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Seiche acquisition
Seiche Ltd has announced its recent acquisition of Ashridge Engineering Ltd. Seiche Ltd specialises in the design, development and manufacture of Underwater Acoustic Solutions for the oil and gas and renewable energy industries.
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NewsHybrid awards
The winners of the second annual Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards have been announced at a ceremony hosted at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam.
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NewsSelf righting lifeboats for the Netherlands Antilles
The Royal Netherlands Lifeboat Organization (KNRM) and the Citizens Rescue Organization (CITRO) of Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles, have taken their new self righting rescue craft into service.
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Small diameter tube bender
Tube bending machine specialist Unison has launched what it believes is a new category of tube bending machine designed to substantially lower the cost and skill level required to produce precision tubular parts in small volumes.
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NewsRevised rules for offshore cranes
Classicisation society RINA is launching revised rules for offshore cranes and new standards for cranes that will be used for transhipment of bulk cargoes at sea.
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News5 gigawatt milestone
RenewableUK, the trade association for the wind and marine energy industries, has recently highlighted the fact that the UK’s offshore wind capacity has surpassed five gigawatts (GW), a significant milestone in the sector.
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NewsThames Garden Bridge project
An innovative anti-microbial copper-nickel alloy will be used to clad the new Thames Garden Bridge over the Thames in London, not only making it look good but also helping to prevent fouling and corrosion in a marine environment.
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NewsOcean Signal lights up Seawork
Long term Seawork exhibitor Ocean Signal, launched a new signal distress flare at the exhibition this year which it said is the smallest and most powerful on the market.
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The Hydrographic Society UK elects new chairman
Ian Holden, currently Project Surveyor with DOF Subsea in Aberdeen, has been elected Chairman of The Hydrographic Society UK (THS UK) in succession to David Parker, the UKHO’s Hydrography Manager with particular responsibility for its Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP).
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Survey for world’s longest HVDC route
MMT of Sweden is to carry out bathymetric and geophysical mapping as part of the world’s longest HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) route survey between Iceland and the UK.
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Fugro positioning for DeepOcean Group vessels
DeepOcean Group, the Norwegian subsea organisation recently awarded a five-year contract by BG Group for ROV-based inspection, maintenance and repair work covering UK and Norwegian assets in the North Sea, has in turn appointed Fugro for provision of precise satellite positioning for its entire worldwide fleet of 18 vessels.
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Suitcase surveying
Among novel developments featured on Del Norte Technology’s stand at Seawork International was a fully-laden suitcase-type container providing claimed all-in-one hydrographic solutions with a multitude of functions, GeoSonic.
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NewsABP Humber orders new catamaran
Blyth Workcats announced at last month’s Seawork International event it has been commissioned by UK port operator ABP Humber to design a new 14-metre purpose-designed catamaran for surveys of the Rivers Humber, Ouse and Trent covering the ports of Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham which collectively handle a quarter of ...
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NewsPlanet Ocean introduces ‘Seastick’ to UK
UK-based scientific instrument distributor, Planet Ocean, is partnering with Italy’s GABRI to bring its Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) ‘Seastick’ to the UK and Ireland.
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NewsGrangemouth dredging
In order to accommodate larger vessels the Scottish Port of Grangemouth has commissioned a feasibility study to assess the viability and cost of deepening the shipping channels within the port.
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NewsGovan Graving Docks
The Clyde Docks Preservation Initiative is about to launch a consultation on the future of Govan Graving Docks, Scotland, UK. The organisation will be conducting this in collaboration with a number of local organisations and academia.
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NewsSika Seawork debut
First-time Seawork International exhibitor, Sika, a world leader in bonding, sealing, damping and reinforcing products, presented its marine acoustic flooring products from the Sikafloor range at this year’s show.
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NewsDeme and Windreich join forces
Deme Concessions Wind and the Windreich Group of companies have announced a joint venture between Deme and Windreich concerning the offshore wind project Merkur Offshore (formerly MEG I).
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NewsSunny solution for Thames Clippers
UK based Solar Solve Marine has received an order from their Australian Distributor to supply 18 custom made Solasolv roller screens and 44 Rolasolv fabric roller blinds for a 35 metre Passenger Catamaran being built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania for Thames Clippers Line in the UK.
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NewsShort sea batteries
Saft, which describes itself as ‘the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry’, has won a contract to supply Li-ion battery systems to Imtech Marine, for a Scottish hybrid ferry.
