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NewsGains from eco-lube switch
So far the oil washed overboard from hydraulic deck equipment has been largely ignored, but not for much longer – growing concerns about sensitive regions such as the Arctic and the stepping up of US regulations indicate the future in Europe and Scandinavia. But the smart answer is not to ...
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NewsRight on track
Workboats are limited in space, that much is a given. So, why not innovate, giving the different elements the ability to move around the deck and only bring them out when needed?
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NewsTight deadline for deck kit
Three and a half weeks from kick off to fully-tested load out was all the time Norwegian based Scantrol and UK HQ’d ACE Winches had to meet a subsea kit order. Richard Wilson, ACE’s chief operations officer described the deadline as “challenging”.
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NewsWFSV hybrids come closer
“When you look at the considerations for WFSVs,” said Andrew Eydt of PBES, “Human safety as well as operational concerns are top, and what you want for both is redundancy that’s key.”
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NewsUnderwater mountable thruster
Schottel has further expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new underwater mountable thruster designed for offshore vessels, rigs, cable laying vessels, offshore construction and crane ships.
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NewsMonaco expansion starts
Work has started on the major land reclamation project planned for the state of Monaco. The project will add 6 hectares of valuable land to the tiny state and will be used for high rise apartments in additions to a variety of public facilities.
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NewsVeka building world’s first hybrid trimarans
A spokesperson for the Dutch Veka Group is claiming that technicians heading out the offshore wind farms can look forward to a more pleasant commute with considerably lower risk of seasickness thanks to a special, innovative ship being built by the shipyard.
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NewsEnergy efficient propulsor launches
Finland-based Steerprop has launched a CRP ECO LM propulsor featuring permanent magnet (PM) technology from The Switch to offer greater energy efficiency throughout its speed range.
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NewsGerman towage giants agree to merge
Two of Europe’s leading towage companies, Bugsier and Fairplay are joining forces in the latest example of consolidation within an increasingly competitive towage industry.
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NewsBoskalis announces 2016 towage and salvage results
Dutch marine service provider Boskalis has reported lower results in its Towage & Salvage division compared to 2015 partly as a result of the effects of towage deconsolidation and also a good but quiet year for salvage.
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NewsKotug assists in record-breaking lift
Kotug International BV has provided details of its part in the record-breaking lift of a decommissioned oil platform topside in the North Sea.
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NewsTug delivery round-up
This month’s delivery round-up reports on no fewer than 13 tug deliveries from three European shipyards for owners around the world.
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NewsDamen acquires Keppel Verolme shipyard
Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has acquired the Keppel Verolme shipyard from Keppel Offshore & Marine.
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Prop efficiency to be researched by Teignbridge Propellers
Teignbridge Propellers received a £3m grant to research prop efficiency last year with much of the work to be carried out from a new vessel due to be launched later this summer.
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NewsJ.A. Rederiet fleet upgraded
Danish shipowner J.A. Rederiet has upgraded its multipurpose support vessels ''Susanne A'' and ''Mira A'' to meet the requirements for operation in the offshore wind industry.
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NewsResults of Orkney wave energy supply chain project published
During May, Wave Energy Scotland and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) published a series of guidance documents presenting the findings of the Orkney supply chain wave energy device testing project. So what are the main themes of each report? And what are the main conclusions?
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NewsMicro-AUV development
Marine science technology specialists Planet Ocean of Camberley in Surrey, UK, has developed a new range of mini Autonomous Underwater Vehicles claimed to be around three times smaller than any other comparable systems. At around 50cm long, their miniature size allows them to be used in ways not previously ...
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‘Celtic Explorer’ interactive virtual tours
Opportunities to jump on board the Irish Marine Institute’s multi-purpose research vessel, the 65.5 metre ‘Celtic Explorer’, using new interactive 360 virtual tour facilities have been introduced by the organisation.
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Seawork debut for iXBlue catamaran
iXBlue, the specialist French navigation, positioning and imaging organisation operating in over 30 countries, launched at Seawork International its latest all-purpose catamaran designed for hydrographic, oceanographic and biological missions, iXCat 80.
