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Dutch-Turkish agreement
The Turkish Association of Ship Industrialists (GESAD) has signed a letter of intent with Dutch specialist shipbuilding kit supplier IHC Metalix which will see both parties start a feasibility study for a Turkish pre-processing plant for the steel and aluminium parts needed for the shipbuilding, offshore and construction industry. IHC ...
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NewsScotland plans for marine industries growth
Scottish Enterprise launched a new industry led strategy for the Aerospace, Defence and Marine Industry last month, with First Minister Alex Salmond opening two new aerospace facilities at Prestwick.
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NewsLarge lift for a fast ferry
The 'Prinsen' is loaded onto the 'Beluga Foundation'.The Prinsen fast ferry, which has been running between Nesodden and central Oslo for the last 14 years, was transferred onto the Beluga Foundation to be transported to its new home in Abu Dhabi. The unusual assignment was undertaken by Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s ...
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NewsWanted: New crew members for the Mary Rose
Previously unseen artefacts recovered from Henry VIII’ to launch its first ever public appeal to help fund their ambitious new £ 35 million museum project in the historic dockyard, Portsmouth.
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NewsLondon Olympics spawns marine business opportunities
British Waterways and the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) have launched their search for an operator to run a new commercial boating base at Limehouse Basin, which will include a waterbus service to the Olympic Park.
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NewsBook launch addresses rise in mooring accidents
The two new volumes aim to provide a firm basis for training and inspection.‘There are now so many different designs of ships in use and they are getting larger. The forces acting on them are huge and need to be understood by today’s mariners and shore workers,’ he said. A ...
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NewsIMarEST issues Climate Change Position Statement
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) launched their Climate Change Position Statement at a one day conference ‘ Marine Environmental Briefing - Practical implications of new technology' held last month to mark the Institute' s President' s Day.
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NewsSpitbank Fort goes up for auction
Privacy, security and space, with 50 rooms over two levels and consent for a James Bond style casino. You can blast out music without the neighbours complaining too, but popping out for a pint of milk and a paper may prove a problem as the nearest shop is a 10 ...
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Grontmij to design expansion of Värta Pier in Stockholm
Stockholms Hamnar (Ports of Stockholm) is developing a new port for Stockholm in the Vä rtahamnen and Frihamnen harbours which will include a comprehensive expansion of the Vä rta Pier. Grontmij, part of the Carl Bro Group, has been made responsible for the planning and design of the pier.
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NewsDeep water potential at Port of Lerwick
The Port of Lerwick in the UK says concepts have been drawn up for deep water port infrastructure capable of accommodating the largest heavy lift vessels. The plans include 20m deep berths adjacent to the established Dales Voe facility or alternatively next to North Greenhead, where over 10 acres of ...
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DHI supports the EKO Atlantic City Development in Nigeria
Consulting and research organization DHI is supporting the EKO Atlantic City development project in Nigeria. The project involves reclaiming more than 8 km/sq of land adjacent to Lagos, Nigeria, which will provide room for a mix of residential, commercial, financial and tourist accommodation.
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NewsXbloc armoured units for Sri Lankan breakwater
A license agreement has been signed by Delta Marine Consultants in The Netherlands and BAM International for the application of Xbloc armoured units on the breakwaters for the Dikkowita Fishery Harbour in Sri Lanka.
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Boskalis wins ¢45m port expansion project in Australia
Royal Boskalis Westminster has been awarded a contract by Fremantle Ports for the deepening of the Port of Fremantle Inner Harbour in Western Australia. The contract is valued at approximately € 45m and the work is scheduled to be executed in the first half of 2010.
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Van Oord wins ¢130m worth of work in the Middle East
Netherlands based dredging and marine contractor Van Oord has won contracts for a series of projects in the Middle East with an overall value of € 130m.
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NewsMapping the past as sea levels rise
The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) in the UK is using detailed marine mapping from local company SeaZone to undertake an archaeological assessment of its coastline in response to changing sea levels.
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NewsSinbad goes sailing in new 'Ocean Cat'
Ireland’ s Mooney (Boats) Ltd has just delivered another newbuild catamaran, the ‘ Ocean Cat’ , to Sinbad Marine Services Ltd of Killybegs, Co. Donegal in Ireland.
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News‘Sally McLoughlin’ carries family firm forward
The long established, family owned business has named the vessel after managing director John McLoughlin Sr’s late wife. The Sally McLoughlin will operate in the Port of Larne, the Port of Belfast and in Belfast Lough. The independent company has served the shipping industry for four generations, with John McLoughlin ...
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NewsStrong wind blows 'Ocean Dragon' home
‘ Ocean Dragon’ , the first purpose built wind farm support vessel for North Wales based Ocean Marine Services Ltd, has been launched at the Bordo Group shipyard in Istanbul and is sailing to the UK, where it will start work for Dong Energy at the Gunfleet Sands Offshore Wind ...
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NewsLightweight cutter restores German lock
As part of Germany’ s WSV and the Bundersministerium’ s River Neckar, the twin Guttenbach Locks were first built in 1939 with a second lock being added in 1955.
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NewsLightweight piping for Caribbean pit stops
Durapipe UK’ s fuel supply system has been specified for a new luxury marina development in Costa Rica.
