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NewsRemote boat monitoring via mobile phone
Using simple SMS text messaging via a mobile phone, Mastervolt’ s new GPRS module not only allows owners to remotely control the operation of all the electrical appliances aboard their boat, such as the battery charger, heater or dehumidifier, it also allows them to get a full report of all ...
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NewsRoar of approval for Li-Ion battery power
The Netherlands based marine electrical specialist Mastervolt is responding to a surge of interest in diesel electric hybrid systems for boats in both the leisure and commercial sectors.
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NewsFeel the thrust at Seawork
One of the many recent placements of UltraJet waterjets by Seawork exhibitor Ultra Dynamics Ltd has been to the second of three line handling boats of the Wave Handler range, built by Alnmaritec to operate on a new LNG terminal constructed in Yemen.
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Make your Turbo Dynamic at Seawork 2009
Dorset UK based Turbo Dynamics, which has supplied, serviced, modified and upgraded turbos since its inception 18 years ago, travels to Southampton this month for its first ever appearance at Seawork International.
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NewsSeawork exhibitor keeps quiet in Holland
Seawork exhibitor Halyard Marine Ltd is playing a fundamental role in keeping the Dutch waterways quiet with the installation of its custom designed exhaust silencing systems on ten new patrol boats for the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management.
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NewsFIAT launches new engine at Seawork
Cheshire based FIAT Powertrain Technologies will use the occasion of Seawork 2009 to debut the triumphant N67 560 marine diesel, which is now available for commercial applications in the UK Market.
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NewsShaft seal safety on show at Seawork
Poole UK based Tides Marine will be travelling to Seawork International to display a selection from the comprehensive range of self aligning, dripless sealing solutions for both propeller shafts and rudders which it has been designing and manufacturing since1991.
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NewsModular fuel pump assembly for Volvo Penta
Haldex Concentric has developed a low cost fuel pump and adaptor for Volvo Penta, allowing it to use a standard unit without changing the engine configuration. The new unit replaces a fuel and steering pump combination originally designed for 9 to 11 litre automotive engines but also used in gensets ...
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NewsKeeping an eye on the engines at Seawork
Seawork exhibitor Royston has noticed certain challenges to the efficient running of workboats that are coming up more and more frequently.
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NewsLong wearing bearings at Seawork 2009
Following significant interest from a wide variety of exhibitors and visitors at last year’ s show, H4 Marine returns for Seawork 2009 with new grades of its composite bearing material Maritex, which have gone on trial in two new industry sectors and are due for testing very soon by the ...
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Aberdeen's good health
Following a year of record vessel tonnage and healthy cargo throughput, Aberdeen Harbour has announced strong financial figures for 2008. With total vessel tonnage increasing to 24.17m tons and cargo throughput remaining above 5m tons for the third successive year, annual turnover rose by more than 5%. The Board is ...
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Pipe bending guidance
Designers of seawater systems looking for materials offering resistance to seawater corrosion, high inherent resistance to biofouling and good fabricability should consider specifying copper-nickels that offer all of the above. A new section on www.coppernickel.org, the global site for copper-nickel information, provides in depth information on tube and pipe bending. ...
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New Cosalt website
Marine safety equipment supplier Cosalt has launched a new website to give its customers quick and easy access to information about the company and its expanding range of products and services for the marine, industrial and offshore markets. The new website can be found at www.cosalt.com. Cosalt recently divided its ...
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Emu goes supersize
The marine company Emu Ltd doubling the size of its Durley headquarters near Southampton. The company has acquired an adjacent site, adding some 3,000 sq/ft to its HQ to accommodate its expanding business and increasing workforce. Emu also operates from two other locations, both on Hayling Island, where its marine ...
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New distributor at Seawork
Giraffe UK Ltd has appointed the European Marine and Machinery Agency as its sole distributor for the UK, Channel Islands, NI and Eire for its range of industrial products, which were on view at Seawork 2009. They are one of the first marine companies to be compliant with new ISO ...
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Maritime testing facility
Magnetic compass manufacturer Lilley & Gillie has invested almost £ 250,000 in constructing a dedicated maritime testing facility on the outskirts of Birmingham in the heart of the UK’ s West Midlands. As well as taking new products to prototype stage, the Technical Centre can undertake equipment proving tests to ...
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MCA safety podcasts
Double Olympic sailing gold medallist Shirley Robertson is helping the UK’ s Maritime and Coastguard Agency to save lives this summer by presenting two new sailing safety video podcasts for their website. The new films cover essential topics including preparing the boat before you go, safety afloat, lifejackets, navigation, communications ...
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Liferaft service station
Wilhelmsen Ships Service’ liferaft service station in Germany is now fully operational. It is conveniently situated between the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven at the Wilhelmsen Ships Service premises in Sittensen. The station is certified to service all Unitor branded rafts and is also fully stocked to deliver and exchange ...
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NewsAntwerp sends a Jumbo lift to Texas
Jumbo’ s Shipping’ s 2008 built heavy lift vessel MV Fairplayer successfully loaded several major heavy lifts in Belgium’ s Port of Antwerp last month.
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National Workboat Association meets at Seawork
It is June. That means Seawork and a chance for the National Workboat Association to meet and greet clients old and new. Representatives can be found on Stand 133 at the show, ready and willing to answer any questions.
