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NewsUK government supporting e-Loran
With government funding and support essential for the establishment of an e-Loran system as a back up for satellite navigation systems such as GPS there are signs that this support is at last forthcoming, reports Dag Pike.
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NewsWTG installations at Trianel Borkum II
Jan De Nul Group will install 32 Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) at the €1bn Trianel Borkum II offshore wind farm.
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NewsSea Trucks Group restructure following liquidation
Following its liquidation Sea Trucks Group Limited (STGL) has transferred its accommodation and construction DP3 vessels to an unnamed new owner which services the oil and gas sectors.
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NewsJFD Deep-Sea Search and Rescue Vehicle trials
JFD says the completion of harbour acceptance trials for its first Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) for the Indian Navy marks a significant milestone in the contract delivery.
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NewsIncat designs a low wash fast ferry for the Danube
Incat Crowther has won a contract to design a low wash vessel with a hull form designed especially for restricted waters where high current and debris are encountered.
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NewsHoulder focuses on new design business development
Houlder has recruited a new business development director for its design and consultancy services with the aim of growing the company’s capacity for ship design.
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NewsFrance hungry to be a tidal energy powerhouse
France says that a new tender for tidal energy will see the country become a global centre of tidal energy manufacturing.
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NewsPrestigious industry award for Subsea consultancy
Subsea engineering analysis consultancy AgileTek has won the Small Company of the Year Award at this year’s Subsea UK awards both for its overall company performance in the sector plus its plans for future growth.
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NewsTeledyne Reson sonar for Danish rescue vessel
The Polish Navy has upgraded one of its rescue vessels with a high resolution multibeam sonar which will help broaden the scope of its duties.
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NewsRollDock and SAL Heavy Lift forms world’s first pool for dock vessels
As of April 1st 2018 the world’s first pool for dock vessels will be established. RollDock and SAL Heavy Lift will join forces for Roll-On / Roll-Off and Float-In / Float-Out heavy lift cargoes. The pool will consist of the combined fleet of six vessels and will be managed by ...
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NewsThe tiny LEDs that could stop vessel hull fouling in its tracks
Worldwide coatings giant AkzoNobel is to develop a revolutionary fouling prevention technology which uses ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LED).
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NewsExporting Finland’s wave energy technology
The Finnish wave energy technology provider Wello has signed an important contract with the Chinese conglomerate CIMC OEI. This contract paves Wello’s way to the vast Chinese energy market and enables Wello to reach a most competitive position in renewable energy technology markets worldwide.
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NewsArken Combi terminal opens at Gothenburg
The Arken Combi Terminal at the Port of Gothenburg has recently been officially opened. Freight can now switch between road, rail and sea at the quayside, and can do so much more efficiently than before. The new terminal will result in higher freight capacity, improved transport efficiency, and cleaner air.
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Garmin and Navico end their patent dispute
Marine Electronics powerhouses Garmin and Navico have announced that they have ended a three-year-long dispute relating to sonar and auto guidance patents. The agreement includes a broad cross licensing of patents and other intellectual property, which will allow both companies to bring new innovations to the market faster and benefit ...
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NewsØrsted awards vessel contract to Tidal Transit
Tidal Transit has been awarded a charter contract by Ørsted which will see two of its fleet of crew transfer vessels working at Westermost Rough Offshore Farm until at least March 2020.
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NewsNew trails & pavilions for Seawork 2018
Seawork 2018 will feature a new superyacht build, repair and refit trail, a composites pavilion and an enhanced focus on maritime training & skills.
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NewsRed7Marine relocating to Ipswich
The UK marine construction and marine access solutions provider Red7Marine, will be relocating to a new office at Fox’s Marina in Ipswich. The company has been based at its site in Wrabness since 1999. However, due to growth in many areas of the business the company will be moving to ...
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NewsFoundation scour research for substation jackets
Key to the successful operation of windfarms further offshore is the offshore substation, the gateway for the transport of energy to the mainland via undersea cables.
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NewsPort Liner building electric container barges
Dutch inland waterway barge operator Port Liner is set to roll-out the first fully electric, emission-free barges in Europe. The concept has been developed with €7 million of EU funding and the aim is not only to reduce emissions but also to reduce costs and to improve the efficiency of ...
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NewsOil & Gas decommissioning Power Buoy could be useful in renewables industry
US company Ocean Power Technologies has signed an agreement with the British oil company Premier Oil to study the feasibility of using the PB3 Power Buoy for decommissioning operations in the North Sea. The system could also have application in the wind and wave power generation sectors.
