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A new British national fishermen' s association has formed which claims it will soon represent over 85% of the fishing fleet.

Southampton UK based CJR Propulsion, which designs and manufactures propellers and stern gear systems, has launched French and Spanish versions of its new website.

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a slim guidelines volume titled ' Guidance on Basic Safety Training and Vessel Induction for Non-Marine Personnel Working Offshore' .

Finnish oil spill recovery equipment supplier Lamor Corporation Ab has acquired compatriot company Tarwell Ltd, an oil spill recovery technology provider based at Raisio. lamor has also purchased 50% of Tarw-Trading Ltd.

Lloyd’ s Register-Fairplay (LRF) have purchased the 50% share in AIS Live Ltd (AISLive.com) previously owned by HITT NV of the Netherlands, giving it full ownership of the online vessel tracking system.

SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries celebrated its best ever December for cross-channel car volume and has acquired the large, high speed ferry ' Jean Nicoli' from French company SNCM.

Against a background of the Middle East offshore support industry witnessing dramatic growth on the back of multi-billion dollar projects in the region, the Middle East Workboats 2008 conference and exhibition will…