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CEDA Dredging Days 2017
The Netherlands based Central Dredging Association (CEDA) will hold CEDA Dredging Days 2017 at the Ahoy Rotterdam on 9-10 November, integrated with the Europort exhibition which runs 7-10 November.
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NewsDutch link integration for China newbuild
Dutch marine electrical system integration specialists Bakker Sliedrecht will deliver two submersible motors for a new hopper dredger being built for China’s Chang Jiang Waterway Bureau (CWB).
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NewsJan De Nul strong in challenging market
Belgian dredging giant Jan de Nul’s 2016 Annual Report, released last month, focused on ‘steady growth in a highly volatile market’, with turnover exceeding €2bn for the sixth year in a row and a net profit of €102m.
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NewsGuillaume Gautier: AXYS Technologies
One thing Guillaume Gautier of AXYS Technologies has learned from managing teams at a distance is - close that distance as soon as possible. “If you send an email and there’s some kind of misunderstanding, if you’ve met they’ll probably just ring you. If they haven’t, it’ll escalate before they ...
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NewsFibre and wire together at last
A refit that’s turning a PSV into a ROV support vessel is taking advantage of a very new crane that can handle both wire and fibre, providing flexibility in a challenging market.
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NewsGains from eco-lube switch
So far the oil washed overboard from hydraulic deck equipment has been largely ignored, but not for much longer – growing concerns about sensitive regions such as the Arctic and the stepping up of US regulations indicate the future in Europe and Scandinavia. But the smart answer is not to ...
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NewsRight on track
Workboats are limited in space, that much is a given. So, why not innovate, giving the different elements the ability to move around the deck and only bring them out when needed?
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NewsTight deadline for deck kit
Three and a half weeks from kick off to fully-tested load out was all the time Norwegian based Scantrol and UK HQ’d ACE Winches had to meet a subsea kit order. Richard Wilson, ACE’s chief operations officer described the deadline as “challenging”.
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NewsWFSV hybrids come closer
“When you look at the considerations for WFSVs,” said Andrew Eydt of PBES, “Human safety as well as operational concerns are top, and what you want for both is redundancy that’s key.”
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NewsUnderwater mountable thruster
Schottel has further expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new underwater mountable thruster designed for offshore vessels, rigs, cable laying vessels, offshore construction and crane ships.
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NewsMonaco expansion starts
Work has started on the major land reclamation project planned for the state of Monaco. The project will add 6 hectares of valuable land to the tiny state and will be used for high rise apartments in additions to a variety of public facilities.
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NewsVeka building world’s first hybrid trimarans
A spokesperson for the Dutch Veka Group is claiming that technicians heading out the offshore wind farms can look forward to a more pleasant commute with considerably lower risk of seasickness thanks to a special, innovative ship being built by the shipyard.
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NewsEnergy efficient propulsor launches
Finland-based Steerprop has launched a CRP ECO LM propulsor featuring permanent magnet (PM) technology from The Switch to offer greater energy efficiency throughout its speed range.
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NewsGerman towage giants agree to merge
Two of Europe’s leading towage companies, Bugsier and Fairplay are joining forces in the latest example of consolidation within an increasingly competitive towage industry.
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NewsBoskalis announces 2016 towage and salvage results
Dutch marine service provider Boskalis has reported lower results in its Towage & Salvage division compared to 2015 partly as a result of the effects of towage deconsolidation and also a good but quiet year for salvage.
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NewsKotug assists in record-breaking lift
Kotug International BV has provided details of its part in the record-breaking lift of a decommissioned oil platform topside in the North Sea.
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NewsTug delivery round-up
This month’s delivery round-up reports on no fewer than 13 tug deliveries from three European shipyards for owners around the world.
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NewsDamen acquires Keppel Verolme shipyard
Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has acquired the Keppel Verolme shipyard from Keppel Offshore & Marine.
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Prop efficiency to be researched by Teignbridge Propellers
Teignbridge Propellers received a £3m grant to research prop efficiency last year with much of the work to be carried out from a new vessel due to be launched later this summer.
