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    New Caris software

    2017-05-22T08:34:00Z

    Canadian software specialist Teledyne Caris has extended its widely-adopted HIPS and SIPS suite of products with introduction of HIPS Essential designed to meet the needs of ports and waterways, small survey companies and same-size hydrographic organisations.

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    Fugro Mareano survey for Norwegian Hydrographic Service

    2017-05-22T08:26:00Z

    Dutch survey conglomerate Fugro has begun an own-ship survey of approximately 15,000 square km of Norwegian territorial waters on behalf of the government’s Hydrographic Service under a contract reportedly worth around €3.8m.

  • International Hydrographic Organization delegates at its recent general
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    Regal opening for IHO Assembly in Monaco

    2017-05-22T08:22:00Z

    Proclaiming the familiar lament that there’s more and better high-resolution mapping of Venus and Mars than there is of Earth’s deep oceans, Prince Albert II of Monaco, a noted marine science devotee, also reminded a packed audience at the opening of the International Hydrographic Organization’s inaugural three-year Assembly from 24-28 ...

  • Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm
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    Monster turbines turning

    2017-05-19T12:07:00Z

    Burbo Bank Extension, a new offshore windfarm boasting the first commercial use of record-setting 8MW turbines, was officially opened at a ceremony in Liverpool, UK in May.

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    SeaRenergy adds CMID to its services

    2017-05-19T11:42:00Z

    German wind industry service provider SeaRenergy has further extended its services in the offshore wind business and is now offering CMID´s (Common Marine Inspection Documents).

  • Thunder Child is powered by a pair of Caterpillar C12.9 turbocharged, supercharged and intercooler diesel engines producing 1,000hp each
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    Safehaven record attempt

    2017-05-19T11:23:00Z

    Commercial marine vessel builder Safehaven Marine is planning a new world record attempt this July circumnavigating the entire island of Ireland taking in another island on the way – Rockall – which lies almost 500km northwest of Ireland.

  • Akasol battery systems are suitable for more robust applications on the water, including dredgers Photo: Akasol, De Keizer Marine Engineering
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    Making battery power more cost effective

    2017-05-18T21:48:00Z

    High-performance, customisable batteries for demanding applications in ships and yachts have traditionally been very costly, but now German battery manufacturer Akasol says its developed a promising solution to the problem.

  • The new Henriksen towing hook provides a quick release facility that can be activated by any crew member in an emergency
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    Towing hooks demo

    2017-05-18T08:56:00Z

    An on-stand demonstration of Norwegian lifting hardware specialist H Henriksen''s new range of disc-type towing hooks is expected to attract the attention of many visitors to Seawork in June.

  • Vertical axis water turbine
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    Partnership yields mass energy

    2017-05-18T08:52:00Z

    A partnership to deliver high yield water turbines has been established by two Dutch companies; electrical system integrator, Bakker Sliedrecht, and water turbine manufacturer, Water2Energy.

  • Spinlock's Lume-On bladder light is a boon for locating casualties at night (Spinlock)
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    Man overboard prevention and recovery for maritime professionals

    2017-05-17T16:48:00Z

    Over 80 maritime professionals attended two unique one day events focused on the sub IMO / sub 24 metre sector in Southampton, UK this April. The fast moving and dynamic Man Overboard Prevention & Recovery Workshop brought together an international group of experts armed with the latest knowledge to identify ...

  • The GPSMAP1222xsv HR
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    Satellite navigation showcase

    2017-05-17T10:57:00Z

    The global satellite navigation company, Garmin, will be showcasing its suite of pioneering marine products designed for all vessels working in the commercial sector at this year’s Seawork International.

  • Viking's new PS4191 'is feature-packed and ergonomically enhanced unlike any suit seen before'
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    New offshore suits from Viking

    2017-05-17T09:19:00Z

    Viking Life-saving Equipment offers an extensive range of safety equipment and clothing for the offshore market and has now introduced a new suit for those working in the offshore sector and who are exposed to more extreme conditions.

  • Proteum is UK & EIRE distributor for Cimco’s OXE Diesel Outboard
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    Proteum displays expanded product range

    2017-05-16T15:12:00Z

    UK marine propulsion distributor Proteum has expanded the portfolio of products and services it offers to the commercial marine sector, having been appointed as UK & Ireland distributor for Moteurs Baudouin, and added to ZF Services UK supplier network since last year’s Seawork.

  • ABB Remote Operation Center, Oslo
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    ABB on show

    2017-05-16T09:55:00Z

    Switzerland-headquartered power specialist ABB Limited, along with one of its authorised value providers MJR Power & Automation will be showcasing latest developments from ABB Marine and Ports at Seawork International.

  • Dutch ferries get German ePack systems
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    Dutch ferries are an international effort

    2017-05-16T09:32:00Z

    German energy efficiency company Orcan Energy is supplying ePack waste heat recovery systems for two 70m LNG powered RoPax catamaran ferries being built in Vietnam by Singapore-based Strategic Marine for Rederij Doeksen in the Netherlands.

  • Artemis test facility for the WES PTO project
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    Wave Energy Scotland PTO development programme

    2017-05-16T09:09:00Z

    Wave Energy Scotland has announced that it has selected three wave energy technologies to move forward with stage 3 of its Power Take Off (PTO) development programme. So, which projects are set to share a slice of the £7.5 million investment? And what technological development will the funding ...

  • Jimmy Murphy, Principal Investigator at MaREI
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    Irish marine energy sector continues to make waves

    2017-05-16T08:40:00Z

    In recent years, the Irish wave and tidal energy sector has steadily grown - with a number of companies and organisations now making solid progress in the development of devices around the country.

  • Zunibal wave measurement buoy
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    RECODE Project Moves into Testing and Demonstration Phase

    2017-05-16T08:06:00Z

    An innovative new project aimed at developing and demonstrating critical components for the monitoring, control and electrical connection of reliable Ocean Energy Arrays (OEAs) has recently moved from concept development to the testing and demonstration phase.

  • Atlantis Resources AR-1500 tidal turbine
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    Atlantis Resources signs collaborative agreement with INNOSEA

    2017-05-16T07:56:00Z

    During March, UK tidal energy company Atlantis Resources announced that it had inked a deal with the French specialist marine engineering outfit INNOSEA in a bid to grab a slice of the potentially sizeable French tidal energy market.

  • Ideol floating turbine
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    Gaelectric partners with Ideol to expand Irish floating offshore wind market

    2017-05-16T07:38:00Z

    In the middle of March, Irish renewable energy company Gaelectric announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with French outfit Ideol to develop a number of floating offshore wind energy projects around Ireland.