All News articles – Page 714

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    Scots study fishing fleet for windfarm use

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    In support of the Scottish Government’s policy of developing the offshore renewable energy capacity in Scotland while providing a sustainable future for the Scottish fishing community, Scottish Enterprise has commissioned a study.

  • Travelling at an average speed of 23 knots, the travel time to the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm is usually 2.5 hours from Great Yarmouth, 1 hour from Wells-next-the-Sea
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    Steady work extended for ‘Eden Rose’

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    North Norfolk UK based Tidal Transit''s personnel transfer vessel, Eden Rose, has been on charter to Scira Offshore Energy since May 2012.

  • The handover of the new building concludes design and building works for three new facilities on the site
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    Narec’s turbine test building handed over

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    Construction of the structure that will house the UK National Renewable Energy Centre’s (Narec) 15 MW capacity wind turbine nacelle test rig has been formally completed six weeks ahead of schedule.

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    Gardline wins four boat windfarm charter

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    Gardline, vessel service providers for the offshore renewables sector, has been awarded a four boat charter working for the UK’s Lynn and Inner Dowsing Wind Farms, owned by Centrica and EIG Global Energy Partners.

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    A new approach for ‘MPI Discovery’ charter

    2013-05-30T07:30:00Z

    Almost two years after E.ON and MPI entered into a long term partnership for a six year charter of MPI Discovery, the first day of the charter period has arrived.

  • Andrew Turner MP visited The Boat Development Co this week to discuss funding for exports
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    Seaward back at Seawork

    2013-05-29T17:48:00Z

    The Seaward range of boats will be back on show at Seawork this year courtesy of new owner, The Boat Development Company, on stand B69.

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    Kongsberg obtains rights to sell Seaglider

    2013-05-29T16:39:00Z

    Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc has successfully completed negotiations with the American University of Washington’s Center for Commercialization to obtain the sole rights to produce, market and continue the development of Seaglider technology.

  • Dura Composites’ Dura Grating installed at the RNLI site in Weymouth for over 15 years and still in full working order
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    Hard wearing decking stands test of time

    2013-05-29T14:32:00Z

    Dura Composites has been supplying its Dura Grating marine range with a commercial warranty of 25 years for decades but the proof really is in the pudding.

  • The X2’s MOB related features include a brilliant 700 lumens searchlight
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    Norway’s NSRA opts for powerful searchlight

    2013-05-29T07:30:00Z

    The Norwegian Sea Rescue Association (NSRA) has recommended the British made Exposure Marine X2 searchlight for the professional and recreational marine market, by adding it to their existing range of recommended safety equipment.

  • The long reach of the Amco Veba crane is a useful feature
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    Marine crane for fishery protection vessel

    2013-05-29T07:30:00Z

    The 5.98 t/m Amco Veba 806.M.4S marine crane recently supplied by Craneking Limited to the Isle of Man Government has proven ideal for use on the island’s purpose built 22m patrol vessel Barrule.

  • LankForce rope on a mooring winch
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    Rugged rope for tug bollard pull testing

    2013-05-29T07:30:00Z

    Italian vessel builder Rosetti Marino has chosen a Lankhorst LankoForce rope for bollard pull testing for its new platform supply vessels (PSV) and anchor handling tugs.

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    Investigations completed for Navitus Bay

    2013-05-29T07:30:00Z

    Coastline Surveys has completed a geotechnical investigation of the seabed cable route at the proposed Navitus Bay offshore wind farm off the South coast of England.

  • The damage sustained to the ‘Grandeur of the Seas’ is enough for Royal Caribbean to cancel its next voyage Photo: Royal Caribbean
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    Cruiser fire in Bahamas

    2013-05-28T19:35:00Z

    A fire broke out onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the ''Grandeur of the Seas'', yesterday, which put paid to over 2,000 holidaymakers’ holidays.

  • Palfinger Marine says it has strengthened its position as a deck equipment supplier
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    Ned-Deck and Palfinger Marine unite

    2013-05-28T17:03:00Z

    Global marine lifting, loading and handling solutions manufacturer, Palfinger, has united Ned-Deck Marine with Palfinger Marine under the new company name, Palfinger Ned-Deck.

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    Lerwick’s strong start

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    Port users across various sectors have contributed to a strong first quarter performance at Lerwick Harbour in the Shetlands.

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    Quick Release Hook production moves to IoW

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    Strainstall Marine, a broadly based engineering business specialising in load measurement and sensor based safety technology, has opened of a new production facility based in Bembridge on the UK’s Isle of Wight.

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    Crane motion compensation for windfarm work

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    MacGregor has developed an offshore crane featuring three-axis motion compensation to carry out installations, repairs, maintenance and general service duties in the renewable energy and oil and gas markets.

  • The WFSV Njord Kittiwake was among the first boats to be lifted by Alicat’s new hoist
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    Alicat Workboats unveils new boat hoist

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    Alicat Workboats Ltd unveiled and christened the yard’s new boat hoist recently during an open day attended by over 250 guests.

  • Alfie and Valerie Cheyne will attend the Award ceremony at Buckingham Palace at Her Majesty The Queen’s Reception on 23 July 2013
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    ACE Winches secures Queen’s Award

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    Deck machinery specialists ACE Winches has been awarded British industry’s most coveted prize, a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

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    Preventing accidents during lifeboat drills

    2013-05-27T16:42:00Z

    The Danish company Cralog is offering a valuable tool in the fight against lifeboat accidents.