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The Dutch Parliament voted by an overwhelming majority last month in favour of the construction of Maasvlakte 2, the new port district of Rotterdam. This gives the green light to the next…

As Chinas principle waterway transportcorridor, the Yangtze Economic Belt has become an important component ofChinas national modernisation strategy, generating some 41% of the countrysrapidly expanding GDP. As shipping volumes on the river…

Scene setting debates on the European cruise and ferryindustries, with the UK government minister responsible for shipping and portsdue to make the keynote address, will open the relaunched Cruise + Ferryexhibition and…

After a year hiatus following Hurricane Katrina,the International WorkBoat Show returns to New Orleans USA from 29 Novemberthrough 1 December. The largest US maritime trade show and conference willagain take place in…

A major exercise simulating a sinking passenger vessel and involving multiple agencies both afloat and ashore was held on the River Thames earlier this month. Intended to test LESLP (London Emergency Services…

The arrival of the vessel Wisting marked a significant   turning point for management of the historic Booth W Kelly yard at Ramsey on the Isle of Man, which had been the…

Demonstrated at the recent SMM exhibition in Hamburg was ascale model of Viking FellowShip, a dual fuel powered supply vessel beingbuilt for Norwegian offshore operator Eidesvik. When operational in the autumnof 2007,…

The Carbon Trust in the UK launched the MarineEnergy Accelerator (MEA) this month, a new initiative to support thedevelopment of marine renewable energy. The project aims to accelerate progressin reducing the costs…

Anticipation will be running high when theHolland Marine Equipment Association (HME) presents the fifth annualMarine Innovation Award at the Maritime Awards Gala on 9 November. 

Marine salvors have welcomed the recent London High Court decision to refer a legal challenge to the EUs Ship Source Pollution Directive to the European Court of Justice. The legal challenge was…

Being readied for delivery in December is a tough passenger catamaran, designed to ease pressure on two sister ships which racked up 5,000 crossings on the Lake of Constance in just seven…

The MarineEquipment Trade Show (METS) is more than an exhibition, it is the biggest andbest attended meeting place for leisure marine trade professionals in theworld. METS 2006 will take place on 14,15…