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  • ESS will deploy its SCAR 1 seabed system
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    Ecosse Subsea Systems lands first Danish project

    2016-07-06T16:32:00Z

    Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has secured its first subsea trenching contract in Kriegers Flak Offshore Windfarm in the Danish sector.

  • The Gilnetter LT32 from Mavrik Marine is set to be launched in late autumn 2016
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    MAN D2676 powered workboat

    2016-07-06T16:25:00Z

    The first MAN D2676 powered workboat is nearly ready for launch and once completed it will be put straight into operation salmon fishing in Alaska.

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    Bazefield 7

    2016-07-06T16:02:00Z

    A seventh release of Norwegian BazeField AS'' renewable energy monitoring and control system is due.

  • Oceanograf was christened at a ceremony in Gdynia
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    Oceanograf catamaran christened

    2016-07-06T13:40:00Z

    A ceremony to christen a new catamaran, Oceanograf, was held on 24 June at Nauta Yard in Gdynia, Poland.

  • The boat is now in use with three NATO members’ military forces
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    DeBatts RRIB on trial in the USA

    2016-07-06T13:35:00Z

    DeBatts RRIB, based in Somerset, UK, first established with the aim of producing an inflatable boat that could outperform the various options available to the military market.

  • The buoys are single compartment high-density, UV-stabilised, recyclable, foam-filled polyethylene
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    Hydrosphere signs with FullOceans

    2016-07-06T11:37:00Z

    Aids to Navigation supplier Hydrosphere has signed an agreement at Seawork 2016 to be the sole UK and Ireland distributor for the French made FullOceans range of buoys.

  • An overview of the MEOSAR search and rescue 'ecosystem'
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    Increasing MEOSAR awareness

    2016-07-06T11:22:00Z

    French-owned search and rescue equipment specialist McMurdo has launched a new web portal to educate the global audience on status, functionality, benefits of MEOSAR, the fast-emerging satellite-based life-saving system.

  • Alex Flynn of Flynn Refrigeration
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    Refrigerants onboard

    2016-07-06T10:58:00Z

    With every vessel using some form of onboard refrigeration or climate control, new laws by the Council of the EU to slash greenhouse gases mean the maritime industry must take action fast, says UK-based Flynn Refrigeration managing director Alex Flynn.

  • The SM-94 receives its world debut at Seawork
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    New engines from Sole Diesel

    2016-07-06T10:06:00Z

    Sole Diesel SA has launched its latest marine diesel engines, the SM-82 and SM-94.

  • The Wilhelmsen safety portfolio has been taken up by Survitec
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    Survitec Group joins forces with Wilhelmsen Maritime Services

    2016-07-06T09:51:00Z

    Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) is transferring all of its related safety products and services, to the Survitec Group, creating a world leader in safety and survival solutions.

  • SMM 2014, opening MS&D, Frank-Martin Heise, former chief of waterway police Hamburg
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    MS&D: Strategies for Maritime Security at SMM

    2016-07-05T16:13:00Z

    The responsibilities of navies and coast guards are becoming more complex and demanding. At MS&D, the International Conference on Maritime Security and Defence held in conjunction with SMM, high ranking experts will discuss current trends and future challenges.

  • The standard propulsion is a pair of 250hp outboards giving a top speed of around 45 knots
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    New Palfinger RIB

    2016-07-05T09:44:00Z

    Austrian-owned crane and rescue boat specialist Palfinger has added a new RIB design to its extensive range which is aimed primarily at the military sector but which would be used in the role as a competent workboat.

  • A screenshot of the Shipbuilder VR platform
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    Shipbuilder VR module

    2016-07-05T09:19:00Z

    Dutch software developer Shipbuilder has unveiled its new and revolutionary virtual reality module Shipbuilder VR during the recent Shipbuilder and Relatics Client Day.

  • Installing the larger crane on the Sea Installer had numerous implications on existing on board structures
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    ‘Sea Installer’ crane upgrade

    2016-07-05T08:44:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) has concluded major modification works on the A2SEA (Denmark)-owned offshore wind farm installation vessel ‘Sea Installer’.

  • The vessel is fitted with twin Volvo D16 engines which provide it with a 24kts maximum speed
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    Safehaven for Saudi surveys

    2016-07-04T15:49:00Z

    Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has delivered one of its Wildcat 53 catamarans for the King Abdullah port in Saudi Arabia. The design is for a hydrographic survey and ocean research vessel that is also capable of VIP passenger transport and general harbour duties.

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    European Pilots welcome EU agreement on new ports regulation

    2016-07-04T15:28:00Z

    Representatives of the legislative institutions of the EU successfully reached an agreement recently on the new Port Services Regulation. This legislation will establish a framework for the provision of port services and financial transparency of European ports.

  • Red Jet 6 is powered by four Type 10V 2000 M72 MTU engines
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    Quad MTU power for ‘Red Jet 6’

    2016-07-04T15:14:00Z

    The latest addition to the British Red Funnel ferry fleet, ‘Red Jet 6’, completed its first sea trials in June 2016 and will go into service in July. The high-speed catamaran ferry was built in Britain by Shemara Refit on the Isle of Wight with Rolls-Royce supplying four MTU Type ...

  • When completed, the ‘BHO2M’ will undertake hydrographic and oceanographic missions
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    Piriou built oceanographic vessel

    2016-07-04T15:00:00Z

    The Moroccan Royal Navy (MRN) has entrusted French boatbuilder Piriou with the vessel design and build of its new 72m hydro-oceanographic and multi-missions vessel.

  • The 10 metre prototype is powered by a pair of 200hp outboard motors
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    Advanced Aerodynamic Vessels

    2016-07-04T12:25:00Z

    Seawork exhibitor Advanced Aerodynamic Vessels has developed a unique type of catamaran that the French company claims is showing enormous potential for efficient performance at high speeds. This catamaran operates with narrow side hulls integrating with and supporting the aerofoil shaped cross deck that rises in a high, almost semi-circular ...

  • Boskalis cable laying vessel at work
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    Boskalis acquires VolkerWessels

    2016-07-04T12:06:00Z

    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has signed a letter of intent to acquire the offshore activities of VolkerWessels. Under the intended transaction, Boskalis will acquire the maritime and offshore wind energy related activities of VolkerWessels which includes VBMS, Stemat and Volker Stevin International.