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  • 'SMIT Pareci' and 'SMIT Pataxó' are the first of six new 46 tonnes bollard pull ASD tugs for the fleet of SMIT Rebrasin Brazil
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    Six RAmparts 2500 tugs for Smit Rebras

    2014-04-23T11:28:00Z

    SMIT Rebocadores do Brasil (Rebras) of Rio de Janeiro has taken delivery of the first two, of a series of six RAmparts 2500 tugs designed by Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) and built by Keppel Singmarine Brasil Ltd (KSMB), of Navegantes in Brazil.

  • The GeoPortal allows team members to learn by experience by storing and displaying project-specific spatial data
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    Oil spill response tool

    2014-04-23T11:26:00Z

    America’s CSA Ocean Sciences Inc (CSA) has created a new GeoPortal for tasks associated with streamling the planning, science and operations for oil spill response.

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    World Hydrography Day

    2014-04-23T11:26:00Z

    ''Hydrography - More Than Just Charts'' is the theme chosen by the International Hydrographic Organization in Monaco for this year’s UN World Hydrography Day on 21 June.

  • The engine for Torqeedo’s new 40 hp outboard will also be available as an inboard unit
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    Torqeedo expanding electric range

    2014-04-23T11:25:00Z

    German company Torqeedo, which has pioneered many innovations in the world of electric propulsion, has introduced a new 40 hp electric outboard.

  • The stand at Seawork 2013
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    Sovereign bounces back to Seawork

    2014-04-23T11:20:00Z

    Judy Toft, head of technical sales at UK-based Sovereign Rubber, recounts the process of moving up from Seawork visitor to Seawork exhibitor.

  • The company now stocks over 12,000 lines
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    Seawork spells success for ASAP

    2014-04-23T11:09:00Z

    Long-time Seawork exhibitor ASAP Supplies of Beccles, Suffolk, (stand B161) is celebrating 25 years and owes its growth to achieving international recognition as a supplier of marine equipment for all types of commercial vessel.

  • The Seall Piracy Planner now has a piracy overlay facility
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    Piracy overlay facility

    2014-04-23T09:12:00Z

    Scottish maritime software development company, Jargoon, has updated its versatile passage planning tool, Seall Passage Planner, with additional features including a piracy overlay facility.

  • PD&MS Energy and Harlen are committing £2.5m to a new facility
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    £2.5m investment in offshore engineering

    2014-04-22T17:30:00Z

    Scotland-based PD&MS Energy and Harlen are investing £2.5m in the “buoyant offshore market” with a new state-of-the-art rig repair and subsea fabrication facility.

  • Ships carrying over 4,000 passengers will be able to use the new terminal Photo: Port of Kiel
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    Kiel’s new cruise terminal takes shape

    2014-04-22T14:12:00Z

    Steady progress is being made with the Port of Kiel’s new passenger ship handling pavilion in the Ostuferhaven, on schedule to receive its first cruise ship visit in June.

  • UK offshore wind stands out as having significant growth in the global scene Photo: Peter Barker
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    Who's winning the Clean Energy Race?

    2014-04-22T14:11:00Z

    The Pew Charitable Trusts’ annual Who’s Winning the Clean Energy Race analysis has reported investments in the European market plummeting in 2013.

  • Alicat South Boats all new 22m vessel
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    Alicat & South Boats IOW sign £5.5m contract

    2014-04-22T11:16:00Z

    Seawork 2014 exhibitors, Alicat and South Boats IOW, have received a £5.5 million, two-workboat order from Lowestoft-based operator Iceni Marine Services.

  • The award of the first five Harbour Master Certificates. (l to r): Capt Bob Baker (UKHMA), Ms Sharon Quinton (Port Skills & Safety), Cdr David Vaughan (Teignmouth Harbour), Sir Alan Massey (MCA), Ms Ashley Nicholson (Forth Ports), Mr Mike Johnso...
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    First UKHMA Harbour Master Certificates awarded

    2014-04-21T14:00:00Z

    The UK Harbour Masters’ Association (UKHMA), in association with other UK port trade bodies, introduced a new Maritime and Coastguard Agency endorsed Harbour Master Certificate following the award of an initial five certificates at a ceremony in London.

  • Doen produces water jet propulsion units that can accommodate power outputs from 100 to 4,000kW
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    Thrustmaster takes on Doen waterjets

    2014-04-21T12:00:00Z

    Texas based Thrustmaster has acquired the technology of Doen water jets so that they can add these jets to their wide range of propulsion units.

  • The Damen Shiprepair Brest facilities can accommodate almost any ship in the world
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    Double booking boosts DSB workload

    2014-04-21T11:00:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair Brest (France) has received a booking for the dry-docking and repairs of two shuttle tankers managed by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers A/S.

  • Quay cranes at London Gateway can pick up four twenty foot containers in a single lift
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    Quad lift system for London Gateway cranes

    2014-04-18T11:00:00Z

    DP World London Gateway was able to enhance supply chain reliability by taking ad hoc vessel calls while other UK ports faced closures and congestion during extreme winter weather.

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    Engine supplier teams with local boatbuilder

    2014-04-18T11:00:00Z

    Essex UK based Volspec Ltd supplied neighbouring boat builder CTruk with the first Volvo Penta commercial IPS900 system in the UK.

  • Trelleborg's SeaGuard 700 fenders are foam filled and impervious to sinking or deflating (Trelleborg)
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    Trelleborg wins fender contract for Brunei

    2014-04-18T09:30:00Z

    Swedish engineering company Trelleborg has won a contract to supply a large number of its SeaGuard foam fenders to Brunei Shell’s Kuala Belait supply base.

  • Tom Brown: "This is a decision which should be welcomed by all parties in the maritime industry"
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    Seacurus calls for speedy MLC implementation

    2014-04-17T17:20:00Z

    UK-based Seacurus is calling for the speedy implementation of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) amendments relating to unpaid crew wages in the event of abandonment.

  • Dometic Marine will be exhibiting a range of commercial and workboat-specific equipment at this year’s Seawork on stand A19
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    Dometic Marine sponsors Seawork wi-fi

    2014-04-17T12:53:00Z

    Dometic Marine, Swedish HVAC, engine room ventilation and sanitation specialist, is sponsoring the wi-fi at this year’s Seawork. Visitors and exhibitors connecting to the Internet will be directed to a Dometic landing page, before receiving a prompt to input the password ‘Dometic’.

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    High-tech hijacking off West Africa

    2014-04-17T11:20:00Z

    Most attacks in West African waters are part of a long running criminal programme of cargo theft or kidnapping and ransom inside territorial waters, and not piracy says maritime security company GoAGT.