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French shipbuilder, Alu Marine, has completed the construction of two 7.80m aluminium survey vessels for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

1st May 2013

Alu Marine completes survey vessels

1st May 2013

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Eliche Radice S.p.A. became the first Italian company certified by the Russian River Register last month.

1st May 2013

Italy propels Russia

1st May 2013

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The port of Antwerp handled 46,997,502 tonnes of freight in the first three months of this year, an increase of 1.4% compared with the same period in 2012.

30th April 2013

Tonnage fall

30th April 2013

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The UK’s broadband solutions company, Buzz Marine, has added a new internal unit to its range, the free standing Hubba, designed for portable onboard 3G broadband reception.

30th April 2013

Buzz Marine expands range

30th April 2013

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“If you had to come down to one point that makes the biggest difference in this industry Id say its the relationships,” says Harry Wilson of UK Docks Marine Services.

30th April 2013

Just don’t mention retirement

30th April 2013

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The Conference Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) is calling on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the European Union to improve maritime safety following a debate in the European Parliament last week about…

29th April 2013

Erika trial sparks European debate

29th April 2013

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In a new report, international insurer Lloyd’s of London reveals that the increasing size of vessels is causing the costs of the removal of wrecked ships to rise.

26th April 2013

Costly wreck removals

26th April 2013

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UKHO: The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that Ian Moncrieff CBE has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive.

26th April 2013

New chief executive

26th April 2013

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The UK’s Victor Marine Ltd has developed a new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for the marine market which complies with the latest IMO Resolution MEPC 159(55). The full system is also Bureau…

25th April 2013

Victor Marine sewage treatment

25th April 2013

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Netherlands based Pronomar BV has been appointed as a supplier of the company sustainable energy company EWE in Oldenburg/Germany.

25th April 2013

Dry on windfarms

25th April 2013

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Escola Europea de SSS (2E3S) has organized the first motorways of the sea training courses called WHITE MOS for students coming from the Spain, Mexico and Belgium.

25th April 2013

First ‘motorways’ training

25th April 2013

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US based dredging company, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (GLDD) has announced a contract with fellow US company, Signal International Inc, for the construction of a Articulated Tug and Barge (ATB) Trailing…

25th April 2013

GLDD ATB hopper dredger

25th April 2013

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Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s AIMS Global Engineering (AIMS) to market and develop renewable energy solutions for shipping.

24th April 2013

Eco-friendly shipping MOU

24th April 2013

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Scotland’s deck machinery specialist, ACE Winches, has been awarded its second Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

24th April 2013

ACE Winches wins Queen’s Award

24th April 2013

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Following a six year acquisition programme, the Government of the Bahamas, has signed a letter of intent with Damen to acquire nine vessels for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and construction work…

23rd April 2013

Damen contracts

23rd April 2013

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PUMA – the joint venture contractor set up by Royal Boskalis and Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors, has completed the first stage of Construction of the Maasvlakte 2 development for the…

22nd April 2013

First phase of Maasvlakte 2 completed

22nd April 2013

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Netherlands based shipbuilding company, Veka Group, has delivered the first high speed catamaran to fellow Dutch company, Royal Wagenborg, for use in the offshore windfarm industry.

19th April 2013

Veka delivers offshore catamaran

19th April 2013

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Wilhelmsen Ships Services (WSS) has obtained global approval for its safety services from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

19th April 2013

ABS for WSS

19th April 2013

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For what is thought to the first time ever, the heads of the five British mapping and charting agencies will come together to discuss the future of mapping in front of an…

19th April 2013

UKHO at BCS

19th April 2013

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The formal agreement for the development of the Aegean Gateway Terminal project at Turkey’s Port of Izmir has been signed.

19th April 2013

Turkish port plan

19th April 2013