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  • A winch attached to the pontoon does the hauling out and this can be hand operated or powered
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    Versadock Performance System

    2015-10-09T12:10:00Z

    UK company Versadock has developed a modular pontoon system that has a wide variety of applications as both portable and permanent piers, bridges and boat docks which are in use around the World.

  • A rescue craft docked in the LARS
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    FRC Launch and Recovery System

    2015-10-09T11:35:00Z

    German survival and deck equipment manufacturer Global Davit is collaborating with the Dutch company TBV Marine Systems on a new stern mounted Launch and Recovery System (L.A.R.S.) which can launch and recover the bigger Fast Response Crafts (FRCs). This system can be used in higher sea states with significant wave ...

  • Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has taken over Dutch repair yard D. van de Wetering to improve its service
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    Damen takes over Dutch repair yard

    2015-10-09T11:30:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has acquired Dutch repair yard D. van de Wetering in Rotterdam to improve the quality of service for its customers.

  • The Watercat has 2300hp provided by Scania V8s and Rolls-Royce waterjets
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    Aluminium CSSV

    2015-10-08T15:28:00Z

    According to Finnish boatbuilder Marine Alutech, its new Watercat M18 AMC combat support service vessel (CSSV) is the most advanced version of landing craft it has ever built.

  • The 16.5m pilot boat is the first of two to be delivered by Red Bay for Belfast Harbour
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    Belfast makes £1.4m pilot boat investment

    2015-10-08T12:37:00Z

    Belfast Harbour is expanding its capability after taking delivery of the first of two new pilot boats from by UK-based Red Bay Boats.

  • Jilong Shipyard's stand at Seawork Asia 2014
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    Seawork Asia springboards maritime businesses into East Asia

    2015-10-08T12:36:00Z

    Since its launch, Seawork Asia has become the must-attend exhibition that successfully brings together all aspects of the commercial marine and workboat sector in Asia.

  • Jilong Shipyard's stand at Seawork Asia 2014
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    Seawork Asia springboards maritime businesses into East Asia

    2015-10-08T12:36:00Z

    Since its launch, Seawork Asia has become the must-attend exhibition that successfully brings together all aspects of the commercial marine and workboat sector in Asia.

  • Wireline downhole CPT (tool suspended from mast to left of photograph) can deliver data of similar quality to top-push systems.
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    Nearshore wireline CPT

    2015-10-07T15:46:00Z

    Wireline Cone Penetration Testing has proven itself in deep offshore investigations but according to Kim Hodgson, nearshore projects manager at Lankelma (a UK-based wireline CPT specialist), this investigation technology has also been shown to be a viable alternative to traditional top-push techniques for nearshore projects.

  • With the wind power market growing in strength, NorSea believes its expertise will provide much needed services. Credit: NorSea
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    NorSea Group acquires Øer

    2015-10-07T14:37:00Z

    NorSea Group has acquired Danish wind power company Øer to strengthen its expertise and capacity within the market.

  • The bridge sustained only minimal damage thanks to the system consisting of Trelleborg 22 Super Cone fenders
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    Trelleborg fenders avert disaster

    2015-10-07T14:00:00Z

    A collision on a US river has shown the value of Trelleborg fenders to infrastructure, vessels and the environment.

  • The new manual will help interested parties to understand the fundamentals of historic waterfront wall design
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    Waterfront wall maintenance

    2015-10-07T12:03:00Z

    UK Coastal engineering specialist firm HR Wallingford has produced new guidance for the management of old masonry waterfront walls.

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    New CEO for Transas

    2015-10-06T16:41:00Z

    Frank Coles has been announced as the new chief executive officer and member of the board of directors for Transas Marine.

  • The new vessels are optimised for underwater support work
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    Tuco Marine unveils new dive support boats

    2015-10-06T14:39:00Z

    Denmark-based Tuco Marine is expanding its range of ProZero workboats and daughter crafts with two new dive support and ROV support vessels.

  • Keith McDermott says Ecosse's SCAR system is particularly suitable for the soils in the Baltic Sea
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    Renewables trenching contract for ESS

    2015-10-05T16:49:00Z

    Scotland-based Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) is to carry out pre-cut seabed trenching prior to Prysmian Group’s cable laying on the Wikinger offshore windfarm – the second Baltic Sea renewables project for ESS.

  • The oil needed for clutch engagement and clutch cooling is provided by a dedicated pressure oil and cooling oil circuit
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    Plug and play tug transmission

    2015-10-05T15:45:00Z

    With the Prop.act clutch system, German marine transmission specialist Ortlinghaus has launched a system on the market that it claims offers new deployment opportunities, particularly in the main drive train of harbour tugs.

  • Hybrids could get pulled from the realm of research projects and into a realistic option for a small yard
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    Hybrid ‘cookbook’ for smaller yards

    2015-10-05T14:39:00Z

    The hybrid car market has taken off, so why not workboats? It’s not down to lack of interest Dennis Doerffel of UK-based REAP Systems told MJ; instead the issue centres on the individuality of the builds. And the builders.

  • Simulator room at Seahaven Maritime Academy
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    Seahaven Maritime Academy launched

    2015-10-05T14:32:00Z

    A new training establishment has opened its doors in East Sussex, UK. Seahaven Maritime Academy, based in Newhaven docks, is a privately owned and run business with the emphasis on personal service. It’s the brainchild of Steve Brand, CEO and chief instructor who, after a lifetime at sea, much of ...

  • The LED Range Light is the latest addition to the Sealite line of high-intensity navigation aids
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    LED Range Light

    2015-10-05T10:17:00Z

    Australia-headquartered AtoN specialist Sealite has introduced a new high intensity LED Range Light, which provides over 420,000cd and, the company claims, has a visible range of over 23NM.

  • DuroWipers External Panorama Pantograph heavy duty windscreen wipers
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    Exceptional vision for a fast vessel

    2015-10-02T15:54:00Z

    Norwegian operator, Umoe Mandal, has purchased six External Panorama Pantograph heavy duty windscreen wipers from UK based DuroWipers to equip a newbuild Surface Effect Ship (SES).

  • The completed 'Solution'
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    Many questions, one 'Solution'

    2015-10-02T15:05:00Z

    It might sound simple: having one capable, well-worked vessel, Netherlands-based DUC Marine went about designing another. However, the ‘Solution’ has had to resolve some conflicting demands.