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    ATONIS adds data for bright buoys

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    This month sees the often humble buoy rising in the world of technology as a UK company steps into production of Automatic Identification System (AIS) units that will be fitted to many lighthouse authority marker buoys.

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    Versatile dredger addresses tsunami legacy

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    Damen Dredging Equipment of Nijkerk in the Netherlands has delivered a versatile cutter suction dredger to Sri Lanka, where it was urgently needed to clear small fishery harbours which remain silted by the December 2004 tsunami.

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    DP World lifts two new cranes into action

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    DP World Southampton marked the commissioning of its two new super post-panamax gantry cranes with an event on Southampton Water recently.

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    Galileo signal accuracy measured

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    The accuracy of Galileo, Europe''s multi-billion euro satellite positioning network due to become operational around 2014, is better than GPS according to a team of three researchers from Delft Technical University''s Faculty of Aerospace Engineering in the Netherlands.

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    BV accesses safety for ship surveyors

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    Classification society Bureau Veritas has developed guidelines intended to reduce the number of accidents to seafarers and surveyors during the inspection and maintenance of ships'' structures. The guidelines will help yards to design in safety in detail.

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    Jura ferry runs again after 36 years

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    A gruelling five hour journey to the mainland from the Scottish island of Jura has been shrunk to a mere 45 minute hop to a local bus service by a new ferry which was officially launched last month.

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    Steering a course to SMM 2008

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    Van der Velden Marine Systems'' presentation at SMM 2008 will include the EPS silent thruster, an Art rudder, a Barke rudder, a Timon rudder and Van der Velden Commander steering gear. On Wednesday and Thursday the company will host a 17:00 Happy Hour with refreshments and music on Stand 440 ...

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    Deck equipment on display at SMM 2008

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    Germany''s Hatlapa Marine Equipment is headquartered in Uetersen, near Hamburg, so its staff will not have to travel far to man the company''s stand A1.451 at SMM 2008.

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    Rotterdam starts construction at Maasvlakte 2

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    Construction was finally starting this month on the ¢ 1bn first phase of Rotterdam''s giant new North Sea Maasvlakte 2 complex, which will eventually house deepsea container, distribution and chemical industry facilities and ease the strain on the main port.

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    Introduction to SMM 08

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    The world''s largest maritime industry trade fair just keeps on getting bigger, as SMM 2008 extends into new exhibition halls which will allow more than 1,800 exhibitors from 55 countries to fill a whopping 87,000 sq/m of display space with the latest in cutting edge technology, alongside a host of ...

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    NAV08 and ILA 37 do navigation double act

    2008-09-01T12:36:00Z

    This year the Royal Institute of Navigation''s NAV 08 is being run in tandem with the International Loran Association''s ILA 37 conference in London and will take place from 28 to 30 October 2008 at Church House, Westminster, London.

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    No margin for safety

    2008-08-30T12:36:00Z

    A potentially life threatening gap in legislation has been highlighted by distress signals company Chemring Marine, the parent company of the Pains Wessex and Comet brands. A spokesman has pointed out that in some countries, signals in annually serviced life rafts can legitimately be up to 17 months out of ...

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    Navigation training for HRH Prince William

    2008-08-30T12:36:00Z

    His Royal Highness Prince William, heir to the British throne, started a short attachment with the Royal Navy in June and following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather underwent training at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) at Dartmouth.

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    SAR simulator for high speed vessels

    2008-08-30T12:36:00Z

    The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (NSSR) has signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime for the delivery of a high speed vessel simulator, to be installed at its new sea rescue school in Stavern, Norway.

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    Distance learning for Tangier Med pilots

    2008-08-30T12:36:00Z

    The Marine College at South Tyneside College in the UK has won an ongoing contract to train Moroccan pilots to navigate the new Tangier Med Port.

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    Skills tide rising at Brightlingsea Harbour

    2008-08-30T12:36:00Z

    A learning centre has won a regional learndirect Achievement Award for its work with employees at Brightlingsea Harbour.

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    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Oceans

    2008-08-29T12:36:00Z

    Whether you''re an experienced sailor or learning the ropes, The Hitchhiker''s Guide to the Oceans is full of practical information on everything from how to find a crew position through to sailing as a profession.

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    Coasters of Cornwall

    2008-08-29T12:36:00Z

    Coasters of Cornwall is the sixth book in the popular Coasters series by Bernard McCall.

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    Integrated Bridge Systems Vol 1 - Radar and AIS

    2008-08-29T12:36:00Z

    As from 2008, all new marine radars must be able to display AIS data and plenty of work has been done to help ensure that the information is consistent, uniform symbols are used and there are protocols to provide a standard resolution of AIS, radar and chart images.

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    New harbour facilities in County Galway

    2008-08-28T20:09:00Z

    The Department of Transport in Ireland has announced that construction of new harbour facilities at Caladh Mór, Inis Meáin, Aran Islands, County Galway are currently ongoing.