All News articles – Page 432

  • DEME Randstad award
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    DEME wins most attractive employer award

    2017-05-05T12:40:00Z

    Dredging, environmental and marine engineering company DEME has won ‘The Randstad Award’ for most attractive employer in Belgium at the recruitment group’s 2017 employer brand seminar.

  • 'Pioneering Spirit' (left of centre) and transhipment moorings are visible in this aerial shot of Maasvlakte 2 (Van Oord)
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    Maasvlakte 2 – what happened next

    2017-05-05T12:05:00Z

    Since 2009 ''MJ'' has been reporting on the Maasvlakte 2 port extension project in Rotterdam: celebrations surrounding completion of the infrastructure were only the end of the beginning however, let’s return for an update.

  • The split-hull hopper was cut in two for lifting onto a barge (Resolve Marine)
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    Capsized barge situation ‘Resolved’

    2017-05-05T11:35:00Z

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Resolve Marine Group has completed an operation to recover a capsized split-hopper barge in Singapore waters.

  • The 'Scandinavian Reefer' was towed to Rotterdam by the tug 'Dutch Spirit' (Tsavliris)
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    Tsavliris rescue tow details

    2017-05-05T11:31:00Z

    Tsavliris Salvage has published details of recent rescue tows illustrating the degree of background preparation and activity of what could perhaps be considered just another tow job.

  • The ferry is shown here safely loaded on board 'White Marlin' (Daily Mail)
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    Sewol finally brought ashore

    2017-05-05T10:58:00Z

    The tragedy of the sinking of the South Korean ferry ‘Sewol’ has moved a step closer to conclusion following raising of the wreck and transporting back to shore.

  • 'Sterno' came to rest on a jetty (Ardent)
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    Double salvage success for Ardent

    2017-05-05T10:50:00Z

    Ardent Salvage has reported the successful conclusion of two salvage operations involving refloating stranded general cargo ships just 7km apart in Sweden.

  • Iskes' 'Arion' is now operating at Lubeck and Travemunde (Pater Barker)
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    TOWLINES

    2017-05-05T10:42:00Z

    Netherlands-based Iskes Towage & Salvage has announced expansion of its port towage services in Germany and Portugal.

  • Parker's second Polish plant under construction
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    Parker RIBs expanding

    2017-05-05T10:17:00Z

    Seawork exhibitor Parker RIBs has a major expansion of its production facilities under way. A new construction hall is being built in Poland close to the existing plant which will provide a major boost in the space available for construction. Although the RIB side of the business is only a ...

  • Pollution device testing in the wave tank at MARIN
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    MARIN seeking increased research funding

    2017-05-04T16:52:00Z

    The leading Dutch marine research centre MARIN (Maritime Research Institute ) is seeking more funding for what it claims is its vital research work. The Institute says that unless the government reverses a steady drop in research funding, the country will lose its status as a leader in maritime know-how ...

  • Föri ferry
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    Finland’s oldest ferry goes all-electric

    2017-05-04T12:28:00Z

    The oldest operating ferry in Finland became the country’s first all-electric passenger vessel last week, after being fitted with Visedo power.

  • Metal Shark vessels
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    Metal Shark stocks up

    2017-05-03T15:18:00Z

    A US-based boat builder has launched a stock boats programme in a bid to reduce lead times.

  • The Queensferry Crossing, forms the centrepiece of a crucial upgrade to the transport across the Firth of Forth (Photo: Transport Scotland with permission)
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    Fleet disposal opportunities as Forth Bridge nears completion

    2017-05-03T15:09:00Z

    The new Forth Road Bridge, (Scotland, UK) known as the Queensferry Crossing is nearing completion allowing the construction consortium to release some of its floating plant onto the market.

  • Oceanwings adapts its angle of incidence to the vessel’s point of sail to ensure optimal propulsion
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    VPLP design launches Oceanwings

    2017-05-03T11:05:00Z

    Drawing on extensive experience in the field of rigid sail development, France’s VPLP Design has developed a two-element wingsail for commercial craft which is furlable, reefable and entirely automated.

  • Barton industrial snatch block
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    Barton Marine’s Seawork line-up

    2017-05-03T10:48:00Z

    Marine deck hardware manufacturer and supplier, Barton Marine, has announced its impressive product line-up for the 20th anniversary edition of Seawork International.

  • Hydro M Drive marine forklift
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    Improved Hydro M launched

    2017-05-03T09:31:00Z

    The Hydro M Drive marine forklift line, developed in the US, has expanded with increased capacities up to 52,000 lbs and larger, alongside shorter wheelbase options to accommodate more marinas globally.

  • Bulkhead mounted retrofit Eco-Pilots
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    Eco Pilots for new tugs

    2017-05-02T16:22:00Z

    The Eco Pilot is an efficient, easy to install, inexpensive fuel consumption monitoring system. It is made by France-headquartered C-Sense, a specialist in embedded electronics with a research and development team of highly skilled engineers.

  • Finning will be displaying the high-efficiency C7.1 marine propulsion engine
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    Finning Seawork offers

    2017-05-02T15:54:00Z

    Marine Diesel specialist Finning UK & Ireland will be offering an exclusive 20 per cent off Cat spare parts during the Seawork International Show 2017 from June 13-15th.

  • ‘Seacat Courageous’ has recently been upgraded
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    HS-OSC craft

    2017-05-02T15:39:00Z

    UK-based offshore energy support vessel operator, Seacat Services, has completed its latest investment in its fleet, launching two vessels with the capacity for 24 industrial personnel – the newly-accepted ‘Seacat Enterprise’, and the upgraded ‘Seacat Courageous’.

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    Orolia acquires Netwave

    2017-05-02T11:41:00Z

    Orolia, the France-headquartered specialist in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions, has annopunced the successful acquisition of Netwave Systems, a Netherlands-based company located in Zoetermeer.

  • The Hull vane system uses a hydrofoil mounted aft
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    RINA award for Hull Vane

    2017-05-02T11:13:00Z

    The 2016 Maritime Innovation Award from the Royal Institution of Naval Architects has been awarded to the patented energy saving and seakeeping device Hull Vane from Netherlands- headquartered naval architects Van Oossanen.