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NewsHullWiper enters European market
Gothenburg, Sweden is the latest port to be added to a growing GAC EnvironHull network of bases offering HullWiper, its eco-friendly, brush-and-diver-free hull cleaning service. The port on Sweden’s west coast is the first in Europe to host the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).
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NewsBiodiesel engine launched
One of the few engines available in Europe suitable for running on 100% biodiesel has received its UK launch from Mermaid Marine.
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NewsSWL Seawork debut success
UK-based SWL Rope Lifting and Testing is looking to grow its marine business following a successful Seawork International exhibition, where the company exhibited for the first time this year.
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NewsFifth Danish Yachts Cat SWATH launched
Danish Yachts A/S of Skagen, Denmark have launched their fifth 24m carbon fibre SWATH vessel in a little over 12 months, following the delivery of four offshore wind vessels to Odfjell Wind in 2013.
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Anglo-Australian distributor accord
Survey equipment rental specialist Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) of Great Yarmouth (UK) has appointed Western Advance Pty in Perth as its exclusive rental partner in Australia.
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NewsAnother Jack Up for Red7Marine
Probably the largest vessel yet to be formally christened at SeaWork is the jackup barge ''Haven Seariser 4'', delivered to Red7 Marine from the builders Ravestein. The group’s fourth purchase of this type from the Dutch builder helps to underline its position as a leading provider of self-elevating platforms to ...
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NewsFender Innovations secures RNLI contract
Fender Innovations is now the official fender supplier for the new RNLI Shannon Class lifeboats, announced at Mercator Media Ltd''s Seawork International 2014.
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Simulated port navigation training
Training organisers ECDIS Ltd. launched at Seawork their Port Creation service, enabling ship crews to rehearse navigation operations within ports in three dimensions.
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Del Norte Technology to stage Hypack seminar
Brixham (UK) based Del Norte Technology announced at last month’s Seawork that it will once more host a three-day Hypack seminar on the company’s widely-used hydrographic software, at the local Berry Head Hotel in Devon from 7-9 October. A number of the US company’s resident experts will be on ...
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NewsFugro expands Gulf of Mexico fleet
Fugro, the Dutch survey conglomerate, is set to expand its Gulf of Mexico survey fleet with the addition of a new AUV, ''Echo Surveyor VII'', and a new all-purpose vessel, ''Fugro Americas''. Both are due for delivery later this year.
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NewsSafehaven chooses Dometic
Sweden''s Dometic Marine is to provide air conditioning systems for several new builds for Safehaven Marine, including a unit for the first catamaran in a four-boat contract with the Polish Navy.
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Williams Shipping reaches for the sky
Williams Shipping has acquired a new 100 tonne crawler crane with a boom of 42 metres. The crane operates out of the Marine Base in Southampton (UK) Eastern Docks and will typically carry out lifts of up to 50 tonnes.
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NewsFelixstowe extension
Work has started at the Port of Felixstowe on the latest expansion of the UK’s largest container port. VSBW Joint Venture, a consortium of VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster, has been appointed as the lead contractor to extend the port’s Berth 9 by 190m.
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Somerset Levels dredging underway
Albury, UK based Land and Water Services is undertaking Phase 1 dredging operations on the River Parrett at Riverside, Bridgewater. The dredging works have come as a result of the extreme flooding that took place across the Somerset Levels last winter, the worst seen in 250 years.
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NewsAdvanced autopilot from Raymarine
Electronics major Raymarine has introduced a new autopilot system for workboats that can also integrate with Yanmar diesels. This integration feature gives the operator advanced control features as well as engine monitoring for the Yanmar diesels that are becoming increasingly popular as workboat engines particularly on smaller vessels.
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NewsHamburg’s CC3 keeps pace with big cruise demand
Construction is now underway in Hamburg on a third cruise ship terminal – this one designed to handle the biggest vessels afloat and turn round 6-8,000 passengers at a time.
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NewsCTruk celebrate another successful show
CTruk have reported a busy Seawork International 2014 with keen interest in both vessels on the pontoon; the brand new CTruk 20T MPC ‘Ocean Warrior’, which was officially named during the event, and the first-in-class CTruk THOR 11m twin-hull force protection craft.
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Ecospan targets new sectors
First time Seawork exhibitor, Ecospan Environmental Ltd, was at the show this year to drum up new business with a particular emphasis on targeting harbour masters.
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NewsMYMIC ups its game
Ireland-based high-tech company MYMIC Global is set for success after launching its “revolutionary” game-based marina safety awareness simulation training in Europe at Seawork International 2014, Rachael Doyle finds out.
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NewsBarge de Bréhat keeps island residents well connected
Off the coast of Paimpol, France, lies Bréhat, one of Brittany’s most charming islands. Every year, thousands of tourists come to explore this magical island of flowers and pink granite. But for residents, living on an island brings many challenges.
