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updates digital video handbook
The International Marine Contractors Association, which now has nearly 600 members in 52 countries, has updated its definitive handbook on digital video. The new version provides an understanding of the latest digital video technology developments, the benefits available over existing analogue recording methods, and practical applications.
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NewsDigging deep for Valletta's new quay
The main obstruction to the development of the Valletta Waterfront as a major cruise destination and homeport was a physical one, the old ro-ro ferry ramp which projected from the existing quay at its eastern end prevented the berthing of the larger cruise ships. And works to remove maritime infrastructure ...
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Reclamation at Durrat Marina complete
Land reclamation for the Durrat Marina islands, part of the luxury Durrat al Bahrain residential resort, has been completed ahead of schedule. Over five million m³ of material has been reclaimed in 24 months to create the three new islands, which are now ready for development.
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Van Oord reinforcing Dutch coast
Van Oord has been awarded two project contracts to reinforce coastal defences in The Netherlands. The contracts involve a total sum of some € 48m, with Van Oord’ s activities accounting for around half that amount.
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NewsSalvors succeed following 'Full City' grounding
Smit Salvage and Bukser og Berging refloated the Panamanian flag bulk carrier ‘ Full City’ last month in a Lloyd’ s Open Form operation on the coast of Norway. The 1995 built vessel went aground off the Norwegian port of Langesund during the early morning of July 30.
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Bulgarian coastline surveys
Blom Bulgaria and Blom Aerofilms of Cheddar in the UK are to collaborate in major surveys of the Bulgarian Black Sea coastline using bathymetric laser scanning (Lidar) techniques in a project commissioned by Bulgaria’ s Centre for Underwater Archaeology, which is responsible for protection and preservation of national underwater cultural ...
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NewsSerial production offers bridge to the future
There’ s an interesting development that quite literally seeks to build bridges between traditional maritime architecture and new materials.
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NewsVan Oord to build wind farm off Belgium
Van Oord has been awarded the contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of the first part of the Belwind offshore wind farm project.
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Birse at work on Dartford Creek barrier maintenance programme
Birse in the UK says it is currently at work replacing massive lifting chains and renewing other major pieces of equipment on the Dartford Creek barrier on the south side of the River Thames. The project commenced in June and is due to continue through to 2011.
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Substantial award for Van Oord in India
Dutch dredging major Van Oord has been awarded a contract for the deepening of a channel in Hazira, India. The contract value amounts to € 36m and the client is Essar Bulk Terminals Ltd, an Essar Steel company. The project got under way this month and is scheduled for completion ...
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NewsOceanography key in air crash rescue
Operational oceanography played a key role in the safe rescue of all 155 people on board US Airways Flight 1549 which crashed into the Hudson River on 15 January 2009, as Alan F. Blumberg of the Centre for Maritime Systems, Stevens Institute of Technology writes in the latest issue of ...
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NewsAHTS ice and shallow draft design challenge
A tough challenge was set for Ijmuiden based Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) when Silverburn Shipping Group was looking for a shallow draft offshore supply vessel for Caspian Sea service.
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NewsHRP acquisition boosts ZF in workboat market
A ZF HRP 8000 VRM unit typically installed in tugs.HRP will continue in business as ZF Marine HRP within the ZF Marine Group, whose strategic goal is expanding its range of products for complete marine propulsion systems. HRP produces a wide range of steerable thrusters, which include well mounted thrusters, ...
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NewsKey mapping role for ABPmer
ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) in the UK is developing nationwide digital maps of human activities in the marine environment. The specific layers relating to commercial fisheries, renewable energy, mariculture and archaeological interests are being developed to support marine protected areas (MPAs).
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NewsRocky road brings relief to Aberaeron
Aberaeron is a pretty Edwardian coastal harbour town on the west coast of mid-Wales that has recently been discovered by tourists. But unless a bid to stem the destructive effects that the Irish Sea is having on its coast succeeds, there may not be that much town left for the ...
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NewsNew Sonardyne transponders for Subsea 7
category' , ' 1252581180329' , ' ); } return false; s new Compatt 5 Max subsea positioning transponders for deployment in BP’ s Skarv field offshore Norway, initially to provide precise positioning for installation of various underwater templates in depths between 350m and 450m.
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NewsNew report puts 'Venice in Peril'
Venice is fast being lost to the water, says a report released this month by the conservation group, Venice in Peril.
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NewsA new lease of life for Shannon
Survey specialists Emu Limited have purchased the tug Shannon for use as a survey vessel. The company has added the 35m tug to its current fleet of four vessels, the largest of which is 24m in length. The new acquisition will allow Emu to operate further offshore and for longer ...
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NewsIrish operator welcomes 'Island Meercat'
Wicklow based tug and workboat operator Island Shipping has taken delivery of the latest addition to its fleet, the Island Meercat. The Irish company’ s 15.5m road transportable multi-cat type vessel was built by Meercat Workboats of Southampton UK.
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NewsOperators fume over more Elbe deepening delays
According to a leading German feeder shipping company, new delays in plans to deepen Hamburg’ s Elbe River to 14.5 m to allow access for ever bigger boxships are dangerous and have already cost Germany’ s biggest seaport its position as Europe’ s Number 1 transshipment hub.
