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Van Oord to dredge Marker Wadden channel
Dutch dredging and marine contractor Van Oord has won a contract for dredging an extra channel to the south of the Marker Wadden.
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NewsEurope’s offshore wind progress ‘too dependent on UK’
European wind power industry body WindEurope has confirmed that Europe added 4.5GW of wind energy capacity in the first half of 2018.
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NewsRemote monitoring system for ocean cleaning
A new remote monitoring system is being put to the test as part of the first-ever ocean cleanup system which will eventually go to work on a large-scale cleaning project in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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NewsTorqeedo powers electric vessels in Vietnam
Torqeedo is supplying electric propulsion systems for a fleet of 15 new passenger excursion boats recently delivered to Vinpearl’s newest resort development at Hoi An, Vietnam.
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NewsITS 2018 puts the spotlight on the tug and salvage industry
Industry figures from across the world have gathered in Marseille for the biennial Tug, Salvage & OSV Convention and Exhibition. Peter Barker went along for ‘MJ’ to gauge the mood of the industry.
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NewsTough tug stern gear for tough tug requirements
Ontario-based Thordon Bearings has supplied stern gear to four new tugs that are designed to meet recently introduced US Coast Guard (USCG) rules while also capable of operating in particularly tough abrasive water conditions.
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NewsIskes expansion continues with Damen order
In the same week that Damen revealed its new range of tugs, Iskes Towage & Salvage has become the first customer to order two examples in anticipation of a forthcoming new port contract.
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NewsDamen presents new advanced tug designs
Damen has unveiled five new tug designs including new models and further evolution of existing designs intended to capitalise on technical developments and allow greener more efficient operations.
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NewsKotug drives a Rotterdam Rotortug - from Marseille
Kotug has driven a Rotterdam tug remotely from a console 1,200km away in Marseille, demonstrating an industry meeting automation head-on.
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NewsDelivery round-up
While orders have been reported of late which we will return to, here we look at five notable deliveries involving familiar names in the European arena.
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NewsFluorescent rope increases mooring safety
Maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, announces the maritime industry’s first fluorescent mooring rope at SMM 2018, one of the many new safety and performance Lankhorst ropes on show.
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News55 years of cooperation
Radio Holland will celebrate 55 years of cooperation with its equipment partner Furuno in Hall B6 at SMM 2018.
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NewsAir bubble curtain for windfarm construction
An innovative air bubble curtain has been developed which can help reduce the effects of noise on marine life when building offshore windfarms.
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NewsGerman canal improvements boost Euro shipping
One of Europe’s most significant waterway projects has been completed in Germany and will, officials say, improve shipping to and from major ports and points inland, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsMulti-purpose clout for new offshore ship
EMS Maritime Offshore (EMO) in north Germany has introduced the Dutch-built 37.5m multi-purpose ''Emswind'' into wind farm service in the North Sea and Baltic, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsHybrid German cat makes short work of shallows
Initial experience with the new, eco-friendly, hybrid battery and diesel drive on Germany’s new Wadden Sea taxi catamaran ''Liinsand'' is reported very positive, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsFast cat perks up island ferry services
The Norwegian-built high-speed ferry ''Adler Cat'' has gone into North Sea island service as the fastest ship in the fleet of new owner, Adler- Schiffe, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsNew boat eases Elbe pilot operations
A new pilot transfer boat has gone into operation in Germany’s busy Elbe Estuary and officials say it will make life easier and safer for hundreds of local pilots, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsUK offshore wind capacity looks set to double
The UK Government’s announcement to introduce new auctions to secure renewable energy sources could mean that the UK’s offshore wind capacity may nearly double over the next decade.
