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NewsNew Maersk cable-laying vessel
‘Maersk Connector’, a new purpose-designed cable-laying vessel with full survey and trenching capabilities has been launched by builders Damen Shipyards of Galati, Romania.
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NewsTidal generator on storm barrier
What is claimed to be the first 1 MW tidal array in the world has been installed on the Oosterschelde storm barrier, part of the famous Dutch Delta Works.
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NewsEOLOS buoy validated
Floating LIDAR systems offer a much cheaper alternative to evaluating wind farm sites than establishing a fixed measuring station. German renewables developer RWE Innogy, in partnership with the operator of the Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm, has successfully completed the trial of such a buoy by mooring it in close ...
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Fallout following Royal Imtech bankruptcy
The bankruptcy of the Dutch European technical solutions firm, Royal Imtech, is creating shockwaves across the industry, according to research firm USP Marketing Consultancy.
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NewsFirst NOAA Charting Survey Using an ASV
The first use of an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) to perform bathymetry for updating the U.S. nautical charts for NOAA has taken place this summer. Surveying alongside a mother-vessel, the ASV collected data simultaneously on adjacent survey lines, effectively doubling the production rate of data.
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NewsMLiner renewables solution
Founded in 2011 by former engineers from the STX shipyard in St-Nazaire, GEPS Techno is a French start-up company that is focussing on renewable energy projects.
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NewsA new way of navigating?
It could be a navigator''s dream to be able to ''see'' what lies ahead underwater and now a new type of forward looking sonar offers this possibility. US company, Far Sounder is now offering forward looking sonars with an extended range.
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NewsBibby to help improve UK LNG network
Bibby HydroMap is carrying out survey operations on Port Meridian Energy’s proposed LNG project off Morecambe Bay to help improve the UK''s LNG network.
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Jotun welcomes ISO 19030
In anticipation of final approval of the ISO 19030 (Marine Environment Protection Sub-committee) standard expected next year, Norwegian hull coatings specialist Jotun will update its Performance Guarantees offered as a part of its Hull Performance Solutions package so that they are fully compliant with the standard.
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CSP antifouling
US-based PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has announced Sigma Sailadvance, a new range of high performance commercial vessel antifoulings suitable for a variety of operating conditions.
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NewsSeamless integration
Actisense has announced that the Raymarine Sea Talk NG to NMEA 2000 adaptor cable is now available to purchase with all Actisense NMEA 2000 devices due to an extended agreement with worldwide Marine Electronics giant, Raymarine.
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NewsRadar renaissance
A new radar for commercial applications supports Swedish owned and Norwegian headquartered global marine electronics giant Navico’s drive to bring innovation to market via products that simultaneously achieve higher performance and lower cost.
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NewsPatrol sonar for Swedish Tappers
Swede Ship Marine will install new Kongsberg Maritime sonar systems as part of a major rebuild and lifetime extension of five patrol boats for the Swedish Navy. The new sonars will replace the previous model Simrad SS576 sonars first installed in 1996 on board the Tapper-class (or Bevakningsbåt 80), with ...
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NewsDanish ports approve HullWiper
Authorities at the Danish ports of Copenhagen, Kalundborg and Fredricia have recently granted permission for GAC EnvironHull’s diver-free, underwater HullWiper solution to be used within their ports and outside of holding areas.
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NewsLiaising over new IHO ECDIS standards
Following the announcement of updated ECDIS Standards by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), the UKHO (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office) is encouraging all vessel owners to speak to their ECDIS manufacturers to ensure a smooth, timely transition.
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Transas goes pure marine
German ECDIS specialist Transas Group’s shareholders have announced the decision to focus the brand on the maritime business only. Brand focusing as well as strong consolidation of the Transas Marine international business shall support ambitious plans for the development of Transas as a global leader of maritime IT.
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NewsDenis Hogan: Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
“Getting three or four ‘options’ back from a straight question asking for advice isn’t good enough,” said Denis Hogan of LEEA, “an industry association should be able to give solid guidance on what to do”.
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Greek port sell-offs
The Greek government has agreed deadlines for the privatisation of its two major ports, Piraeus and Thessaloniki, following its cash for reforms pay out.
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NewsNew vessel, new yard, new technology
“To start with we went to our commercial marine boatbuilders and asked them to forget what they were doing today, but rather what they wanted to achieve,” said Martin Jackson of Marine Industrial Transmissions (MIT).
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NewsUK set for first estuary tidal barrage
Natural Energy Wyre Limited is making progress with the UK’s first estuary tidal barrage project after securing the rights to build across the river Wyre in Lancashire.
