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POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

A new rubber in compression coupling and universal joint assembly for power transmission applications where misalignment is likely to occur has been developed by Renold Hi-Tec Couplings .

1st June 2005

Universal Joint Coupling Cures Misalignment Blues

1st June 2005

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

The value of exhibiting at Seawork is being proclaimed enthusiastically by H4 Marine Ltd , which made its debut appearance at Seawork 2004 shortly after being appointed as distributor for the quicKutter…

1st June 2005

Rope Cutter Rockets from Seawork Launch Pad

1st June 2005

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Maritime lubricants supplier Lubmarine has installed a new $2m test engine at its TOTAL Research Centre (CRES) at Solaize, near Lyons in France.

1st June 2005

High-Tech Five Cylinder Test Bed for New Marine Oils

1st June 2005

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Aberdeen UK based lifeboat manufacturers and safety equipment maintenance specialists Survival Craft Inspectorate is taking the rare step of repatriating its production facilities from low wage China to a new 10,000ft 2factory…

1st June 2005

Chinese Checkout By UK Lifeboat Builders

1st June 2005

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

A section of the Spanish fishing industry has been convinced that Vynagrip safety matting, traditionally used in the rugged environment of heavy industrial plants, makes an ideal safety covering on the open…

1st June 2005

Fishermen Get a Grip

1st June 2005

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Plymouth UK based SM Group (Europe) Ltd have added to their range of equipment from Australian marine equipment manufacturer GME with the launch of a full specification 406MHz EPIRB.

1st June 2005

New Oz EPIRB Located in Europe

1st June 2005

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

The Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) system was mandated by the IMO last December for carriage on the majority of large ocean going vessels. Similar to the aviation black box recorder, it…

1st June 2005

S-VDR Made Simple Online

1st June 2005

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Virginia USA based Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) has released its interactive Guide to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The GMDSS Guide joins RTCMs Navigation Equipment Guide…

1st June 2005

GMDSS Guide Online

1st June 2005

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Thamesport (London) Limited is the third Hutchison Ports (UK) port to receive the British Safety Council s five star award, following an extensive audit of the facility earlier this year.

1st June 2005

Thamesport Receive Five Star Safety Award

1st June 2005

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Wales based Elkay Electrical has launched a new range of Aqua-safe connectors which are particularly suitable for carrying electrical supplies through wet and damp environments such as those found in ports, harbours,…

1st June 2005

Safe Connections Suitable for Marine Environments

1st June 2005

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

One of the larger work vessels on show at Seawork is VoeViking , the latest addition to the fleet of Shetland based Delta Marine Ltd . The company are experienced operators of…

1st June 2005

Delta Marines Latest Fleet Addition on Show at Seawork

1st June 2005

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Corrosion Technologies (Europe) travels to Seawork from Jersey with variously sized containers of CorrosionX , a product developed through aerospace research which stops corrosion, penetrates frozen parts and lubricates even better than…

1st June 2005

Corrosion Halted at Seawork

1st June 2005

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The 21m LOA ferry Totnes Castle has just been launched from Voyager Yachts at Millbrook UK after repair and conversion works which enable the vessel to leave its past life in salt…

1st June 2005

Salty Dog Finds New Life on Lakes

1st June 2005

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Eurospray Systems Ltd travels from Loughborough UK to make a first appearance at Seawork , where it will show the Wiwa Magnum high performance airless spray pump which has been designed for…

1st June 2005

Be Crafty with Coatings at Seawork 2005 International

1st June 2005

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Germanys biggest light-ship, the 62-year-old Elbe 1- Burgermeister OSwald , has been given an overhaul and spruce-up at small shipyard Peters Schiffbau in north Germany.

1st June 2005

Peters Revamps Most-rammed Light-ship

1st June 2005

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The 33,933 grt cruise vessel Thomson Celebration (formerly Holland America Line s Noordam ) enters service this month following a five month refit at A&P Falmouth under the supervision of Columbia Ship…

1st June 2005

Cause for Celebration After Major Refit at A&P Falmouth

1st June 2005

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Southampton based marine outfitters Trimline have helped to bring Saga Cruises new passenger ship Saga Ruby into service following a refit at drydocks in Malta. Trimlines factory had shipped four containers of…

1st June 2005

Passenger Ship Saga Ruby Gets a Trimline Outfit in Malta

1st June 2005

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Reading UK based Marine Ventures Ltd make their first appearance at Seawork this year, where they will be introducing Straub pipe joining technology, which offers low stress, progressive sealing of Cunifer tubes…

1st June 2005

Firm But Gentle Grip at Seawork

1st June 2005

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Members of the International Salvage Union recovered over 700,000 tons of pollutants during salvage operations last year. Emergency assistance was provided worldwide for 266 vessels carrying cargoes and bunkers with a potential…

1st June 2005

Work Load Up for ISU

1st June 2005

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Americas Bisso Marine has salvaged a 110ft crewboat in Sabine Pass, Texas which had sunk in 50ft of water following a collision with another ship.

1st June 2005

Swift Salvage Clears Channel

1st June 2005