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  • Survitec Zodiac escape slide being tested on the ferry Liberty.
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    Fast escape slides for fast ferries

    2012-03-23T09:00:00Z

    Aluminium vessels designer and builder Austal Ships, has selected Survitec Zodiac escape slides for the Perle Express and the Liberty vessels.

  • The new spinning machinery makes the production of nozzles much easier and gives an improved end product, because there is only a single weld seam on the inner side of the nozzle.
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    DMC develops single weld nozzle spinning

    2012-03-23T09:00:00Z

    Damen Marine Components (DMC) has developed a pioneering nozzle production method bases on a single weld seam on the inner side of the nozzle.

  • A number of marine aggregate production license areas have their permissions expire next year.
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    EIAs for marine aggregates licences

    2012-03-23T09:00:00Z

    Hanson Marine Aggregates Limited has contracted ABPmer to prepare environmental statements to support a programme of marine aggregate licence renewals and applications in the Anglian Marine Aggregate Region.

  • The HOCHTIEF and Ventizz JV plans to prepare offshore wind farms for development before selling them on. Photo by Peter Barker.
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    German giants join up to develop wind farms

    2012-03-22T20:00:00Z

    Two German engineering and private equity companies have joined together to acquire offshore windfarm concessions to develop and prepare them for the construction phase before selling them on.

  • Training for work in the offshore renewable energy sector can lead to rewarding careers.
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    Job training for offshore wind energy

    2012-03-22T09:00:00Z

    Trends point to a growing importance of the offshore wind energy segment, both for renewable energy production and for job creation.

  • Technicians will learn how to inspect and maintain the three, six and nine man versions of the FROG transfer device according to the recommendations set out by Reflex Marine.
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    Growing demand for offshore FROG training

    2012-03-22T09:00:00Z

    Following the success of the inspection and maintenance training courses delivered in 2011, Reflex Marine will be hosting a new program of courses this year.

  • Hunter, the latest addition to the Svendborg fleet, is being progressively modernised.
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    Hunter clocks up the miles for Svendborg

    2012-03-22T09:00:00Z

    The Danish tug owner Rederiet Junior ApS, a fully autonomous subsidiary of Svendborg Bugser A/S, is delighted with the twin screw tug Hunter they purchased in January 2011.

  • The NCI station at Gosport is housed in the former naval signal tower which overlooks the busy entrance to Portsmouth Harbour at Fort Blockhouse.
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    Pro-active assessment for National Coastwatch

    2012-03-22T09:00:00Z

    Early February saw the third annual inspection of the National Coastwatch Station at Gosport, Hampshire UK.

  • The EL Moundjid is one of three well equipped ETVs for the Algerian Government. Photo courtesy of Tommy Briceland
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    First of three Algerian ETVs is delivered

    2012-03-22T09:00:00Z

    EL Moundjid, the first of three ‘state of the art’ Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs), has been handed over to the Algerian Government by STX OSV Braatvaag in Norway.

  • The Vantage River Discovery II
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    Dutch shipyard hands over river cruisers

    2012-03-21T16:38:00Z

    Dutch shipbuilder Shipyard De Hoop has built a first generation river cruise vessel – the first in four for US tour operator Vantage Deluxe World Travel.

  • ICS chairman Spyros M Polemis
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    ICS calls for global shipping legislation

    2012-03-21T11:50:00Z

    "Balancing environmental aspirations with economic realities, but also with political realities is not easy", International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) chairman Spyros M Polemis, pointed out this week.

  • Svitzer Nereid is one of ten escort tugs of the same type built by the Quingdao shipyard in China.
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    Extensive newbuild programme for Svitzer

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    International towage provider Svitzer continues to maintain a large ongoing construction programme in order to replace outdated tonnage and support new contracts.

  • Gudmunder Bragason of Sónar emerges from Rejkavik harbour covered in ice after the successful Kru lifejacket/ R10 demonstration.
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    Training for ICE-SAR in cold Iceland waters

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    UK independent marine safety equipment supplier, Ocean Safety, has just completed a chilly training session to safety authorities in Iceland.

  • Christer Sjödoff, group vice president at GAC Solutions said, “A typical LNG cargo can be valued at $20m and although the industry has an enviable safety record to date, the implications of a delay, a lack of due diligence or the mishandling of ...
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    LNG Carrier Operations in Port course

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    Maintaining the very high standards required in the handling of LNG cargoes, between and during transit, requires knowledge, experience and diligence.

  • Van Oord has re-ordered its wind turbine installation vessel with Sietas.
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    Van Oord vessel order back on track

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    Dutch marine contracting company Van Oord’s wind turbine installation vessel order is back on track, following an interruption in progress after the German shipyard contracted to build the vessel filed for bankruptcy.

  • AOS Power is one of a growing breed of versatile multipurpose offshore support tugs.
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    The first RAmpage 4500 enters service

    2012-03-21T09:00:00Z

    AOS Power, a highly versatile offshore support tug, is now in service with its owners the Atlantic Maritime Group, Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates.

  • Seawork - three days in May; don’t miss them…
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    The worldwide appeal of Seawork 2012

    2012-03-20T14:06:00Z

    With more overseas involvement than ever, this year''s Seawork (22-24 May, Southampton) is set to deliver an outstanding performance as a demonstration arena and meeting venue of international importance.

  • MMS Ship Repair will build and operate wind farm support vessels.
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    Hull shipyard to supply local wind farms

    2012-03-20T09:00:00Z

    A Hull UK shipyard is to build and operate a fleet of vessels to serve Round 3 offshore wind farms planned for the North Sea.

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    Door of opportunity opens at Seawork

    2012-03-20T09:00:00Z

    Westmoor Engineering Ltd will be returning to Seawork International exhibition with another product in its range, the Series 1000 door.

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    See Seaglaze demos at Seawork

    2012-03-20T09:00:00Z

    Seawork exhibitor Seaglaze is a bespoke manufacturer providing doors, windows, hatches and solutions to boat builders across the marine industry.