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POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Halifax UK based Renold Hi-Tec Couplings has helped provide temporary power for what is claimed to be the worlds largest FPSO unit while the vessel was under construction. Renold supplied five RB…

1st September 2002

Couplings Provide Build Power for Record FPSO

1st September 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Caterpillar has released a full line of ratings for its new C12 marine diesel engine.

1st September 2002

New Caterpillar Unit Stalks Workboat Diesel Engine Market

1st September 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Germanys Kistler has marketed new long-life pressure transmitters designed for use in diesel engine injectors and hydraulic systems and are equally suitable for heavy oil engines and for rapid pressure drops.

1st September 2002

Diesel Injectors Readied for Pressure Drop

1st September 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Furuno has launched new AIS and VDR, both of which are under type approval with BSH in Germany.

1st September 2002

Furuno Launches AIS and VDR

1st September 2002

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KEY DEALS

A new generation of marking and distress lights has been launched by Jotron (UK) Ltd.

1st September 2002

High Demand for New Distress Light

1st September 2002

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KEY DEALS

Tideland Signals Syncrolan IV offshore warning system has been fitted to the Brovig Crystal Ocean, a well test vessel built by Kvaerner at Govan in Scotland and recently leased to Amerada Hess…

1st September 2002

Crystal Ocean Gets Offshore Warning System

1st September 2002

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Bureau Veritas has launched a code of practice and certification scheme for the management of safety and environmental protection in ports. The International Code for Safety and Environmental Protection Management in Port…

1st September 2002

Port Safety and Environment Code from BV

1st September 2002

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Norways Poseidon Simulation AS has won the biggest single order for marine simulators and training in the companys 14 year history. The NoKr15m order consists of simulators for radio communication, Radar/ ARPA…

1st September 2002

Poseidon Lands Major African Training Order

1st September 2002

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KEY DEALS

The recent fires aboard DFDS Seaways Princess of Scandanavia, extinguished by crew members before severe damage was caused or lives placed at risk is a reminder of the importance of fire safety…

1st September 2002

Thermal Imaging Enhances Fire Safety Training

1st September 2002

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Another record setting exhibitor total has been reported by Hamburg Messe for SMM 2002.

1st September 2002

Confidence Grows with Record Breaking SMM 2002

1st September 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Florida USA based Fortress Marine Anchors has demonstrated confidence in their product range by increasing the length of its parts replacement warranty from three years to lifetime.

1st September 2002

Parts Warranty is for Lifetime

1st September 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ECT Delta Terminal in Rotterdam has recently taken delivery of its 100th Kalmar Automatic Stacking Crane (ASC). As a proponent of automated handling systems, the terminal was the first to use Kalmar…

1st September 2002

ECT Stacks Up its 100th Automatic Crane

1st September 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Among the latest vessels to benefit from the retrofit of MacGregor Flexipad hatch cover bearing pads is P&O Nedlloyds 4,230 TEU container ship Jervis Bay which had all steel pads replaced by…

1st September 2002

Hatch Re-Pad

1st September 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

The team of engineers and scientists who built the miniature remote-controlled submarine Jason Junior used in the investigation of the wreck of the Titanic has developed an advanced new ROV that will…

1st September 2002

Titanic Team Knuckles Down for Jason II

1st September 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Millennium Lifting of Seabrook in Kent UK have celebrated their second birthday by adding a third Liebherr crane to their fleet.

1st September 2002

Quayside Capability Elevates New Millennium Lifting

1st September 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Munck Cranes AS has recently bought a majority shareholding in Dreggen Cranes AS, which is located with offices and production facilities by the seaside in Bergen, on the west coast of Norway.…

1st September 2002

The World Lifted by Dreggen

1st September 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Sheffield UK based mechanical handling specialists Street Cranexpress (SCX) has completed the second phase of a £ 32.5m contract to develop bespoke crane systems for three Royal Navy aircraft carriers.

1st September 2002

RN Crane System Completed

1st September 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Smits 3,200 tonnes lift capacity Asian Hercules II returned to Norway in June to provide additional heavy lift assistance during the decommissioning of the Maureen platform.

1st September 2002

Record Lift for Smit Sheerlegs

1st September 2002

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

UMCs challenge to ship owners to throw technical afloat problems at them has resulted in a successful underwater repair. The job was carried out as a joint effort between UMCs head office…

1st September 2002

Challenging Underwater Hull Repair Routine Off Malta

1st September 2002

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

In order to meet the growing demand for sand required for infrastructure projects in the Netherlands, dredging giant Royal Boskalis Westminster has ordered a third dismountable deepwin dredger from De Groot Nijkerk.

1st September 2002

De Groot Nijkerk Boosts Royal Boskalis Dredging Capability

1st September 2002