All News articles – Page 1205

  • Dogancay IV alongside in Turkey during the hand-over and flag changing ceremony.
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    Sanmar Delivers 'Dogancay IV' to Morocco

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • David Jamieson MP samples the technology at the Port of London Authoritys VTS Centre at Gravesend.
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    Vessel Traffic Services Demo Day for UK Shipping Minister

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • A whale shows evidence of a close encounter with a conventional propeller.
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    RingProp Courts Outboard Success

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Oceana Marine in Israel has completed extensive marine construction and dredging work on behalf of Eilat-Ashkelon Oil Pipeline Co Ltd.
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    Israeli Firm Completes New Quay

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • The aircraft carrier Varyag was towed to China by Nikolay Chiker.
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    Tsavliris Complete Three Month Varyag Tow

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • The thruster system can be remotely controlled to pull the skimmer to the oil.
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    Electronic Skimmer Chases the Oil

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Bottom damage sustained recently by this bulk carrier resulted in a $500,000 insurance claim.
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    P&I Club Calls for Rivers Vigilance

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • The Capt I B Harvey is shown towing a Van Oord ACZ barge from North Wales to Holland.
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    Tug Refits Broaden WCT's Operational Scope

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • UK-based Walcon has been contracted for the latest phase of development at Port Zelande.
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    British Firm Wins More Marina Work in Holland

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Iguanas EcoFerry design will be capable of carrying 150 passsengers and 8 cars at speeds to 25 knots.
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    Iguana Brings Natural Gas Propulsion Vision to seawork

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    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.