All News articles – Page 637

  • ‘Rolldock Sea’ beginning offload of the dredger onto the prepared ramp, Paranam
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    Offloading the hard way

    2014-06-12T13:00:00Z

    Co-operation – and improvisation – were the keys to getting a dredger off a ship where there was little infrastructure in place the other end.

  • Expanding into the commercial sector
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    And so to bed…

    2014-06-12T11:30:00Z

    First time exhibitor Shipshape IMO (B199) is enjoying a ‘fantastic’ Seawork. The company specialises in multi-compliant, fire retardant bedding and mattresses.

  • The 'Lomer-Gouin' has been coated with Ecospeed to protect the vessel's hull in the long-term
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    Ecospeed protection for Canadian ice-class ferry

    2014-06-12T11:00:00Z

    A Canadian ice-class ferry has been coated with Ecospeed to give it full, long-lasting protection against damage from impact with ice while transporting passengers between the Canadian cities of Lévis and Québec.

  • From left to right: Bruce Clements, CWind; Lee Price, Matthew Lane, Matt Woodley
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    CWind in ex-Royal Marines boat-share deal

    2014-06-12T10:22:00Z

    Leading offshore wind solutions provider CWind’s successful boat share scheme has to date attracted investment from different groups within the maritime community, with commercial fishermen and superyacht skippers among current partners.

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    Maritas to offer HELM (O)

    2014-06-12T09:52:00Z

    UK based marine training provider Maritas have announced at Seawork 2014 that they have received MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) approval to offer the three day course in Human Element Leadership and Management (Operational).

  • These new active heave compensated (AHC) cranes provide the benefits of a normal rope luffing crane and a traditional knuckle boom crane
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    Rope luffing knuckle boom crane

    2014-06-12T09:30:00Z

    Huisman, the Netherlands’ specialist in lifting, drilling, and subsea solutions, has introduced a new rope luffing knuckle boom crane to better provide for subsea installation in increasingly deeper water and in severe weather conditions.

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    Lifeboats and davits testing

    2014-06-12T08:30:00Z

    SWL Rope Lifting and Testing Ltd has been approved as an Independent Service Provider for the Annual Servicing and Testing of lifeboats and davits with approval from Lloyds Register.

  • ComPro beacons can be mounted at as many locations as needed
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    ComPro bridges the gaps

    2014-06-12T08:30:00Z

    Top Side Offshore Technology has launched a new offshore communication system based on GSM technology, designed to bridge the gaps in communication offshore.

  • The new vessel will be similar to the flagship 'Bibby Tethra'
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    ‘Bibby Athena’ makes progress

    2014-06-11T16:58:00Z

    Osiris Projects, part of Bibby Marine Survey Services, is making progress with the construction of ‘Bibby Athena’.

  • Main Prize Offshore commits to build vessels MO2 And MO3 with Burgess Marine, with options held for MO4 and MO5.
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    Burgess Marine & Mainprize Offshore sign

    2014-06-11T15:30:00Z

    The first day of this year''s Seawork International has seen a contract signed between Burgess Marine and Mainprize Offshore.

  • An innovative approach to fenders
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    Fender Innovations secures RNLI contract

    2014-06-11T14:30:00Z

    Fender Innovations announce at Seawork that the company is the official fender supplier for the new RNLI Shannon Class lifeboats. Fender Innovations BV, based in Den Helder, Holland, brings an innovative approach to the fender market with extreme lightweight fenders with excellent wear and tear characteristics.

  • Supacat at Seawork
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    Supacat expands

    2014-06-11T12:30:00Z

    Supacat has acquired MDS Marine as the latest step in the company’s strategy to expand its marine and renewable energy business.

  • Meercat has already sold an 18m multi-purpose vessel
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    Meercat opens with 7-figure order

    2014-06-11T11:07:00Z

    Seawork International exhibitor Meercat (stand A126) opened this year''s show with confirmation for an 18m multi-purpose Meercat, which retains its road transportable capability.

  • The Awards have been announced
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    Innovations Showcase winners

    2014-06-11T11:04:00Z

    The Innovations Showcase, sponsored by Barker Brettell and Smith & Williamson, culminated in the presentation of the Innovation Awards at Seawork International by BBC TV South’s Paul Clifton.

  • ULSTEIN's patented X-BOW will provide a smooth ride for the technicians (Siem Offshore Contractors)
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    A new era for accessing offshore wind turbines

    2014-06-11T11:00:00Z

    Siem Offshore Contractors recently took delivery of a new generation offshore wind installation support vessel that is set to introduce a new standard for accessing offshore turbines.

  • Van Oord's installation vessel Aeolus will be deployed at Gemini windfarm (Van Oord)
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    Dutch offshore wind enters the premier league

    2014-06-11T10:00:00Z

    Details have been announced of a number of important contracts for the Gemini offshore wind project that will see the capacity of offshore wind projects in the Netherlands waters more than trebling.

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    Double D and Van Wijngaarden

    2014-06-11T10:00:00Z

    In 1974 Wim van Wijngaarden founded Van Wijngaarden Marine Services and his company works worldwide. He has worked closely with Double D since 2007 when he ordered a boat at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld on which a Heila crane was installed. Wim explains this long and profitable relationship between these two ...

  • Communications at the heart of every ship
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    Telemar (UK) Ltd supports Seawork

    2014-06-11T09:00:00Z

    Telemar (UK) Ltd is exhibiting at Seawork for the first time to demonstrate its support for the marine industry and show the important role navigation and communications play in keeping vessels safe and making them efficient.

  • Miko patch repair kits - a fast and reliable means of sealing hull damage
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    Miko patch repair kits order

    2014-06-10T17:41:00Z

    The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has received a significant high value delivery of 15 emergency marine repair patch kits from Norway’s Miko Marine.

  • Johan Ullman has been working in shock mitigation seating for over 25 years
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    Ullman Seats launch folding variant

    2014-06-10T15:20:00Z

    Swedish shock mitigation seat specialist, Ullman Dynamics, has debuted a new folding version of one of its most popular models at Seawork 2014.