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NewsMinister responds to Navaid report
The General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) of the UK and Ireland have welcomed an official response of the Minister to the report from Atkins consultants entitled ‘Assessment of the provision of marine aids to navigation around the United Kingdom and Ireland’.
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NewsUK lighthouse saved for the nation
A UK lighthouse has been saved for the nation after being handed over to English Heritage by previous owners Trinity House.
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NewsSharpEyes keep clear of costs
A high-quality commercial marine S band radar device is proving to be lowering running costs through dropping the traditional magnetron from the equation, reducing maintenance bills.
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NewsDigitisation will help sector keep competitive
This summer saw two international events aiming to help mariners plan for a future of digital navigation – with the finding that many expect this, along with modern on-board communications, will assist both efficiency and crew retention.
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NewsSystems that help skippers on the move
A fleet of seven wind farm support boats manufactured by South Boats for Turbine Transfers (part of Holyhead Towing) have installed identical electronics and safety equipment to help skippers move between vessels depending on their shifts.
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New OSIL profiler – by David Goodfellow
Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has introduced YSI CastAway, a new underwater profiler providing surveyors, oceanographers and hydrologists with instant details of depth, temperature, salinity and sound velocity when immersed from any dock, bridge or boat.
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NewsFurther Ashtead investment – by David Goodfellow
Equipment rental specialist Ashtead Technology, which earlier this year spent £500,000 on the purchase of Reson SeaBat 7125 multibeam units, has invested a further £600,000 on proprietary subsea equipment from fellow Aberdeen company, CDL.
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UUVS 2010 – by David Goodfellow
Nearly 30 organisations from Canada, Denmark, France, Germany and the UK plan to exhibit at this year’s Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase conference and exhibition.
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Underwater acoustics courses – by David Goodfellow
The UK National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, London, is to host a series of underwater acoustics courses from 13 to 17 September.
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NewsNew portable multibeam system - by David Goodfellow
Great Yarmouth based GeoAcoustics, a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has extended its range of GeoSwath multibeam systems with the introduction of a compact portable version for shallow water operations aboard small vessels such as dinghies and jet skies.
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PGS seismic venture off Irish coast – by David Goodfellow
Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) of Oslo, which has 41 offices in over 25 countries, is presently completing the acquisition of up to 300 sq/km of 3D seismic data across the Slyne Basin region 60km off the west coast of Ireland on behalf of San Leon Energy, holders of a 50% offshore ...
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News‘Simple’ solution to ALWC problems
Accelerated Low Water Corrosion (ALWC) has taken its toll on the structural integrity of ports, harbours, marinas and commercial water frontage for many years.
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NewsJDR Cable Systems to double facilities at Hartlepool
PD Ports has welcomed the decision by a major supplier to the offshore energy sector to more than double its facility at Hartlepool dock.
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NewsThe ins and outs of a difficult deployment
Foundations for a tidal current turbine test rig have yet again been delayed – this time by a snapped tow rope. Michael Morrison of Orkney Marine Services explains the ups and downs of the jack up’s problems to MJ.
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NewsBrake second berth expansion under way
The small German port of Brake on the Lower Weser is taking advantage of a financing cooperation contract with local interests and the current economic situation to invest in a second berth at its new Niedersachsenkai.
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NewsVessel Launch: The quietly powerful Almaciga P
The latest of the new generation Seaward Nelson 42 pilot boats has completed its acceptance trials at Cowes, Isle of Wight.
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NewsVessel Launch: Two newbuilds from Neptune
The ‘MPR 1’ has just been delivered by Neptune Shipyards BV to a new company, Marine Projects Rotterdam BV, enabling a focussed approach to wind farm developments.
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NewsLife Light shine brightly at Seawork
UK based marine safety firm, Life Light Solutions were back at Seawork this year demonstrating some of their life saving equipment, including the Sea Leaf, the personal survival aid conceived from large oriental lily pads, which is a more compact alternative to bulky and heavy life rafts.
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NewsSize matters for Oresund
An expansion by Oresund DryDocks AB is underway, following an acquisition that has given the company around 170,000 square metres of land to help meet the coming growth – not just in demand, but in vessel size as well.
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NewsStone columns for caisson quaywalls at Algeciras
Marine ground improvement specialist Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE) and their Spanish joint venture partner Geocisa have completed the final phase of work on the Spanish port of Algeciras.
