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NewsLanterns replace rotating beacon in Irish lighthouse
The Commissioners of Irish Lights have chosen two MaxLED-600 lanterns from Tideland Signal to replace a PRB rotating beacon with incandescent lamps in its Straw Island lighthouse because of the MaxLED' s compact, low consumption design, which makes it ideally suited to the limited solar power supply available given the ...
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NewsCalling home helps crews stay happy
A new card calling service that gives affordable communication between ship crew members and their families has just been launched.
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NewsInterferry forum demonstrates industry's fighting spirit
Delegates at trade association Interferry’ s 34th annual conference in Istanbul have been warned that the ferry sector is under particular threat from financial and environmental pressures on the shipping industry.
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NewsDutch Pilots noiseless in Seattle
Seattle USA based Kvichak Marine Industries and Camarc Design in the UK have teamed up once again this year in close cooperation with the owner to design and build three 72’ (22m) all weather fast pilot boats, for pilot operation in the ports along the Dutch coast and operated by ...
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NewsTwist of irony in UK port rates battle
The call for the removal of the threat of retrospective ports rates in the UK has taken another topical turn, as many Members of Parliament who have been outraged by calls for them to retrospectively repay dubious expenses claims have ignored pleas from British ports.
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NewsScotland plans for marine industries growth
Scottish Enterprise launched a new industry led strategy for the Aerospace, Defence and Marine Industry last month, with First Minister Alex Salmond opening two new aerospace facilities at Prestwick.
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NewsLarge lift for a fast ferry
The 'Prinsen' is loaded onto the 'Beluga Foundation'.The Prinsen fast ferry, which has been running between Nesodden and central Oslo for the last 14 years, was transferred onto the Beluga Foundation to be transported to its new home in Abu Dhabi. The unusual assignment was undertaken by Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s ...
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NewsBook launch addresses rise in mooring accidents
The two new volumes aim to provide a firm basis for training and inspection.‘There are now so many different designs of ships in use and they are getting larger. The forces acting on them are huge and need to be understood by today’s mariners and shore workers,’ he said. A ...
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NewsWanted: New crew members for the Mary Rose
Previously unseen artefacts recovered from Henry VIII’ to launch its first ever public appeal to help fund their ambitious new £ 35 million museum project in the historic dockyard, Portsmouth.
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NewsLondon Olympics spawns marine business opportunities
British Waterways and the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) have launched their search for an operator to run a new commercial boating base at Limehouse Basin, which will include a waterbus service to the Olympic Park.
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NewsSpitbank Fort goes up for auction
Privacy, security and space, with 50 rooms over two levels and consent for a James Bond style casino. You can blast out music without the neighbours complaining too, but popping out for a pint of milk and a paper may prove a problem as the nearest shop is a 10 ...
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NewsIMarEST issues Climate Change Position Statement
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) launched their Climate Change Position Statement at a one day conference ‘ Marine Environmental Briefing - Practical implications of new technology' held last month to mark the Institute' s President' s Day.
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NewsDeep water potential at Port of Lerwick
The Port of Lerwick in the UK says concepts have been drawn up for deep water port infrastructure capable of accommodating the largest heavy lift vessels. The plans include 20m deep berths adjacent to the established Dales Voe facility or alternatively next to North Greenhead, where over 10 acres of ...
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Van Oord wins ¢130m worth of work in the Middle East
Netherlands based dredging and marine contractor Van Oord has won contracts for a series of projects in the Middle East with an overall value of € 130m.
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Grontmij to design expansion of Värta Pier in Stockholm
Stockholms Hamnar (Ports of Stockholm) is developing a new port for Stockholm in the Vä rtahamnen and Frihamnen harbours which will include a comprehensive expansion of the Vä rta Pier. Grontmij, part of the Carl Bro Group, has been made responsible for the planning and design of the pier.
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Boskalis wins ¢45m port expansion project in Australia
Royal Boskalis Westminster has been awarded a contract by Fremantle Ports for the deepening of the Port of Fremantle Inner Harbour in Western Australia. The contract is valued at approximately € 45m and the work is scheduled to be executed in the first half of 2010.
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NewsXbloc armoured units for Sri Lankan breakwater
A license agreement has been signed by Delta Marine Consultants in The Netherlands and BAM International for the application of Xbloc armoured units on the breakwaters for the Dikkowita Fishery Harbour in Sri Lanka.
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DHI supports the EKO Atlantic City Development in Nigeria
Consulting and research organization DHI is supporting the EKO Atlantic City development project in Nigeria. The project involves reclaiming more than 8 km/sq of land adjacent to Lagos, Nigeria, which will provide room for a mix of residential, commercial, financial and tourist accommodation.
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NewsSinbad goes sailing in new 'Ocean Cat'
Ireland’ s Mooney (Boats) Ltd has just delivered another newbuild catamaran, the ‘ Ocean Cat’ , to Sinbad Marine Services Ltd of Killybegs, Co. Donegal in Ireland.
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NewsMapping the past as sea levels rise
The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) in the UK is using detailed marine mapping from local company SeaZone to undertake an archaeological assessment of its coastline in response to changing sea levels.
