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NewsMojo Keeps Marine Works Moving
Mojo Maritime has recently commenced a new assignment undertaking project logistics for client Tresco Estates , in support of their infrastructure development project on the Isles Of Scilly. The challenge of shipping large quantities of construction materials from the mainland to the Islands was undertaken by Mojo Maritime continues using ...
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NewsPreferred Partner Selected for Ireland's New Port
Drogheda Port Company has selected a consortium as preferred bidder following an open competitive process to secure a joint venture partner to co-develop Ireland''s new deepwater port at Bremore Co Fingal.
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NewsIHFS and IHO Sign MoU
The International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (IFHS), whose six member organisations represent the interests of individuals as well as commercial and institutional organisations in over 70 countries, has concluded a joint Memorandum of Understanding with the International Hydrographic Organisation, the Monaco based intergovernmental consultative and technical body coordinating the national ...
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Ports and Harbours of Northumberland
This book covers the sometimes turbulent history of the ports and harbours along the Northumberland coast, from its simple fishing harbours to the great industrial harbours built on coal export, and reflects on their Industrial Archaeology.
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NewsGreen Passport for UK Ship Recycling
The UK Ministry of Defence Disposal Services Agency (DSA), working with the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have pioneered an innovative plan for the responsible disposal of UK flagged end of life ships. Following a lengthy period of public consultation, ''HMS Intrepid'' will be the first ...
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NewsSouthampton Survey Team Updates GPS
The port survey team at the ABP port of Southampton has acquired a new GPS system to replace outdated equipment and introduce a new era of improved capabilities.
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NewsPopular 'Weasel' Goes Underwater
After introducing their new survey vessel Aquadynamicat Oi06 in London last year, Aquatech have completed the development of their first underwater camera / video system, which was originally conceived in 2005.
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NewsJP Knight Go Shopping in Japan
JP Knight (Caledonian) Ltd,; the Scottish branch of JP Knight Ltd based at Invergordon, has returned to Japan to replace the Japanese built tugs Kinnaird and Kincardine, which were sold in November 2006. The result of their negotiations is the purchase of two modern Japanese built tugs for almost immediate ...
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Propellers Go Italian
Devon UK based Duncan Propellers Ltd have opened an office and shop in Rovigo, Italy which will handle the sales of propellers and stern gear in that region. The office will also act as a consultancy to solve performance problems for all types of boats.
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GL Marine Services Restructure
Classification society Germanischer Lloyd, fresh from victory in its takeover struggle with rival Bureau Veritas, has restructured its Maritime Services. From last month, the Maritime Services are subdivided into the divisions 'Fleet in Service', 'Ship Newbuilding', 'Maritime Systems and Components', and 'Innovation and Strategic Research'. Consisting of a ...
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News'Giessenstroom' - The Largest Shoalbuster Yet
On 19 January Van Wijngaarden Marine Services BV of Sliedrecht in the Netherlands formally named ‘ Giessenstroom’ , the first new Damen Shoalbuster 3009 seagoing tug, at the Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld facility. The event marked yet another significant milestone in the development of what has become a remarkably successful and ...
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Old Foes at Massvlakte
Port operators Dubai Ports World (DP World) and Singapore''s PSA, which battled it out for control of P& O last year, are expected to contest the concession to run a container terminal on Rotterdam''s new Maasvlakte 2 facility. The 3.5 million TEU terminal will occupy 146 hectares of reclaimed land ...
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NewsUnique Futura Finally Takes the Plunge
'RMS Kiel's semi-catamaran bow becomes a monohull by midships.The vessel is for New-Logistics in Kiel for charter with RMS between the German Rhine port of Duisburg and UK ports. RMS said Futura carriers would serve as feeders and be 'much more cost effective than conventional feeder ships'. The 3,300 dwt ...
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NewsFoundations Expand for Wind Farm Installer
A2SEA AS, the Danish contractor specialising in the transport, installation and service of offshore wind turbines, has acquired the ''Jumping Jack'' installation barge and related assets from Dutch offshore contractor Mammoet Van Oord BV. The jack-up barge was specially designed to be used or offshore marine installations, foundations and topsides ...
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News'Support Marine Renewable Energy Innovation'
The recent publication of the Stern Report in the UK and the United Nation''s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report have put global warming in the spotlight and beyond the influence of deniers such as the Bush Administration in America. These developments suggest increasing opportunities for those involved in ...
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NewsFishery Protection Duo Go to German Yard
East German shipyard Peene-Werft has won a European tender worth about ¢ 63m to build two state of the art, ocean going fishery protection ships for the German authorities. The order came from the Federal Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (BLE) in Berlin which said 25% of the cost of ...
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NewsDOP Saves Explosive Dredging Situation
Works have been ongoing to enlarge the Twentekanaal, an important shipping channel in the east of Holland. Enlargement will allow the canal to accommodate larger ships and will also provide additional capacity for water drainage. The project was proceeding in a normal fashion until explosive devices were found in the ...
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NewsVT Halmatic 'Streamlining' Shuts Steel Division
A major strategic review underway at UK boat builders VT Halmatic and a rationalising of its product range has seen the closure of the company''s Steel Division as the focus shifts to composite built military patrol craft. The company has withdrawn from participation in the Seawork 2007 exhibition and expects ...
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Maritime Events & Training Directory
The Maritime Events & Training Directory is unique in that it is the only one of its kind in the maritime industry.
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NewsDutch Deliver New Orleans Flood Protection
Netherlands based consultancy and engineering company Arcadis, in a joint venture with Bioengineering Group, has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide general design support services, multidisciplinary consultancy services and construction management services, primarily within the limits of the New Orleans District, by the New Orleans ...
