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'Boyne Protector' Delicered for Drogheda
The 14.6m environmental launch Boyne Protector is now in operation at its home port of Drogheda, Ireland. Designed by Macduff Ship Design (which also acted as owner''s project manager) and built by Richards Dry Dock and Engineering Ltd of Great Yarmouth, the Boyne Protector is a first of class vessel ...
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Flexible Format Boosts ShipRepair & Conversion
A week long programme of events awaits ship care specialists heading for the Netherlands in November, when the sector''s only dedicated exhibition and conference continues its sweeping facelift in an enhanced and extended format.
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Marimatech Boosts sounder Memory
Danish survey and positioning systems specialist Marimatech has increased the data capacity of its widely used E-Sea Sound MP 35 series of dual channel echosounders with the addition of up to 8 GB storage via flash memory.
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NewsTug Company Bombed
Dutch towage and salvage specialist Multraship has insisted that it will not bow to intimidation after one of its company cars, and another vehicle owned by one of its employees, were set on fire in Bourgas, Bulgaria, on 27 September in a Molotov cocktail attack by unidentified assailants.
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How to Paint Your Boat
This book answers all the DIY boat owner''s questions and provides practical advice on painting every type of material.
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NewsBMT Business Planning for UAE Port Development
BMT Maritime Consultants Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Ltd, has completed the business planning for a major new offshore port development near Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The work undertaken by BMT on behalf of the Mubadala Development Company will be used as a basis for the ...
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NewsScania Rejects MAN Takeover Bid
The board of Swedish truck and engines manufacturer Scania unanimously rejected a ¢ 9.6bn takeover bid from German rival MAN last month. MAN is currently the third largest truck maker in Europe, while Scania is fourth.
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New Winch Motor Bests Bognor Shingle
When the Bognor Regis Yacht Club in the UK had to renew the geared motor on their rescue boat winch, they looked on the internet and found Bedford based Lenze Ltd.
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NewsDutch Maritime Awards Gala Due
Anticipation will be running high when the Holland Marine Equipment Association (HME) presents the fifth annual Marine Innovation Award at the Maritime Awards Gala on 9 November.
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NewsISU to Press Case for Environmental Awards
Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU), meeting in Singapore earlier this month, unanimously decided to continue to press the case for Environmental Awards for pollution prevention services. This matter will be taken forward by a new ISU Committee headed by Vice President Arnold Witte.
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A&P Ramsgate Supports Local RNLI Fleet Refurbishments
As a registered charity the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) reliesheavily on the support of local services and suppliers for the day to day operation of their fleet of around 330 lifeboats.
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News'Stevns Icequeen' - Another Canadian Tug for Denmark
Irving Shipbuilding, at its East Isle yard in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, has been kept extremely busy with orders for their latest generation of ‘ ice class’ azimuthing stern drive (ASD) tugs. On the 1st of October, a naming ceremony was held for the Stevns Icequeen, the fifth ice ...
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The Barefoot Navigator - Navigating with the skills of the ancients
This is an innovative book about marine navigating and way-finding from what you can see around you and from what you have in your head.
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NewsMultraship Completes Salvage of 'Gulizar Ana'
Salvage and towage company Multraship has successfully righted the Turkish general cargo ship Gulizar Ana, which capsized on September 10 in the Romanian port of Galati while loading cargo, and has redelivered the vessel to its owners. It is thought that the capsizing of the 3,300 dwt vessel was due ...
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McMurdo Gold Again
Electronic safety equipment manufacturer McMurdo has won a second RoSPA Gold Award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in recognition of the company''s continuing efforts to improve and maintain health and safety management practices.
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NewsNew 'Adsteam Shotley' Goes Straight to Work
Adsteam Shotley, the latest of a series of brand new Damen ASD Tug 2411 shiphandling tugs arrived at Felixstowe during the last few days of September and went straight into service. In common with the previous two deliveries, Adsteam Harty and Adsteam Warden (MJ - March 2006), the tug ...
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Port of Aarhus Lifts Expectations
Aarhus Stevedore Kompagni(ASK) has ordered 19 Kalmar ESC EDRIVE 350 straddle carriers for operation at its new container terminal currently under construction as part of the Port of Aarhus'' 25year expansion plan.
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News40 Knots for Rapid Response Workboat
Skærgården 1 is propelled by twin UltraJet 340 waterjets and powered by twin Cummins 6 CTA8.3M diesel engines rated at 430 hp at 2600 rpm. The reversing deflectors are actuated by UltraJet hydro-mechanical control systems.
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L-3 Buys SAM
Following its acquisition by L-3 Communications of New York, SAM Electronics is now a member of L-3''s Power and Control Systems Group, comprising 10 companies primarily involved in the marketing of complementary ship electronics, power conversion, automation and ship installation, supported by subsidiary and associated companies in ...
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NewsWilliams' 25th Breakfast Club Meeting
Established for over 100 years and headquartered in Southampton UK, Williams Shipping Group celebrated their 25th Breakfast Club meeting recently.
