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Anti-piracy and hostage situation awareness DVD
Piracy is a threat to all sizes of vessels in some parts of the world. The more we know, the more we can minimise the risks and react to dangerous situations, or avoid them altogether.
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NewsCowes calls for breakwater backing
The UK''s Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has been working to deliver an outer breakwater for the outer harbour area to provide a more sheltered environment for vessels - but it needs more public backing in order to come to fruition.
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NewsLords EU Committee want Atalanta extension
The House of Lords EU Committee has published its follow up report on tackling Somali piracy through ‘Operation Atalanta’ and has stressed the need for the operation to be extended beyond 2014.
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NewsGudrun gets a light stations package
Aibel AS of Norway has chosen Tideland Signal to supply a comprehensive package of Syncrolan LED light stations for the new Gudrun development in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
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NewsPassive radar reflector posts peak results
John Simpson, Echomax’s inimitable MD, has just gone to the expense of putting an inflatable passive radar reflector through its paces at his own expense.
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NewsClarity on piracy risk dispute
It’s a complex case dealing with owners'' refusal of charters'' orders and piracy risks, but MJ talked with Rebecca Warder of HFW to understand the implications of the recent Conwartime 2004 Clause judgment.
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NewsNew South Boat for Seacat
The UK’s South Boats Special Projects Ltd has handed over its offshore wind farm crew transfer vessels number 63 and 64, ‘Seacat Endeavour’ and ''Seacat Reliance'' to windfarm operator, Seacat Services Limited.
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NewsVHF radio range extended for workboats
Thrane & Thrane has expanded its established workboat and fishing vessel VHF radio portfolio with the launch of the new SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC Class D AIS Receiver.
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NewsInformation Overlay now available on ECDIS
Marine electronics manufacturer JRC has issued a software update (V56) which makes the Admiralty Information Overlay available on all of its current ECDIS models.
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NewsRenovation of Nab Tower lighthouse begins
Work to secure the future of a vital aid to navigation in the UK’s Solent is set to start this summer.
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NewsSurvival Craft arrives in Middle East
UK marine evacuation systems company Survival Craft Inspectorate recently signed an agreement with IRM Offshore Services to supply its products and services to the Middle East – the company’s first presence in the region.
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Clean new diesels
With both Europe and North America planning to introduce even stricter standards to control non-road diesel engines under 56kW from next year, Yanmar has been certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for diesel engines in the range 19 to 56kW, compliant with Tier 4 standards.
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Maritime heritage conference
The UK’s Milford Haven Port Authority is supporting an international conference aimed at boosting maritime heritage tourism in Pembrokeshire and across Wales.
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NewsFirst fixed DSC radio to include GPS
Marine transceivers manufacturer Standard Horizon has launched the GX1700E Explorer GPS DSC, which features a 12 channel internal GPS antenna built in to the front panel.
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NewsNavComms package for newbuild hybrid ferries
Marine electronics equipment supplier Ships Electronic Services (SES) has been awarded a £375,000 contract to supply all the navigation and communications equipment for two new Hybrid Ferries building at Ferguson Shipbuilders.
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NewsBlyth demonstrator tests the wind
Progress is continuing at the Blyth Offshore Wind Demonstrator Site with the awarding of a multi-million pound contract.
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NewsLoop Head Lighthouse hits the airwaves
Loop Head Lighthouse in County Clare is among hundreds of lighthouses and lightships worldwide participating in an event this weekend aimed at promoting public awareness of lighthouses and lightships.
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NewsRamora UK dispose of WWII mine
Ramora UK recently successfully disposed of a British moored WWII mine after being chosen by Shell UK to carry out the task due to their leading Bomb Disposal Services.
