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    IMO sets ECDIS deadlines

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    The International Maritime Organisation''s Safety of Navigation sub-committee has finally agreed a series of deadlines for mandatory use of electronic chart display and information systems with a comprehensive timetable long-sought by bodies such as the classification authority, Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

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    Coastwatch website launch

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    The Tamar is faster than its predecessor, and is the most technologically advanced lifeboat ever to be produced by the RNLI.The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) has launched a new website (see www.nci.org.uk) incorporating the domain sites and details for every NCI watch station operating around the UK coastline. Of the ...

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    Quayside cable factory

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    The Tamar is faster than its predecessor, and is the most technologically advanced lifeboat ever to be produced by the RNLI.Teesport UK based PD Ports has signed a 15 year lease with subsea cable manufacturer JDR Cables Ltd which will provide JDR with a 100,000 sq/ft factory on the deepwater ...

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    Breakdown assistance extended to workboats

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    UK specialist marine warranty company ShoreGuard has introduced its marine warranty and breakdown assistance service to commercial vessel owners operating within the EU.

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    Another famous Belgian

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    The shipyard has produced a large number of tugs of this type, based on a very successful design from Robert Allan Ltd. Over the years the original design has been refined in the light of experience gained locally and through other operators also using vessels built by Irving. In this ...

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    MAIB addresses dangers of enclosed space working

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    The UK''s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has addressed long standing concern regarding the risks to seafarers working in enclosed or confined spaces on board ships.

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    Acquisitive big Brude

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    The Tamar is faster than its predecessor, and is the most technologically advanced lifeboat ever to be produced by the RNLI.Brude Safety AS of Aalesund in Norway has purchased the boat and equipment builder Holen AS, which is located at Sula, near Aalesund. Holen AS manufactures marine deck equipment, MOB ...

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    Gardline Irish acquisition

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    Gardline Marine Sciences Ireland, a subsidiary of its parent UK organisation in Great Yarmouth, has acquired Imar Survey of Conamara, Co Galway, one of Ireland''s leading independent hydrographic and geophysical companies specialising in providing turnkey survey and positioning solutions for both inshore and offshore customers.

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    A yacht in the new 400 ton travel hoist of Pendennis in Cornwall.

    2008-08-01T12:36:00Z

    An asset finance deal has enabled Cornwall UK based super-yacht builders Pendennis to acquired a new travel hoist capable of carrying vessels of up to 400 tons.

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    Marine industry and environmentalists unite

    2008-07-31T12:36:00Z

    Associated British Ports'' (ABP) sustainable manager Peter Barham, in his capacity as Chairman of the Seabed User and Developer Group (SUDG), has welcomed SUDG and the Wildlife and Countryside Link''s (Link) joint statement on the draft Marine Bill, citing it as an excellent example of industry and environmentalists working together ...

  • Smit Clyde has been transferred from Rotterdam to Vancouver under its own power.
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    TOWLINES

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    Propulsion specialist Schottle GmbH & Co. KG has been reorganized, with a new corporate structure to meet the increasing demands of shipbuilding worldwide. With effect from 29 June 2007, Schottel''s headquarters in Spay/Rhine and Schottel Antriebstechnik GmbH in Wismar have been merged to form the new Schottel GmbH, with its ...

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    REDS on Renewables Seabeds

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    REDS Ltd (Reach Engineering & Diving Services Ltd) have this summer taken their first steps into the offshore renewable energy sector. In late June the Midlands UK based company were contracted to carry out works on the Barrow Offshore Wind Farm (BOWF) currently owned and operated by DONG Energy / ...

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    Wartsila Propped Up

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    Finland based marine engine manufacturers Wartsila has acquired UK propeller repair company McCall Propellers Ltd, which employs 33 people and had a turnover of £ 6.4m last year. 

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    'Passenger Pollution'

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    ''Passenger Pollution'' at some European destinations has led cruise ship operators to look for relatively ''unknown'' ports where their vessels can call. Delegates to a cruise workshop held by the EU ports network project Port-Net were told of the opportunities for ports to exploit the burgeoning market, with Europe the ...

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    Partners Rewarded

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    Marinecall, the seafarers'' dedicated weather service, which provides UK Met Office data by phone, fax and internet, has started an Affiliate Partner scheme which is available to harbour authorities and any other organisation whose members or customers require sound met advice.

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    Rimorchiatori Riuniti Introduce 'Messico'

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    Rimorchiatori Riuniti of Genoa, Italy have taken delivery of the ‘ Messico’ , a new offshore support and escort tug, to add to their growing fleet of versatile tugs. This latest vessel, designed by Robert Allan Ltd., naval architects of Vancouver BC in Canada, is designated an AVT 36/70 E ...

  • The new facility at Zeebrugge will be similar to the Teesside Gasport in the UK.
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    New LNG Infrastructure for Zeebrugge

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    The Antwerp based shipping company EXMAR NV has applied to the Zeebrugge Port Authority (MBZ) for a domain concession for the construction of a discharging and ship to ship transfer installation for LNG and high pressure natural gas in the Port of Zeebrugge.

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    IHC

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    The IHC Holland Merwede shipbuilding group has acquired Apeldoorn based Vremac Hydraulics BV. The 50 year old company designs and fabricates specialist hydraulic cylinders for suppliers of hydraulic systems for the dredging and offshore industries.

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    HTL returns to Seawork

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    HMS Severn is 79.75loa and utilises a double chine hull form which will provide an improved seakeeping performance compared with the curent Island Class ships as well as superior accommodation. The flexible and efficient design is providing VT with export opportunities, including New Zealand where the design has been short ...

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    Phenix is New and Highly Refined

    2008-07-30T12:36:00Z

    Solent Towage Ltd has stationed the new Voith escort tug ‘ Phenix’ in Southampton Water in support of their towage services at the ESSO terminal at Fawley. The tug was delivered to Solent Towage, a subsidiary of Ostensjo Rederi of Haugesund, Norway, in late December by the Spanish shipyard Astilleros ...