halifax, Nova Scotia, are in the process of completing the second azimuthing stern drive (ASD) tug for Nordane Shipping of Svenborg in Denmark.

  • Carlo Magno was designed with economy in mind.
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    'Carlo Magno': Designed to be Cost Effective

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Many tug owners involved in coastal and deepsea towage are faced with serious decisions regarding future investment and the likely returns on that investment. The replacement of older but still functional deepsea tugs which may have been operating on relatively low rates is a particular problem.

  • Studies calculate that Europe could sustain a fleet of 100 large container ships powered by Refuse Derived Fuel.
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    Rubbish as Fuel for Marine Propulsion

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    An interesting new proposal for a marine propulsion fuel source was presented at the World Maritime Technology Conference in London last month. Worldwide Ecological Shipping & Transport (WEST) of Rome has developed a patented process whereby large container ships could be powered by Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF).

  • A specially designed exhaust system has reduced pass by noise from the PLAs largest survey vessel. Photo courtesy of PLA.
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    Soundings of Silence on River Thames

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Marine exhaust silencing solution provider Halyard Marine Ltd has helped achieve lower noise levels on the River Thames with a new exhaust system fitted to a Port of London Authority (PLA) survey vessel.

  • Razorbill heads for the fishing grounds at enhanced speed following its recent repower.
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    'Razorbill' Flies After Repower

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    An 8.5m fibreglass fishing boat operated out of Ramsgate UK by full-time fisherman Trevor Lamb has been repowered with a Perkins Sabre M215C diesel engine coupled to a PRM 750 gearbox. The boat was getting too slow with its old engine but following the repower, Razorbill now has a top ...

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    Consolidation Creates Turner Engine Controls

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Over the past 10 years Berkshire UK based Turner Diesel Ltd has successfully developed its Woodward controls business into a main line franchise for the company.

  • The ferry Julsund went into service last year as the first to benefit from Voith Turbo Marines optimisation programme.
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    Optimised Hull and Propeller of Norwegian Ferry

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Double ended ferries have been an important market segment for Voith Turbo Marine for decades. Worldwide, a total of 372 of such ferries with Voith Schneider Propellers are in operation. Thanks to intensive research, Voith Turbo has now succeeded in optimising the outline of these ferries.

  • The AMP Complect powerpack, approved by the Russian River Authority, marries a domestic V8 engine with durable Newage gearbox.
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    V8s Geared Up for Russian Rivers

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    AMP Complect, the Moscow marine equipment distributor for Coventry UK based Newage Transmissions, has gained Russian River Authority approval for a fully marinised powerpack designed to meet the needs of commercial fishing and workboats operating on the country''s extensive inland waterway and intercoastal network.

  • The first of Cummins Mercruiser Diesels engine and jet drive packages is rated at 120hp.
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    Light Workboat Jet Drive Debut

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Cummins MerCruiser Diesel has launched its 120hp (88kW) 1.7 MJ 120 diesel engine with an integrated jet drive, the first in a series of diesel engine with jet drive packages from the company which will go up to 250hp (184kW) and will be for both recreational and light commercial use.

  • The Ballast Nedam - Per Aarsleff consortium has withdrawn from the tendering process for the construction of Maasvlakte 2.
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    Dredging's 'Big Four' Remain in Running for Maasvlakte 2

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam says the Ballast Nedam - Per Aarsleff consortium has withdrawn from the tendering process for the construction of Maasvlakte 2.

  • Dealing with overtopping is important to minimize down time and other impacts on coastal facilities.
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    New Guidance to Prevent Seawall Overtopping

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    In the UK and elsewhere in Europe, many kilometres of coastline are protected by sea walls and other coastal defences. These structures help to protect the coastline against erosion and coastal flooding.

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    New Cost Standards for Dredging Equipment Published by CIRIA in the United Kingdom

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) reports that the Construction Industry Research Association (CIRIA) in the UK has recently published new cost standards for dredging equipment. The publication is for use by all stakeholders in dredging projects, including consultants, existing and potential clients, insurers and project financiers.

  • An artists concept of the proposed Woolston Riverside marine facility.
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    Dean and Dyball to Develop Woolston Riverside

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Another milestone in the transformation of the Woolston Riverside site in Southampton in the UK was reached last month with the announcement that the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has chosen Dean and Dyball Developments as its preferred commercial development partner for the site.

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    Weaver Navigation Dredged to Help Boaters and Wildlife

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    British Waterways is reportedly investing £ 450,000 in a major dredging programme along the Weaver Navigation in Cheshire, removing silt that can obstruct boating.

  • Xblocs will be used for the first time in Africa at Bar Beach, Nigeria.
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    First Xblocs for Africa

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Delta Marine Consultants (DMC) in the Netherlands has granted Hitech Construction Company Ltd a licence for the application of Xbloc armour units for the construction of a shore protection at Bar Beach, Lagos, Nigeria. Bar Beach will be the first application of Xbloc in Africa.

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    British Government Cuts UK Light Dues

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    The British Government has reduced the light dues paid by merchant ships for aids to navigation in UK waters from 39 pence to 35 pence per ton in 2006/07. The tonnage cap will remain at the same 35,000 tons, making the maximum charge for light dues £ 12,250 per voyage.

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    V.Ships Buys UMC

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Southampton UK based underwater engineering company UMC International has been purchased by marine services provider V.Ships. UMC has diving teams servicing both the commercial marine and military sectors out of bases in Plymouth, Rotterdam, Dubai and Fujairah. UMC will retain its name and existing management. The new owners expect their ...

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    Marine Renewable Opportunities

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    A new report prepared for the Scottish Enterprise Energy Team by industry consultants OTM says a diverse range of Scottish sectors are well placed to capture work in marine renewables projects.

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    Hutton's Lucky Seven

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Hutton & Co (Ship''s Chandlers) Ltd has expanded its UK national presence by adding a new office in Aberdeen to the six it already operates in Hull, Immingham, Southampton, Middlesbrough - Tees, Edinburgh - Leith, and Grangemouth. The new facility at Aberdeen includes a 4,000ft 2warehouse containing full frozen, chilled ...