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  • ADELTE's telescopic ramp can be converted into stairs thanks to electromechanical actuators
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    Building bridges

    2015-07-16T15:14:00Z

    ADELTE, the Spanish port and terminal boarding bridge supplier, formerly known as TEAM, has reported that it has completed the installation of two innovative boarding bridges at Cruise Center Steinwerder, Hamburg’s third cruise terminal.

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    Rescuing migrants at sea

    2015-07-16T10:14:00Z

    UK-based charity, Human Rights at Sea (HRAS), is developing a new e-learning course addressing the rescuing of migrants at sea with maritime training provider, Marlins.

  • A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of development options for the port have been carried out
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    ‘Green’ light for Poole development

    2015-07-15T16:54:00Z

    The UK’s Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) is making progress on the Port of Poole Master Plan to modernise the commercial port infrastructure following environmental assessments.

  • Selfa Max series from Selfa Arctic AS
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    World’s first electric fishing vessel

    2015-07-15T16:18:00Z

    Norwegian fishing company Øra AS has signed a deal with local shipbuilder Selfa Arctic AS to acquire the first Selfa Elmax 1099, which will be named ‘Karoline’. The boat will be tested in Tjeldsundet, Norway, in August 2015, according to the information obtained by the Norwegian Trade Council.

  • Image: Heavylift@Sea & SeaRenergy
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    Another O&M vessel concept

    2015-07-15T15:42:00Z

    A new vessel concept from German partners Heavylift@Sea and SeaRenergy Offshore, the OAV (Offshore Assistance Vessel), could promise a further development in the field of Service Operation Vessels.

  • Pictured at the launch of the Report on the Blue Economy by Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) at NUIG, are (l-r) Michael Cuddy and Stephen Hynes, SEMRU and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney TD
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    Irish marine plans

    2015-07-15T15:11:00Z

    The Irish Government has outlined new economic research indicating its blueprint for the marine industry which could deliver more than 16,000 additional jobs and an additional €2.7bn in economic growth by 2020.

  • Professor Jonathan Adams signs the galleon’s figure (Photo: MARIS)
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    Commercial technology uncovers wreck

    2015-07-15T15:05:00Z

    Swedish underwater specialist MMT has announced participation and sponsorship on the investigation on the 530 year old wreck of the ‘Gribshunden’ outside Ronneby, Sweden.

  • A&P representative Sally Weston
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    Taking vessel repair to vessels

    2015-07-15T12:26:00Z

    A specialist team based at the Tees shipyard of A&P Group, a UK provider of ship repair, conversion and marine services, is proving more in demand thanks to its ability to take the necessary equipment and experts to the customers’ locations.

  • The ECDIS900 MK5 includes a standard Windows PC and separate 24 or 26-inch flat-panel monitor
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    Simrad Pro ECDIS additions

    2015-07-14T12:57:00Z

    The Simrad Professional Series has a new line-up of professional-grade Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) – the Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK5 and MK15.

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    New offshore renewable centre for Dalby

    2015-07-14T12:21:00Z

    UK-based architecture and design practice, Group Ginger, is to design Yorkshire’s premier offshore renewable centre for Dalby Offshore.

  • It is anticipated that the project will be completed by 2017
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    Dover Marina changes

    2015-07-13T15:25:00Z

    The planned development of the Western Docks in Dover Harbour will bring about major changes to the adjacent Dover Marina. Not only will the entrance to the marina be changed but two of the existing marina dock areas will be filled in and replaced by a large new tidal marina ...

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    ECDIS at Seawork

    2015-07-13T15:15:00Z

    UK based training academy, ECDIS Ltd, used Seawork 2015 to grow members of its eMaritime Exchange to over 500.

  • The plans include a new outer breakwater to the East
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    Major expansion at Calais

    2015-07-13T14:58:00Z

    Plans for a major expansion at the cross-Channel port of Calais have been developed. Called Calais Port 2015, this project will see the port double in size and will provide more berths for the larger ferries now operating on the cross-Channel routes.

  • The self-contained system is wirelessly remote controlled
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    Expanded oil recovery system from Elastec

    2015-07-13T14:30:00Z

    American company Elastec has announced that it has expanded the capabilities of its unique oil spill recovery system by developing a complete system that includes the launch and recovery of the oil collector.

  • The company worked with Adelte, a specialist seaport boarding bridge manufacturer from Spain
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    Terminal improvement

    2015-07-13T14:18:00Z

    Royal HaskoningDHV has helped to complete a new ferry terminal at Ullapool Harbour in the Scottish Highlands. This is the first in a series of ferry terminals which RHDHV is developing across the west coast of Scotland, linked to a rise in tourism.

  • Following on from the design of Balizamar navigation buoys, Almarin launches the new range of mooring buoys.
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    Mooring buoy launch

    2015-07-13T11:59:00Z

    Spanish navaids specialist Almarin has launched a new range of mooring buoys. These are designed for mooring vessels, as well as for containment booms and supporting floating cages used in aquaculture.

  • As well as professional diving scooters, Germany-based Rotinor designs and builds high performance electric jet motors for all watercraft.
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    Landau looks ahead

    2015-07-13T09:55:00Z

    Landau UK is looking to build on growing commercial contracts for the new ROTINOR dive propulsion scooter presented at this year’s Seawork International, for which it is sole UK dealer.

  • Port-Log map showing the Tidal Level System
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    Tidal assistance

    2015-07-10T16:28:00Z

    DelNorte in conjunction with OceanWise has delivered a new on-line tidal level system to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to assist its crews to safely launch its rescue craft from its new Lifeboat station at Portishead, Avon, UK.

  • Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie (CMN) and Hydroquest are behind this project
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    French tidal demonstrator being installed

    2015-07-10T16:18:00Z

    Plans are well advanced to install a prototype tidal generator off the French coast in the Raz Blanchard, the channel between the Cherbourg Peninsular and the Island of Alderney.

  • The contract was completed on time and within budget
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    Life’s a beach for Earlcote Construction

    2015-07-10T15:50:00Z

    Local contractor Earlcoate Construction has completed an extensive beach recycling project at Mudeford, UK for Christchurch and East Dorset Council. The contract was carried out in an environmentally-sensitive area and was completed on time and within budget.