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    Maritime award nominations opens

    2015-04-17T18:06:00Z

    Do you know somebody worthy of being crowned Maritime Professional of the Year? The nominations are now open for the 3Si Seawork Maritime Professional of the Year Award, 2015.

  • SeaWind is said to be the world’s first survival suit to be approved for helicopter transport, shipping and work use. Photo: Aak
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    Hansen unveils wind survival suit

    2015-04-17T12:08:00Z

    Norway’s Hansen Protection has unveiled what it says is the world’s first survival suit to be approved for helicopter transport, shipping and work use.

  • The F175-H system combines GNSS outputs from the Hemisphere VS GNSS receiver and the high-grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMBU) from Coda
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    Coda Octopus and Hemisphere join forces

    2015-04-16T16:47:00Z

    UK-based Coda Octopus and US-based Hemisphere GNSS are joining forces to deploy new solutions for the marine industry, starting with a new F175-H motion reference system.

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    Survitec liferaft servicing

    2015-04-16T11:50:00Z

    Survitec Group''s extensive network of UK service stations is now responsible directly for the distribution, servicing and repair of all Survitec Zodiac liferafts and boats in the UK.

  • Sonardyne's new Mini-Ranger 2 USBL acoustic positioning system has been installed on 'Bibby Athena'
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    Sonardyne upgrades ‘Bibby Athena’

    2015-04-15T15:29:00Z

    UK-based seabed survey company, Bibby HydroMap, is upgrading its coastal survey vessel ‘Bibby Athena’ with Sonardyne International Ltd’s new ultra-portable Mini-Ranger 2 USBL acoustic positioning system.

  • Improved access and facilities on the pier will facilitate existing activities and generate more commercial activity for Bantry Harbour
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    Port of Cork harbour development

    2015-04-15T14:47:00Z

    Ireland’s Port of Cork has outlined plans for Phase 1 of the Bantry Inner Harbour Development which it will undertake on behalf of its subsidiary company, Bantry Bay Port Company.

  • Baker Consultants works with offshore windfarm developers to mitigate underwater noise that can negatively impact marine mammals
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    Mitigating offshore noise for marine mammals

    2015-04-14T17:30:00Z

    UK-based Baker Consultants is working with offshore windfarm developers to mitigate underwater noise that can negatively impact marine mammals.

  • The 26m 'Seacat Courageous' will be on show at Seawork International this year
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    Second Seacat delivery for South Boats

    2015-04-14T15:09:00Z

    UK boatbuild expert, South Boats IOW Ltd, has handed over its second of class windfarm crew transfer vessel to Seacat Services, also on the Isle of Wight.

  • The European office is already supporting several large projects including the recent delivery of four passenger ferries
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    Incat Crowther expands with Europe office

    2015-04-13T16:17:00Z

    Australia’s Incat Crowther is opening an office in Europe to support growing demand for its products and services in the region.

  • The dockyard at Portsmouth is operated by the Ministry of Defence working with BAE Systems
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    Expansion at Portsmouth naval base

    2015-04-13T15:38:00Z

    The British Defence Secretary has announced the investment of over £100 million in the development of the facilities at the naval base at Portsmouth. The major proportion of this money will be invested in expanding the facilities in order to handle the new generation of large aircraft carriers now under ...

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    Carbon neutral port

    2015-04-13T14:14:00Z

    The UK''s Port of Milford Haven says it has become carbon neutral, thanks to its investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

  • Docks has been recognised for its expanding marine work on the Tyne, Wear and now Tees in the North East of England
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    UK Docks awarded

    2015-04-10T15:25:00Z

    Maritime services provider UK Docks has been recognised for its expanding marine work on the Tyne, Wear and now Tees in the North East of England with a major industry award.

  • Stormer Marine is a young Dutch shipyard that builds workboats for discerning professional clients worldwide
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    Jet drive line handler

    2015-04-10T08:18:00Z

    Seawork International exhibitor Stormer Marine has recently signed an agreement with OHT AS for the production of a Rescue 75 with 220hp jet drive inboard. OHT will be using the boat as a line handling boat during offshore / inshore semi-submersible heavy lift operations. The boat will be running the ...

  • The outlook for the rest of 2015 for BMT Nigel Gee remains both "buoyant and full of further challenges"
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    BMT Nigel Gee expands portfolio

    2015-04-09T16:46:00Z

    BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of BMT Group, is seeing an increase in design work from the commercial, offshore energy, defence and yacht markets and now has new offices in Southampton, UK, to meet increased demand.

  • The platform is a development of Damen’s modular barge system (Photo:BlueTEC)
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    Modular tidal platform

    2015-04-09T15:37:00Z

    The the first BlueTEC Tidal Energy platform has been formally named by the Mayor of Texel, the Netherlands. The floating platform, which holds tidal turbines below the sea surface, will soon be positioned near the island of Texel – supplying clean electricity to the Dutch grid.

  • The Marinflex coupling is comprised of crownsplined hubs and sleeves with cartridge seals and DIN or SAE standard flanges
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    Space saving jet coupling

    2015-04-09T11:58:00Z

    UK driveline coupling specialist NDE Clarke Pitchline has launched a new water jet coupling designed to connect a large range of engines or gearboxes to water jets in a small space envelope.

  • The new passenger/charter range is available in a range of sizes from 7.5m to 12.0m
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    A fresh range of RIBs

    2015-04-09T11:17:00Z

    The UK’s Humber Ribs has released designs for their new professional Offshore Passenger/Charter rib range. These are the first of many new projects to be released amongst the Humber model ranges this year as part of the company''s ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations.

  • Strategic Marine says the ‘StratCat’ for Njord Offshore is the world’s first IPS 900 quad installation
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    Triple first for Strategic Marine

    2015-04-09T10:44:00Z

    Specialist shipbuilder, Strategic Marine, has delivered what it calls a world’s first multi-purpose service vessel to European windfarm service sector operator, Njord Offshore.

  • Hull integration inflow tunnels of the Voith Linear Jet
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    A new breakthrough in marine propulsion?

    2015-04-08T17:31:00Z

    Details from the latest sea trials of a brand new marine propulsion system that its makers claim can dramatically cut operating costs – while producing more thrust with less noise and vibration – will be revealed at Seawork International in June.

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    Meet the Buyer event

    2015-04-08T15:05:00Z

    E.ON will be hosting its second UK ''Meet the Buyer'' event for companies based in Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire interested in supporting elements of offshore construction called ''balance of plant''.