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France-Comoros hydrographic agreement
France’s Naval Hydrographic & Oceanographic Service (SHOM), which recently announced completion of nearly 180 electronic nautical charts for Mediterranean coastal regions, is to provide hydrographic support for Comoros, the archipelago island nation in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa.
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Brazilian order for Saab Seaeye
UK’s Saab Seaeye, which claims to be the world’s largest manufacturer of electric ROVs, is to supply Oceanica, the leading Brazilian subsea engineering company, with two of its Falcon multifunction ROVs featuring a high-resolution colour camera on a 180-degree tilt platform and a depth rating of 300m.
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NewsPlanet Ocean to distribute ultra-portable ROVs
Surrey, UK-based Planet Ocean has been appointed distributor of the Canadian DTG2 Deep Trekker range of ultra-portable mini-ROVs for UK and Ireland. Weighing under 9kg and powered by onboard rechargeable batteries negating any need for bulky surface power supplies, systems can operate for up to 6-8 hours on a ...
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New Kongsberg acoustic positioning system
Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has extended its range of acoustic positioning systems with introduction of µPAP, a compact and portable unit for operation from surface vessels to track ROVs, tow fish, divers and other subsea targets at depths down to 4,000m. Operating in either SSBL (super short baseline) or LBL ...
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North American equipment market set to grow
The market for hydrographic equipment in North America is expected to increase significantly between now and the end of the decade, according to forecasts by MicroMarketMonitor in the US.
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NewsNew Cat power for C175
Caterpillar Marine unveiled new power ratings for the Cat C175 propulsion engine for commercial vessels at the 2014 SMM exhibition in Hamburg.
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Monitoring system performance
Siemens is helping to improve energy and maintenance costs for workboat fleet operators with its EcoMain system platform.
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NewsCEDA Dredging Days 2015
The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) has explained the areas for focus of papers to be given at CEDA Dredging Days 2015.
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Servogear upgrade
Norwegian marine gearbox specialist Servogear has upgraded its most powerful reduction gear. The HD450PTI reduction ratio 5.0:1 is now DNV approved for 2 x 6580 Nm which corresponds to 2 x 1550 kW @ 2250 rpm.
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NewsNew monohull WFSV
Tuco Marine Group of Denmark has unveiled the newest vessel in its ProZero series of fast rescue boats, daughter crafts and workboats; The new 13m Wind Farm Service Boat.
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NewsPopular Damen ferry for Korea
Damen Shipyards Group has received an order from South Korean operator, Seaspovill, for a fast ferry.
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MTU responds to IMO Tier III
Rolls-Royce brand, MTU, is responding to the upcoming IMO Tier III emission standard with SCR exhaust after-treatment systems for the marine industry.
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NewsNetherlands Maritime Technology international launch
Netherlands Maritime Technology was officially launched on the international stage during the SMM Exhibition 2014 last week.
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Sat comms merger
NSSLGlobal, an independent service provider of satellite communications, has announced its merger with the ESL group of companies, a satellite solution provider and system integrator specialising in custom solutions for the government, fishing, commercial shipping and offshore industries.
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NewsResisting shock loads
Netherlands headquartered maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, claims to have enhanced the performance of its LankoForce rope with the introduction of the latest high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) yarns from Dyneema.
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EMEC tidal and wave testing
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has two new videos which demonstrate the facilities provided at its grid connected wave and tidal test site in Orkney.
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NewsSwedish steel for floating platforms
Swedish steel specialist SSAB is entering into an agreement with Hexicon AB to develop far off shore wind farm platforms. The combined technology will offer advantages within the market for renewable energy. A first demonstration unit is planned for Swedish waters in 2017.
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NewsSea Tech Week
Sea Tech Week, the international ocean science week held from 13 to 17 October 2014 in Brest, north-west France, is set to showcase marine renewable energies.
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NewsYamal dredging gets 'Environmental Captain'
Environmental management is key to dredging works for Russia''s Sabetta Port Project which commenced last year.
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NewsDredging delivers for coastal protection
A £36m coastal defence scheme from Clacton Pier to Holland Haven on the UK''s east coast is underway.
