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    Seabeam for latest Alfred Wenger vessel

    2012-08-31T07:30:00Z

    L-3 ELAC Nautik of Kiel has been commissioned to deliver and install a SeaBeam 1180 shallow water multibeam system aboard Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar & Marine Research’s new 21m vessel being built by Fassmer at its Berne yard in Germany.

  • Eco Marine Power is currently developing a wind power and solar energy system for ocean going vessels
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    Influence UK marine industry research

    2012-08-30T11:58:00Z

    UK marine companies have a significant chance to influence Government sponsored research.

  • Germany is investing to maintain Meteor despite the vessel’s pending replacement in 2020
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    'Meteor' stays fit with regular maintenance

    2012-08-30T11:45:00Z

    Veteran German research ship ''Meteor'' has been back at engine specialist Motorenwerke Bremerhaven (MWB) for routine overhaul which Maritime Journal was told cost about €1m.

  • Interferry’s 37th annual conference will be held in Dubai from 21-24 October 2012
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    IFC initiative spearheads Interferry review

    2012-08-30T11:13:00Z

    The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is part of the World Bank Group that provides development loans to poor nations.

  • The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park offers a coherent, supportive business environment designed to accelerate the commercialisation of wave and tidal stream technologies
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    Marine Energy Park drives commercialisation

    2012-08-30T07:30:00Z

    The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters around the North of Scotland are home to some of the world’s best wave and tidal energy resources and are already the location of choice for wave and tidal energy developer from throughout the world.

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    S³ secures first major wind farm contract

    2012-08-30T07:30:00Z

    Aberdeen based Specialist Subsea Services (S³), a provider of ROV, survey and vessel services to the international energy industry, has been contracted to carry out work on Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm, off the coast of North Wales.

  • Fugro Equator, Fugro’s latest addition to its fleet of survey vessels equipped with new generation digital seismic, seabed and sub-seabed mapping systems
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    New Fugro survey vessel

    2012-08-30T07:30:00Z

    Dutch survey group Fugro has added to its global vessel replacement programme with the recent launch of a third dedicated ship for offshore survey projects in Asia-Pacific waters, Fugro Equator.

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    Gardline Baltic wind farm

    2012-08-30T07:30:00Z

    Great Yarmouth UK based Gardline Geosciences, in association with GEO of Denmark, has been awarded contracts worth €18 million by Spanish combine Iberdrola under which it will carry out preliminary geological surveys for the proposed Wikinger offshore German wind farm in the Baltic.

  • This year's GFS Conference will take place in Bergen, Norway
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    GFS Conference is fast approaching

    2012-08-29T17:22:00Z

    The third Motor Ship Gas Fuelled Ships (GFS) Conference is due to take place on 12 to 14 September 2012 in this year’s host city, Bergen, Norway.

  • Andritz Hydro Hammerfest tidal turbine technology
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    Load measurement solution for tidal generator

    2012-08-29T07:30:00Z

    Strainstall has provided specialist load measurement technology to support upcoming operations, following the commissioning and initial testing of the 100’ high 1MW Hammerfest Strom HS1000 tidal stream generator.

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    Turbine foundations built on pontoons

    2012-08-29T07:30:00Z

    Twelve wind turbine foundations have successfully departed the Port of Zeebrugge.

  • The wind energy industry contributed €32.43bn to the EU’s GDP in 2010. Photo: Siemens
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    Renewables feature at Offshore Energy 2012

    2012-08-29T07:30:00Z

    Offshore Energy 2012, claiming to be the fastest growing offshore oil & gas and energy event in Europe, returns to Amsterdam’s RAI exhibition centre on 23 and 24 October.

  • A smart grid ensures that renewable energies can be better integrated into the grid. Photo: Siemens
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    Smart grids key to German energy future

    2012-08-29T07:30:00Z

    Germany is moving towards a nuclear free future, but pessimism regarding the cost and reliability of renewable energy resources implies that smart grid technologies will be vital in order to keep the nation’s power on, states new research from energy experts GlobalData.

  • Damen's multifunctional Offshore Carrier (DOC) 7500
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    New multifunctional carrier from Damen

    2012-08-28T16:01:00Z

    Damen Shipyards has revealed its latest multifunctional design, the Damen Offshore Carrier (DOC) 7500, providing a new concept to the shipping industry.

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    Alphaconnect Hybrid launched at SMM

    2012-08-28T07:30:00Z

    The navigation and communications division of Dutch innovator Alphatron Marine has introduced Alphaconnect Hybrid, a type approved on board telephone system (PABX) with integrated IP facilities.

  • Corilla Marine’s 4m by 4m buoy has an overall height of 14m and a focal plane of 7m
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    IALA membership for Welsh buoy manufacturer

    2012-08-28T07:30:00Z

    South Wales based Corilla Marine, which has been producing rotationally moulded parts for over 35 years, has become an Industrial Member of IALA.

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    Generator management at Lincs wind farm

    2012-08-28T07:30:00Z

    Offshore wind service and solutions company CWind has begun generator management work with Siemens at Lincs wind farm with a package containing a vessel, skilled personnel and an offshore wind farm solution.

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    Green light given for Dudgeon wind farm

    2012-08-28T07:30:00Z

    Royal HaskoningDHV has maintained its offshore consent track record when supporting the UK offshore wind farm sector, with the go-ahead granted earlier for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm (Dudgeon) project.

  • David Beckham actually drove the boat himself for most of the Olympic flame’s final voyage
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    Safe passage for Olympic flame to the Games

    2012-08-27T07:30:00Z

    English football legend David Beckham helped the Olympic flame make a spectacular appearance on the River Thames shortly before the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Games.

  • The badge awarded to course graduates. X is the test pilot designation in aviation
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    Test Coxswain course for High Speed Craft

    2012-08-27T07:30:00Z

    Bournemouth UK based FRC International has developed a unique training course and qualification for the professional maritime sector.