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    Contract win gets number eleven underway

    2022-02-24T19:35:00Z

    A second offshore windfarm service vessel is to be built for the same customer, following the win of the build contract for the first in 2021.

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    Under the eye of the Master

    2022-02-24T17:35:00Z

    HRH The Princess Royal, Royal Patron of the National Coastwatch Institution, the national charity which runs lookout stations around the coast of England and Wales in support of HM Coastguard, attended a Reception held at the Corporation of Trinity House, London, to mark the launch of the charity’s five-year Business Plan 2022-2026.

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    MCA New Workboat Code Update at Seawork

    2022-02-23T19:05:00Z

    The Maritime and Coastguard Agency will give an insight into the development of the Codes of Practice for Small Commercial Vessels with the MCA New Workboat Code Update on Day Two of Seawork this year. 

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    Testbed drive contract awarded

    2022-02-22T16:28:00Z

    “Wavelab” is the ground-breaking autonomous boat set to be an advanced testbed for sustainable urban mobility technologies. The contract to supply a complete electric drive train for the vessel is a vital part of the German city of Kiel’s plans to bring next-gen intermodal public transport to fruition.

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    Pontoon key to renewable energy provision

    2022-02-17T16:04:00Z

    A new 30m CTV pontoon to service Scotland’s largest windfarm has been installed for the Montrose Port Authority.

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    Gangway! FCS in final phase

    2022-02-17T15:41:00Z

    The last phase of the commissioning of the first of Damen’s ground-breaking Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011 class – the Aqua Helix - is now underway with its Ampelmann gangway installed and integrated with the ship’s systems.

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    Strategic boost to capacity acquired

    2022-02-17T15:27:00Z

     Shipbuilding capabilities are to be scaled up and product offering expanded thanks to the acquisition of a significantly larger shipbuilding facility.

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    New lease shows commitment

    2022-02-16T14:56:00Z

    The signing of a new 15-year lease has paved the way to further investment in the infrastructure and the vessels required to operate and provide marine services for Pembroke Port.

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    Help with kelp

    2022-02-14T17:42:00Z

    Specialised load monitoring and data logging equipment has been designed and manufactured for an R&D project to grow and manage large-scale kelp forests.

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    ​Multinational merger secures long-term future

    2022-02-10T14:59:00Z

    Britain’s leading aluminium shipbuilder, The Wight Shipyard Co. has announced an all-share merger with the complementary multinational shipbuilder OCEA to create a combined group to capitalise on the fast ferry and offshore renewable energy markets opportunities.

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    Contract win for booming USA market

    2022-02-09T17:37:00Z

    Three new Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) to be operated at east coast wind farms in the US are to be designed by BMT, a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, management and technology consultancy.

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    Entry-level build technicians needed

    2022-02-08T16:05:00Z

     A leading British manufacturer of high-powered diesel outboard engines for the global marine industry is implementing its latest recruitment drive to meet increasing demand.

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    Holding back the flood

    2022-02-03T09:44:00Z

    Charles Brand, new exhibitor at Marine Civils at Seawork, recently secured a contract from the Department of Infrastructure to build a £17 million tidal flood alleviation scheme for Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.

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    New ferries to Penang

    2022-02-03T09:28:00Z

    Up to five specially designed RoPax ferries are to be built for Penang Port Sdn Bhd., Malaysia, to replace the current fleet that has reached its end of life.

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    Expanding the model

    2022-02-03T09:00:00Z

    The growth in the Swedish market for marine electric propulsion systems is the catalyst for further expansion of its direct distribution model for one manufacturer.

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    Welcoming the BOS

    2022-02-02T16:39:00Z

    The UK’s largest marine electronics distributor has introduced the BOS brand to their portfolio.

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    Persistence pays off

    2022-02-01T09:20:00Z

    Four newbuild multi-role combat vessels for the Finnish Navy are to be fitted with state-of-the-art davits by Vestdavit, bolstering its position in the wider Nordic naval market.

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    Next generation contract inked

    2022-01-31T09:38:00Z

    An 18m USV, the first of its kind, is to be built for a world-leading Geo-data specialist for future North Sea operations.

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    Vessel number three

    2022-01-20T17:36:00Z

    The third fast crew boat in 12 months, and the tenth vessel overall, has been handed over to Malaysian offshore operator Centus Marine Sdn Bhd by Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd

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    Repeat business bears new fruit

    2022-01-19T17:39:00Z

    The new build fishing vessel ‘Fruitful Vine BF 240’ has been delivered to her new owners, replacing their previous fishing vessel of the same name, built by the same shipyard in 2010.