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NewsMarina and boatyard apprenticeship
The UK’s first marina and boatyard apprentice started work at Fowey Harbour in Cornwall in January, thanks to a training company, which has become the first to roll out the national scheme.
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NewsPilot boat contract
Norway’s Maritime Partner AS has signed a contract with Buksér og Berging AS for the delivery of two pilot boats, including an option for a further eight vessels. Including the options, the contract has a total value of approximately 100 million NOK.
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NewsOutboard motor security system
Outboard Warden is the latest product to come from Irish engineer, inventor and founder of BoatWarden, Kevin Hennessey, and he has been perfecting his system for a number of years: "Police, marine insurers and boat owners confirm engine thefts are on the increase and thieves are getting bolder, but Outboard ...
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News‘Dalby Ouse’
Alicat Workboats in Great Yarmouth, UK has received an order from Dalby Offshore for the purchase of a brand new 26 metre aluminium Wind Farm Service Vessel. The vessel is due for official delivery at Seawork 2016.
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ClassNK issues SoC to two additional ship recycling facilities in India
Japan-headquartered classification society ClassNK has issued Statements of Compliance (SoC) to two ship recycling facilities in Gujarat, India.
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NewsMet mast removal contract
MPI Offshore, a subsidiary of Netherlands-headquartered Vroon Groop, has announced that wind-turbine-installation vessel ‘MPI Resolution’ has been contracted by RWE for the removal of the IJmuiden Met Mast.
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NewsDutch fast raiding craft
Dutch Special Marine Group has designed a new small range of Fast Raiding Craft (FRC). The Netherlands-based company claims that a FRC combines the speed and manoeuvrability of an interceptor with an increased size and carrying capacity to hold elite troops and their equipment.
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News50 knot waterjet powered interceptors
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab to provide 28 Waterjets for 14 Watercat K13 Fast Intercept Craft (FIC) which have been ordered by the Royal Oman Police.
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NewsOcean plastic for new Adidas midsole
Parley for the Oceans and Adidas have showcased a new 3D-printed ocean plastic shoe midsole at the Parley Talks about COP21.
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NewsMini-E Cleaner
Switzerland -based Grove Boats has over 20 years of experience in developing solar electric boats that are mainly aimed at passenger carrying requirements in inland waterways and harbours.
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NewsFuruno adds safety features
Japanese marine electronics giant Furuno has added two unique safety features to its electronic chart display systems that are aimed at bringing increased safety to electronic navigation.
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Breakwater construction webinar
On March 2nd 2016 UK-based CodaOctopus will be hosting a Breakwater Construction Webinar, free and open to all interested parties. The webinar is aimed at construction companies, design consultancies, operating companies, diving and marine survey companies and any other interested party involved with breakwater construction.
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SMM Istanbul cancelled
Announced in the wake of the recent terror attack in Istanbul, the SMM Istanbul conference and exhibition, previously mentioned in ‘MJ’ News will now not be held in 2016.
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Baker Consultants wins marine noise monitoring contract
Bilbao-based Iberdrola has awarded Baker Consultants a contract to provide an underwater noise and marine mammal activity monitoring service.
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NewsRoyal HaskoningDHV FRP lock gates
Royal HaskoningDHV has been working on new fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) lock gates at the Wilhelmina canal in Tilburg, the Netherlands.
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News‘Red Jet 6’ on schedule
‘Red Jet 6’, UK ferry company Red Funnel’s largest ever Hi-Speed passenger ferry is currently under construction at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The £6m aluminium catamaran is the first fast ferry to be built on the Island for 15 years and is due for delivery in June ...
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NewsOcean research and hydrographic survey catamaran
Boatbuilder Safehaven Marine of Cork, Ireland has introduced its new Wildcat 60; a multi-purpose survey catamaran.
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Visedo acquires Electric Power Conversion B.V.
The Finnish electric drive train specialist Visedo says it has continued to increase its system expertise in marine solutions by acquiring Electric Power Conversion B.V. (EPC) from the Netherlands.
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NewsThird Nelson for La Coruna
The Port of La Coruna on Spain’s exposed North Atlantic coast, has recently invested in its third Seaward-built Nelson 40 pilot boat, following earlier purchases of a Nelson 40 in 1996 and a Nelson 35 in 2002.
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NewsVersatile jack-up walks over water
‘WaveWalker 1’, the award-winning ‘walking jack-up barge’ (JUB), especially made to operate in rough seas and surf zones, on beaches and other intertidal locations, has been proving its worth on a range of contracts. Since delivery in October 2012, different projects have seen it deployed in four different countries and ...
