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NewsMore need for an underwater ‘ear’
There’s “an increasing interest at international level with regards the protection of harbours, vessels and critical infrastructure”, Submarine Electronics (SAES) told ''MJ''.
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NewsKeeping pace with the challenges: Oceanology 16
There are issues on the table right now that seemed ‘distant possibilities’ not that long ago, and to its credit this year’s Oceanology International exhibition (ExCeL London, 15-17 March), is responding.
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NewsDangerous history
The big dredging and windfarm projects off the German and Dutch coasts have to make sure they don’t go with a blast ...from pieces of history that present an ongoing hazard to both human and animal life.
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New director for Milford Haven
The Port of Milford Haven, Wales, has appointed a new head of operations for Pembroke and Milford Docks.
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NewsDennis Doerffel: REAP Systems
Being one of the first can be challenging. But the idea is to make sure that you are not also one of the last, Dennis Doerffel, founder of battery specialist REAP Systems, told ''MJ''.
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NewsMigrant rescue and territorial waters
With the ever increasing possibility of vessels encountering migrant boats in distress especially in the Mediterranean, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has recently clarified all vessels’ responsibilities to conduct rescue at sea.
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NewsSaab Seaeye
French specialist in submarine cable installation, Louis Dreyfus TravOcean, has placed an order with Saab Seaeye for two Leopard ROVs to enable touchdown monitoring and support.
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NewsMMT offshore OTEC contract
Sweden-headquartered MMT has announced the contract award for the underwater surveying prior to the potential construction of the OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) NEMO project by DCNS, a world leader in naval defence.
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NewsFull production to start at Neander by end of 2016
The German company Neander Shark has reported that it plans to reach full production of its diesel outboard by the end of this year. This comes after a long period of development for its revolutionary outboard motor with the world-wide distribution of this unit now in the hands of diesel ...
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News‘Bonny River’
Netherlands-headquartered Royal IHC has been awarded the contract for the design, construction and delivery of a multifunctional dredging vessel to DEME in Belgium.
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NewsMultinational Fugro
Fugro’s multinational operations continue apace with award of a combined geophysical and geotechnical contract by Hess Exploration for seabed mapping in North West Australia involving use of a Hugin 1000 AUV.
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Bay of Bothnia mapping
Swedish hydrographic organisation Clinton Marine Survey of Malmo reports successful completion of large-scale mapping of Finnish sectors of the Bay of Bothnia involving multibeam surveys covering 1,311 square km at depths of between 5.5m and 95m.
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French connection for IFHS
The Association Francophone d’Hydrographie (AFHy), which represents the worldwide interests of private and public stakeholders in hydrography throughout French-speaking countries, has been elected a member of the International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (IFHS) whose other member organisations include those in Australasia, Benelux, Denmark, Germany, Italy, South Africa, South Korea and ...
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NewsRecord-breaking Oceanology International
Now in its 47th year, this customary three-day biennial event at London’s ExCel exhibition and conference centre from 15-17 March will once more provide an essential forum for the global oceanographic industries
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50th SUT Technical Conference
The 2016 Society for Underwater Technology Conference will be held in London to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the society.
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NewsFirst pair of icebreakers enter Hamburg service
Two new multi-purpose, eco-friendly icebreakers have gone into service in Germany’s biggest seaport, Hamburg, and will be followed by an even bigger pair of all-rounders later this year.
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NewsRescue role for former trawler
German shipyard Pella Sietas in Hamburg-Neuenfelde has taken on the former British trawler and fishery research ship ‘Clupea’, which is being overhauled and refitted by March for service as a refugee rescue ship in the Mediterranean.
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Ministerial visit for Bibby Offshore
Bibby Offshore, headquartered in Aberdeen, was paid a visit by the Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell, and Scotland Office Minister Andrew Dunlop.
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NewsHansen survival suit
Norwegian survival expert, Hansen Protection, has developed a new rescue suit which will help save valuable time.
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NewsMooring maintenance vessel tender
Boatbuilders across the European Union are being invited to tender for the contract to build a new 12-metre vessel for the UK’s Falmouth Harbour Commissioners. The new vessel will replace FHC’s existing mooring maintenance vessel, ''Pendennis'', which has been in operation since 1980.
