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    Dutch wrecks removal

    2013-07-20T07:30:00Z

    In the Dutch section of the North Sea are four wrecks of sunken ships that are forming an obstruction to shipping.

  • The moonpool has a guide frame which carries subsea deployment items down into the water
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    A bigger, more comfortable reach

    2013-07-20T07:30:00Z

    Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) are evolving to meet a changing market.

  • Acquisition of the new Super Post-Panamax crane forms part of an ambitious investment programme developed by TCV Stevedoring
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    Big crane arrival boosts Port of Valencia

    2013-07-20T07:30:00Z

    TCV Stevedoring Company, which manages the transport of goods at the Levante and Llovera docks in the Spanish Port of Valencia, has received its fourth Super Post-Panamax crane for operating large boxships up to 22 containers wide.

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    Training partnership

    2013-07-19T07:30:00Z

    Hamburg based training consortium ETC has partnered with SAM Electronics to provide ECDIS training for the CHARTPILOT and ECDISPILOT, complementing SAM’s successful cooperation with Safebridge for online training, thereby expanding SAM’s ECDIS training capabilities.

  • The upending gear will keep a transition piece under control all the way to vertical
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    New technology for new scale turbines

    2013-07-19T07:30:00Z

    “Five years ago people were saying that 700 tonne monopiles were the limit, now we are seeing requests for equipment that can handle monopiles in excess of 1,000 tonnes”, says Arjan Boezeman of Ulstein Idea.

  • The vessel carries a Category 2 Code of Practice Licence, enabling it to be used as a workboat out of season
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    Yarmouth Rose launched and in service

    2013-07-19T07:30:00Z

    The latest Needles Pleasure Cruises craft has been launched and is now in service, powered by Doosan engines supplied by WaterMota.

  • The new Zeycan Y was Sanmar’s 100th new tug and the first of a ‘new breed’
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    Sanmar’s 100th tug

    2013-07-19T07:30:00Z

    Turkish tug builder and operator Sanmar has reached yet another significant milestone in its history with the completion of its 100th tug, built to a new exclusive ASD design from leading naval architects, Robert Allan Ltd (RAL).

  • The forecast increase in shipping in the Arctic Ocean due to climate change is a motivating force in the planning for Finna Fjord
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    Iceland and Germany plan new port

    2013-07-18T17:03:00Z

    The authorities in Iceland are developing plans for a new port to be constructed in the north east of the country.

  • The first area to be consulted on draft marine plans includes the Port of Felixstowe
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    First marine plans out to consultation

    2013-07-18T17:01:00Z

    The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), a non-departmental public body that regulates the seas around England, launched the country’s first draft marine plans for the seas from Flamborough Head in the north to Felixstowe in the south.

  • Edgar van Smaalen
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    Helping yards to help themselves

    2013-07-18T07:30:00Z

    The problem for many medium sized European yards is that they are, unlike their UK counterparts, still wary of much workboat customisation because they are scared of stepping outside class rules, says Edgar van Smaalen of Holland based Bruce Roberts Europe.

  • The latest four cylinder engine to be launched by Mermaid Marine is the J-444TCAE
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    Mermaid launches latest JCB diesel engine

    2013-07-18T07:30:00Z

    Clean emissions are at the forefront of JCB’s range of diesel engines, marinised for marine use by Mermaid Marine.

  • The most powerful tug in the fleet, Jack James, assisting a ship in Portsmouth harbour. All photos: Jack Gaston
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    J Butcher & Sons Ltd cease trading

    2013-07-18T07:30:00Z

    When J Butcher & Sons Ltd, operators of the once famous ‘Blue Boats’ in Portsmouth Harbour, ceased trading of their own volition it marked the end of an era for the port.

  • Nick Jeffrey of Solent Towage (left) and Arjen van Elk, sales manager for Damen Shipyards, sign the contract for two new tug/workboats
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    Brisk business for Damen at Seawork

    2013-07-18T07:30:00Z

    As always the Damen Shipyards stand at Seawork was a focal point for brisk business, with a continuous flow of prospective clients speaking to Damen’s sales staff and shipyard representatives.

  • Piriou has entered into a contract with naval architects BMT Nigel Gee
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    French builder moves into windfarm boats

    2013-07-18T07:30:00Z

    Using the experience gained in the building of 100 aluminium crew boats ranging in length from 18m to 53m, French builder Piriou is now moving into the offshore wind farm support vessel market.

  • Mubarak Marine intend to capitalise in on ship repair at DMC Photo: Drydocks World
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    Dubai service partnership

    2013-07-17T16:18:00Z

    Marine and offshore expert, Mubarak Marine LLC, has entered into a AE$130m partnership with Dubai Maritime City to develop an onsite industrial centre for shipbuilding and repair.

  • Danish Yachts generated interest in its new SWATH range of workboats
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    Danish Yachts generates interest

    2013-07-17T15:49:00Z

    This year’s Seawork Exhibition proved successful for Danish Yachts with the launch of its new range of Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) workboats increasing the shipyard’s order book.

  • An artist’s rendering of Seajacks Scylla
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    ‘World’s largest’ offshore wind installer

    2013-07-17T07:30:00Z

    Seajacks International has entered into a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries to build the world’s largest and most advanced offshore wind farm installation vessel.

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    Bremerhaven signing for another Twin Axe

    2013-07-17T07:30:00Z

    At the recent Windforce 2013 exhibition in Bremerhaven, Windea Offshore Group signed a letter of intent with Damen Shipyards Group for a new Fast Crew Supplier, a Twin Axe catamaran for the offshore wind industry.

  • 'Bourbon Norte' is the last in the series of FPSVs to be delivered to Bourbon
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    Piriou delivers ‘Bourbon Norte’

    2013-07-16T16:51:00Z

    French builder Piriou has delivered the fourth in the series of 53m fast passenger and supply vessels (FPSV) for Bourbon, the ‘Bourbon Norte’.

  • Hatlapa will strengthen MacGregor’s portfolio and position as a global market leader in winches
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    Cargotec acquires Hatlapa

    2013-07-16T12:30:00Z

    Cargotec’s MacGregor brand has acquired the German offshore deck equipment Hatlapa Group in a deal worth €160m.