All News articles – Page 617

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    North American equipment market set to grow

    2014-09-23T17:05:00Z

    The market for hydrographic equipment in North America is expected to increase significantly between now and the end of the decade, according to forecasts by MicroMarketMonitor in the US.

  • The C175 - designed to improve total vessel profitability by providing durability with unmatched power output
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    New Cat power for C175

    2014-09-23T16:27:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine unveiled new power ratings for the Cat C175 propulsion engine for commercial vessels at the 2014 SMM exhibition in Hamburg.

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    Monitoring system performance

    2014-09-22T18:48:00Z

    Siemens is helping to improve energy and maintenance costs for workboat fleet operators with its EcoMain system platform.

  • CEDA Dredging Days 2015 will cover best practice relating to maintenance and capital dredging in ports and access channels
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    CEDA Dredging Days 2015

    2014-09-22T15:33:00Z

    The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) has explained the areas for focus of papers to be given at CEDA Dredging Days 2015.

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    Servogear upgrade

    2014-09-22T15:18:00Z

    Norwegian marine gearbox specialist Servogear has upgraded its most powerful reduction gear. The HD450PTI reduction ratio 5.0:1 is now DNV approved for 2 x 6580 Nm which corresponds to 2 x 1550 kW @ 2250 rpm.

  • By designing the vessel for single point hoisting, Tuco Marine has directly targetted the third round offshore installations
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    New monohull WFSV

    2014-09-22T14:35:00Z

    Tuco Marine Group of Denmark has unveiled the newest vessel in its ProZero series of fast rescue boats, daughter crafts and workboats; The new 13m Wind Farm Service Boat.

  • Because Damen builds its DFF 4212s on stock, delivery time for Seaspovill is short
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    Popular Damen ferry for Korea

    2014-09-19T16:38:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group has received an order from South Korean operator, Seaspovill, for a fast ferry.

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    MTU responds to IMO Tier III

    2014-09-18T17:16:00Z

    Rolls-Royce brand, MTU, is responding to the upcoming IMO Tier III emission standard with SCR exhaust after-treatment systems for the marine industry.

  • Netherlands Maritime Technology was officially launched on the international stage during SMM 2014
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    Netherlands Maritime Technology international launch

    2014-09-17T17:27:00Z

    Netherlands Maritime Technology was officially launched on the international stage during the SMM Exhibition 2014 last week.

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    Sat comms merger

    2014-09-17T15:02:00Z

    NSSLGlobal, an independent service provider of satellite communications, has announced its merger with the ESL group of companies, a satellite solution provider and system integrator specialising in custom solutions for the government, fishing, commercial shipping and offshore industries.

  • The fibres are well suited to repetitive shock loads encountered during towing
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    Resisting shock loads

    2014-09-17T14:39:00Z

    Netherlands headquartered maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, claims to have enhanced the performance of its LankoForce rope with the introduction of the latest high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) yarns from Dyneema.

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    EMEC tidal and wave testing

    2014-09-17T14:29:00Z

    The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has two new videos which demonstrate the facilities provided at its grid connected wave and tidal test site in Orkney.

  • The floating foundations enable  locations further offshore where winds are stronger
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    Swedish steel for floating platforms

    2014-09-17T14:19:00Z

    Swedish steel specialist SSAB is entering into an agreement with Hexicon AB to develop far off shore wind farm platforms. The combined technology will offer advantages within the market for renewable energy. A first demonstration unit is planned for Swedish waters in 2017.

  • Floating wind turbines are one solution for future deepwater challenges (Ãyvind Hagen - Statoil)1
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    Sea Tech Week

    2014-09-17T12:26:00Z

    Sea Tech Week, the international ocean science week held from 13 to 17 October 2014 in Brest, north-west France, is set to showcase marine renewable energies.

  • Early works at Sabetta Port on the Yamal Peninsula
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    Yamal dredging gets 'Environmental Captain'

    2014-09-17T10:44:00Z

    Environmental management is key to dredging works for Russia''s Sabetta Port Project which commenced last year.

  • Works began with the demolition of existing groynes
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    Dredging delivers for coastal protection

    2014-09-17T10:03:00Z

    A £36m coastal defence scheme from Clacton Pier to Holland Haven on the UK''s east coast is underway.

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    MeyGen power deal

    2014-09-17T09:52:00Z

    THE developers of the world’s biggest tidal array have signed a multi-million pound deal to sell electricity generated by the UK project. MeyGen has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with independent energy firm SmartestEnergy for its tidal stream project in the Pentland Firth.

  • The 26th SMM saw four days of activity from 25 national pavilions and exhibitors from 67 different countries
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    SMM 2014 sets new record

    2014-09-16T17:18:00Z

    This year’s SMM Exhibition proved to be a great success, with more than 2,100 exhibitors from around the world, including 150 first-timers, and 50,000 industry visitors taking to the Hamburg halls.

  • The MAN 175D is compact, reliable and efficient
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    New MAN 175D unveiled at SMM

    2014-09-16T17:10:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo unveiled the first 12-cylinder version of its new high-speed engine family at the 2014 SMM exhibition in Hamburg.

  • Jason Coltman, managing director of Meercat Workboats Ltd
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    Burgess Marine acquires Meercat Workboats

    2014-09-16T15:59:00Z

    The UK’s largest independent ship repairer, Burgess Marine, has successfully acquired 100% of the share capital in Meercat Workboats Ltd.