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NewsConstruction of Wave Hub ‘beach pit’ gets underway
The next stage of the South West RDA’s (Regional Development Agency) pioneering Wave Hub project gets underway this week with the start of excavation work on Hayle beach in Cornwall UK.
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NewsTurbine Access System to debut at Seawork 2010
BMT Nigel Gee and Houlder Ltd have teamed up to develop a unique Turbine Access System (TAS) which will make its world debut at Seawork 2010.
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NewsWärtsilä announces end of Dutch production this year
Finnish marine power systems manufacturer Wärtsilä announced on Tuesday that it will start the execution of restructuring measures in the Netherlands following positive advice from the works council and approval of a social plan.
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NewsMarine scientists call for ‘National Parks at Sea’
More than 245 marine scientists from 35 countries are calling for the establishment of a worldwide system of very large, highly protected marine reserves.
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NewsOffshore wind supply chain opportunities at Seawork
A workshop that aims to give insight into supply chain opportunities arising from the UK’s Round 3 Offshore Wind Procurement Programme is to take place at Seawork 2010.
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NewsNew technologies strengthen deck rope
US based marine rope specialist Samson Rope Technologies Inc is launching the company''s newest 12 strand stringing line, which incorporates Innegra-S fibre.
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NewsHandling equipment grabs attention on the Humber
Cargo handling capacity at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Humber Ports of Grimsby, Immingham, Hull and Goole has received a boost following the delivery of two Liebherr A 944 c HD Litronic material handling machines. The delivery is a first for the Humber ports and represents an investment by ABP ...
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NewsAward winner ACE in place in Norway
UK based ACE Winches, specialist in hydraulic winches and marine deck machinery has received the coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2010 International Trade.
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NewsReel world’s largest’ crane cable order
UK based cable manufacturer and supplier Tratos Ltd has recently won what they claim is the largest order in the world for reeling cable for high speed cranes.
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NewsBig lifter gives rapid repair response
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc of Virginia USA has announced a major expansion with the new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility, which will accommodate the simultaneous repair of up to 15 vessels including tugs, barges, ferries, workboats, and yachts.
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NewsMixed messages in EMSA accident statistics review
The 2009 Maritime Accident Review published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has revealed improvements in the general safety record of EU shipping.
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NewsExtensions for UK wind farms announced
The UK offshore wind farm industry has received a boost with the announcement by The Crown Estate of an offer to three operators to increase capacity.
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NewsEmden plans new deepwater port
More than 20 years after it gave up on a new port in the Dollart Hafen, the north German port city of Emden is reviving plans for an additional port.
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NewsSeawork seating encounter runs full circle
It will be quite a first anniversary for Scot Seats KPM-Marine at Seawork 2010. The two companies met by being given stands across the aisle from each other at Seawork 2009.
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NewsFree flying ROV sends the market batty
Since the introduction of the powerful ‘Roving Bat’ hybrid free flying ROV and crawler last year, CSIP, a UK based company specialising in the design, development and manufacturing of remote controlled robotic systems for hostile environments, has confirmed that it has proved to be one of the most popular vehicles ...
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NewsKongsberg secure camera order for Fugro
Kongsberg Maritime has received substantial orders from Fugro, the Netherlands based geotechnical, survey and geosciences company, for an extensive suite of cameras and scanning sonars as part of its Global 2010 ROV sensor refurbishment and newbuild programme.
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NewsQueen’s Award winner makes Easytraks to Seawork
UK based underwater acoustic specialists Applied Acoustics Engineering Ltd will be demonstrating their brand new USBL tracking system, Easytrak Alpha, on Stand 164 at Seawork 2010.
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NewsComplex considerations for Maltese breakwater project
Malta, explains Nigel West of ABPMer, has an enormous strategic importance for the marine industry, and consequently an equally large maritime built environment. This in itself generates a background complexity for marine structures in the area, and Marsaxlokk fishing village is no exception.
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NewsNew wind farm support vessel for Excel Marine Services
From it’s yard on Hayling Island UK, the Aluminium BoatBuilding Co Ltd has recently delivered ‘Vulcan’ to Excel Marine Services Ltd of Whitstable in Kent UK.
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NewsJumbo successfully display tidal installation capability
Jumbo Offshore has recently completed a short series of tests to demonstrate its installation capabilities in high tidal current velocities.
