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Norwegian contract for CARIS
Canadian software specialist CARIS is to establish new methods for post-processing of multibeam data held by the Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS) covering national coastal and polar waters.
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Fugro survey for Virginia WEA
Dutch sub-surface data provider, Fugro, has been chosen to carry out a geological and geophysical survey for the Virginia Wind Energy Area (WEA).
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NewsIce-class tugs’ equipment goes to extremes
With a total bollard pull of 100 tonnes and a reinforced hull, the TunDRA 100 tugs have been designed by Vancouver’s Robert Allan Ltd to meet the growing need for both increased power and ice navigation in extreme northern climates.
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NewsShifting needs for US seismic vessel
A US survey vessel needed to meet lifting operation regulations for UK waters but, as the vessel maintenance manager admitted, they needed help with not just adhering to the rules, but even knowing what they were.
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NewsBiggest ever pontoon faces tidal challenge
A remote Australian LNG development which is challenged by an 8m tidal range has asked Damen Shipyards to create a tailor-made pontoon, the largest Damen has built so far.
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NewsInnovative new 21m Aquabus
When Wales’s Aquabus Water Transport Solutions Ltd was formed in 2006 by Cardiff Bay Cruises Ltd to operate a commuter service around Cardiff Bay and the Rivers Taff and Ely, it was all about bringing safety and innovation to the forefront.
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NewsDockstavarvet delivers to Germany
Swedish shipbuilder, Dockstavarvet, has delivered a new pilot boat to Wilhelmshaven in Germany, 12 months after the contract signing and two weeks ahead of schedule.
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NewsBoarding bridges get around the overhang
One issue with some of the new generation cruise vessels is that they have lifeboats located outside the hull, which require a new generation of boarding bridges to cope with the simple fact the lifeboats can get in the way.
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NewsFood lifted from Seine in central Paris
History took a strange turn recently as people watched food containers arrive in Paris by river for the first time since the Middle Ages.
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NewsDeepwater advantage for Lankhorst
Lankhorst Ropes Offshore Division has relocated its rope production facility for deepwater mooring ropes and single point mooring (SPM) hawsers to a new purpose built factory at Viana do Castello, Portugal.
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NewsIntegrated bow roller enhances TAS
Houlder and BMT Nigel Gee’s jointly developed Turbine Access System (TAS) is gaining an integrated bow roller mechanism to further enhance its capability as a safe and predictable transfer platform.
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NewsLevelling out the pressures
The UK’s Shoreham Port has two sea-locks, the Prince George and Prince Phillip, which ensure the level in the basin is maintained while allowing sea traffic in and out of the port.
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NewsEasy start to condition based monitoring
A new kit which includes everything that is needed to carry out reliable condition monitoring and enables ship operators to take a first step towards ongoing condition based maintenance has been launched by SKF.
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NewsElectronic control wins hydraulic efficiency
A fleet of harbour and escort tugs in the port city of Iwaki on the east coast of Japan is getting the very first Voith Water Tractor (VWT) to use a fully electronic control system that gains much needed space.
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NewsMotion monitoring for heavy lift giant
Netherlands based monitoring and forecasting software solutions provider Amarcon has received an OCTOPUS-Onboard order for the newbuild Dockwise Vanguard.
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NewsMaritime industry supports UK
According to a study carried out by Maritime UK, the country’s shipping, ports and maritime businesses play a major part in supporting the economy, despite the ongoing recession.
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NewsPowerful package for Ice Class 1A tug
With a fleet of 25 tugs and 17 barges, London based Silverburn Shipping is a major player in the Caspian Sea and surrounding waters.
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NewsElectric debris clearance tug for Amsterdam
Waternet is a Dutch company that offers municipalities a service maintaining and clearing waterways, including those of the city of Amsterdam.
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Consumption watch on engines
Three Danish freight and passenger ships now have fuel consumption measurement devices which both give a section overview and help with the changeover between heavy fuel oil and distillates.
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NewsUK marine industries contribute £32 billion
The fullest ever study of UK shipping, ports and maritime business shows remarkable resilience in the face of continuing economic challenges.
