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News‘Hybrid ready’ transmission launched at SMM
ZF Marine used the occasion of SMM in Hamburg to debut its ‘hybrid ready’ transmission model ZF 9300 PTI, which is suitable for all types of fast vessels and workboats powered by engines up to 3,700 kW (5,000 hp) at 2,100 rpm.
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NewsPod propulsion for wind farm service boat
South Boats in the UK has delivered Performer, an aluminum hull catamaran driven by Volvo Penta IPS pods, to Sweden’s Northern Offshore Services.
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NewsDiesel hybrid drive available for smaller boats
Siemens Marine Solutions launched a very compact diesel hybrid drive propulsion system under the name Siship EcoProp at SMM in Hamburg last month.
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NewsVoith scales thrusters up for wind farm construction vessels
A 131m long and 39m wide jack-up vessel now under build for the erection of offshore wind turbines is being fitted with the currently most powerful Inline Thruster from Voith Turbo Advanced Propeller Technologies.
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NewsHeat exchanger maintenance advance benefits workboats
To keep hydraulically operated deck equipment and lifting gear working at peak performance, it is vital that the oils and fluids used to cool and lubricate are kept at optimum temperatures.
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NewsGerman police boat conversion for wind park
A former 22 year old German police boat has been converted and re-equipped for operation as the third offshore wind park service vessel deployed for Frisia Offshore.
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NewsCamera capturing Medway Queen restoration
The Medway Queen Preservation Society in the UK has diligently worked to restore the historic ship, often called the ‘Heroine of Dunkirk’ after rescuing 7,000 stranded troops from the beaches.
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NewsAggregates extraction assessment underway on Humber
ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) has been awarded the hydrodynamics, sediment mobility and turbid plume study elements of the Humber and Greater Wash Area Marine Aggregates Regional Environmental Assessment (REA) in the UK.
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NewsNigerian Dredging Summit addresses rapid expansion
The fourth Nigerian Dredging Summit & Exhibition was held at Calabar, located in Nigeria’s south-eastern Cross River State, last month.
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NewsPolicy probed as Thanet wind farm opens
Stockholm based energy company Vattenfall AB celebrated the commissioning last week, on time and on budget, of the 300MW Thanet Offshore Windfarm to an invited audience of VIPs and the world’s media.
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NewsCall to cut shipping emissions at IMO demo
The shipping industry can do more to tackle climate change and raise billions of dollars to help poor countries cope with its devastating impact said international agency Oxfam.
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NewsCEDA Dredging Days Call for Papers
The Netherlands based Central Dredging Association (CEDA) has announced the first call for papers for CEDA Dredging Days 2011.
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News‘Willchallenge’ remade by original builders
Mustang Marine (Wales) Ltd has recently completed a major conversion/ refit on Willchallenge, a vessel originally built at Mustang Marine’s Pembroke Dock facility back in 1997.
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News3D computer modelling points to Victory
Highly accurate computer generated 3D models are being used to help the restoration of HMS Victory, the oldest commissioned Naval vessel in the world and Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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NewsNew dredge pump drive extends life of ‘Maas’
Damen Dredging Equipment of Nijkerk in the Netherlands has replaced the submersed dredge pump drive of the sand mining dredger Maas.
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NewsElbe port all rounder heads for completion
Construction of rail and stowage areas is underway at the new Elbe inland port of Wittenberge as part of the second stage expansion to add universal handling to existing new bulk business.
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NewsWind farm cables to get new owners
UK energy regulator OFGEM has announced the preferred and reserve bidders selected to own and operate seven offshore wind farm transmission links making them regulated assets.
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NewsBear Grylls' RIB completes North West Passage
A six man team led by adventurer Bear Grylls completed a successful transit through Canada’s notorious North West Passage earlier this month.
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NewsWorld’s oldest steamship returns to London
SS Robin, the world''s oldest complete steamship, arrived at the Port of Tilbury on Saturday after London’s principal trading port stepped in to offer the newly restored ship a home.
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NewsFurther work to manage marine historical environment
Hampshire UK based underwater specialist SeaZone has been commissioned to characterise archaeological potential for shipwrecks by the University of Southampton (UoS).
