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Seawork exhibitor Austal has officially announced the opening of its marine support base in Henderson, Western Australia, intended to meet a growing demand for the company’s marine services and facilities.

8th May 2012

Austal opens marine support base

8th May 2012

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PB Asher, which specialises in reconditioning fuel injection equipment for the maritime industry, has taken a novel approach to keeping its customers’ onboard.

8th May 2012

In Amsterdam – and online

8th May 2012

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(Europe) The Maritime Security Association (MSA) was launched last month with a remit to provide a coordinated and cost effective counter piracy management system for all ship owners, not just those transiting…

8th May 2012

Counter-piracy launch

8th May 2012

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The UKs Marine East AGM on 12 April at Trend Marine brought a call to action from chairman Alan Goodchild, who believes an ambition for the sector to grow by 50% over…

7th May 2012

Marine association urges sector growth

7th May 2012

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The pan-European cargo and logistics project part funded by the EU, iCargo, has formally launched a three year programme designed to improve the performance of global logistics.

4th May 2012

iCargo aims to improve logistics

4th May 2012

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(UK) Selex Elsag, a Finmeccanica company, through the UK Marine Division, has won a contract from the tug operator Svitzer to carry out annual radio and AIS surveys on all of its…

4th May 2012

Svitzer tugs survey

4th May 2012

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

The Spirit of Innovation Showcase allows visitors and other exhibitors to see the recent projects, products and vessels that push the envelope of ideas and provide new solutions.

4th May 2012

Seawork, Spirit of Innovation 2012

4th May 2012

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Edinburgh based generator company NGenTec has secured a second grant from the UK Government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

3rd May 2012

Government grant for wind turbine development

3rd May 2012

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A SafeMed II Project workshop has been held at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in Lisbon to increase awareness of the Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) system.

3rd May 2012

SafeMed workshop focuses on LRIT

3rd May 2012

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(Somalia) The International Bargaining Forum (IBF) is declaring a high risk area for the territorial waters of Benin and Nigeria, following the increasing number of attacks on vessels and kidnap of crews…

3rd May 2012

African risks

3rd May 2012

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

It is not the hot summer that is leading to northern European wind farm support vessel windows being fitted with sunscreens and film, it is the low lying winter sun.

3rd May 2012

A glaringly obvious need for sun screens

3rd May 2012

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

Netherlands based IHC Merwede, which develops and builds innovative vessels, advanced equipment and life-cycle support services for the dredging, mining and offshore industries, has increased its revenues and profits.

2nd May 2012

IHC Merwede increases revenue and profit

2nd May 2012

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This months Maritime Journal reports on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant preparations - a potential logistical nightmare for the Port of London Authority (PLA).

2nd May 2012

PLA looks to avoid Jubilee Pageant chaos

2nd May 2012

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

The Harken PowerSeat, which will make its first UK appearance at seawork 2012, is the first of its kind, extending working hours and capability, and providing the quality and comfort that people…

2nd May 2012

PowerSeat rises to the occasion at Seawork

2nd May 2012

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Poole UK based Marine Components International will be introducing a new mooring aid to the market at Seawork 2012.

2nd May 2012

Tideminders roll with the flow at Seawork

2nd May 2012

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

High performance Italian Pellegrini marine cranes are currently being installed to upgrade the seven original cranes on the UK Environment Agency’s Thames Barrier in London.

2nd May 2012

Thames Barrier cranes on show at Seawork

2nd May 2012

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(Europe) International maritime security specialist Sea Marshalls Limited, which provides armed and unarmed security teams for vessels transiting pirate infested waters, is the first company to gain insurance which complies with BIMCO’s…

2nd May 2012

Security guard standard

2nd May 2012

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Damen Shipyards have delivered a Stan Tug 1205 to UK recycling and construction company S Walsh & Sons, based in Essex. The company purchased the tug, named SW Essex, as part of…

2nd May 2012

TOWLINES

2nd May 2012

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

An ‘open day’ with demonstrations of marine sanitation was more promising than it sounded, and a lot less embarrassing.

2nd May 2012

Portable pump-out proves popular on demo

2nd May 2012

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Scheepswerf Gebr. Kooiman BV in the Netherlands has delivered a powerful new pusher tug for ThyssenKrupp Veerhaven BV, also in the Netherlands. The boat was delivered twelve months after the keel laying.

2nd May 2012

Powerful pusher tug from Gebr. Kooiman BV

2nd May 2012