Latest News – Page 290

  • The Workboat Association
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    Name change for industry body

    2019-08-07T14:24:00Z

    A UK-based trade, skills and safety standards association has changed its name to better reflect its current work.

  • ECDIS publication
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    Safer ship operation with ECDIS guidance

    2019-08-07T13:09:00Z

    New best practice techniques and guidance on the use of ECDIS has been published to aid safer ship operation/navigation and a more effective bridge team.

  • Waterborne conference
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    New European waterborne conference

    2019-08-07T09:32:00Z

    A new conference will address research, innovation and competitiveness in the European waterborne sector.

  • Greenlink Interconnector
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    Key appointments boost electricity project

    2019-08-06T16:32:00Z

    A pioneering energy infrastructure company which aims to connect the Irish and UK electricity markets has appointed two leading figures from the Irish energy and business sectors.

  • Using a line launcher- from the online training material
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    Strong feedback on training assets

    2019-08-06T11:26:00Z

    When dealing with pyrotechnics, it is vital that seafarers know how to handle the devices safely, to understand how they work and to have had training in how to fire them confidently.

  • The drones would be enabled with GIO mapping to ensure they don't get in the way of waterway traffic in the harbours
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    Waste shark drone

    2019-08-06T11:17:00Z

    South African entrepreneur Richard Hardiman has developed a solar-powered aqua-drone that can automatically clean up water pollution and waste in waterways and ports reports Dag Pike.

  • The 44.10 metre dredging vessel will be on the slipway in Portland, Dorset for 9 weeks
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    Hopper barge repair and maintenance

    2019-08-06T11:10:00Z

    Jenkins Marine has contracted Manor Marine to provide slipway, repair and maintenance services for the Split Hopper Barge, ‘Nab’.

  • The walk-around deck layout with a centered cabin provides flexibility and room for a variety of missions and boarding situations
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    Walkaround workboat launched

    2019-08-06T11:02:00Z

    Tuco Marine has presented the brand new ProZero 10m Walkaround Workboat at Aqua Nor 2019 in Trondheim Norway.

  • Two Similar Size CTVs - but with very different freeboards
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    The hidden dangers of the HS-OSC Code

    2019-08-06T10:49:00Z

    According to Naval Architect, John Kecsmar, HS-OSC Code CTVs could run into difficulties with out-of-range passenger accelerations.

  • ‘Obervargh’ on sea trials in Carrick Roads (Photo: Graeme Ewens)
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    Custom workboat will perform multiple roles

    2019-08-06T10:34:00Z

    A UK-based specialist marine operator has expanded its fleet of workboats and harbour launches with a newbuild 15m Multicat workboat/barge, writes Graeme Ewens.

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    Dynamic hydrofoil for low-wake, high-speed ferry

    2019-08-06T10:24:00Z

    All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) has completed construction and delivered the last of three low wake and high-speed passenger vessels built for Kitsap Transit in Washington State.

  • The LUV 1608 hull can also be built at 19 metres in length to provide additional deck capacity
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    Landing Utility Vessel for aquaculture industry

    2019-08-06T10:18:00Z

    A heavy lifting capacity will allow a new vessel to be able to carry out a wider range of support tasks to the aquaculture industry.

  • The drone used for these trials was a fixed-wing version that can be launched using portable equipment
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    Drone potential for search and rescue

    2019-08-06T10:10:00Z

    Trials have been carried out to assess the potential for using drones to assist with search and rescue operations around the UK coastline reports Dag Pike.

  • shipyard
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    UK shipyard on brink of administration

    2019-08-05T18:13:00Z

    A shipyard in Belfast, UK is expected to go into administration on Monday 5 August after failing to secure a buyer.

  • securing booklet
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    Dropped objects risk tackled

    2019-08-02T16:01:00Z

    A new offshore wind resource is being championed for its safety recommendations for wind farm owners and operators grappling with the risks posed by dropped objects.

  • Solomonic
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    Law firm partnership bolsters services

    2019-08-02T15:20:00Z

    A global shipping law firm has established a development partnership which will boost the quality of its services.

  • US Navy testing
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    Initial diesel outboard tests successful

    2019-08-01T12:28:00Z

    Market development for a diesel outboard company is looking promising following a successful first round of validation testing.

  • Versatile Dutch cat is fast and flexible (Photo WDR)
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    Catamaran completes fleet modernisation

    2019-08-01T11:37:00Z

    A new Dutch-built fast catamaran ferry, has gone into north German service, reports Tom Todd.

  • ÆrøXpressen: ASK hull at Hvide Sande for completion this year.
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    International effort behind new Baltic service

    2019-08-01T11:31:00Z

    A new energy-efficient Baltic ferry service for launch later this year will be a north European co-operative effort involving companies in Denmark, Germany, Poland and Latvia, reports Tom Todd.

  • 'Seacat Rainbow'
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    CTV order for OESV operator

    2019-08-01T11:29:00Z

    An offshore energy support vessel (OESV) operator will expand its business with the order of a new crew transfer vessel (CTV).