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NAVAIDS

NAVAIDS

Irelands ports and harbours have seen major developments and increased operations funding over recent years, resulting in an increase for the supply of new aids to navigation.

1st March 2002

Irish Harbour Masters See Navaids Funding Boost

1st March 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

The British Shipping Minister, David Jamieson MP, visited the Port of London earlier this month and included on his itinerary a stop at the Port of London Authoritys Control Centre at Gravesend.

1st March 2002

Vessel Traffic Services Demo Day for UK Shipping Minister

1st March 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Dutch companies Imtech Marine & Offshore and IHC Systems formally recognised their close partnership by exhibiting jointly at Oceanology International in London earlier this month.

1st March 2002

Multi-Function Radar for Dredger Integration

1st March 2002

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) become mandatory for all newbuilding passenger ships and most cargo vessels from July of this year, with the IMOs implementation schedule requiring all ships over 300gt to embrace…

1st March 2002

JRCs UAIS First to Satisfy MCA

1st March 2002

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

One of the most successful Perkins marine engines of all time has been replaced by two new models. The naturally aspirated Perkins Sabre M90/4.236 is superseded by the four cylinder 4.2 litre…

1st March 2002

Perkins Sabre Replace M90

1st March 2002

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

The Newhaven port authority has awarded a contract to Kent based N E Murray (Marine Contractors) to provide shiphandling services, following an increase in the size and frequency of ferries using the…

1st March 2002

Towlines

1st March 2002

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

The Tsavliris Salvage Group has delivered the half-finished aircraft carrier Varyag to her new owners in China at the end of a marathon towage operation lasting 110 days.

1st March 2002

Tsavliris Complete Three Month Varyag Tow

1st March 2002

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

A new twin-screw tug, the Dogancay IV, has been delivered to a Moroccan operator at a recent flag-change ceremony by Sanmar Denizcilik Makina ve Ticaret Ltd of Istanbul, Turkey.

1st March 2002

Sanmar Delivers Dogancay IV to Morocco

1st March 2002

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

The Capt I B Harvey of WCT Offshore Ltd is seen in her new role as short sea coastal tug towing a barge for Van Oord ACZ from Mostyn in North Wales…

1st March 2002

Tug Refits Broaden WCTs Operational Scope

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Marine services provider James Fisher and Sons plc have announced the sale of the last two ships of its former fleet of dry cargo vessels, concluding its departure from an unprofitable market.

1st March 2002

James Fisher Winds Up Dry Cargo

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Marine safety, rope and rigging specialists Cosalt Safety & Protection has won a second contract to install safety grab chains on the banks of the River Thames in London.

1st March 2002

Grab Chains Enhance Safety on the Thames

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Dredging equipment supply sister companies VOSTA of Amsterdam and LMG of Lubeck in Germany have strengthened their existing co-operation by merging. VOSTA BV and the marine technology division of LMG combined last…

1st March 2002

Dredging Equipment Supply Companies Strengthened by Merger

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

This is to be the year of renewables according to UK Energy Minister Brian Wilson MP, who predicted that the potential contribution of power generated from clean sources will finally be recognised.

1st March 2002

Commercial Opportunities for Marine Renewables

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Stressing that renewables can become the basis of a substantial manufacturing sector, he said 'It should not be forgotten that we had world leadership in wind power 20 years ago but did…

1st March 2002

Contract Awards Pollution Control and Emergency-related awards

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Oil skimmer manufacturer Ro-Clean Desmi A/S has developed a solution for those annoying occasions when spilled oil is driven by the wind or pulled by tides to a location other than where…

1st March 2002

Electronic Skimmer Chases the Oil

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

First Watch is a new concept that enables marina berth holders to view their boats at the marina live on their home computer using a standard internet connection. Developed by UK company…

1st March 2002

Boat Security Checks from the Comfort of Home

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

The UK registered company RingProp Limited has developed a new outboard motor propeller which eliminates traumatic injuries to humans and marine life without reducing effective engine power.

1st March 2002

RingProp Courts Outboard Success

1st March 2002

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KEY DEALS

A 65 year old former RNLI lifeboat has had a painstaking five-year restoration culminated by a repower with Perkins Sabre M92 marine engines.

1st March 2002

Repower for Ex-lifeboat Rose Marion

1st March 2002

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KEY DEALS

The UK' s largest purpose built bunker terminal is due for completion at the Port of Liverpool next month following a £ 1.5 million investment by Henty Oil Limited, with grant aid…

1st March 2002

Liverpool Bunker Terminal Due for Completion

1st March 2002

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

The House of Lords handed down a landmark final judgement last month in the long-running Piper Alpha litigation, bringing to a successful conclusion the claims of Caledonia North Sea Ltd (formerly Occidental…

1st March 2002

Piper Alpha Landmark Final Judgement in The House of Lords

1st March 2002