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NewsLidar controlled turbine
US-based lidar wind measurement specialist ZephIR claims that an industry ‘landmark’ moment has been confirmed thanks to NREL, Stuttgart University and DNV GL with the control of an operational wind turbine with a ZephIR wind lidar.
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Navigation equipment caught up in legal storm
A maritime law firm is investigating the legal implications of navigation equipment affected by solar storms.
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Mini tracking
Global Telesat Communications (GTC), a UK-based reseller of satellite communications, has announced the UK launch of what it claims is ‘the world’s smallest self-contained Iridium satellite tracker’, GSatMicro.
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NewsCornerstone investor for Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay
Prudential has been named as the cornerstone investor in Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay, making it the fifth UK insurance company set to invest over the next four years.
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NewsSimulating Schottel
German propulsion specialist Schottel has invested in a training simulator so that customers can now exercise their handling and knowledge of the company’s products and systems.
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Renewables network
In the UK, Scotland’s energy sector has embraced an initiative designed to equip it with the knowledge and skills to take the industry to the next level. The launch event of the Young Professionals in Renewables (YPiR) network – which now has almost 500 members - sold out two months ...
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NFFO Supports MAIB
The UK’s National Federation of Fishermen''s Organisations (NFFO) is urging fishermen and anyone who works at sea to minimise their risk of accident by reading the latest Safety Digest from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s (MAIB) and by signing up for future editions.
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NewsGyrocompass certification
The SGB 2000 gyrocompass manufactured by Teledyne TSS has been certified by Det Norske Veritas as meeting the standard required for use aboard IMO (International Maritime Organisation) registered vessels.
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News‘Bibby Athena’ close to launch
Seabed mapping specialists Osiris Hydrographic & Geophysical Projects are making final preparations to launch their latest custom build survey vessel ''Bibby Athena.''
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Interspill 2015 conference
Next year’s Interspill exhibition, taking place in March 2015, is set to be the largest to-date, with over 80 exhibitors confirmed.
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NewsFirst Sprinter leaves blocks
The official sea trials have been held of the first CoCo Yachts designed and Afai Southern Shipyard built Urban Sprinter 2000 fast ferry, named ‘Pão de Açúcar’. This is the first vessel out of a series of seven Urban Sprinters which will sail on Guanabara Bay between Rio de Janeiro ...
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Rescue Congress
The World Maritime Rescue Congress takes place from 1-4 June 2015 in Bremerhaven, Germany, and the IMRF Congress Secretariat has extended an invitation to authors or organisations interested in submitting a paper or taking part in a workshop at the Congress.
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NewsMiko goes stateside
Norwegian hull patching specialist Miko Marine AS has opened a subsidiary in Morgan City, La. from where it will be able to supply ship operators and salvage companies throughout the United States with its unique range of products.
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NewsIn the eye of the storm
Canadian AXYS Technologies Inc (AXYS) was pleased to announce the EDP Inovação (EDPi) WindSentinel floating LiDAR system survived a major storm that ravaged the coast of Portgual near Viana do Castelo.
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NewsFocus on The Port of Cork
Cork Harbour, on the south coast of Ireland, reputed to be the second largest harbour in the world, sees a great variety of shipping, with some 4,500 vessel movements per annum. The Port of Cork is one of only two Irish ports that handle Lift-on Lift-off, Ro-Ro, Liquid Bulk, Dry ...
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NewsSeven vessel order for Sanmar
Continuing this month’s news of orders for new vessels, Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards recently secured a major order for six tugs and a pilot cutter for Aqaba Port Marine Services Company (APMSCO) in Jordan.
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NewsGenset order for Damen tugs
Netherland’s based propulsion expert, DBR, has delivered a substantial order of 42 marine generator sets for Damen Shipyards which will be installed on 14 tugs bound for the Middle East.
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News‘Atco Noura’
The 45m offshore patrol vessel ‘Atco Noura’, designed by Macduff Ship Design of the UK and built by Tor Marine of Turkey, has completed a rigorous trials schedule. This included reaching its contracted speed of 32 knots.
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News1000th service
UK drysuit manufacturer, Hammond Drysuits Ltd, has celebrated a milestone in its specialist commercial service division, after completing the service and certification of its 1000th commercial drysuit.
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NewsHydrographer recognised
Captain Peter Kortenoeven, Hydrographer of the Royal Netherlands Navy, has been presented with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO’s) prestigious Alexander Dalrymple Award at a ceremony in London.
