All News articles – Page 772
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NewsOperational centre for Hatlapa
Hatlapa’s new facility in Bournemouth, UK, is Hatlapa’s group centre for all spare parts and service activity as well as a regional sales and service centre for the company’s range of deck machinery and steering gear.
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NewsNew racons for old at Trinity House
Under its framework agreement with the General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland (GLAs), Tideland Signal has won a further order from Trinity House for seven of its -50dBm SeaBeacon 2 System 6 dual band racons.
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NewsNew modular control block for winches
Bosch Rexroth has launched the HIWCB, a control block developed specifically for high-pressure hydraulic winches. Intended for deck mounting, the modular design enables interoperability with almost any type of winch.
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Allied and Maersk in training partnership
Aberdeen UK based offshore training provider Allied Training Services has entered a partnership with Maersk Training Aberdeen worth an estimated £100,000 over the next 12 months.
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NewsPC Rembrandt granted DNV accreditation
BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has had its marine manoeuvring simulator, PC REMBRANDT, granted DNV accreditation in accordance with Class S- Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 January 2011.
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News3D VTS enhances port operational safety
Cardiff based GeoVS has produced what it claims is the world’s first commercial marine three dimensional vessel tracking system, bringing a step change in the monitoring and management of vessels in ports, estuaries and restricted waterways.
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NewsOlympic kudos for Redbay RIBs
The Port of London Authority’s (PLA) Redbay built Stormforce 850 RIB is performing gatekeeper duties on the Thames for the duration of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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NewsAberdeen dredging under way
In July, Aberdeen Harbour Board awarded a £5.2 million contract involving major improvements to the port entrance and for widening and deepening the navigation channel, writes David Foxwell.
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NewsWalcon Marine extends presence in The Netherlands
Walcon Marine, which designs, constructs and installs marinas and berthing facilities, says it has seen a sharp rise in orders from The Netherlands in the first half of 2012, writes David Foxwell.
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NewsHinkley Point jetty decision announced
In July, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) in the UK announced that it had approved three applications relating to the development of a jetty at Hinkley Point, Somerset, writes David Foxwell.
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NewsFalmouth dredging trial approved
In mid-July, the Marine Management Organisation in the UK announced that it has approved a licence for a maerl-relocation trial to take place in the Falmouth area, writes David Foxwell.
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NewsMilford to appoint contractors for £5 million lock project
A contest to win a contract to build and install new lock gates for the £5 million Dock Lock project at Milford Marina is well underway, writes David Foxwell.
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Van Oord and Joulz secure windfarm contract
Dutch dredging and marine contractor Van Oord has been selected to install the foundations for Eneco’s Luchterduinen offshore windfarm (formerly known as Q10), 23km off the coast of the Dutch municipalities of Noordwijk and Zandvoort, writes David Foxwell.
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Basic Element completes construction of new Russian port
Basic Element Group, one of Russia’s leading diversified business groups, has announced the completion of the Imeretinskiy cargo port in Sochi, writes David Foxwell.
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NewsWind platform cranes evolve
The new Wind Turbine Platform Cranes (WTPCs) going onto the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm are an evolutionary step forward.
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Access system soon for sea trials
Houlder’s innovative Turbine Access System (TAS) left the Seawork 2012 quayside and was delivered to South Boats’ Isle of Wight facility, where it now about to be installed on a workboat destined for Turbine Transfers Ltd.
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NewsThe joys of secondhand lifts
Puerto Deportivo Benalmádena in Spain found it had an urgent requirement for a replacement travelift – but it couldn’t wait for the funds to come through to keep up with operations.
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NewsTry a Palfinger out at SMM
Guests to the Palfinger Marine stand at this year’s SMM show in Hamburg will be able test their crane operating skills on the spot.
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NewsDavits make light of heavy weather
Davits for patrol vessels that allow rapid deployment and retrieval of a range of high speed workboats, even in sea state 6 conditions, are being supplied to the Japanese Fisheries organisation.
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NewsSubmarine rescue package ready for action
The ‘KV Barentshav’, ‘Bergen’ and ‘Sortland’ coastguard vessels have a large deck area designed to take a very particular 300 tonne load that, hopefully, won’t be needed too often.
