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    ChainPORT Hamburg

    2016-04-11T12:02:00Z

    As host of the IAPH World Ports Conference in 2015, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has implemented numerous innovative pilot projects as part of the SmartPORT concept. Based on these experiences, an international network between ports called ‘ChainPORT is being initiated.

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    McMurdo signs with Survitec Group

    2016-04-11T11:13:00Z

    French-owned emergency readiness and response specialist McMurdo, has signed a contract with Survitec Group, worldwide manufacturers and distributors for the marine, offshore, defence and aerospace survival technology industries.

  • Damen DOP at work in Cadzand Harbour
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    Pump for hazardous harbour dredging

    2016-04-11T11:01:00Z

    Damen Dredging Equipment has delivered DOP submersible dredge pumps to many dredging contractors around the world. An interesting project is currently being undertaken by the Dutch contractor Martens & Van Oord in Cadzand, the Netherlands. The project has quite a challenge in store – unexploded ordnance (UXO).

  • OE14-222/3 cameras are compatible with the Kongsberg Maritime IR remote control
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    Kongsberg’s upgraded cameras

    2016-04-11T10:36:00Z

    Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has launched two new Colour Pan and Tilt Zoom (PATZ) cameras. The OE14-222 (PAL) and OE14-223 (NTSC) underwater CCD colour cameras provide completely enclosed pan, tilt and zoom functionality.

  • The hybrid multi-application vessel, 'OV Bøkfjord' is under construction in Denmark
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    Saft and Rolls Royce to deliver hybrid power system for innovative Norwegian vessel

    2016-04-11T10:23:00Z

    A new multi-application vessel for Kystverket, the Norwegian Coastal Authority, will rely on Saft’s SLFP high energy air-cooled battery system to meet peak demand for propulsion during dynamic positioning operations and to support overnight hotel loads.

  • Battery storage has the potential to mitigate the intermittency and to optimise the output of wind farms
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    Statoil plans battery storage for Hywind

    2016-04-08T17:16:00Z

    A new battery storage solution for offshore wind energy will be piloted in the world''s first floating wind farm. The Hywind project to be located off the coast off Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland will have a battery storage facility incorporated into its shore station to optimise the electrical power distribution.

  • Mastervolt’s main aim is to ensure the KNRM teams have a safer working environment
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    Mastervolt sponsors Dutch sea rescue institution

    2016-04-08T16:56:00Z

    Dutch company Mastervolt has announced that it is sponsoring the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Initiation (KNRM).

  • It was the discovery of the warship's lantern that finally identified the wreck
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    Warship discovery

    2016-04-08T10:41:00Z

    After a 6 year-long-search for the ‘Rio de Janeiro’, a sunken German warship, Agder-Tech, A-Dykk, and Seabed-Services found the vessel sitting off the coast of Lillesand, Norway.

  • The giant piston corer has been successfully trailed in Japan
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    Successful sea trials for giant piston corer

    2016-04-08T09:28:00Z

    UK-based marine environmental solutions company, Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL), has successfully completed sea trials for a 42m stainless steel giant piston corer.

  • DFDS Seaways – one of the vessels fitted with new DuroWipers Pantographs Photo: John Bryant
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    Triple ferry refit for DuroWipers

    2016-04-07T17:44:00Z

    DuroWipers has secured one of its largest orders to date to fit three cross Channel ferries from award-winning ferry operator, DFDS, with 45 maintenance free External DuroWipers Pantographs.

  • The ferry will be designed in-house by Holland Shipyards
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    New hybrid ferry for Amsterdam

    2016-04-07T17:00:00Z

    GVB has contracted Holland Shipyards to build a state-of-the-art hybrid ferry for Amsterdam.

  • Mainstay Marine has won a contract for the replacement of the floating bridge
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    Another key contract for Mainstay Marine

    2016-04-07T16:49:00Z

    Welsh boat building firm Mainstay Marine Solutions has won a flagship contract for the replacement of the floating bridge for the Isle of Wight Council.

  • The first of the tools was installed on the MPI Discovery in January 2016
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    Heavy-duty handling

    2016-04-07T15:53:00Z

    UK-headquartered Houlder has successfully delivered the first of two offshore Pile Upending Tools for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm development, off the UK’s Sussex coast.

  • The modular system makes the vessel fit for purpose for a variety of professional uses
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    New Dutch high speed work Tender

    2016-04-07T15:18:00Z

    After a period of three years building sustainable, high speed workboats out of HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene), the Dutch boat builder Tideman Boats is now offering a new high-speed professional crew tender.

  • OrangePit StrongMultiworker 9.5 delivered April 2016
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    Dredging support workboat

    2016-04-07T14:33:00Z

    Netherlands boatbuilder OrangePit has delivered one of its StrongMultiworker 9.5 vessels built under BV classification (sheltered waters), for a European dredging firm.

  • Venice’s water taxi’s have at present some issues when it comes to slow speed manoeuvring round the city’s ancient canals
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    Hybrid 'drop-in' could break industry hold up

    2016-04-07T09:15:00Z

    The chicken-and-egg situation that’s held hybrids in a “we won’t offer them till the market demands it” circle could be broken by a new drop-in unit. Further, the project is taking a novel stance on funding so if you want to combine a holiday with promoting innovation, read on...

  • The event takes place at the Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton
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    Innovators and Industry to meet in Southampton

    2016-04-06T17:19:00Z

    The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion Conference networking event focuses on viable solutions for vessels of all sizes. Over 20 expert speakers will highlight a range of unique opportunities for the maritime sector.

  • The 'Forth Drummer' has a crane capacity of 200T/M and a 24T bollard pull
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    Latest addition for Briggs

    2016-04-06T16:46:00Z

    UK based Briggs Marine is further strengthening its marine operations capabilities with the addition of a new 25m multicat to its fleet.

  • IMRF attended a maritime SAR seminar in Cape Town
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    IMRF at SAR seminar in Cape Town

    2016-04-06T16:33:00Z

    The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) took part in a seminar with colleagues from the South African SAR service.

  • The test vessel will have a multihull configuration
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    Teignbridge propeller test boat

    2016-04-06T13:01:00Z

    A part of Teignbridge Propellers'' plans for future research and development the company will be investing in the construction of a high speed boat for testing advanced propeller and drive systems.