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The 100 turbine 300MW Thanet Wind Farm off North Foreland was opened in September and currently holds the title of the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm. Photo by Peter Barker KEY DEALS

Vattenfall cancels Thanet windfarm extension

This scenario shows an oil spill of 2.500 tons from a cruise ship over the course of 120 hours. A full interactive version of the model including further information and source information is available at www.wwfrsapartners.com. INTERVIEWS

Insurers use marine GIS to mitigate risk

Advice from scholars ensured Phoenicia was completely authentic on the outside, but on the inside it was equipped with the latest high tech electronic navigational equipment. ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

‘Phoenicia’ replica navigates around Africa

Amongst other things, EU proposals would clarify that the Standby Oil Spill Response Vessels under contract by EMSA can intervene also in case of oil pollution caused by offshore installations. KEY DEALS

EU proposal to update EMSA’s mandate

The opening of new Arctic Nav Areas for shipping will pose a challenge for authorities charged with mandatory marine safety broadcasts in those regions. ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Denmark’s DaMSA in Arctic e-Navigation project

The new vessel is intended to conduct research activities and expeditions to the polar region, but is also designed to serve as an icebreaker, a passenger ship or a supply ship for the South African research centres in the Antarctic. ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Integrated Bridge System for polar vessel

Using IBS/INS and ECDIS demands a different approach to the daily navigation tasks because everything is electronic. ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

DNV certification for Furuno INS Training Centre

Guests at the signing ceremony included Capt. Mouamar Gaddafi and representatives from the French, Spanish, Portuguese and Maltese embassies. ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Multi-million € VTMS for Libya

The transceivers are able to display AIS targets in a radar style format, on the large 1.8” LCD display of the radio. ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Class D VHF DSC transceivers with AIS

The antenna is contained in a 29cm diameter radome which weighs only 3.9kg. ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

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