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NSSLGlobal, an independent service provider of satellite communications, has announced its merger with the ESL group of companies, a satellite solution provider and system integrator specialising in custom solutions for the government,…

17th September 2014

Sat comms merger

17th September 2014

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Netherlands headquartered maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, claims to have enhanced the performance of its LankoForce rope with the introduction of the latest high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) yarns from Dyneema.

17th September 2014

Resisting shock loads

17th September 2014

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The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has two new videos which demonstrate the facilities provided at its grid connected wave and tidal test site in Orkney.

17th September 2014

EMEC tidal and wave testing

17th September 2014

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Swedish steel specialist SSAB is entering into an agreement with Hexicon AB to develop far off shore wind farm platforms. The combined technology will offer advantages within the market for renewable energy.…

17th September 2014

Swedish steel for floating platforms

17th September 2014

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Sea Tech Week, the international ocean science week held from 13 to 17 October 2014 in Brest, north-west France, is set to showcase marine renewable energies.

17th September 2014

Sea Tech Week

17th September 2014

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

Environmental management is key to dredging works for Russias Sabetta Port Project which commenced last year.

17th September 2014

Yamal dredging gets Environmental Captain

17th September 2014

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

A £36m coastal defence scheme from Clacton Pier to Holland Haven on the UKs east coast is underway.

17th September 2014

Dredging delivers for coastal protection

17th September 2014

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THE developers of the world’s biggest tidal array have signed a multi-million pound deal to sell electricity generated by the UK project. MeyGen has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with…

17th September 2014

MeyGen power deal

17th September 2014

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This year’s SMM Exhibition proved to be a great success, with more than 2,100 exhibitors from around the world, including 150 first-timers, and 50,000 industry visitors taking to the Hamburg halls.

16th September 2014

SMM 2014 sets new record

16th September 2014

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MAN Diesel & Turbo unveiled the first 12-cylinder version of its new high-speed engine family at the 2014 SMM exhibition in Hamburg.

16th September 2014

New MAN 175D unveiled at SMM

16th September 2014

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The UK’s largest independent ship repairer, Burgess Marine, has successfully acquired 100% of the share capital in Meercat Workboats Ltd.

16th September 2014

Burgess Marine acquires Meercat Workboats

16th September 2014

PORTS & HARBOURS

PORTS & HARBOURS

The latest Barometer Report from Swedish headquartered Trelleborg, which discusses the issues impacting ports and terminals around the globe, has revealed the most optimistic outlook on investment since the annual industry survey…

16th September 2014

Positive port paper

16th September 2014

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UK-based Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has supplied a 1.2m Tern Buoy to Gardline Environmental Ltd, for installation in Cyprus.

15th September 2014

OSIL buoy for Cyprus installation

15th September 2014

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Transas Marine has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the T-Bridge, which the Swedish headquartered company claims is the most advanced integrated navigation system ‘where professional bridge equipment meets aviation,…

15th September 2014

Transas T-Bridge

15th September 2014

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Norfolk UK based crew transfer expert, Tidal Transit, is expanding due to continued growth in the construction, maintenance and operation of offshore windfarms in UK coastal waters.

15th September 2014

Further expansion for Tidal Transit

15th September 2014

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

This year’s SMM saw Denmark headquartered global safety specialist, Viking, release more innovations than at any other point in its 50-year history, including new developments in PPE clothing, safety equipment outsourcing, onboard…

15th September 2014

SMM showcase

15th September 2014

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Researchers at classification society DNV GL have developed ‘ReVolt’, a vessel that is greener, smarter and safer than conventionally fuelled and operated vessels. Autonomous, fully battery powered and highly efficient – ‘ReVolt…

12th September 2014

Ghost ship concept

12th September 2014

POLLUTION CONTROL

POLLUTION CONTROL

The German based Rolls-Royce brand MTU and Fairplay Towage are to test an MTU diesel genset with SCR exhaust aftertreatment in a harbour tug in order to verify compliance with IMO Tier…

12th September 2014

Tier III genset

12th September 2014

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French power and propulsion expert, Moteurs Baudouin, has launched two new high speed diesel engines, one specially dedicated to the marine and inland shipping industries.

11th September 2014

Moteurs Baudouin marine power

11th September 2014

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Rolls-Royce has unveiled the first of a new family of medium-speed engines for the marine market that will include versions powered by both diesel and gas.

10th September 2014

Rolls-Royce launches new engine range

10th September 2014