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Sanmar Delivers 'Dogancay IV' to Morocco
A new twin-screw tug, the Dogancay IV, has been delivered to a Moroccan operator at a recent flag-change ceremony by Sanmar Denizcilik Makina ve Ticaret Ltd of Istanbul, Turkey.
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Gemini Delivers First Fastcat
Gemini Workboats of Colchester UK have launched and delivered their first Fastcat, a 12m version of their GRP catamaran, to skipper Dave Burden of Portsmouth-based Sea Trax.
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Vessel Traffic Services Demo Day for UK Shipping Minister
The British Shipping Minister, David Jamieson MP, visited the Port of London earlier this month and included on his itinerary a stop at the Port of London Authority''s Control Centre at Gravesend.
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New Software Maintains Hydrographic Source Data
Canadian software specialist Caris has begun distribution of its new Hydrographic Production Database (HPD) with first users including Germany''s Maritime & Hydrographic Agency, the Peruvian Department of Hydrography & Navigation, and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration in the US.
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RingProp Courts Outboard Success
The UK registered company RingProp Limited has developed a new outboard motor propeller which eliminates traumatic injuries to humans and marine life without reducing effective engine power.
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Dutch Consulting Firm Wins Work in the United States
Consulting engineers Delta Marine Consultants (DMC) in the Netherlands has revealed details of a contract it has won from the US Army Corps of Engineers on an extension to a lock complex in Ohio.
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Interbeton Constructs Quay Wall in Port of Durban, SA
Interbeton, part of the Hollandsche Beton Groep (HBG) based in the Netherlands, - has been awarded a contract for the construction of a quay wall in Durban, South Africa.
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Israeli Firm Completes New Quay
Oceana Marine, part of the Oceana Group in Israel, has completed a major marine construction and dredging project on behalf of the Eilat-Ashkelon Oil Pipeline Company Ltd, and is midway through the construction of a new quay at Haifa port on behalf of Israel Port Authority.
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Tsavliris Complete Three Month Varyag Tow
The Tsavliris Salvage Group has delivered the half-finished aircraft carrier Varyag to her new owners in China at the end of a marathon towage operation lasting 110 days.
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Dredging Equipment Supply Companies Strengthened by Merger
Dredging equipment supply sister companies VOSTA of Amsterdam and LMG of Lubeck in Germany have strengthened their existing co-operation by merging. VOSTA BV and the marine technology division of LMG combined last month under the new banner VOSTA LMGDredging Technology.
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Commercial Opportunities for Marine Renewables
This is to be ''the year of renewables'' according to UK Energy Minister Brian Wilson MP, who predicted that the potential contribution of power generated from clean sources will finally be recognised.
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Electronic Skimmer Chases the Oil
Oil skimmer manufacturer Ro-Clean Desmi A/S has developed a solution for those annoying occasions when spilled oil is driven by the wind or pulled by tides to a location other than where the skimmer has been placed.
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Grab Chains Enhance Safety on the Thames
Marine safety, rope and rigging specialists Cosalt Safety & Protection has won a second contract to install safety grab chains on the banks of the River Thames in London.
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Carol Mackaoui Strengthens seawork Committee
The steering committee of seawork, which provides a bridge between the event''s organisers, Mercator Media, and over 200 exhibitors, has been strengthened by the addition of Carol Mackaoui.
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James Fisher Winds Up Dry Cargo
Marine services provider James Fisher and Sons plc have announced the sale of the last two ships of its former fleet of dry cargo vessels, concluding its departure from an unprofitable market.
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P&I Club Calls for Rivers Vigilance
Special precautions are required for safe navigation of the world''s major rivers when vessels are fully laden, according to The Swedish Club.
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Liverpool Bunker Terminal Due for Completion
The UK' s largest purpose built bunker terminal is due for completion at the Port of Liverpool next month following a £ 1.5 million investment by Henty Oil Limited, with grant aid from the British Government' s DTLR.
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Tug Refits Broaden WCT's Operational Scope
The Capt I B Harvey of WCT Offshore Ltd is seen in her new role as short sea coastal tug towing a barge for Van Oord ACZ from Mostyn in North Wales to Dordrecht in Holland.
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British Firm Wins More Marina Work in Holland
Walcon Marine, the Fareham, UK-based specialist marina company, has been awarded a contract to supply the latest phase of berthing at Port Zelande, one of the largest marinas in Holland.
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Iguana Brings Natural Gas Propulsion Vision to seawork
Exhibitor again at seawork will be Southampton-based Iguana Seacraft Ltd, a company on a mission to trigger new thinking on workboat and service craft propulsion.