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  • Developed as an amphibious vehicle for beach harvesting, the vessel is also equipped with a hydraulic propulsion unit
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    French launch prototype algae collection vessel

    2013-09-05T13:17:00Z

    The Alu Marine Shipyard in France launched a prototype algae collection vessel last year.

  • The windfarm was opened by Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark, His Royal Highness the Prince Consort and Fritz H. Schur, chairman of the board of DONG Energy. Photo: Poul Gerner
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    Anholt offshore windfarm opened

    2013-09-05T11:41:00Z

    Anholt offshore windfarm was officially inaugurated today, making it Denmark’s largest wind power project.

  • SATcase is composed of a sturdy, durable case that users simply install over a standard smartphone
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    Smartphone to satphone with SATcase

    2013-09-05T07:30:00Z

    Maritime communication is vital for boat operators, as being stranded at sea can be a terrifying ordeal.

  • The new technology will increase the level of service provided to seafarers. Photo: Rickard Gillberg/SMA
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    Modernisation for Swedish coastal network

    2013-09-05T07:30:00Z

    The Swedish coastal radio network is a cornerstone of search and rescue activities in Swedish waters and is considered to be the mariner’s communication lifeline.

  • Seenite Mini is designed to provide optimum surveillance benefits at any time, in any sea state
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    See at night with Seenite in any sea state

    2013-09-05T07:30:00Z

    VDL has released the Seenite Mini maritime thermal night vision system.

  • The China Classification Society made a detailed study of the manufacturing processes and quality control methods employed at the Teledyne TSS factory
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    China type approval for Meridian gyros

    2013-09-05T07:30:00Z

    The Meridian Standard and Meridian Surveyor gyrocompasses manufactured by Teledyne TSS have been given type approval by the China Classification Society.

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    Security checks

    2013-09-04T15:10:00Z

    The London based Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) is urging the shipping industry to check that ship security plans are in place, are workable and fit for purpose.

  • Almarin has supplied two Balizamar C1600T buoys with lanterns to mark the entrance to the port  on Santiago Island
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    Buoys part of package to Santiago Island

    2013-09-04T07:30:00Z

    Lindley Marinas, specialized in floating equipment, has recently supplied pontoons and aids to navigation to ENAPOR, the Cape Verde port management company.

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    New small format solar lantern launched

    2013-09-04T07:30:00Z

    Carmanah Technologies has launched the new M550 one to three nautical mile marine lantern and private aid to navigation (PATON).

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    Navigation package for newest PLA vessel

    2013-09-04T07:30:00Z

    Navigation equipment manufacturer Consilium UK has been appointed to supply the full bridge navigation package to Manor Marine, for the Port of London Authority’s new mooring maintenance vessel built at Portland.

  • The anti-fouling will reduce unnecessary fuel usage
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    Cathelco anti-fouling for Turkish ferries

    2013-09-03T14:25:00Z

    The UK’s Cathelco is to supply seawater pipework anti-fouling systems for 14 Turkish ferries, making it the company’s largest single order yet.

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    New traffic monitoring system for Arctic

    2013-09-03T07:30:00Z

    The Swedish Maritime Administration is testing a new tracking system for maritime traffic in the Arctic.

  • The Tideland SolaNOVA-65 lantern, which warns off craft in the region of dolphins' habitat, is a self-powered unit incorporating solar panels and an integral battery
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    Tideland navaids at Offshore Energy13

    2013-09-03T07:30:00Z

    Tideland Signal will be showing its comprehensive range of aids to navigation (AtoN) equipment and systems for offshore oil and gas platforms, offshore wind farms, ports and harbours on stand 11.012 at Offshore Energy 13 at the Amsterdam RAI from 15-16 October.

  • The system has been undergoing prototype trials by the General Lighthouse Authorities in Britain since 2007
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    Differential E-Loran gets a green light

    2013-09-03T07:30:00Z

    E-Loran, the electronic positioning system that is being promoted as a back up to GPS has moved one stage further with government approval to expand the coverage in some British port areas.

  • The new Sealite Trident-2600 buoy was designed to sit flat, secure and upright on a vessel deck
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    Sealite introduces Europe manufactured buoy

    2013-09-03T07:30:00Z

    Nine Sealite Trident-2600 Ocean buoys with SLC600 lanterns have been installed at one of the main gateway ports in Europe.

  • The visit is a chance to network with other companies within the Danish and Norwegian offshore wind industry
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    Humber delegation visits Denmark

    2013-09-02T14:38:00Z

    A delegation of Humber UK companies working in the offshore wind supply chain visited Denmark this month on a fact finding, networking trade mission.

  • The EIVA NaviSuite Edulis offers detailed visualisation of sonar data in a 3D environment, combining a digital terrain model and cross profiles of the scour area in one view
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    Automatic scour monitoring solution

    2013-09-02T07:30:00Z

    Scour monitoring is taken to a new level with the recently launched EIVA NaviSuite Edulis total solution.

  • Cefas collected data in areas where intense maritime operations and harsh environmental conditions exist
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    Monitoring the marine environment

    2013-09-02T07:30:00Z

    The British Government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) reached an impressive milestone recently, acquiring more than 1m hours (2m records) of wave data.

  • 'MV Ostfriesland' will be fitted with two 6 cylinder Wartsila 20DF engines
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    Wärtsilä retrofits German ferry

    2013-08-30T00:37:00Z

    Wärtsilä is to fit a German car and passenger ferry with dual fuel engines as part of a retrofitting contract awarded by German shipyard, Brenn-und Verformungstechnik Bremen GmbH (BVT).

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    Titanic transit

    2013-08-30T00:37:00Z

    The 3,500 tonne, 65m high offshore substation for the Borkum Riffgrund offshore windfarm has sailed from the Danish town of Aalborg.