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  • Van Oord has re-ordered its wind turbine installation vessel with Sietas.
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    Van Oord vessel order back on track

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    Dutch marine contracting company Van Oord’s wind turbine installation vessel order is back on track, following an interruption in progress after the German shipyard contracted to build the vessel filed for bankruptcy.

  • Christer Sjödoff, group vice president at GAC Solutions said, “A typical LNG cargo can be valued at $20m and although the industry has an enviable safety record to date, the implications of a delay, a lack of due diligence or the mishandling of ...
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    LNG Carrier Operations in Port course

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    Maintaining the very high standards required in the handling of LNG cargoes, between and during transit, requires knowledge, experience and diligence.

  • Gudmunder Bragason of Sónar emerges from Rejkavik harbour covered in ice after the successful Kru lifejacket/ R10 demonstration.
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    Training for ICE-SAR in cold Iceland waters

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    UK independent marine safety equipment supplier, Ocean Safety, has just completed a chilly training session to safety authorities in Iceland.

  • Svitzer Nereid is one of ten escort tugs of the same type built by the Quingdao shipyard in China.
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    Extensive newbuild programme for Svitzer

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    International towage provider Svitzer continues to maintain a large ongoing construction programme in order to replace outdated tonnage and support new contracts.

  • AOS Power is one of a growing breed of versatile multipurpose offshore support tugs.
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    The first RAmpage 4500 enters service

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    AOS Power, a highly versatile offshore support tug, is now in service with its owners the Atlantic Maritime Group, Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates.

  • Seawork - three days in May; don’t miss them…
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    The worldwide appeal of Seawork 2012

    2012-03-20T14:06:00Z

    With more overseas involvement than ever, this year''s Seawork (22-24 May, Southampton) is set to deliver an outstanding performance as a demonstration arena and meeting venue of international importance.

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    Door of opportunity opens at Seawork

    2012-03-20T09:00:00Z

    Westmoor Engineering Ltd will be returning to Seawork International exhibition with another product in its range, the Series 1000 door.

  • MMS Ship Repair will build and operate wind farm support vessels.
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    Hull shipyard to supply local wind farms

    2012-03-20T09:00:00Z

    A Hull UK shipyard is to build and operate a fleet of vessels to serve Round 3 offshore wind farms planned for the North Sea.

  • Works underway on JWP’s 1.725m long quay wall.
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    German terminal damage could cost €15m

    2012-03-20T09:00:00Z

    Defects discovered in the quay wall sheet piling at Germany’s new €1bn JadeWeserPort (JWP) Container Terminal in Wilhelmshaven will cost around €15m to repair and are expected to be covered by project insurance.

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    See Seaglaze demos at Seawork

    2012-03-20T09:00:00Z

    Seawork exhibitor Seaglaze is a bespoke manufacturer providing doors, windows, hatches and solutions to boat builders across the marine industry.

  • Liverpool 2 – Peel’s new green logistics hub
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    Procurement begins at Liverpool

    2012-03-19T12:19:00Z

    Peel Ports in the UK has commenced procurement for the new deep water container terminal being built at the Port of Liverpool.

  • The camera on the lighthouse at Portland Bill enables NCI volunteers to better monitor the safety of climbers, walkers and craft passing close to the cliff edge.
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    Lighthouse camera safety at Portland Bill

    2012-03-19T09:00:00Z

    The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) team at the Portland Bill lookout station in the UK was recently looking to increased visibility of the area of sea and land closest to the coast.

  • An artist’s impression of of the 19m Voith Linear Jet propelled wind farm service vessel for Turbine Transfers.
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    First WFSV with Voith Linear Jet propulsor

    2012-03-19T09:00:00Z

    Plans have been revealed for the first wind farm support vessel to be powered by the innovative Voith Linear Jet propulsor unit.

  • CWind Athenia is part owned by a local skipper, with CWind managing the contracts and finances, through to the QHSE procedures.
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    Boat share scheme for wind farm workboats

    2012-03-19T09:00:00Z

    CWind, the only British company to be awarded a Siemens vessel charter contract on the London Array out of a European shortlist, has taken delivery of CWind Athenia, a 20 ton payload, multi-purpose catamaran (MPC).

  • IGT’s display on Stand A309 at Seawork 2012 will focus on its marine electronics capabilities.
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    IGT Industries in control at Seawork 2012

    2012-03-16T09:00:00Z

    Hampshire UK based IGT Industries has a long history of providing custom made MMI products to the marine industry.

  • The latest Targa 32 from Wessex Marine will have pride of place on berth number 1 at Seawork 2012.
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    Faithful Wessex returns with new Targa 32

    2012-03-16T09:00:00Z

    Wessex Marine marks its 15th year of non-stop Targa attendance at Seawork with the debut of the latest new Targa 32 model on its long-term berth number 1.

  • Seajacks’ new turbine installation vessel is seen nearing completion.
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    Seajacks’ latest vessel nears completion

    2012-03-16T09:00:00Z

    Great Yarmouth based Seajacks UK Ltd has provided an update on progress as it prepares to take delivery of its third purpose built wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) in just two years.

  • Hamburg, Antwerp and Rotterdam are satisfied with the European Parliament Environment Committee voting results
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    Largest EU ports support moves on sulphur

    2012-03-15T16:10:00Z

    Three major European ports, Hamburg, Antwerp and Rotterdam, have said they are satisfied with the European Parliament’s ‘sulphur emissions’ resolution, which goes beyond the IMO regulations.

  • The 1,500 m3 capacity trailing suction hopper dredger for Dragages Ports is seen under construction.
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    Dutch – Spanish dredger building flourishing

    2012-03-15T14:38:00Z

    Damen Dredging Equipment of the Netherlands and Spain’s Astilleros de Murueta are cooperating in the newbuilding of two maintenance trailing suction hopper dredgers and one sand mining hopper.

  • Pilots at Milford Haven Port currently use the latest version of Marimatech’s ‘E-sea Fix’ system, a highly accurate position fixing system which pilots carry aboard ships.
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    Port takes share in docking systems company

    2012-03-15T14:38:00Z

    A significant share in the world’s largest supplier of hi-tech maritime laser docking systems has been acquired by Milford Haven Port in the UK.