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Frequentis healthy
Austrian control centre systems supplier Frequentis has reported a successful 2015 with its total operation performance increasing more than 6% to EUR 228 million.
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NewsWaste Shark drone
South African entrepreneur Richard Hardiman has developed a solar-powered aqua-drone that can automatically clean up water pollution and waste in waterways and ports. It has taken 3 years to develop the Waste Shark drone.
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NewsWorld’s largest tidal turbine ready for trials
Orkney-based Scotrenewables Tidal Power has launched its 2MW SR2000, the world’s largest energy generating tidal turbine.
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NewsMCA solution
UK-headquartered maritime software developer Oceans HQ is to deliver a new Vessel Registration system to the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency. A partnership with Thoughtbot London will see the development of a user-focused IT solution to support the UK’s flag Administration’s digital strategy.
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NewsAlderney tidal generation moves forward
With the hiring of Intertek to provide environmental and planning support the project to harness the strong tidal currents of the Island of Alderney has moved a step forward. Intertek has been hired by FAB Link Ltd which is the company that is developing the cross-Channel electricity power cable that ...
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NewsNew sub 24m workboat from Damen
Work is about to start on the first of a new class of vessel from Netherlands-headquartered shipbuilder Damen; the UV2410. This multi-role platform is the result of extensive consultation with customers active in the aquaculture industry in the UK and Norway.
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NewsPanPan crew watcher
A new piece of kit is in development for both the commercial and leisure marine markets that uses a smartphone to alert crew members to a man overboard situation.
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NewsFull engine and IPS service from James Troop
UK-based marine engine supplier, James Troop & Co, has completed a full engine and inboard propulsion system (IPS) service for Njord Offshore. This is said to be the first UK work of its kind on a windfarm support vessel.
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NewsMacArtney supplies winch for deep-sea search
A Mermac R40 winch from Denmark-headquartered MacArtney is to be used for the continuing search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Boeing 777-200ER which disappeared over the sea between Malaysia and Vietnam two years ago.
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Europort Romania 2016
From 10 to 12 May 2016 the 11th edition of Europort Romania took place in main port city Constanta. During the maritime networking event, a record number of 63 maritime equipment and service suppliers met with over 500 maritime professionals, from Romania as well as from other Black Sea countries.
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‘MPI Enterprise’ installation contract
MPI Offshore has announced that it has been awarded a contract to install wind turbines on the Nordsee One Offshore Wind Farm. In a short ceremony held in May in Hamburg, the contract was signed by representatives from Senvion and MPI.
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News25 years of Azipod propulsion
ABB, the Swiss makers of the Azipod electric propulsion system have claimed on the 25th anniversary of the technology, that it has saved over 700,000 tons of fuel for marine vessels so far.
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NewsEpic assembly sees huge hammer loaded in Hamburg
In an endeavour lasting almost nine hours, a 580 tonne hydraulic pile driving hammer has been transhipped at the handling facilities of Hamburg-based Wallmann & Co.’s universal terminal.
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NewsVarioDuct nozzle
The new Schottel VarioDuct SDV45 high-performance nozzle is now available in the Rudderpropeller range from the German propulsion specialist. Schottel says it offers provable higher efficiency at open-water speed combined with ‘very good bollard pull’ values.
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NewsHSBO 2016
The biennial High Speed Boat Operation (HSBO) Forum took place recently in Göteborg, Sweden. ‘Maritime Journal’ sent Paul Lemmer, who as a first timer to the event was surprised by the number and variety of dark coloured ‘stealth’ type craft on show but managed to test drive all but a ...
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NewsOcean Signal presents new M100 and M100X MSLD
Communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal introduces its latest device for the commercial sector at this year’s Seawork International - the M100 and M100X Maritime Survivor Locating Device (MSLD) with Automatic Identification System (AIS) and 121.5MHz homing beacon.
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NewsPower solutions on show from Barrus
UK-based sales and distribution company, Barrus will be showcasing its latest portfolio of power solutions at Seawork International 2016.
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NewsNexus 2 launched
Applied Acoustic Engineering of Great Yarmouth, UK has launched Nexus 2, a second generation two-way digital Ultra Short Base Line (USBL) system claimed to provide unrivalled levels of performance.
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Sonardyne Brazilian MoU
Sonardyne International’s custom-built Brazilian subsidiary in Rio das Ostras in Macae has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Guidance Marine, Leicester UK-based global developers of position reference systems for offshore DP applications, covering local servicing, repair and training support for its widely used Artemis microwave position reference sensors for long ...
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New Veripos developments
Leading GNSS offshore positioning specialist Veripos in Aberdeen, UK reports an extension to its widely-used Apex service with introduction of Apex 5 which is said to be capable of securing observations from no less than four other satellite constellations in addition to GPS. They are Galileo (EU), Glonass (Russia), ...
