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Dredging Internationals trailing suction hopper dredger Pearl River, which launched the jumbo dredger revolution when it entered service only eight years ago, has entered a Singapore shipyard for lengthening which will increase…

1st August 2002

Early Extension for First Jumbo Dredger

1st August 2002

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John Lightfoot, chairman of anti-glare roller screen manufacturer Solar Solve Marine, was surprised but delighted to be awarded an MBE in The Queens Birthday Honours List.

1st August 2002

MBE for Solar Solve Chairman

1st August 2002

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Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft has delivered its first diesel electric newbuilding - the multi-functional field supply and pipe carrier Skandi Rona - to Norwegian offshore owner District Offshore Rederi (DOF).

1st August 2002

DOF gets Myklebusts first diesel-electric newbuilding

1st August 2002

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The Vessel Traffic Services Operations Centre at the ABP Port of Southampton UK had a royal re-commissioning last month when Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended ceremonies for a facility which…

1st August 2002

Royal Re-opening for Southampton VTS Centre

1st August 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Welders and fitters are busy at Chinas Guangzhou Panyu Lingshan Shipyard where a pair of self-dumping hopper barges are taking shape in a building shed on the shore of the Pearl River.…

1st July 2002

Cummins and Goings of Busy China Yard

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Rolls Royce chose the occasion of the seawork2002 exhibition in Southampton UK last month to introduce a new control system for small waterjets.

1st July 2002

Rolls Royce Debuts Vector Stick at seawork

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

An online technical discussion forum for people working with diesel engines is largely credited for a 500% increase in hits over the past year from marine diesel engine users and others now…

1st July 2002

Hits Surge as Users Share Their Knowledge Online with Diesel-Talk

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

A new ballast control system which promises to improve stability, increase speed and reduce fuel consumption was displayed for the first time last month at seawork2002.

1st July 2002

Ballast Control System Displayed in seawork Exhibition Debut

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

The Port of London Authority continues its migration to Caterpillar power by specifying a Cat 3056 marine engine for a new 8.5m salvage cutter built by Wickham Marine of Colchester UK as…

1st July 2002

Caterpillar Powered Cutter Beats Blocking by Thames Clutter

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Hollands HRP have announced an addition to their range of azimuthing thrusters in the form of the HRP Shallow Draft Thruster. Unlike all other units in the product line, which are based…

1st July 2002

Versatile New Shallow Draft Thrusters

1st July 2002