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The Rheinmetall Group has completely divested its marine electronics interests by disposing of its stake in EuroCom Industries, holding company EMG EuroMarine Electronics last subsidiary. The 88.6% stake has been transferred to…

1st July 2004

Thrane & Thrane Acquisition

1st July 2004

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Aberdeen based Veripos has been awarded a three year contract for provision of global DGPS services to Italian subsea contractors Mediterranean Survey & Services SpA (MSS).

1st July 2004

DGPS for Italy

1st July 2004

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Tyneside UK based John Lilley & Gillie Ltd has strengthened its portfolio of navigational products by acquiring a 50% interest in marine software company PC Maritime. PC Maritimes founders and owners, David…

1st July 2004

Navigational Synergy

1st July 2004

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A jack-up work barge created considerable consternation off the coast of North Kent during bad weather on 7 July. The barge had been carrying out core sampling and survey work close to…

1st July 2004

Jack-up Goes Walk About

1st July 2004

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Norwegian Maritime Equipment has unveiled a new website (www. nme. no), providing information and photos on the companys range of safety, deck and other equipment as well as news of new products.…

1st July 2004

New NME Website

1st July 2004

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HM Customs & Excise in the UK received a new vessel with which to combat smugglers last month at naming ceremonies in London for the cutter HMCC Valiant.

1st July 2004

New Cutter for HM Customs

1st July 2004

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One of Germanys leading ship repair and conversion yards, Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB), has averted bankruptcy and said it is now back on track after a dangerous period.

1st July 2004

Lloyd Werft Averts Bankruptcy With Pride of America Repair

1st July 2004

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Marine gears manufacturer Reintjes has taken over all the marine activities of Antwerpse Motorenwerke (AMW), the company which has been the sole representative for the sale of Reintjes products in Belgium since…

1st July 2004

Belgian Gear Change

1st July 2004

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The ports of Shanghai and Hamburg have agreed a port partnership which aims to further develop goods traffic between China and Europe via the two ports. It is of particular interest to…

1st July 2004

Shangburg Partnership

1st July 2004

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A decade of uncertainty has ended for the Port of Rotterdam, with the Dutch Government finally agreeing to provide funds for the construction of Maasvlakte 2, a major land reclamation project in…

1st July 2004

Green Light for Maasvlakte 2

1st July 2004

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Lloyds Register classed fleet has reached an all-time high of 113.8 million gt, surpassing the previous record of 113.7 million gt set in 1979. Taking into account Lloyds share of the world…

1st July 2004

Lloyds Head of Class

1st July 2004

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Only months after their ambitious proposal for a £ 600m container terminal at the Port of Southampton was rejected by the British Government, Associated British Ports has been given the go-ahead to…

1st July 2004

Ro-Ro a Go-Go for ABP Immingham Container Terminal

1st July 2004

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English Nature, the UK Governments independent conservation agency, launched a consultation last month on the future of the coasts and seas around England.

1st July 2004

English Nature Coastal Consultation Gets Underway

1st July 2004

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The first 12 cylinder Sulzer RT-flex96C low speed marine engine developed by Wartsila Corporation completed its official shop test last month. With a maximum continuous power output of 93,360bhp at 102rpm, it…

1st July 2004

Big Max Runs

1st July 2004

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VT Halmatic has signed a contract with the Gibraltar Harbour Board to supply a third Halmatic 35 pilot boat to its pilotage fleet. The optimised 35 features a resiliently mounted wheelhouse for…

1st July 2004

The Rock Rolls On With VT Halmatic

1st July 2004

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Southern Cross Marine Ltd , the UK distributor for Australian manufacturers Poly Flex , will have that companys new Resilient Deck Support System (RDSS) and a full range of engine mounts and…

1st June 2004

Bad Vibes On the Run at seawork2004

1st June 2004

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Dakota Creek Industries ofAnacortes, Washington USA has earned a reputation for versatility. Their latest project is a 146m x 33m diesel electric vessel for the University of Delawar e. Designed by BayMarine…

1st June 2004

Quiet Power for New American Research

1st June 2004

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With over 35,000 propeller shaft seal installations behind them, Ocean Venture Seals (OVS) has developed a new, environmentally friendly Eco-Seal which claims major advancement of propeller shaft sealing technology as its design…

1st June 2004

Environmental Advance in Prop Shaft Sealing Technology

1st June 2004

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Environmental features were decisive in the minds of Chinese authorities who chose Volvo Penta marine diesel engines to power newbuild tourist boats which will be deployed on the Thousand Island Lake, part…

1st June 2004

Clean Power for China Tourist Boats

1st June 2004

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Appearing for the first time at seawork will be H4marine Ltd , which has recently been appointed as distributor for two new products from Quickwater Marine of Australia.

1st June 2004

H4marine Cuts It at seawork2004

1st June 2004