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    Windfarm cable deal

    2013-03-05T14:49:00Z

    The Milan based energy and telecom cable systems supplier, Prysmian Group, has been awarded a new contract worth in excess of €50m by TenneT, operator of transmission systems in Germany and the Netherlands, for the connection of the North Sea Offshore Wind Park (OWP) Deutsche Bucht, to the mainland grid.

  • The ‘Aurora’ should commence operations in summer 2014. Photo: Aarhus University
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    New Aarhus University research vessel

    2013-03-05T14:47:00Z

    The keel for a new ultra modern research vessel for Denmark’s Aarhus University has been laid in Poland.

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    Navigation bonus from thermal imaging camera

    2013-03-05T07:30:00Z

    The Genoa Pilot Corps has put a thermal imaging camera on board one its pilot boats in order to locate as quickly as possible any pilot that might fall between vessels during a transfer.

  • John Bradshaw, harbour control coordinator at the port of Poole with C Vu 3D VTS system
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    3D delivers navigation surprise at Poole

    2013-03-05T07:30:00Z

    Cardiff based 3D software and systems firm GeoVS has completed the latest delivery of its C-Vu 3D Vessel Traffic System (VTS), which has been installed at the port of Poole on the south coast of the UK.

  • Almost 90 Year 8 students from schools across Hampshire will take part in the Go4SET 'My School is an Island' competition
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    Seavision challenges students

    2013-03-04T16:07:00Z

    The UK non profit organisation, Seavision, and education charity, EDT, have set up a new competition called Go4SET ‘My School is an Island’, to promote awareness and understanding of the maritime sector.

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    Cat bundles repairs

    2013-03-04T13:45:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has launched a bundled repair solution, the first to be offered for Cat marine engines.

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    Front Cover Story

    2013-03-04T13:43:00Z

    Ireland’s Safehaven Marine has launched a second new pilot vessel for the Port of Liverpool, an Interceptor 48 pilot named Turnstone.

  • The RSDS has been designed to operate at sea in all but storm conditions
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    Houlder RSDS deployed to South America

    2013-03-04T13:43:00Z

    UK marine equipment provider, Houlder, has announced the delivery of its Reel Skidding Drive System (RSDS) to Scotland based reel product equipment provider, Aquatic.

  • The 'CWind Adventure' is a CTruk 20T
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    CWind adds to its fleet

    2013-03-04T13:40:00Z

    The Essex UK based offshore wind service expert, CWind, has added a new windfarm service vessel to its fleet in response to continued high demand for its vessels and services.

  • Hydrosphere's VLB-2
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    Hydrosphere to light up Seawork

    2013-03-04T11:51:00Z

    The VLB-2, Hydrosphere''s newest addition to the company''s navigation light range, will be on stand A77 at Seawork 2013.

  • The HubbaX mini-dome allows automatic switching from a vessel’s VSAT communications system to its land based mobile system on which the HubbaX operates
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    A new Buzz in nearshore communications

    2013-03-04T07:30:00Z

    Coastal and nearshore orientated workboat operators will take interest in a new system which allows for automatic communications switching.

  • The Trident-2600 can be supplied with Sealite LED lanterns and monitoring configurations such as AIS or GSM
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    Sealite starts buoy production in the UK

    2013-03-04T07:30:00Z

    Australia based navaids manufacturer Sealite Pty Ltd has introduced its new Trident-2600 Ocean Buoy, the first Sealite buoy to be built in the United Kingdom.

  • Ensuring that the best life saving standards are practiced is the biggest challenge. Photo: RNLI
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    SAR professionals face safety challenges

    2013-03-01T17:30:00Z

    The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in association with the ‘Search and Rescue Europe’ conference, has carried out a global survey of a cross-section of SAR resources, to gain an insight into the current trends and challenges within the industry.

  • The AIS AtoN equipment transmits a range of information including its identity and position to vessels approaching Fujairah and also sends a remote monitoring signal back to base
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    A fairway to Fujairah’s filling station

    2013-03-01T07:30:00Z

    The multipurpose Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates lies only 70 nautical miles from the Straits of Hormuz, so its services play an important part in the country’s oil transhipment.

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    Buoy upgrade for ‘difficult’ channel

    2013-03-01T07:30:00Z

    Navigation through a difficult channel is set to benefit from an AUS$300,000 works project.

  • eLoran radio navigation technology is in place around the Port of Dover and its approaches. Photo: Port of Dover
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    Going to ground, the eLoran alternative

    2013-03-01T07:30:00Z

    Following reports that our satellite navigation systems are vulnerable to attack from both solar flares in space and the nefarious activities of hackers on the ground comes the news that counter-technology is underway.

  • The MEPs will work together to support the development of the wave and tidal industry in the UK
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    Marine energy park collaboration

    2013-02-28T16:22:00Z

    The UK’s two marine energy parks (MEP) are due to sign an agreement today to work together to support the development of the wave and tidal industry in the United Kingdom.

  • The Fassmer yard will deliver three newbuild hydro survey boats this year
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    Broad range for Fassmer hydrographic trio

    2013-02-28T15:29:00Z

    Busy small ship and boat yard Fassmer in Berne/Motzen in north Germany is delivering a trio of specialist newbuildings for a range of hydrographic duties up to about autumn of this year.

  • The agreement provides a means for the two MEPs to exchange knowledge and best practice
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    UK Marine Energy Parks agree collaboration

    2013-02-28T15:29:00Z

    The UK''s two Marine Energy Parks (MEP) have signed a milestone agreement to work together to support the development of the wave and tidal industry in the United Kingdom.

  • Njord Curlew is the third in a series of eight vessels for Njord Offshore
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    Eastern promise of European WFSV strategy

    2013-02-28T15:28:00Z

    Strategic Marine, the specialist shipbuilder operating in Singapore and Vietnam, delivered a new crew transfer and service vessel for UK fleet operator Njord Offshore on Tuesday.