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TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Crowley Maritime has taken delivery of Response a vessel heralded Puget Sounds most advanced tanker escort tug.

1st August 2002

Crowley introduce the Response

1st August 2002

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

After much discussion and research Milford Haven Port Authority has introduced escort towage for tankers entering and leaving Milford Haven from sea and the approaches to the mouth of the waterway.

1st August 2002

Escort towage is introduced at Milford Haven

1st August 2002

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The British Government has given UK energy company Innogy the go-ahead for a 90MW capacity wind farm at North Hoyle, off the Welsh coast. The project will provide the first work for…

1st August 2002

UK Government Puts Wind In Mayflowers Sails

1st August 2002

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The first pilot boat to result from Halmatics acquisition of the Cara Marine workboat range will see a 52ft launch for the Clyde Ports Authority built at Halmatics Portchester UK shipyard.

1st August 2002

First Halmatic Cara Marine Order

1st August 2002

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Following an upgrade order from the UK Ministry of Defence for its Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) installation at HM Naval Base Devonport, Denbridge Digital has replaced the existing Apex 7000 VTS…

1st August 2002

UK MOD Upgrades Plymouth VTMS

1st August 2002

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Post-11 September, port security has risen to the top of the agenda for many involved with port and harbour operations. Billions of pounds are being invested in new technologies, upgrading infrastructure and…

1st August 2002

Port Security comes to London

1st August 2002

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The Humber Forum is lobbying UK Minister for Transport John Spellar with its concerns over a proposed new freight rail line from Liverpool and Manchester via Sheffield and London to the Channel…

1st August 2002

Humber Ports Seek Rail Plan Inclusion

1st August 2002

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At the recent meeting of the IMOs Maritime Safety Committee in London, its Working Group on Large Passenger Ship Safety gave consideration to the extensive research and proposals by the UK Government…

1st August 2002

IMO Hears Directional Sound Evacuation Proposals

1st August 2002

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Rotterdam-based maritime services provider SMIT has announced a new organisation and corporate strategy which sees it withdrawing from maritime contracting and re-focusing on its traditional core activities of harbour towage, terminals, salvage…

1st August 2002

SMIT in Global Re-organisation

1st August 2002

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The multifunctional DP3 vessel Normand Mermaid, just delivered by Norways Ulstein Verft to regular customer Solstad Shipping AS, is about as top of the range as they come in the dynamic positioning…

1st August 2002

Multi-function Normand Mermaid delivered by Ulstein Verft

1st August 2002

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Dredging Internationals trailing suction hopper dredger Pearl River, which launched the jumbo dredger revolution when it entered service only eight years ago, has entered a Singapore shipyard for lengthening which will increase…

1st August 2002

Early Extension for First Jumbo Dredger

1st August 2002

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John Lightfoot, chairman of anti-glare roller screen manufacturer Solar Solve Marine, was surprised but delighted to be awarded an MBE in The Queens Birthday Honours List.

1st August 2002

MBE for Solar Solve Chairman

1st August 2002

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Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft has delivered its first diesel electric newbuilding - the multi-functional field supply and pipe carrier Skandi Rona - to Norwegian offshore owner District Offshore Rederi (DOF).

1st August 2002

DOF gets Myklebusts first diesel-electric newbuilding

1st August 2002

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The Vessel Traffic Services Operations Centre at the ABP Port of Southampton UK had a royal re-commissioning last month when Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended ceremonies for a facility which…

1st August 2002

Royal Re-opening for Southampton VTS Centre

1st August 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Welders and fitters are busy at Chinas Guangzhou Panyu Lingshan Shipyard where a pair of self-dumping hopper barges are taking shape in a building shed on the shore of the Pearl River.…

1st July 2002

Cummins and Goings of Busy China Yard

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Rolls Royce chose the occasion of the seawork2002 exhibition in Southampton UK last month to introduce a new control system for small waterjets.

1st July 2002

Rolls Royce Debuts Vector Stick at seawork

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

An online technical discussion forum for people working with diesel engines is largely credited for a 500% increase in hits over the past year from marine diesel engine users and others now…

1st July 2002

Hits Surge as Users Share Their Knowledge Online with Diesel-Talk

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

A new ballast control system which promises to improve stability, increase speed and reduce fuel consumption was displayed for the first time last month at seawork2002.

1st July 2002

Ballast Control System Displayed in seawork Exhibition Debut

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

The Port of London Authority continues its migration to Caterpillar power by specifying a Cat 3056 marine engine for a new 8.5m salvage cutter built by Wickham Marine of Colchester UK as…

1st July 2002

Caterpillar Powered Cutter Beats Blocking by Thames Clutter

1st July 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Hollands HRP have announced an addition to their range of azimuthing thrusters in the form of the HRP Shallow Draft Thruster. Unlike all other units in the product line, which are based…

1st July 2002

Versatile New Shallow Draft Thrusters

1st July 2002