All News articles – Page 826
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NewsWetwheels an Olympian success at SBS
When UK catamaran builder Cheetah Marine first met disabled sailor Geoff Holt MBE, a new, one-off project, was born.
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NewsPollution control boats make waves in China
UK specialist boatbuilder Alnmaritec has recently delivered two new oil pollution control boats for operation in China.
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NewsUK tackles renewable skills shortage
A new £1.2 million training initiative has been set up by the UK renewable industry and the British government to help tackle the skills shortage in the sector.
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NewsTrelleborg secures new contract with Salerno Port
Trelleborg Marine Systems has secured a new contract to supply Super Cone Fenders and Tee Head bollards to Salerno Port in Italy.
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NewsGood progress at Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte 2
The Port of Rotterdam Authority’s (PRA), Maasvlakte 2 port development is on schedule to welcome the first ship in 2013.
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NewsWorld’s largest sea lock for Antwerp
The construction of the second lock in the Port of Antwerp’s Waaslandhaven is scheduled to start this month.
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NewsLARS stars in wind farm cost reduction
International diving equipment technology company Divex has been selected by the UK’s Carbon Trust for support within the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) programme for their Launch and Recovery technology.
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NewsNZ oil spill:The latest
The Master of the oil spill vessel Rena has been arrested and charged by Maritime New Zealand "for operating a vessel in a manner causing unnecessary danger or risk".
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NewsEmission law will force freight onto roads
Sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) regulations may increase bunker fuel costs by 87%, forcing as much as half of the present freight that transits through these areas onto the roads.
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NewsWind farm winner for new diving division
Fendercare Marine’s recently established diving division has picked up its first major contract, extending the group’s profile within the offshore renewables sector.
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NewsResearch affirms breakwater effectiveness
To better understand how breakwaters function and to perfect their products, SF Marina''s team collaborates with professional research institutes throughout the world.
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NewsNew Rostock facility ups ferry clout
The Port of Rostock says construction is on track “within a very tight and ambitious time frame” at its new €22m ferry Berth 54 due to open next spring to meet rising demand for ferry services with Denmark.
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NewsRampion Wind Farm progress for E.ON
Wind farm developer E.ON Climate and Renewables UK has provided an update on progress with their proposed Round 3 wind farm off the UK south coast.
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NewsSophisticated satellite TV for workboats
Hampshire UK based marine electronics distributor C A Clase has launched the KVH TracVision HD11 satellite TV system for the commercial marine market.
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NewsDutch doubts over private armed guards
An independent report has recommended the Netherlands government to provide Dutch shipowners with better levels of protection against piracy, including the hiring of armed guards.
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NewsBristol Docks open after £12m revamp
The refurbished docks in Bristol were officially opened this summer, following Opus’ work on the scheme to ensure the future effective working of Bristol Docks and to reinforce the city’s flood defences.
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NewsNew hull coating which repels barnacles
The University of Gothenburg in Sweden has developed a new non-toxic alternative to traditional anti-fouling coatings which can prevent barnacle colonisation on boat hulls.
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NewsHHA pilot launches pursue perfection
Holyhead Marine has delivered the second of a new series of pilot boats to Harwich Haven Authority (HHA), some 18 months after the first of class, St Brendan, arrived at the Essex UK port in early 2010.
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NewsPLA gains MCA survey approval
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has been licensed by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to carry out necessary safety surveys and issue certification on seagoing vessels.
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NewsNew heavy duty marine diesel from Volvo
The new Volvo Penta D13 MH for medium and heavy duty marine commercial applications is a powerful and fuel efficient Tier 3 engine.
