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  • Not only is the new SE-series more fuel efficient, it is also more stylish
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    New Steyr series is launched at Seawork

    2012-08-06T07:30:00Z

    Steyr Motors UK distributor, Mitchell Powersystems, had a well received opportunity to showcase the Austrian manufacturer’s new 6 cylinder marine diesel engines at the recent Seawork exhibition in Southampton.

  • The New UltraJet JetMaster 2 electronic control system has already been fitted to seven WFSVs this year
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    DNV certified control system for WFSVs

    2012-08-06T07:30:00Z

    Ultra Dynamics (UltraJet) has introduced the New UltraJet JetMaster 2 DNV Class approved electronic control system for Wind Farm Support Vessels (WFSV).

  • The 'Ava Pearl'
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    New Incat ferry for Rhode Island

    2012-08-02T15:54:00Z

    Australian boatbuilder Incat Crowther has just delivered a new 34m Catamaran passenger ferry to Rhode Island in the US.

  • The results of the work of Sulphate Reducing Bacteria can be dramatic
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    Eating your boat from under your feet

    2012-08-02T07:30:00Z

    Unfortunately, bilge waters are an ideal broth for growing micro-organsims and, while tug boat operators have put some measures in place, other workboats can still find dramatic, microbially influenced corrosion underfoot.

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    More pollution sources covered by GREEN PLUS

    2012-08-02T07:30:00Z

    International classification society RINA has updated its GREEN PLUS notation to include new potential sources of pollution involving seagoing ships and ships operating at fixed locations.

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    New pump out facility ready for Olympics

    2012-08-02T07:30:00Z

    Pump out equipment supplier LeeSan has just installed and commissioned a new pump out facility in Weymouth Harbour ready for the influx of boats visiting the town for the Olympic sailing events.

  • The Recaro Sun Marine passenger seats were launched at Seawork this year
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    Recaro Sun Marine seats riding high

    2012-08-01T14:12:00Z

    Netherlands based Recaro Maritime is riding high on the success of the launch of the newly designed and tested range of Sun Marine passenger seats at Seawork 2012.

  • The brand new Tornado RIB Photo: E.J. Bruinekool Fotografie
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    New innovative water propelled RIB

    2012-08-01T12:47:00Z

    Netherlands based Post Workboats has developed a unique Tornado RIB with water jet propulsion especially for the offshore and wind farm industry and patrol duties.

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    MCA renews nationwide service contract

    2012-08-01T07:30:00Z

    Survitec Group has won a major contract with the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) to service all the lifejackets used at MCA bases throughout the United Kingdom.

  • The upgraded engine room simulation facility at South Tyneside College
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    Simulator upgrade at South Tyneside College

    2012-08-01T07:30:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has been chosen to supply a suite of upgraded navigation, engine room and VTS simulator hardware and software for an extensive facilities upgrade to the School of Simulation & Senior Marine at South Tyneside College.

  • The Havengore is sitting pretty again thanks to a challenging restoration
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    Old PLA survey ship gets back on the water

    2012-08-01T07:30:00Z

    Havengore was the Port of London Authority’s main vessel from its launch in 1956 until the early 1990’s but was then left on a buoy at Gravesend to deteriorate.

  • The Workglop 128 is capable of recovering waterborne pollution at a rate of 80m³/h
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    Ecoceane adds to anti-pollution vessel range

    2012-08-01T07:30:00Z

    French company Ecoceane, which specialising in vessels that collect floating debris and hydrocarbons, has launched a new model, the Workglop 128.

  • Each individual robotic fish has an array of sensors and external information that will allow it to navigate the environment
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    Intelligent robotic fish detect pollution

    2012-08-01T07:30:00Z

    SHOAL, the pan-European ICT project, part funded by the EU, has successfully developed and delivered intelligent robotic fish capable of working together to detect and identify pollution in ports and other aquatic areas.

  • The Columbia River Bar is notorious for dangerously high swells Photo: National Weather Service
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    OMC helps to make Pacific transit safer

    2012-07-31T13:41:00Z

    Global safety expert, OMC International, has developed a new safety product, a ship motion measurement instrument called the iHeave, in response to challenging weather conditions faced during a study at the Columbia River Bar entrance to the Pacific.

  • Hatlapa's new premises will result in a radical review of processes
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    Operational centre for Hatlapa

    2012-07-31T11:35:00Z

    Hatlapa’s new facility in Bournemouth, UK, is Hatlapa’s group centre for all spare parts and service activity as well as a regional sales and service centre for the company’s range of deck machinery and steering gear.

  • The SeaBeacon 2 System 6 has exceptional dynamic range
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    New racons for old at Trinity House

    2012-07-31T07:30:00Z

    Under its framework agreement with the General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland (GLAs), Tideland Signal has won a further order from Trinity House for seven of its -50dBm SeaBeacon 2 System 6 dual band racons.

  • The modular design of the HICWB means it can be combined with virtually any winch
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    New modular control block for winches

    2012-07-31T07:30:00Z

    Bosch Rexroth has launched the HIWCB, a control block developed specifically for high-pressure hydraulic winches. Intended for deck mounting, the modular design enables interoperability with almost any type of winch.

  • A cargo ship is given a tug escort out of the Port of Southampton as seen in C-Vu 3D VTS
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    3D VTS enhances port operational safety

    2012-07-31T07:30:00Z

    Cardiff based GeoVS has produced what it claims is the world’s first commercial marine three dimensional vessel tracking system, bringing a step change in the monitoring and management of vessels in ports, estuaries and restricted waterways.

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    Allied and Maersk in training partnership

    2012-07-31T07:30:00Z

    Aberdeen UK based offshore training provider Allied Training Services has entered a partnership with Maersk Training Aberdeen worth an estimated £100,000 over the next 12 months.

  • PC REMBRANDT utilises highly accurate ship models that include over 750 parameters
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    PC Rembrandt granted DNV accreditation

    2012-07-31T07:30:00Z

    BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has had its marine manoeuvring simulator, PC REMBRANDT, granted DNV accreditation in accordance with Class S- Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 January 2011.