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NewsNew dive site medical equipment details
The Diving Medical Advisory Committee has published a revision to ‘Medical Equipment to be held at the Site of an Offshore Diving Operation’ (DMAC 15 Rev. 3). This supersedes all previous issues which have now been withdrawn.
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Underwater tracking system for SeaFox
A contract for the supply of underwater tracking systems to be used by the US Navy in mine clearance operations has been awarded to Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd of Great Yarmouth UK, by ATLAS North America.
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NewsHyperbaric Trials Unit back in business
Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment & Survival (SMERAS) Support Services and Diving & Life Support Services provider QinetiQ has re-commissioned its Hyperbaric Trials Unit (HTU) following an extensive refit.
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NewsDDRC’s onboard medical care course success
A new course at Plymouth UK based medical charity DDRC (Diving Diseases Research Centre), which trains people to handle medical care at sea, has awarded its first certificate.
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NewsNOAA announces marine debris cleanup funding
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that US$250,000 in grants is being made available to five states being impacted by Japanese tsunami debris.
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NewsMaasvlakte 2 is sealed off from the sea
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has celebrated a Royal occasion.
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IAPH encourages women
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) officially launched a Women’s Forum conference component during the recent IAPH Mid-term Conference/Board Meeting in Jerusalem, Israel.
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NewsSee marine evacuation latest at SMM
During SMM 2012, visitors to the Survitec Group stand will have the first opportunity to observe the new remote life raft launch feature for the SurvitecZodiac MIS (Medium Inflatable Slide) Escape Slide System.
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NewsBig Cats prowl Port of LA on a Harley
Harley Marine Services is participating in a field follow study of the Cat 3500 United States EPA Tier 3 compliant marine propulsion engines which is scheduled for completion this summer.
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Big engine order for Panama canal tugs
The Panama Canal Authority has placed an order for 28 GE marine engines to power 14 new tugs.
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NewsSanmar keeps Ulupinar XIII for own use
Sanmar Marine has enjoyed an expansion of trade at the Port of Mersin on Turkey’s southern coast, where the company secured the harbour towage contract in 2007.
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NewsTrelleborg fendering for Indian shipyard
Trelleborg Marine Systems collaborated with ABG Shipyard Ltd at Gujarat in India to create an innovative, bespoke solution for the design and installation of a fendering system.
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NewsCofferdam can reduce noise from turbine installation
Lo-Noise, a company founded by Kurt Thomsen, founder of wind turbine installation company A2SEA, and OSK-ShipTech, has provided Maritime Journal with details of a new concept for reducing underwater noise levels during the installation of offshore wind turbines.
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HR Wallingford wins award for scour research
Researchers at HR Wallingford in the UK have again been awarded a prize for one of their papers.
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Antwerp quay works
The West Quay embankment in Antwerp’s Kempisch dock is due to be fully restored.
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IHC Lagersmit renamed
IHC Lagersmit BV, a subsidiary of IHC Merwede, has changed its name to IHC Sealing Solutions BV.
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NewsWave and tidal on the map at PATCH workshop
A one day workshop organised by PATCH (Ports Adapting to Change) and Seeports has explored the opportunities for small and medium sized ports in the area of wave and tidal energy.
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NewsNew Kiel Canal port gathers pace
Germany’s new heavy lift/project load port Rendsburg on the Kiel Canal has introduced the first of two giant Gottwald mobile cranes and is gearing up to handle wind turbine components for ENERCON from later this year.
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NewsAberdeen Harbour dredging works commence
Aberdeen Harbour Board in Scotland has awarded a £5.2m contract involving major improvements to the port entrance and for widening and deepening the navigation channel.
