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NewsDivers discover legendary Scillies shipwreck
A tragic mystery involving a ship, a child star singer, her lovers, an illegitimate baby and a lot of money returned to the headlines last week after a gap of more than two centuries.
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NewsHumpback whale spotted on weekend crossing
Passengers, researchers and crew on board P& O''s cross channel ferry Pride of Bilbao enjoyed a rare treat at the weekend when a humpback whale was sited within the busy shipping lanes between England and France.
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NewsRNLI in RIB lease agreement
Two inshore RIBs have joined Dorset Police''s Marine Section fleet this week to patrol the coast and rivers of Dorset thanks to a new collaboration with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
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NewsPiracy toll sparks international action
With the number of vessels being held by pirates around Somalia reaching ten this week, the director of Beluga Shipping, owner of the hijacked BBC Trinidad, has requested a ''convoy arrangement'' along a safety corridor from the German Navy.
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NewsIADC Seminar spotlights Emirates dredging
For decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbour authorities, offshore companies and other organisations that have to execute dredging projects, the International Association of Dredging Companies has organised the 31st International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation.
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NewsTimely opening for Bremerhaven's ¢500m terminal
The last container terminal extension on deep water in Bremerhaven, the CT 1V, was inaugurated the 12th of this month, a year earlier than planned and just in time to take the overspill from continuing dynamic container growth.
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NewsFelixstowe South digs in this week
The UK Port of Felixstowe held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday to mark the formal commencement of the Felixstowe South Reconfiguration project.
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NewsLast chance to comment on South East Plan
The UK Secretary of State published the Proposed Changes to the draft regional plan for 2006-2026, the South East Plan, on 17 July this year and a consultation on the changes is underway until 24 October 2008.
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NewsOnline mapping of Hurricane Gustav
Real-time flooding and storm surge information was available as Hurricane Gustav approached New Orleans this week by visiting the interactive US Geological Survey (USGS) Water Hazards Map.
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NewsShort sea offered 'a break with tradition'
An ''invitation to break with maritime tradition'' is being offered in the form of a pilot study by Dutch firms Wagenborg Shipping, Flinter Management and Amasus Shipping.
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NewsJura ferry runs again after 36 years
A gruelling five hour journey to the mainland from the Scottish island of Jura has been shrunk to a mere 45 minute hop to a local bus service by a new ferry which was officially launched last month.
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NewsGustav puts Sentinel to the test
With Hurricane Gustav bearing down on New Orleans at the time of writing, it will be interesting to follow the fate and judge the performance of the first of four new hurricane hardened water level observing stations which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administartion (NOAA) is installing at key locations ...
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NewsSmart solution for valve monitoring
Netherlocks Safety Systems BV, the Dutch industrial safety specialist, has designed a new universal mounting system to safely and securely fix valve position indicator switches onto handwheel operated valves.
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NewsGearboxes galore at SMM
ZF Marine presence at SMM 2008 will see the company display a variety of transmissions, controllable pitch propellers and electronic controls on their stand in Hall A3 (stand no. A3.300). Outside, between halls A3 and A4, a propulsion shaft-line with ZF W43100 gearbox and CPP will be shown.
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News'Making Progress Possible' at SMM
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems (CMPS), which is headquartered in Hamburg, will carry the theme ''Making Progress Possible'' through SMM 2008, presenting a range of innovations with its Cat and MaK marine engine brands. CMPS has been participating at SMM for many years, and the MaK brand has been on show ...
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NewsSteering a course to SMM 2008
Van der Velden Marine Systems'' presentation at SMM 2008 will include the EPS silent thruster, an Art rudder, a Barke rudder, a Timon rudder and Van der Velden Commander steering gear. On Wednesday and Thursday the company will host a 17:00 Happy Hour with refreshments and music on Stand 440 ...
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NewsWaterjet thrust for Portuguese rescue craft
Three newbuild 15.5m rescue craft for the Portuguese Navy vessels are the first of their kind to be completely designed and built in Portugal by that country''s Arsenal do Alfeite.
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NewsFour engine workboat contract in Nigeria
DF Coulam & Sons have landed a contract to supply two 2,500 hp handed 16 cylinder engines to a client in Nigeria which will replace two damaged engines onboard a tug/service vessel. The engines were built using reconditioned parts, and to the clients own specification, as replacements for engines supplied ...
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NewsTrinidad and Tobago Rolls out the fast craft
Rolls-Royce waterjets have been selected for six new fast patrol craft that will help the coastguard protect the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
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News'Lucinda Smith' is a green machine
Cindy and Jon Smith of Southport in Maine USA both have their tug licenses but these days they are mostly shore based, running Interport Towing & Transportation.
