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NewsVersatile mobile boat hoist for FDNY
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is the largest fire department in the United States and protects 560 miles of waterfront through the use of a fireboat fleet.
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NewsKumera gearboxes for Hybrid propulsion systems
The name Kumera Norgear is one that has become synonymous with tugs and their fire fighting equipment over many years.
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NewsNew traffic services will integrate information
A major refurbishment of the vessel traffic systems running along the German shore will be making a major contribution towards the safety of shipping in the country’s coastal waters.
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NewsFast patrol fleet guards Italian lakes
Nine new vessels designed by world famous racing boat driver and designer Fabio Buzzi and fully equipped with Raymarine electronics, have been delivered to the Guardia di Finanza.
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NewsNew gangway and mooring system for Belfast
Ferry operator Stena Line UK has placed an order with TTS Port Equipment for the construction and installation of a passenger gangway and semi-automatic mooring system for its Belfast terminal.
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NewsTime is running out for the British ETVs
In spite of considerable opposition and lobbying, the British government shows no sign of changing its decision to scrap the four Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) stationed in strategic locations around the UK coastline.
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NewsBritNed Interconnector goes into operation
Intertek METOC has completed its involvement in the BritNed Interconnector project, which went into operation on 1 April 2011.
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NewsHYBRID power regeneration for winches
America winch specialist Markey Machinery has released its HYBRID power regeneration feature as a standard option for its new Render-Recover equipped electric winches.
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NewsNight navigation in Northern Italy river canal
Italian navigation aid specialist Resinex has created an innovative signaling system for night navigation in the river canal of Aussa Corno and the Marano Lagoon which link to the open sea Port of Nogaro.
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NewsWater jet corrosion protection for ferry
Chesterfield UK based Cathelco has supplied a water jet corrosion protection system for the Gotlandia II, a high speed ferry operating between the mainland of Sweden and the island of Gotland.
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ABPmer to value the marine estate and UK seas - by David Foxwell
ABPmer and Economics for the Environment Consultancy (eftec) have been appointed by The Crown Estate to undertake a groundbreaking study to prepare an ecosystem services valuation for the Marine Estate and wider activities that occur within UK Seas.
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NewsNI approval for type specific ECDIS training
Fareham UK based ECDIS Ltd has successfully gained accreditation from the Nautical Institute for their Type Specific ECDIS training course.
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NewsSupreme results with retrofit seals
The Netherland’s Rijkswaterstaat, part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment responsible for execution of the public works and water management, recently decided to retrofit its multifunctional ship Kennemer.
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NewsOnboard power controlled over network
Offshore Systems UK Ltd has introduced a new Relay Output Module which enables modules of up to eight completely isolated power relays to be controlled by the NMEA 2000 network.
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NewsEuropean Tugowners and Pilots issue Joint Guidelines
After many months of work and consultation the European Tugowners Association (ETA) and the European Maritime Pilots’ Association (EMPA) have issued their ‘Joint ETS-EMPA Guidelines on Design and Layout of Harbour Towage Equipment’.
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NewsGrimsby gets approval for dedicated Ro-Ro
Car trade through the Port of Grimsby looks set to prosper as Associated British Ports’ (ABP) planning application to develop a dedicated two berth Ro-Ro riverside terminal has been approved.
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NewsOrkneys pulling in renewables support
The first company to establish a permanent shore-based facility at Orkney''s new marine renewables base has secured its first client, the European Marine Energy Centre.
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NewsWarning system protects offshore wind farm
RWE npower renewables has awarded Tideland Signal a contract to supply warning equipment to protect the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm against collisions and accidental damage caused by shipping.
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NewsSuccess for oil spill detection radar
Sweden’s Consilium Marine & Safety AB has established its Oil Spill Detection Radar firmly on the market following successful testing by the Norwegian Coastal Administration and the Norwegian Clean Seas Association For Operative Companies (NOFO).
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NewsTEAM debuts boarding bridge in Baltimore
Barcelona based TEAM, which designs and manufactures Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs) for cruise and ferry terminals, has debuted its innovative KRONUS Passenger Boarding Bridge at the Port of Baltimore USA.
