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  • The multi purpose ‘VG 6000-E’
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    CIG enters windfarm market

    2013-05-30T17:29:00Z

    The Central Industry Group (CIG), a group of ten predominantly Netherlands companies which all provide goods and services to the international shipbuilding market, has come up with a unique new vessel for offshore wind installation.

  • Robust Boats
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    New Alimal aluminium RIB from Robust Boats

    2013-05-30T16:37:00Z

    Aluminium boat builder Robust Boats Ltd of Pembrokeshire (berth V18) brings a new Alimal 700 RIB to Seawork, with a commercial specification bolt-on attachment system for the Hypalon tubes.

  • Lock bridge expansion work at Zerben
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    Germans tackle last hurdle on canal to Berlin

    2013-05-30T15:33:00Z

    Twenty three years after Germany was reunited, work has begun on construction of a second lock at Zerben, the last major civil engineering project on the renovated Elbe-Havel Canal (EHK) linking the east and west German waterway networks.

  • The Jean Ango is seen undergoing sea trials in Northern Spain
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    Dutch/Spanish teamwork begets French dredger

    2013-05-30T15:33:00Z

    The hopper dredger Jean Ango has been handed over to its French owner, Dragages-Ports, the major French publicly owned company which operates a large number of dredgers maintaining all major sea ports.

  • The handover of the new building concludes design and building works for three new facilities on the site
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    Narec’s turbine test building handed over

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    Construction of the structure that will house the UK National Renewable Energy Centre’s (Narec) 15 MW capacity wind turbine nacelle test rig has been formally completed six weeks ahead of schedule.

  • Travelling at an average speed of 23 knots, the travel time to the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm is usually 2.5 hours from Great Yarmouth, 1 hour from Wells-next-the-Sea
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    Steady work extended for ‘Eden Rose’

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    North Norfolk UK based Tidal Transit''s personnel transfer vessel, Eden Rose, has been on charter to Scira Offshore Energy since May 2012.

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    Scots study fishing fleet for windfarm use

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    In support of the Scottish Government’s policy of developing the offshore renewable energy capacity in Scotland while providing a sustainable future for the Scottish fishing community, Scottish Enterprise has commissioned a study.

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    A new approach for ‘MPI Discovery’ charter

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    Almost two years after E.ON and MPI entered into a long term partnership for a six year charter of MPI Discovery, the first day of the charter period has arrived.

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    Gardline wins four boat windfarm charter

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    Gardline, vessel service providers for the offshore renewables sector, has been awarded a four boat charter working for the UK’s Lynn and Inner Dowsing Wind Farms, owned by Centrica and EIG Global Energy Partners.

  • Andrew Turner MP visited The Boat Development Co this week to discuss funding for exports
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    Seaward back at Seawork

    2013-05-29T17:48:00Z

    The Seaward range of boats will be back on show at Seawork this year courtesy of new owner, The Boat Development Company, on stand B69.

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    Kongsberg obtains rights to sell Seaglider

    2013-05-29T16:39:00Z

    Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc has successfully completed negotiations with the American University of Washington’s Center for Commercialization to obtain the sole rights to produce, market and continue the development of Seaglider technology.

  • Dura Composites’ Dura Grating installed at the RNLI site in Weymouth for over 15 years and still in full working order
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    Hard wearing decking stands test of time

    2013-05-29T14:32:00Z

    Dura Composites has been supplying its Dura Grating marine range with a commercial warranty of 25 years for decades but the proof really is in the pudding.

  • The long reach of the Amco Veba crane is a useful feature
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    Marine crane for fishery protection vessel

    2013-05-29T07:30:00Z

    The 5.98 t/m Amco Veba 806.M.4S marine crane recently supplied by Craneking Limited to the Isle of Man Government has proven ideal for use on the island’s purpose built 22m patrol vessel Barrule.

  • LankForce rope on a mooring winch
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    Rugged rope for tug bollard pull testing

    2013-05-29T07:30:00Z

    Italian vessel builder Rosetti Marino has chosen a Lankhorst LankoForce rope for bollard pull testing for its new platform supply vessels (PSV) and anchor handling tugs.

  • The X2’s MOB related features include a brilliant 700 lumens searchlight
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    Norway’s NSRA opts for powerful searchlight

    2013-05-29T07:30:00Z

    The Norwegian Sea Rescue Association (NSRA) has recommended the British made Exposure Marine X2 searchlight for the professional and recreational marine market, by adding it to their existing range of recommended safety equipment.

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    Investigations completed for Navitus Bay

    2013-05-29T07:30:00Z

    Coastline Surveys has completed a geotechnical investigation of the seabed cable route at the proposed Navitus Bay offshore wind farm off the South coast of England.

  • The damage sustained to the ‘Grandeur of the Seas’ is enough for Royal Caribbean to cancel its next voyage Photo: Royal Caribbean
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    Cruiser fire in Bahamas

    2013-05-28T19:35:00Z

    A fire broke out onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the ''Grandeur of the Seas'', yesterday, which put paid to over 2,000 holidaymakers’ holidays.

  • Palfinger Marine says it has strengthened its position as a deck equipment supplier
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    Ned-Deck and Palfinger Marine unite

    2013-05-28T17:03:00Z

    Global marine lifting, loading and handling solutions manufacturer, Palfinger, has united Ned-Deck Marine with Palfinger Marine under the new company name, Palfinger Ned-Deck.

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    Lerwick’s strong start

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    Port users across various sectors have contributed to a strong first quarter performance at Lerwick Harbour in the Shetlands.

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    Crane motion compensation for windfarm work

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    MacGregor has developed an offshore crane featuring three-axis motion compensation to carry out installations, repairs, maintenance and general service duties in the renewable energy and oil and gas markets.