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  • Delegates gather for Tugnology '17 in Rotterdam (ABR Ltd)
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    Tugnology ’17 berths in Rotterdam

    2017-06-09T08:55:00Z

    ‘Man walked on the moon many years before they put wheels on suitcases’, the words of Mike Allen, conference chairman launching Tugnology ’17, and putting into context the subject of progress with technology.

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    Garmin’s transducer will not be sold in the US

    2017-06-08T17:03:00Z

    US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ruled that a transducer product should not admitted into the country, following a patent dispute between two marine electronics manufacturers.

  • The Mariner USV is based on a 5.85 metre long Polar Cirkel hard tube RIB
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    USV for seismic operations

    2017-06-08T11:32:00Z

    Norway''s Maritime Robotics specialises in the development of unmanned craft and following extensive trials the company has developed the Mariner USV which is claimed to be a revolutionary tool for seismic operation.

  • 'Sirius' will be based at Ostend, and will carry out operations along the entire Belgian coast
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    Multi-purpose ship for Belgium

    2017-06-08T11:12:00Z

    The Belgian DAB Vloot Group has taken delivery of a multi-purpose ship that will fulfil a variety of roles in the Belgian section of the North Sea.

  • The RK injector uses the pressure of the combustion chamber itself to create an injection of fuel at 5000 bar
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    A revolution in diesel injection?

    2017-06-08T10:49:00Z

    A new type of injector for diesel engines developed by a Swiss company is claimed to be about to change the face of diesel engine fuel systems and at the same time to reduce emissions.

  • 'Kittiwake' will address the requirements of a long-term contract in Liverpool
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    First ORC for Liverpool

    2017-06-08T09:27:00Z

    UK vessel builder Goodchild Marine has reported considerable interest at Seawork International in its fresh-out-of-build Liverpool pilot boat.

  • The 3310R is the most powerful Peli handheld torch ever
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    1000 lumens waterproof lights

    2017-06-08T08:55:00Z

    Peli Products, the Spanish specialist in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, has introduced the rechargeable Peli 3310R and 3310R-RA (right angle) LED torches with powerful performance bringing over 1000 lumens to Peli’s ultra-compact light range.

  • Nortek equipment has already been integrated in OSIL devices for many years
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    Approved partner status

    2017-06-08T08:31:00Z

    UK-based marine systems integrator Ocean Scientific International Ltd. (OSIL) has awarded Norway-headquartered Nortek AS status as an approved partner.

  • GE’s compact and lightweight COGES system
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    World’s first LPG-fueled ferry design using GE gas turbines

    2017-06-07T13:24:00Z

    US-headquartered GE’s Marine Solutions reports that the world’s first Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)-fueled ferry design to use GE’s COmbined Gas turbine Electric and Steam (COGES) system has successfully completed its Hazard Identification (HAZID) meetings.

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    Seakeeper unveils new Seakeeper 6

    2017-06-07T13:03:00Z

    Seakeeper Inc., the US-headquartered specialist in marine stabilization, has announced the release of its newest model, the Seakeeper 6.

  • 'HTMS Krabi'
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    Tank level transmitters order

    2017-06-07T12:51:00Z

    Working closely with Thai Engineering & Services Co. Ltd, PSM Instrumentation has been awarded the contract to supply its Tankstar 260 Series Marine Liquid Level Transmitters for the Royal Thai Navy, for its ‘HTMS Trang’ Offshore Patrol Vessel.

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    Liverpool investigation

    2017-06-07T12:25:00Z

    Global infrastructure services firm Aecom has been appointed to manage and supervise the site investigation works for a new cruise liner terminal in Liverpool, UK.

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    ChartCo acquires Marine Position

    2017-06-07T11:41:00Z

    UK-owned navigational data distributor ChartCo has acquired Swedish environmental navigation specialist Marine Position, to extend its digital platform onboard vessels.

  • NYK's Hideyuki Ando noted that improving safety is at the core of the group's investments in big data and digitalisation
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    NYK and DNV GL in engine data pilot

    2017-06-07T10:43:00Z

    Japanese ship owner NYK and class society DNV GL are collaborating in a project exploring possibilities for collecting and using big data to improve safety and efficiency.

  • The Piriou WFSV 26W designed by BMT Nigel Gee
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    Piriou two vessel order

    2017-06-07T09:53:00Z

    French boatbuilder and Seawork exhibitor Piriou has announced the order for two wind farm support vessels for the British operator Wind Energy Marine. Built by Piriou Vietnam, these two Windfarm Support Vessels WFSV 26W are expected to be delivered to Europe in spring 2018 and to be operated in the ...

  • AKASOL and ZEM partnership
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    Multi-boat modular battery unit launches

    2017-06-06T09:48:00Z

    German-owned AKASOL and Norwegian-owned ZEM have announced a partnership to develop lithium ion batteries for maritime use.

  • Valeport has reported a surge in sales of tide gauge equipment
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    Tide gauge sales surge

    2017-06-05T09:48:00Z

    The global warming cloud has a silver lining for UK oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric instrumentation manufacturer Valeport, which has reported a surge in sales of tide gauge equipment in its most recent quarter.

  • A cloud-based portal enables fleet operators to compare real-time and historical performance indicators and baseline analysis
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    The Rolls-Royce of energy management systems

    2017-06-05T09:27:00Z

    Marine propulsion major Rolls-Royce has launched the next generation of its Energy Management (EM) System. The system is designed to allow customers to reduce energy usage, fuel consumption and operating costs whilst supporting environmental compliance and providing performance information.

  • Pictured left to right: Keryn Clarke, Director of Operations, E. P. Barrus Ltd, Andrew Feilden, Non-Executive Director, E.P. Barrus Ltd, Robert Muir, Managing Director, E. P. Barrus Ltd, Robert Glen, Chairman, E.P. Barrus Ltd, Karen Curtin, Mana...
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    Barrus announces expansion to 16-acre site

    2017-06-05T08:19:00Z

    After a seven-year search, Seawork exhibitor E.P. Barrus Ltd has found a new site enabling the company to consolidate its operations under one roof and remain in Bicester, UK.

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    Arleigh International acquires A.S.A.P. Supplies

    2017-06-02T12:40:00Z

    UK-based marine equipment and spare parts distributor ASAP Supplies has been acquired by Arleigh International, a Euro Car Parts Company. As a business, it will continue to trade as ASAP Supplies and it is very much business as usual for its customers and suppliers.