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NewsCrowd funding starts for ‘prosumer’ nano-ROV
A wide range of remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) can be found in the market but a Spanish company claims it is plugging a gap in the market, somewhere between the existing professional systems, which are very expensive and cheaper non-professional units which are closer to being a toy than ...
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NewsSix renewables developers to begin testing
Six developers of offshore renewable energy technologies will be given funding to begin testing in Ireland.
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NewsGrowing market for Almarin buoys
Spanish navaids manufacturer Almarin has reported that its navigation buoys are being installed in a growing number of markets both in Europe and further afield, proving the effectiveness of their simple reliable design with the use of high quality materials manufactured in Europe.
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NewsConstruction of land-based LNG facility under way at the Port of Gothenburg
Construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility is now under way at the Port of Gothenburg. The facility will open up new opportunities for LNG-fuelled ships that call at the Gothenburg Energy Port. It will become fully operational during 2018.
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NewsPortugal’s Blue Atlantic releases 800m quay plan for Setubal
Portuguese company Blue Atlantic has released new plans for an 800metre quay to berth two Panamax vessels. The 96-hectare site for sale in what is described as ‘one of Europe’s leading maritime industrial zones’ is being primed for maritime, ports and logistics investors targeting the Iberian Peninsula and mainland Europe.
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NewsViking Life-Saving Equipment claims Polar Code readiness
It’s been a full year since the IMO launched the Polar Code to enhance the protection of seafarers and the environment in Arctic and Antarctic regions. Claiming to be the only global provider, Viking Life-Saving Equipment says it offers a complete range of safety solutions for passenger and cargo vessels ...
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NewsHydrogen-fuelled passenger vessel could spearhead clean transport revolution
‘Hydroville’ is a custom designed and built 14m high speed displacement catamaran and, according to its builders, BWSeaCat, is the first vessel in the world to be passed by a class society to operate with passengers using Hydrogen fuel in her propulsion engines, the burning of which produces no CO2, ...
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NewsTransas A-Suite uses AI to reduce human error
Transas has launched its first package of applications built on THESIS, an AI cloud-based platform for managing all maritime operations.
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NewsA smooth and comfortable way to spot wildlife
Cheetah Marine’s first containerised vessel is proving to be a smooth and comfortable ride for wildlife spotters at Cape Sao Vicente on the south west tip of Portugal.
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NewsHoulder lifting tool installs windfarm monopiles
Houlder’s pile lifting equipment has been in action installing monopile foundations during the Horns Revs 3 windfarm installation project.
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NewsLondon to host Interspill oil spill conference
Now in its 20th year and following a well-received 2015 event in Amsterdam, this year’s industry-leading Interspill oil spill conference and exhibition will be held at the ExCeL in London, UK.
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NewsSolar powered environmental tourism boat
Dalyan on the south coast of Turkey is one of the last remaining breeding ground for the fresh water Nile turtle. It is a bay of approximately 100 sq km with many historical artifacts such as the UNESCO listed ancient city of Kaunos which dates back over 3000 years.
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NewsDrone for turbine cargo delivery
Russian company ARD Technology has developed a large drone that offers the prospect of delivering cargo to wind farm turbines and oil installations.
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NewsEuropean Fisheries Control Agency patrol vessel charter
Aberdeen, UK-based Sentinel Marine has been awarded a contract to provide a patrol vessel to be chartered by the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) in international and EU waters.
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NewsScottish lighthouse upgraded to LED lighting
A Scottish lighthouse has been up upgraded to LED lighting in order to achieve more energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs.
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NewsMarine ICT to lead Oi2018 discussions
Marine and ocean information and communications technology (ICT), satellite and data solutions will be the focus of Oceanology International (Oi) 2018.
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Important reference for new Cummins engine
Following delivery from a Spanish shipyard of two waterjet catamaran crew boats, Cummins has contracted Robert Allan Ltd to prepare drawings of its proven RAstar 3500 tug featuring the former’s new QSK95 marine diesel.
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NewsKooiman supplies towing pins to Multraship
Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands-based Kooiman Marine Group has received an order for the supply and installation of a 100 tons Delta Pin unit for one of Multraship’s larger tugs.
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NewsCartel fines for harbour towage providers
The independent German competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, has imposed fines amounting to approximately 13m Euros on three harbour towage service providers following an investigation into a cartel agreement.
