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    Rainbowing begins for Rotterdam energy site

    2017-09-27T16:16:00Z

    Dredging works are underway in the Port of Rotterdam for the construction of the site of a new Offshore Centre to service the activities of the offshore wind power, oil & gas and decommissioning sectors.

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    Jan De Nul wins IADC Safety Award 2017

    2017-09-27T16:11:00Z

    To encourage the awareness of safety within the dredging industry, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) presents an annual award to an exemplary programme or project which advances the application of safety throughout the dredging industry’s activities.

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    DEME lands €170m in dredging contracts

    2017-09-27T16:06:00Z

    The Belgium based DEME Group’s subsidiary MEDCO (Middle East Dredging Company) has been awarded a contract for the Old Doha Port Redevelopment project in Qatar.

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    See what’s up with Dredging Days App

    2017-09-27T16:01:00Z

    The Central Dredging Association has added another innovation for Dredging Days 2017 in the form of a new mobile event app which will enhance the experience for attendees by placing essential information in the palm of their hands.

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    Damen launches free dredge calculator

    2017-09-27T15:58:00Z

    Damen Dredging Equipment in the Netherlands has launched an online dredging tool which helps contractors choose the correct cutter suction dredger and related dredging equipment for a particular project.

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    Helios highlights Boskalis’ busy summer

    2017-09-27T15:53:00Z

    Dutch dredging giant Royal Boskalis Westminster’s busy summer includes delivery of the largest and most powerful cutter suction dredger it has ever developed, with the mega-cutter ''Helios'' named and christened recently in the port of Rotterdam.

  • Demand for enginei fuel optimisation systems is leading to expansion for Royston
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    Fuel monitoring system demand prompts expansion

    2017-09-27T14:38:00Z

    Growing global demand for advanced technology marine fuel monitoring systems from Royston has prompted an expansion of the company’s dedicated enginei support team.

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    Pemamek to deliver production lines to MV Werften shipyards

    2017-09-27T13:06:00Z

    Pemamek will deliver large-scale automated production lines to MV Werften’s Rostock and Wismar shipyards in Germany.

  • New Norderney terminal is a key to Norddeich success
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    Sea and land civils increase Norddeich clout

    2017-09-27T11:54:00Z

    The small German ferry port of Norddeich on the North Sea is adding more berths and new land logistics handling areas to meet increasing traffic and bigger ships.

  • New alliance broadens GDD service pallet
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    German repair alliance gains ground

    2017-09-27T11:24:00Z

    Managers at MWB Marine Services are optimistic about future business following approval of the new strategic ship engine repair and maintenance alliance in Germany by antitrust authorities.

  • Bolle Shipyard had been chosen for the new ship because of its patent on the “Aquacabrio”.
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    Delivery odyssey for Danube newbuild

    2017-09-27T09:26:00Z

    An unusual, open-top excursion boat described as “unique to the Danube” is now in service in Bavaria after a delivery journey of 1,200kms from its German builder.

  • The 2016 AMVER Awards were held at the SMM exhibition in Hamburg Photo credit: USCG/Beverly Howard
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    AMVER Awards come to Europort

    2017-09-26T15:36:00Z

    In a notable first for Europort, this year’s exhibition will host the US Coast Guard’s Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) 2017 Awards.

  • Position of the Genoa Port – Adjacent to airport and naturally linked with city’s coastal zone
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    Dredging and reclamation at Genoa

    2017-09-26T09:39:00Z

    Embracing responsibility in urban planning, infrastructure upgrade and marine environmental protection – An Italian case study with Genoa Port Authority.

  • HullWiper is already used at key shipping hubs including Dubai, Rotterdam, Valencia and Singapore
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    Hull cleaning service now available in ports worldwide

    2017-09-25T15:46:00Z

    An eco-friendly hull cleaning system which aims to give vessel operators a smooth, streamlined hull to optimise fuel efficiency is now available for use in ports worldwide.

  • A towage connection is established with  'VSC Poseidon' (Tsavliris)
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    Busy times for Tsavliris

    2017-09-25T12:55:00Z

    With annual statistics covering Lloyd’s Open Form cases considered elsewhere in this column who better than Tsavliris Salvage to turn to for a snapshot of typical recent salvage activities.

  • The number of wreck removals doubled in 2016 but income from them halved (Rvongher)
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    Increasing demand but falling revenues for salvors

    2017-09-25T12:48:00Z

    The International Salvage Union (ISU) has provided statistics for 2016 reporting increasing numbers of services but falling revenues adding to commercial pressures for salvors.

  • Fumes from the cargo holds forced the evacuation of the crew  of 'Cheshire' (SeenThis.net)
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    Salvors deal with bulker fire

    2017-09-25T12:35:00Z

    An on-going salvage operation has highlighted potential dangers from shipboard fires and dealing with the phenomenon of chemical reaction.

  • Les Chapman is soon to take over from Hugh Shaw OBE as UK SOSREP (MCA)
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    New UK SOSREP appointed

    2017-09-25T11:52:00Z

    The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has announced the appointment of a new Secretary of State’s Representative (SOSREP) for maritime salvage and intervention.

  • The 'Troll Solution' wreck removal was a major contract for Ardent (Ardent)
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    A second year of success for Ardent

    2017-09-25T11:41:00Z

    Salvage and wreck removal company Ardent has celebrated its second birthday reporting significant contract achievements while maintaining a zero lost time incident record since its inception.

  • 'Portwey's' 90th birthday is celebrated in style (Martyn Goddard)
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    TOWLINES

    2017-09-25T11:29:00Z

    The UK''s Royal Navy has helped celebrate the 90th birthday of ''Portwey'', one of the last coal-fired twin-screw steam tugs in the world which has a proud record of naval service during world war two.