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    Direct upload ENCs

    2012-07-04T07:15:00Z

    E-navigation company NAVTOR has introduced NavSync, claiming an important step change in the way that navigators can gain access to the very latest ENCs.

  • The main features of the ZF 5000 transmission series include improved gear module designs to meet current and foreseeable international survey society requirements
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    ZF introduces 5000 series marine transmission

    2012-07-04T07:15:00Z

    Recent Seawork exhibitor ZF Marine has positioned its new ZF 5000 series marine transmission to address today’s market requirements.

  • Wartsila’s Vesa Marttinen
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    Evening out the peaks and troughs

    2012-07-04T07:15:00Z

    The last few years have seen peaks and troughs for many commercial craft sectors on the edge or outside the wind farm industry, such as dredgers, ferries and shortsea operations.

  • During sea trials the Workcat achieved its targeted fuel efficiency
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    Stern gear gives economy to windfarm Workcat

    2012-07-04T07:15:00Z

    The latest launch from Blyth Workcats was recently on display at the Seawork exhibition in Southampton.

  • Beta Marine founding directors (from left) Ted Spash, Neil Carmichael MP for Stroud, Andrew Growcoot, Laurance Talbot and Paul Grigg
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    Beta Marine celebrates 25 years

    2012-07-04T07:15:00Z

    Beta Marine opened the doors of its Quedgeley UK headquarters recently to celebrate 25 years of successful business in the marine engine market.

  • Artemis – the new cutter suction dredger being built for Van Oord
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    New IHC dredger for Van Oord

    2012-07-03T10:35:00Z

    IHC Merwede has launched and named Van Oord''s new self-propelled cutter suction dredger ''Artemis'' at its shipyard in Sliedrecht, The Netherlands.

  • News

    Cables for wind

    2012-07-03T07:31:00Z

    Energy and telecom cable systems operator Prysmian Group has opened a new submarine cable plant in Finland.

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    Dutch do cargo ship to dredger conversion

    2012-07-03T07:31:00Z

    When ABEKO Marine received a tender to carry out some dredging and land reclamation projects recently it needed new capacity to carry out the work.

  • The UltraJet 251HT gives boat builders an option for heavier boats, towing, or high bollard pull applications
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    High Thrust waterjet debuts at Seawork

    2012-07-03T07:31:00Z

    Cheltenham UK based propulsion systems manufacturer Ultra Dynamics introduced the UltraJet 251HT (High Thrust) specifically for lower speed craft at the recent Seawork exhibition.

  • Dredging operations employ heavy machinery and require highly trained personnel. Photo: Will Van Dorp
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    Facts About Dredging & Safety

    2012-07-03T07:30:00Z

    The Netherlands based International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has added Facts About Dredging & Safety to its useful Facts About series, all of which are available free online and in print.

  • News

    Shipkits to build a trailer for Boskalis

    2012-07-03T07:30:00Z

    Royal Boskalis Westminster has signed a contract with Central Industry Group NV’s subsidiary Shipkits BV to build a 4,500 m3 capacity trailing suction hopper dredger.

  • An innovative approach to coastal restoration combining profile nourishments with submerged feeder berm nourishments on the Belgian coast
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    CEDA publish paper on climate change

    2012-07-03T07:30:00Z

    The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) has published a position paper titled ‘Climate Change Adaptation as it Affects the Dredging Community’.

  • FORAN design CAD put to work at GYOE
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    Grand designs for Chinese yard

    2012-07-02T16:11:00Z

    A complete FORAN package has been installed in Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering Co (GYOE) - formerly Yuexin Shipbuilding - after a three month trial.

  • The new Ukranian charts allow the navigation of inland waters
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    Inland chart first

    2012-07-02T16:05:00Z

    Following an agreement between Transas Marine and the State Hydrographic Service of Ukraine, Transas’ TX-97 non-official chart collection now includes Ukrainian charts.

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    Satcomms strategic alliance

    2012-07-02T07:31:00Z

    Imtech Marine BV and ITC Global Inc have entered into a long term strategic alliance to provide a VSAT satellite communications network for the global maritime industry.

  • The Chang Jiang Kou I sailed 14,200 nautical miles on its delivery voyage from the Netherlands to China
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    Long way round for dredger delivery crew

    2012-07-02T07:30:00Z

    Global ship delivery and crewing company Redwise has delivered a newbuild trailing suction hopper dredger from its home country of the Netherlands more than 14,000 nautical miles to China.

  • The 25 January is seen at its recent launch ceremony in Egypt
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    Damen dredger built from kit in Egypt

    2012-07-02T07:30:00Z

    A Damen cutter suction dredger of type CSD500 has been built under license by Canal Naval Construction for the Egyptian General Authority for Fish Resource Development.

  • Average utilisation of the larger vessels in Boskalis’ fleet has improved this year
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    Boskalis holds steady through economic storm

    2012-07-02T07:30:00Z

    Dutch dredging giant Royal Boskalis Westminster NV issued a trading update following its recent AGM which showed a slightly higher revenue in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year.

  • Miondo is launched from IHC Merwede’s Sliedrecht yard
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    Innovative Beaver at home in remote areas

    2012-07-02T07:30:00Z

    IHC Merwede has launched the stationary cutter suction dredger Miondo at its shipyard at Sliedrecht in the Netherlands.

  • Walcon Marine is in the final stages of completing a workboat berthing facility for Aberdeen Harbour Board
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    New berthing facility at Aberdeen

    2012-06-29T07:30:00Z

    Walcon Marine is in the final stages of completing a workboat berthing facility for Aberdeen Harbour Board.