All News articles – Page 411

  • The plant has been designed to make operation and maintenance as easy and cost effective as possible
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    Biological sewage treatment for marine applications

    2017-09-14T16:46:00Z

    The new Evac EcoTreat biological wastewater treatment plant is claimed to deliver the best of both worlds for owners of small vessels, with cost-effective treatment of black and gray water that meets and exceeds the latest environmental standards.

  • Prime Minister Theresa May recently visited Teesport
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    ‘Brexit Blinkers’ warning from PD Ports

    2017-09-14T16:33:00Z

    UK port operator PD Ports has urged UK businesses not to develop ‘Brexit blinkers’ but instead to explore significant new global opportunities as the UK negotiates its exit from the EU.

  • A large scale model of Laminaria's WEC (Wave Energy Convertor)
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    Laminaria raises €2M for wave energy development

    2017-09-14T11:41:00Z

    Laminaria, a Belgian company in the field of wave energy generation, has raised €2M from new investors, QBIC II and PMV, and existing investor CEIP.

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    Scottish corrosion project

    2017-09-14T11:29:00Z

    Scottish Enterprise and partners have recently been promoting the new flagship NeSSIE project at two major Scottish energy events.

  • From left to right: Trevor Pearson of Gill Sensors, Chris Huxley-Reynard and Felix Francis of Reygar at Seawork 2017
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    Sensor alliance

    2017-09-14T11:11:00Z

    Seawork 2017 exhibitors Reygar and Gill Sensors & Controls have formed a strategic partnership where Gill’s extensive range of specialist sensors can be integrated into Reygar’s BareFLEET fleet monitoring system.

  • Each floating linkspan will be constructed from 1,500 tonnes of structural steel
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    Linkspans for Calais

    2017-09-14T10:53:00Z

    MacGregor has signed a contract with Bouygues Travaux Publics, one of the world''s largest civil engineering construction companies, to design, build and install three ferry linkspan facilities in France.

  • Bastiaan Rigter
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    Scheepswerf Kooiman Hoebee appoints Bastiaan Rigter as MD

    2017-09-14T09:24:00Z

    Scheepswerf Kooiman Hoebee has appointed Bastiaan Rigter as managing director to build the company’s market position.

  • A2SEA completed the work using its 'Sea Challenger' vessel
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    Turbine installation at Dudgeon offshore windfarm completes

    2017-09-13T15:39:00Z

    The work to install 67 Siemens 6MW turbines at the Dudgeon offshore windfarm has been completed in a project which one operator calls its toughest to date.

  • 4) Twenty years after sandscaping: Long term benefits left for infrastructure, environment, communities, tourism (Image: Royal HaskoningDHV)
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    Dutch Sand Engine solution comes to the UK

    2017-09-12T16:19:00Z

    Bacton Gas Terminal and residents of the surrounding Norfolk villages will benefit from Dutch experience as Royal HaskoningDHV completes the detailed design for an innovative coastal protection project.

  • A-Frame
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    Operational safety strengthened with 20t A-Frame test

    2017-09-12T12:31:00Z

    Pharos Offshore has established a handling system test procedure to prove an A-Frame can safely operate with a 20t load.

  • Gael Force SeaHaven breakwater nearing completion
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    UK producer of concrete breakwaters

    2017-09-12T11:55:00Z

    Gael Force Engineering’s first floating concrete breakwater has recently been launched and is considered to be an enormous achievement for the UK-based pontoon manufacturer.

  • Chess Sigma LEO sensor head
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    Chess long range coastal surveillance system

    2017-09-12T11:32:00Z

    There is an expanding requirement for coastal surveillance both as a means of countering potential terrorist threats and for border intrusions and this requirement can extend to monitoring wind farms and other offshore installations.

  • For direct connectivity, the 4LV range has been developed alongside Yanmar’s electronic control and monitoring systems
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    New Yanmar 4LV series diesels

    2017-09-12T11:14:00Z

    Yanmar, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced marine diesel engines, has introduced its new series of common-rail engines.

  • The 'Avoid Lifeboat Accidents' pamphlet gives clear guidance on how to prevent accidents with on-load release systems
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    BIMCO guidance for avoiding life boat accidents

    2017-09-12T10:56:00Z

    BIMCO has developed new guidance for seafarers on the safe launching and recovery of lifeboats using fall preventer devices (FPDs) to reduce seafarer fatalities and injuries.

  • Screen grab from PropElements 2017
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    PropElements 2017

    2017-09-12T10:44:00Z

    HydroComp Inc. has implemented significant new features to HydroComp PropElements 2017, its propeller design and optimization programme.

  • David Patraiko FNI, Director of Projects at The Nautical Institute
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    Autonomous ships and the human element

    2017-09-11T17:08:00Z

    As vessels become more and more autonomous consideration has to be given to the human element of future vessel operations, according to David Patraiko FNI, Director of Projects at The Nautical Institute, a UK-headquartered maritime professional organisation.

  • The 400kg WAAMpeller sets a milestone in terms of 3D printing production techniques
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    RAMLAB gets closer to world’s first 3D printed props

    2017-09-11T16:52:00Z

    A prototype of the world’s first class approved 3D printed ship’s propeller has been produced. The 1,350mm diameter tug propeller – named WAAMpeller – is the result of a cooperative consortium of companies that includes Damen Shipyards Group, RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk and Bureau Veritas.

  • The waterproof, breathable lightweight shell on the inside, as well as the outer, means the jacket can go on over damp shore jackets
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    Waterproof inside and out

    2017-09-11T16:34:00Z

    According to Zhik, the Australian performance apparel brand, its newly launched Kiama Coat is ideal for powered craft and working in the marine environment, both on and off the water in cold and wet conditions.

  • Philip Hercus, founder Incat Designs
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    Australian boat design founder passes away

    2017-09-11T15:18:00Z

    The founder of an Australian boat designer influential to many of the vessel designs on the market today has passed away.

  • Beatrice Demonstrator Turbine
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    Lower offshore wind prices driving contracts

    2017-09-11T13:14:00Z

    Cost reductions in offshore wind are fuelling growth in industry contracts with three UK offshore wind projects making successful bids.