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  • The inconspicuous unit does the job of monitoring water levels so the gates of the Prince Phillip lock remain undamaged
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    Levelling out the pressures

    24/12/2012

    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.

  • This handheld is simple enough to be used by any crew member
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    Easy start to condition based monitoring

    24/12/2012

    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.

  • This harbour tug has gained engine space thanks to new hydraulic control design
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    Electronic control wins hydraulic efficiency

    24/12/2012

    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.

  • Multiple critical locations around the Dockwise Vanguard can be measured and displayed on the bridge
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    Motion monitoring for heavy lift giant

    24/12/2012

    Netherlands based monitoring and forecasting software solutions provider Amarcon has received an OCTOPUS-Onboard order for the newbuild Dockwise Vanguard.

  • The shipping industry now supports 537,500 UK jobs
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    Maritime industry supports UK

    21/12/2012

    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.

  • The tug can operate in ice up to 80cm thick
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    Powerful package for Ice Class 1A tug

    21/12/2012

    With a fleet of 25 tugs and 17 barges, London based Silverburn Shipping is a major player in the Caspian Sea and surrounding waters.

  • The vessel will be used in the canals of Amsterdam for cleaning and for removing debris
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    Electric debris clearance tug for Amsterdam

    21/12/2012

    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

    21/12/2012

    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.

  • Shipping moves 95% of the UK’s international trade. Photo courtesy Port of Felixstowe
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    UK marine industries contribute £32 billion

    20/12/2012

    The fullest ever study of UK shipping, ports and maritime business shows remarkable resilience in the face of continuing economic challenges.

  • Dockwise is a major player in the international heavy lift market
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    Boskalis moves closer to Dockwise takeover

    20/12/2012

    Holland’s Royal Boskalis Westminster reconfirmed its intention to make an all cash voluntary public offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Breda based heavy lift operator Dockwise on Monday.

  • The Lürssen Group has pledged to make offers for permanent employment to 285 people
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    Good news for struggling German yards

    20/12/2012

    Acting on the suggestion of the insolvency administrator, Berthold Brinkmann, P+S WERFTEN decided in favour of the Lürssen Group (Bremen) as the buyer of the Peene shipyard in Wolgast at a meeting on Tuesday.

  • The International Maritime Organization is currently developing a Polar Code that is expected to be mandatory
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    ICS maps future for Arctic shipping

    20/12/2012

    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has issued a new position paper on Arctic shipping.

  • The wheelhouse is located above the LNG tanks and can be raised and lowered hydraulically
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    Polish design for inland LNG push tug

    20/12/2012

    Seatech Engineering in Poland has developed designs for an inland waterways push tug that uses LNG as a fuel.

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    German ropes deal

    20/12/2012

    Gleistein Ropes has signed a distribution partnership agreement with German shipping supplier Uwe Kloska GmbH.

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    Societies merge

    20/12/2012

    An agreement has been signed to merge DNV and GL, with the new entity to be called DNV GL Group.

  • Happy Christmas from Maritime Journal
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    Wishing you a Merry Christmas

    20/12/2012

    The team at Maritime Journal wishes you a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.

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    Shipping bounces back?

    20/12/2012

    Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry recovered slightly from their lowest level for over four years in the three months ended November 2012, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.

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    Reflectors certification

    20/12/2012

    Essex UK based active and passive radar reflector manufacturer Echomax has had its Wheelmarked EM230 and EM230BR passive radar reflectors granted Module B (Product Performance) and Module D (Quality Control) certification by TÜV SÜD BABT.

  • Neander Shark's motor will offer the marine industry an alternative to petrol
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    Neander Shark develops outboard motor

    20/12/2012

    Dutch engine manufacturer, Neander Shark, is in the process of developing a modern diesel outboard motor - a prototype of which was on show at SMM this year.

  • Jörg Tollmien and Carsten Löhmer announced the partnership at this year's SMM
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    Hatlapa and Loewe Marine set up new partnership

    20/12/2012

    German marine equipment supplier, Hatlapa, has set up a new partnership with German ship repair company, Loewe Marine, to provide maintenance and repair services for steering gear and rudder systems.