Latest News – Page 642
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NewsUKHO publishes ECDIS guide
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has published a new Nautical Publication to support the transition to Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).
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ENC management simplified
A new solution called FlatFee by US company Jeppesen, promises to help maritime professionals accurately predict charting costs and to streamline the process of purchasing official electronic navigational charts (ENCs).
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NewsThirty years of weight issues
Launch and recovery units have to be considered when the submersibles they serve get an upgrade, especially as the weight always seems to go up, never down.
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NewsInterferry speaks out about South Korea ferry incident
Ferry trade association, Interferry, has commented on the recent ferry disaster in South Korea pointing out that although fatal ferry accidents are rare in developed countries it doesn’t diminish the industry’s ongoing commitment to advancing safety measures.
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NewsBarging in at Seawork
Red7Marine ended the first day of Mercator Media Ltd''s Seawork International with the christening of its new 250 tonne, €2.5m, jack-up barge.
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NewsOffloading the hard way
Co-operation – and improvisation – were the keys to getting a dredger off a ship where there was little infrastructure in place the other end.
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NewsAnd so to bed…
First time exhibitor Shipshape IMO (B199) is enjoying a ‘fantastic’ Seawork. The company specialises in multi-compliant, fire retardant bedding and mattresses.
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NewsEcospeed protection for Canadian ice-class ferry
A Canadian ice-class ferry has been coated with Ecospeed to give it full, long-lasting protection against damage from impact with ice while transporting passengers between the Canadian cities of Lévis and Québec.
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NewsCWind in ex-Royal Marines boat-share deal
Leading offshore wind solutions provider CWind’s successful boat share scheme has to date attracted investment from different groups within the maritime community, with commercial fishermen and superyacht skippers among current partners.
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Maritas to offer HELM (O)
UK based marine training provider Maritas have announced at Seawork 2014 that they have received MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) approval to offer the three day course in Human Element Leadership and Management (Operational).
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NewsRope luffing knuckle boom crane
Huisman, the Netherlands’ specialist in lifting, drilling, and subsea solutions, has introduced a new rope luffing knuckle boom crane to better provide for subsea installation in increasingly deeper water and in severe weather conditions.
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Lifeboats and davits testing
SWL Rope Lifting and Testing Ltd has been approved as an Independent Service Provider for the Annual Servicing and Testing of lifeboats and davits with approval from Lloyds Register.
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NewsComPro bridges the gaps
Top Side Offshore Technology has launched a new offshore communication system based on GSM technology, designed to bridge the gaps in communication offshore.
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News‘Bibby Athena’ makes progress
Osiris Projects, part of Bibby Marine Survey Services, is making progress with the construction of ‘Bibby Athena’.
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NewsBurgess Marine & Mainprize Offshore sign
The first day of this year''s Seawork International has seen a contract signed between Burgess Marine and Mainprize Offshore.
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NewsFender Innovations secures RNLI contract
Fender Innovations announce at Seawork that the company is the official fender supplier for the new RNLI Shannon Class lifeboats. Fender Innovations BV, based in Den Helder, Holland, brings an innovative approach to the fender market with extreme lightweight fenders with excellent wear and tear characteristics.
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NewsSupacat expands
Supacat has acquired MDS Marine as the latest step in the company’s strategy to expand its marine and renewable energy business.
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NewsMeercat opens with 7-figure order
Seawork International exhibitor Meercat (stand A126) opened this year''s show with confirmation for an 18m multi-purpose Meercat, which retains its road transportable capability.
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NewsInnovations Showcase winners
The Innovations Showcase, sponsored by Barker Brettell and Smith & Williamson, culminated in the presentation of the Innovation Awards at Seawork International by BBC TV South’s Paul Clifton.
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NewsA new era for accessing offshore wind turbines
Siem Offshore Contractors recently took delivery of a new generation offshore wind installation support vessel that is set to introduce a new standard for accessing offshore turbines.
