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A new flagship for Clyde Marine Services
When the new tug CMS Buster arrived in the Clyde with a tow late in August it represented a major step forward for Greenock based Clyde Marine Services.
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Two more Voith tractors with increased fire power protect the Bosphorus
The tug fleet operated by the Turkish Maritime Organization to provide escort and emergency response services in the Bosphorus has been increased in size with the addition of two further vessels.
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New Berlin - Hamburg inland cargo link opens
The first containers to be delivered from Berlin to the Port of Hamburg via the new Elbe-Spree inland waterway were unloaded last month.
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Green Ship wins Sustainable Shipping award
The Green Ship of the Future, the Danish maritime initiative, has received the International Environmental Award from the Sustainable Shipping organisation for being the most environmentally friendly shipping initiative. Sustainable Shipping is a leading organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable use of the sea.
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'Beag Inis' drives ashore in Kerry
Irish firm Arklow Marine Services has recently delivered a bit of a surprise in the shape of a 12m amphibious aluminium monohull – and yes, that means wheels underneath.
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One delivery and one launching for Fairplay at Armon
German operator Fairplay Towage has taken delivery of Fairplay X, the third of four new vessels from the most recent batch of orders from Astilleros Armon of Navia in Spain. This latest completion follows the delivery earlier in the year of the 85 tons bollard pull offshore and harbour tug ...
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New lightweight ferry boasts all-round benefits
A new lightweight, double ended ferry just delivered to the Port of Copenhagen boasts particularly low CO2 emission levels and fuel savings of up to 50 %, according to its builders.
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Ship AHOY for disabled sailors
British quadriplegic yachtsman Geoff Holt took the helm of a newbuild catamaran last month which has been specially designed for The Adventure Help & Opportunities for Youth (AHOY) Centre in London.
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TOWLINES September 2009
The project to refurbish and preserve the fifty year old ocean going tug Elbe took a major step forward during the first days of September when the historic vessel was towed from its berth in Maasluis to Eemshaven for dry docking and painting at the Damen Shipyards Van Brink yard.
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More freeboard for professional mariners
In order to increase the safety of mariners and sea going professionals, the International Maritime Organisation recently tightened its lifejacket regulations, thereby making the old SOLAS approval no longer valid.
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Rapid response propeller repair
After a 293m cruise ship started experiencing problems with its rudder recently, its owners asked Hydrex to perform a detailed underwater inspection during the ship’ s stay in the Azores and to design a plan for any possible underwater repairs.
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Design innovation with wind in its sails
An artist's impression of the IHC Merwede concept for an offshore wind turbine installation vessel.These include offshore wind vessels specifically designed for jacket installation, turbine installation and blade installation. The company is convinced that such thinking 'outside the box' is going to prove vital for a new industry where it ...
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Contractor dives into marine renewables
Liverpool based diving contractors Hughes Sub Surface Engineering are extending their success as a specialist diving and marine service provider in the renewable energy market.
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Wind farm makes Wells a commercial port
Last June the Harbour Commissioners of Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk UK signed an agreement with the developers of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, Scira Offshore Energy Ltd., securing a 50 year contract which will alter its primary function from fishing and leisure to commercial port.
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Flip flash cards for dive trainees
New ' Flip Flash Cards' developed in Australia look set to help commercial and deep sea divers by providing training for those in the modern world of the International Commercial Diving Industry (ICDI).
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Underwater surveillance brought to life
Busy ports create many issues for the authorities, and differences in opinion can often end up in court, writes Jukka Riivari, CEO of Finland based Mirasys, which develops and supplies software that helps organisations manage the information captured by digital video and CCTV cameras.
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Regional assistance key to new NATO piracy strategy
Operation Ocean Shield, NATO’ s contribution to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa, commenced last month after the North Atlantic Council (NAC) approved the mission.
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Sea anchor safety proven in trials
A trials programme conducted off the far north of Norway has demonstrated how a modern sea anchor could be an important safety aid for high-risk ships.
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Port authority diving expertise available to all
The Port of London Authority is renowned for their work along the River Thames in the UK which helps to ensure that the river is a safe and enjoyable environment for trade, recreation and tourism. This year marks the Authority' s centenary.
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World's largest monohull lift vessel launched
The largest monohull heavy lift vessel in the world has been launched by Dutch builders IHC Merwede from their Offshore & Marine facility in Krimpen aan den Ijssel. The 183m LOA vessel for Seaway Heavy Lifting features a 5,000mt crane and is the largest vessel ever built by IHC Merwede.