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  • A view from the bridge of the heavy lift ship Fjell shows 16 tugs on the cargo deck.
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    Fairstar transport a whole fleet of tugs to Venezuela

    2011-08-30T12:15:00Z

    Fairstar Heavy Transport, with headquarters in Rotterdam, is in the final stages of transporting a massive flotilla of 42 tugs from Singapore to Maricaibo in Venezuala.

  • The latest RAstar delivery is the Alaryam for IRSHAD.
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    The latest RAstar goes to IRSHAD

    2011-08-29T09:00:00Z

    IRSHAD, a joint venture between ADNOC and Lamnalco, has taken delivery of its latest high performance terminal support/escort tug from Astilleros Balenciaga SA, of Zumaia in Spain.

  • Legacy has left Ancortes to pick up Crowley barge 750-1 before starting work in the Mexican Gulf.
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    Crowley’s ATB Legacy is ready for work

    2011-08-26T09:00:00Z

    The oversized Articulated Tug & Barge (ATB) tug Legacy has left the yard of its builder, Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Washington USA for Gulfport in Mississippi.

  • En Avant 5, seen here in the Thames, capsized and sank at Dordrecht.
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    TOWLINES

    2011-08-25T11:34:00Z

    On 6 June 2011 the twin screw tug En Avant 5 of the T Muller Shipping Company capsized and sank in the Old Maas at Dordrecht whilst towing two barges, along with the tug En Avant 7 from the same fleet. The crew were rescued unhurt by a local water ...

  • Sea Eagle is one of two terminal tugs sold by Bogazici to the the UAE.
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    Two Turkish built tugs sold to the UAE

    2011-08-25T11:34:00Z

    Turkish shipbuilders Bogazici Denizcilik has sold two 65 tons bollard pull terminal tugs to Sea Eagles Offshore services of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, in a deal brokered by Marcon International Inc of the USA.

  • An artist’s impression of the latest wind turbine installation design proposal from W3GM-IHC Merwede.
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    New turbine installation vessel concept

    2011-08-25T11:01:00Z

    A collaboration agreement between two well established marine companies has revealed the latest concept in the fast developing wind turbine installation vessel market.

  • A controlled explosion initiated from a safe distance left an underwater crater 20m wide by 4m deep.
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    Controlled explosion clears wind farm site

    2011-08-25T11:00:00Z

    The explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialist Ramora UK has safely disposed of an unexploded World War II mine at one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms.

  • The JB-117 was launched in July.
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    Jack-Up Barge deploys newbuild to Germany

    2011-08-25T10:57:00Z

    Dutch barge supplier Jack-Up Barge has signed a multi-year charter agreement with the German BARD Group for Jack-Up Barge''s self elevating platforms JB-115 and JB-117 in a contract valued at over €100m.

  • Work underway on the Twin Sails Bridge at Poole UK.
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    Twin Sails Bridge nearing completion

    2011-08-25T10:51:00Z

    Work on the much needed second harbour crossing at Poole UK is gathering pace with the new Twin Sails Bridge set to open to the public early next year.

  • A substation transition piece is installed by Matador 3, assisted by Sea Worker.
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    Activity gathers pace at London Array

    2011-08-25T09:00:00Z

    To mark Global Wind Day, London Array recently gave an update on progress at their windfarm in the Thames estuary.

  • C-Odyssey exceeded contract specification for both bollard pull and speed.
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    C-Odyssey extends scope of Leask Marine

    2011-08-24T09:00:00Z

    Scotland’s Leask Marine Ltd has taken delivery of C-Odyssey, an innovative 26m LOA ‘Multiworker’ designed and built by Marine Development Holland (MDH), which produces a range of workboats at its facility in the Port of Rotterdam.

  • Fairplay 33 and its sister ship will significantly boost the Fairplay’s deepsea activities.
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    Fairplay deepsea fleet gets a massive boost!

    2011-08-23T09:00:00Z

    Hamburg based Fairplay Towage has introduced Fairplay 33, the first of two powerful sisterships, to its oceangoing fleet.

  • Humber Guardian is comprehensively equipped for survey operations, note crane and winch on upper aft deck.
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    Mustang delivers first CSV for Briggs

    2011-08-22T11:30:00Z

    Mustang Marine (Wales) Ltd has delivered Humber Guardian, the first of three Coastal Survey Vessels commissioned by Briggs Marine Ltd for operation as part of the marine services contract it has with the Environment Agency.

  • The innovative Smartrak 9 system from Innovatum is ideally suited to the offshore wind farm industry.
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    Innovatum innovation back at Seawork

    2011-08-19T09:00:00Z

    Submagnetix, a division of Innovatum, the UK supplier of magnetic submarine cable and pipeline detection systems, focused on its innovative inshore cable survey system for the marine energy industry at Seawork this year.

  • The new ISO 12402 range of Challenger Worksafe Pro lifejackets were on display at Seawork for the first time in the UK.
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    Challenger Commercial launches at Seawork

    2011-08-19T09:00:00Z

    Visitors to International Safety Product’s (ISP) stand at Seawork 2011 were the first to witness the new Challenger brand of genuine spares and accessories, soon to be available in the UK for the very first time.

  • The redevelopment of Alexandra Dock as Green Port Hull will accommodate one of four original equipment manufacturers in the Humber region expected to be operational by April 2015.
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    Humber region wins ‘Enterprise Zone’ status

    2011-08-18T10:45:00Z

    The UK’s Humber region was awarded ‘enterprise zone’ status on Wednesday, creating significant financial incentives for new renewable energy businesses.

  • The Q-Max carrier Al Samriya is seen at Gate Terminal, discharging 263,000 m3 of commissioning cargo.
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    Gate Terminal prepares for business

    2011-08-18T10:44:00Z

    Following several months of commissioning work, The Netherlands first LNG import terminal at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, is due to commence operations next month.

  • Charity ride cyclists leave BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard, with Lower Block 03 seen in the background.
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    First QE Class newbuild block under tow

    2011-08-18T10:44:00Z

    The huge midsection of the UK’s first Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier has left BAE Systems’ shipyard at Govan for Rosyth, where the aircraft carrier will be assembled.

  • Frya features an unusual beak bow, with the beak above the waterline. Photo: Bernard Shipyard
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    French complete fast tender for Germans

    2011-08-18T10:30:00Z

    The first of four novel 19.6m monohull pilot tenders, which officials have said are particularly suited for local conditions, is now in test service in the Ems, Elbe and North Sea.

  • The Parker RIB fitted out with Scot Seats KPM-Marine shock mitigation seats sold at Seawork.
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    A shockingly successful Seawork for Scot Seats

    2011-08-18T09:00:00Z

    Scot Seats and KPM-Marine are celebrating after scoring more contracts for their award winning shock mitigation seats at Seawork 2011.