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NewsOutlook positive for Doolin Pier development
The long awaited Doolin Harbour development looks like starting this summer, since Ireland’s Clare County Council has just closed the tender for the provision of consulting engineering led services associated with the design and build contract.
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NewsDouble deck linkspan for fast turnaround at Harwich
The UK’s Harwich International Port has completed preparations to receive the new generation of superferries to be introduced by Stena Line. The first vessel, the new ‘Stena Hollandica’, came into service on 16 May, with the ‘Stena Britannica’ to follow later in the season.
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NewsRotterdam LNG developments proceeding apace
The GATE terminal, the very first Dutch LNG import facility, which is now being constructed on Maasvlakte’s former ‘Papegaaiebek’ location is proceeding rapidly.
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News‘Oceans of Opportunity’ as European energy grid expands
With offshore windfarm construction now in full swing around Europe’s shores attention is turning to the establishment of a Europe wide interconnector grid to share the benefits of this new green form of energy between EU member states, a number of which are now deeply committed to developing their own ...
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NewsMustang delivers a line boat for Briggs Marine
Mustang Marine (Wales) Ltd has delivered ‘Thorney Bay’, a newbuild 10m line landing boat, for Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd.
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NewsOil disaster rig owner tries to escape liability
Gulf of Mexico disaster oil rig owner Transocean''s ploy to limit liability will be fought, according to law firms representing Deepwater Horizon workers.
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NewsArctic is suffering from ‘governance gaps’
The legal instruments relevant to protecting the Arctic’s marine environment are numerous, yet also incoherent and incomplete say the World Wildlife Fund.
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NewsMarine surveyors look to a global presence
John Lawrence of the International Institute of Marine Surveyors (IIMS) says that local difficulties need local input, and no end of good ideas from outside the area will substitute for asking people with knowledge of regional laws and regulations.
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NewsSeawork debut for merged marine transmission specialist
Two Coventry based transmission specialists, NDE Clarke Transmissions and Pitchline Transmissions, have formally merged their operations, creating a highly focused specialist mechanical power transmission company which specialises in universal drive shafts and flexible gear type couplings for the marine industries.
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NewsHot stuff stays where it’s needed at Seawork
The intertwining exhaust pipes of the Medusa-like modified Garrett GT42 turbocharger that will be on Turbo Dynamics’ Seawork stand make a point beyond the purely sculptural.
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NewsSeawork exhibitor courts the emerging Indian market
Kent UK based Seawork exhibitor Kort Propulsion Co Ltd has again demonstrated its global reach by completing an order from an Indian shipyard on behalf of the Inland Indian Waterways Authority (IWAI).
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NewsSee the ultimate UltraJet alongside at Seawork
Visitors to Seawork 2010 will find propulsion specialists Ultra Dynamics Ltd on Stand 1 inside the exhibition hall and an 18m South Boats wind farm support vessel equipped the new UltraJet UJ525 drives units outside on the Seawork pontoon.
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NewsStern gear provision moves forward at Seawork
Seaway Marine of Macduff has recently launched the new 11m survey and research Vessel, RV Actinia, for Scotland’s University Marine Biological Station, which is located on the eastern shore of the Isle of Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde.
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NewsPod power for fast workboats at Seawork
With the IPS system, Seawork 2010 exhibitor Volvo Penta has introduced a pod system for planing applications, such as fast workboats, pilot boats and patrol boats. The IPS program is now being expanded still further. With new and larger drive units coupled to the 13 litre marine diesel, Volvo Penta ...
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NewsSee what’s new with Watermota at Seawork 2010
Following a busy and successful 2009, South Devon based WaterMota Ltd continues to grow with new customers, products and personnel.
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NewsWärtsilä engines for Polar supply and research vessel
‘Low rates of fuel consumption and low levels of emissions are an important consideration when operating in the Antarctic''s vulnerable natural environment’, says Jukka Paananen, business manager of Wärtsilä Ship Power.
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NewsClutch time solutions on show at Seawork
Seawork 2010 exhibitor Centa Transmissions, the flexible coupling and shaft supplier, has supplied two special electric clutch assemblies to Griffon Hoverwork Limited.
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NewsSee Sealite’s latest lantern at Seawork
At the beginning of 2009, Seawork 2010 exhibitor Sealite undertook a research and development program into the next generation of long range LED lanterns. This year sees the culmination of these efforts with the release of the Apollo-155 lantern series, an engineering accomplishment encompassing the latest in LED and optical ...
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NewsQuantum leap in security at Seawork
Following their successful launch into the marine market at Seawork 2009, CDA Solutions Ltd will be unveiling their new Total Marine Security (TMS) concept at this year’s show.
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NewsAlnmaritec supplies new research boat for University of Plymouth
Alnwick UK based specialised commercial workboat builders Alnmaritec Limited was chosen as the supplier of a new research and survey boat for the University of Plymouth.
