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NewsWind farm contract for German North Sea
Germany’s Hochtief Construction has been awarded the contract for another offshore wind farm.
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NewsEngland’s first Marine Plan areas announced
In consultation with partners and stakeholders, the UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has selected the sea areas off the coast which will be the first two English marine plan areas developed from April 2011.
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NewsStudy to reassess Normandy port infrastructure
A study has been announced which will be a first step in the strategic reassessment of the value and relevance of north-western France’s port infrastructure and logistical potential.
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NewsUnited Nations pledges to tackle piracy
In a response to the 13 organisations who jointly presented an almost million strong petition demanding action on piracy recently, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has promised that the UN and its partners will ''spare no effort to address the challenges arising from the issue of piracy''.
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NewsAustralian orders for the new Damen ASD Tug 3212
Damen Shipyards has secured an order for two shiphandling tugs of a brand new design from Australia’s major mining group BMA (Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance).
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NewsMermaid Uncovered at Seawork
Dorset UK based Mermaid Marine Engines Ltd chose Seawork 2005 International asthe venue to launch the first ''All British'' marine diesel engine for many years. The new engine, due to be on the market by September, is code named JM4 to reflect the close cooperation between base engine manufacturer JCB ...
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NewsDover board scorns ‘People’s Port’ proposal
Dover Harbour Board in the UK has this week replied to the recent People’s Port Proposal by saying it is ‘just not credible’ and would not deliver the promised benefits.
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NewsCompetition to improve access to wind turbines
A global competition has been launched by UK’s The Carbon Trust to find solutions to the problem of transferring engineers and equipment safely to offshore wind turbines.
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NewsNCI initiates textbook rescue at Gosport
The UK''s National Coastwatch Institution’s Gosport Lookout Station recently observed the yacht ''First Fancy'' in collision with the Ballast Pile, an important navigation mark near the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour.
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Portsmouth dredging will allow for larger vessels
Larger vessels will soon be bringing new business to Portsmouth Port on the south coast of the UK thanks to extensive dredging at the docks.
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Major milestone for Lincshore project
More than 400,000m3 of sand has been pumped on to the Lincolnshire coastline in the UK to help protect homes and businesses from flooding. Over the past three months, a dredger has been used to raise beach levels on a 20km (12.5 mile) stretch between Mablethorpe and Skegness.
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Study examines shore-parallel breakwaters
Segmented shore-parallel breakwaters (SSPBs) have been widely used in the UK and abroad to protect coasts from flood and erosion.
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Bristol Port Company appoints contractors for new terminal
The Bristol Port Company has progressed to the next stage in building its new Deep Sea Container Terminal by appointing specialist maritime engineers to carry out detailed site investigation work.
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Van Oord wins ADNOC contract
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has awarded the Das Island reclamation and shore protection contract to Van Oord. The contract is valued at approximately €200m. Execution of the project was due to start at the end of October and is scheduled for completion in December 2011.
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NewsPeterhead’s deepwater quay opens on time and on budget
Peterhead Port Authority’s new all weather deepwater Smith Embankment quay has opened for business, on time and within budget.
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News‘Melody 5’ is ready for assignments worldwide
Singapore based Regulus Ship Services Pte Ltd has taken delivery of Melody 5, an anchor handling tug built to a design by Conan Wu and Associates Pte Ltd of Singapore by Shin Yang Shipyard Sdn Bhd Miri of Malaysia.
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NewsChelsea does double time in Gulf environmental monitoring
UK based Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) has seen unprecedented demand for its UV AQUAtracka fluorimeter to monitor the extent and dispersion of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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NewsUnderwater acoustics follow Gulf oil spill
Kongsberg Maritime acoustic products have been used as tools to monitor the damage following the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.
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NewsNew buoys mark Angola's LNG terminal
UK based navaids specialist Tideland Signal has supplied SB-2200 and SB-138 polyethylene buoys along with mooring equipment to the new LNG port at Soyo, Angola to mark the newly dredged access channel and turning circle.
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NewsBig buoys mark the way at Dighi Port
Australia based navaid manufacturers Sealite Pty Ltd recently supplied 28 of its ‘big buoys’ fitted with GPS lanterns to mark the channel entrance to the brand new Dighi Port in Maharashtra, Dighi, India.
