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    Jeppesen management system for Singapore

    2014-07-29T15:27:00Z

    Digital navigation specialists Jeppesen of Norway has been awarded a two-year contract with an optional three year extension to develop and implement an Integrated Hydrographic Management System (IHMS) for the Maritime & Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore.

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    Offshore Energy 2015

    2014-07-29T15:04:00Z

    Next year’s Offshore Energy exhibition will be held on 13 and 14 October 2015 at Amsterdam RAI.

  • The new partnership will allow UMG to accelerate its growth plans through additions to its rental fleet
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    Unique gets strategic energy investment

    2014-07-28T17:20:00Z

    The UAE based Unique Maritime Group (UMG), a leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, has obtained a pivotal strategic equity investment from UK based Blue Water Energy.

  • The SMART range of solutions work by continuously collecting vessel performance data
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    Collecting data the SMART way

    2014-07-28T16:27:00Z

    BMT SMART, a subsidiary of BMT Group, is set to showcase its performance monitoring portfolio at SMM in Hamburg this September.

  • Imtellian at SMM
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    Intellian expands

    2014-07-28T16:17:00Z

    Intellian Technologies has quadrupled the size of its logistics centre in Rotterdam, expanding its fulfilment, office, and training facilities to meet increasing global demand for the company’s products.

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    Codie at SMM 2014

    2014-07-28T15:06:00Z

    German monitoring specialist Codie is set to offer its tailor-made software solutions for various fields of the maritime industry at the 2014 SMM fair in Hamburg.

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    Transfer company gains LEEA status

    2014-07-28T11:53:00Z

    Reflex Marine, a global marine transfer solutions provider to the offshore, marine and renewables industries, has been awarded with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) development member status.

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    CWind safety award

    2014-07-28T11:13:00Z

    CWind Ltd, a UK based provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has been acknowledged at the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014. The Gold award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) was presented during a ceremony at ...

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    PC Maritime upgrades ECDIS

    2014-07-25T16:01:00Z

    UK-based PC Maritime has upgraded its ECDIS to ensure it meets the requirements of the new VDR Performance Standard.

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    ChartWorld extends product portfolio

    2014-07-24T13:35:00Z

    Leading German chart agent specialising in digital maritime data, ChartWorld, has added the innovative OceanWise Marine Themes dataset to its portfolio.

  • The WASSP sonar produces 3D topographic imagery of the seafloor
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    Furuno and ENL join forces

    2014-07-24T10:37:00Z

    Japan’s Furuno Electric Co has acquired an initial 10% shareholding stake in New Zealand marine electronics company, Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL), and its wholly-owned subsidiary WASSP Ltd.

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    More comprehensive response to UK flooding needed

    2014-07-24T08:55:00Z

    The UK’s Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has welcomed the latest ‘Managing climate risks to well-being and the economy’ report published by the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change, particularly the need for better flood resilience.

  • MTU will provide engines for three new Seacat Services WFSVs. Photo: Stefan Söll
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    MTU engines for Seacat WFSVs

    2014-07-23T11:55:00Z

    MTU is to provide six of its 12V 2000 M72 engines for three new windfarm support vessels (WFSVs) being built for UK-based Seacat Services.

  • ‘Costa Concordia’ is being towed to Genoa for scrapping
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    Concordia en route to be scrapped

    2014-07-22T13:58:00Z

    The work of the Conquest Offshore ‘Dutch Conquest’ MB1 crane ship is almost done now the sunken ‘Costa Concordia’ has been refloated in one of the world’s largest salvage operations.

  • New boat continues paddle tradition Photo: Vacation Apartments
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    New paddleboat for longest fjord

    2014-07-22T10:02:00Z

    An unusual new stern paddle-boat has gone into operation on Germany’s longest fjord, the Schlei, continuing a local shipping tradition and replacing a popular event and excursion predecessor.

  • Pavilion is latest expansion step
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    Kiel on target after terminal work

    2014-07-22T10:01:00Z

    The German port of Kiel has completed work on the expansion of one cruise terminal and won a race against time to finalise remedial work at another.

  • Corejet removed more than 26m³ of concrete safely and efficiently using the 710V Aqua Cutter
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    Hydrodemolition at the Port of Liverpool

    2014-07-21T18:10:00Z

    Specialist UK contractor Corejet, part of Core Cut Ltd, has been using hydrodemolition techniques on the UK’s Port of Liverpool Seaforth Passage widening project for Peel Ports.

  • Renold will showcase a range of its couplings at SMM this year
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    Marine couplings showcase

    2014-07-21T14:11:00Z

    UK-based Renold Hi-Tec Couplings is showcasing its range of power transmission couplings for marine applications at this year’s SMM trade fair, taking place in Hamburg in September.

  • A South Boats WFSV powered by a pair of 16 litre Scania V8s
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    Scania’s Tier II workboat engines

    2014-07-18T16:55:00Z

    With the addition of IMO Tier II emissions certification, more customers will be able to benefit from the high engine torque offered by Swedish engine manufacturer, Scania, for coastal and oceangoing marine operations.

  • Across Europe, most countries have a common heritage in terms of UXO threats offshore, as a result of war mines
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    Windfarm development: is it worth the risk?

    2014-07-18T16:40:00Z

    For most, the aftermath of WWI and WWII is a thing of the past, but for European windfarm developers, it could be more of an everyday risk.