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  • These new ships will apparently be the first to run on natural gas in Spain
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    Natural gas ferries for Spain

    2015-09-08T14:25:00Z

    The Spanish ship operator Baleària has ordered the construction of two natural gas propelled ferries from Shipyard Construcciones Navales del Norte (La Naval) in a deal worth around €350 million.

  • The unique fully integrated Alphatron Marine one man bridge is for use in semi-military and or coastal patrol vessels
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    Alphatron at Europort

    2015-09-07T17:49:00Z

    Alphatron Marine will be showcasing three new state of the art bridge solutions, driven by the concept of advanced navigation technology, at this year’s Europort exhibition.

  • The Mose 1 is a large pontoon shaped vessel
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    Progress on Venice flood barriers

    2015-09-07T17:29:00Z

    The challenge of protecting the ancient city of Venice from the sea has been a long saga. Increasing high tide levels within the sensitive Venice lagoon have seen many sections of the city flooded.

  • CMR Group says the J1939 provides a more
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    CMR Group unveils new sensor designs

    2015-09-07T16:50:00Z

    French CMR Group is set to unveil new designs for its J1939 Connect CAN sensor for both land and marine applications at industry shows this year.

  • Offshore Rescue Vessel Björn Christer (Photo: Scania)
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    More power and efficiency from Scania

    2015-09-07T15:56:00Z

    The latest addition to Scania’s engine range for marine applications is now using the Swedish company’s XPI high pressure direct fuel-injection technology. The new V8 engine is now the most powerful engine in the Scania range, boasting up to 1,150 hp.

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    European distribution

    2015-09-07T14:42:00Z

    US safety and survival technologies company, ACR Electronics, Inc. has announced the opening of their new European distribution centre in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

  • The event runs at the RNLI College, Poole, UK from 6 to 8 October 2015
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    Hybrid programme

    2015-09-07T14:13:00Z

    The Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference, being held at the RNLI College, Poole, UK from 6 to 8 October 2015 has announced its programme.

  • Doedijns systems have helped install nearly 400 wind turbines
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    Heading for 400 turbine installations

    2015-09-07T12:11:00Z

    Netherlands-headquartered Doedijns, a specialist in engineered hydraulic and pneumatic solutions has recently supplied the complete hydraulic system for a pile gripper frame to Bilfinger Marine & Offshore Systems.

  • The EuroLED 75 uses an efficient optical system that produces a wide and even illumination
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    Hella Marine launches new downlights

    2015-09-04T17:18:00Z

    Hella Marine is expanding its range with the new EuroLED 75 downlights, said to be highly efficient with long lasting illumination.

  • L-r Floris Lettinga (YMI) and Lutz W. Lester (Neander Shark)
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    Diesel deal

    2015-09-04T17:15:00Z

    Marking its return to the diesel outboard market, engineering company Yanmar Marine International has agreed exclusive distribution rights with German outboard manufacturer Neander Shark.

  • SeaRoc's work included deployment and recovery of the OpenHydro turbine and installation of the main export cable
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    Paimpol–Bréhat agreement

    2015-09-04T16:12:00Z

    Natural Power and sister company SeaRoc have joined forces to develop their offshore energy capabilities in France.

  • The new Shoalbuster is equipped to maintain single-point buoy moorings (Damen)
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    New Shoalbuster for Abu Dhabi – three weeks early

    2015-09-03T16:46:00Z

    Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Operating Company (IRSHAD), part of the ADNOC group of companies have taken delivery of a Damen Shoalbuster 2308, three weeks ahead of schedule.

  • The 19m vessel will be on in a long line of Windcats that have worked or are working on Greater Gabbard. Photo: www.chpv.co.uk
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    Windcat delivers latest newbuild

    2015-09-03T16:44:00Z

    Netherlands-based Windcat Workboats has handed over its latest newbuild, ‘Windcat 38’, to UK-based SSE for use on Great Gabbard offshore windfarm.

  • One of the eight push-tugs delivered by Uzmar (RAL)
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    Uzmar delivers push-tugs for South American operation

    2015-09-03T16:44:00Z

    Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey has delivered eight Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed push-tugs, part of an optimised tug-barge system delivering ore from Brazil down the Paraguay-Paraná river to Uruguay, a distance of 2,500km.

  • The latest three of a seven vessel order for Aqaba Port includes the line-handling tug 'Aldaem' (Sanmar)
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    TOWLINES

    2015-09-03T16:37:00Z

    After tugs & Towing reported recently on delivery of the first of a seven vessel order by Sanmar for Aqaba Port Marine Services Company, three more in the series have now joined the Al Subah LNG terminal in Jordan.

  • Representatives from Svitzer and Sanmar seal the deal (Sanmar)
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    Sanmar six for Svitzer

    2015-09-03T16:30:00Z

    Denmark based Svitzer Towage have placed a significant order for six Robert Allan Ltd designed terminal escort tugs with Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar.

  • 'Imvubu' is the first of two Damen ATD tugs for the SA Navy (Damen)
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    South Africa’s Hippo hits the water

    2015-09-03T16:27:00Z

    The South African Navy has taken delivery of the first of two Damen ATD 2909 azimuth tractor tugs bearing the name ‘Imvubu’ meaning Hippo.

  • The ASD 3212 will be Neri's first Damen built tug (Damen)
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    Neri orders its first Damen tug

    2015-09-03T16:21:00Z

    Italian tug owner Fratelli Neri S.p.A. has placed an order for its first Damen tug which will also be the first ASD tug in the Mediterranean with a Damen render recovery escort winch.

  • Surface effect ships display some useful attributes for the offshore wind sector
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    Norwegian gamechanger for offshore wind?

    2015-09-03T11:51:00Z

    The WaveCraft Offshore Service Vessel, manufactured by Umoe Mandal in Norway, is part of the next generation of offshore wind farm service vessels, and according to UK-based vessel operator Tidal Transit, it is considered an industry ‘game-changer'' by those who have been exposed to this surface effect vessel.

  • Harding is now a certified ‘Maritime Training Provider’ of Life Saving Appliances
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    Harding secures training certification

    2015-09-02T12:54:00Z

    Harding Safety AS is now a ‘Maritime Training Provider’ of Life Saving Appliances (LSAs) after being certified to DNV GL St-0029 by DNV GL.