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  • Spasatel Karev is one of three new rescue vessels to be built in Russia
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    Spasatel Karev, a new rescue tug for Russia

    2012-12-04T07:30:00Z

    The Russian Nevsky Shipyard LLC (part of Universal Cargo Logistics Holding) has delivered Spasatel Karev, the first of three multi-purpose rescue and salvage vessels to the Baltic BASU of the State Maritime Rescue Service.

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    Hydro model extends Panther ROV range

    2012-12-04T07:30:00Z

    ROV specialist Saab Seaeye of Hampshire UK has extended its range of Panther models with the introduction of a fully equipped hydrographic unit designed for pipeline surveys.

  • Steven Jones MSC BSC (Hons) MNI, author of 'Maritime Security - a practical guide'
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    Nautical Institute launches new security guide

    2012-12-03T17:12:00Z

    The UK''s The Nautical Institute, has launched a practical security guide in a bid to create a security culture for the maritime industry that works both onboard vessels and ashore.

  • The 'DCI Dredge XIX'
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    IHC Merwede dredger delivery

    2012-12-03T16:42:00Z

    Netherland''s based dredging expert, IHC Merwede, has delivered a 5,500m³ trailing suction dredger to the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) three weeks ahead of schedule.

  • The ECDIS training course is intended for deck officers
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    MCA approves Videotel’s ECDIS training

    2012-12-03T14:46:00Z

    UK based maritime training company, Videotel Marine International, has received Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approval for its CBT ECDIS training course.

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    Associated British Ports seeking EIB loans

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    ABP Finance Plc has announced that ABP Acquisitions UK Limited, its fellow group undertaking, is in discussions with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the provision of two corporate loans totalling around £125 million.

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    Third phase dredging of Dublin’s Grand Canal

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    Waterways Ireland has confirmed that further dredging of the Dublin inner city section of the Grand Canal got under way recently.

  • ZP Boxer and ZP Bulldog are powerful and extremely agile tractor tugs
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    Kotug boosts its fleet in Germany

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    During the past month, fast growing towage company KOTUG International has strengthed its tug fleet in Germany due to the growth of its business in German ports and the increasing size of its clients’ ships.

  • Svitzer Warden a Damen ASD 2411 compact tug gas a 70 tonne bollard pull to
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    25 years of tugs and workboats

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    During the life of Maritime Journal enormous advances have been seen in the development of tugs and workboats and the companies that operate and build them.

  • Bukser og Bergung has chosen lean-burn gas engines to power its latest escort tug newbuilds
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    Cautious approach to future systems choice

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    Alluring though they may be in their promise of significant economic gains through reduced running costs, while conferring regulatory and societal benefits in terms of optimised energy consumption and lessened environmental impact, innovative new solutions in marine power and propulsion technology do not come cheap.

  • The Damen ASD 2810 Hybrid will be customised for Iskes
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    Damen to build its first ever hybrid for Iskes

    2012-12-03T07:30:00Z

    Damen Shipyards has been awarded a contract to build its first ever hybrid tug a by Iskes Towage & Salvage of Ijmuiden in the Netherlands.

  • MG Duff’s Zinga Cold Applied galvanizing system was extensively used to refurbish London Duck Tour’s DUKW amphibians
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    MGDuff reacts to customer demand

    2012-11-30T12:24:00Z

    At Seawork 2013, UK marine cathodic protection expert, MGDuff, will present its very latest range of anode and Zinga products for cathodic protection of metals in all marine-related applications.

  • Suction dredging will be used at Gloucester Docks rather than water injection dredging
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    New dredging technique used at Gloucester Docks

    2012-11-30T07:30:00Z

    Important dredging works began at Gloucester Docks in the UK in November, with a new technique being used for the first time to ensure the water is deep enough for large boats.

  • Reed bed at Salhouse broad is being constructed using four giant geotextile bags
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    Innovative technology restores lost reed bed

    2012-11-30T07:30:00Z

    The Broads Authority in the UK is restoring a lost reed bed and eroded strip of land at Salhouse Broad using funding and the latest innovative technology from Europe.

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    Canal relining project gets under way

    2012-11-30T07:30:00Z

    A half mile stretch of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Llangattock and Dardy will benefit from major engineering work this winter.

  • Shipbreaking on the beaches of South Asia is often conducted in dangerous working conditions
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    Pressure for green ship recycling in Europe

    2012-11-29T15:59:00Z

    Ship recyclers based in the EU are concerned that the future European regulation on ship recycling will divert even more end of life vessels to Asia.

  • Germany’s Diedrich yard is carrying out major conversion works on the ferry Frisia X
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    New conversion job for busy Diedrich

    2012-11-29T15:58:00Z

    In its second major conversion job of the year, north Germany’s versatile small ship specialist Schiffswerft Diedrich is carrying out the almost total conversion of the 36.33m long low draught passenger ferry Frisia X.

  • Txaber Goiri presented the view of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO)
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    Role of Port Community Systems highlighted

    2012-11-29T15:57:00Z

    “Let’s not re-invent the wheel”. This was the key message to come out of the European Commission’s e-Maritime conference in Brussels this week.

  • The controlled explosion caused a 76m high plume which was visible from shore
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    Dredged mine safely detonated off Kent

    2012-11-29T15:57:00Z

    British Royal Navy bomb disposal experts detonated a large German mine off the Kent coast on Tuesday after a delicate operation to remove it from a dredger.

  • Geoff Billington, sales director, ISP
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    ISP launches new Hydrostatic Release Unit

    2012-11-29T15:09:00Z

    The UK’s International Safety Products (ISP) has launched a new disposable Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU), the SeaMate HRU VE-1.