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The call for the removal of the threat of retrospective ports rates in the UK has taken another topical turn, as many Members of Parliament who have been outraged by calls for…

30th October 2009

Twist of irony in UK port rates battle

30th October 2009

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Scottish Enterprise launched a new industry led strategy for the Aerospace, Defence and Marine Industry last month, with First Minister Alex Salmond opening two new aerospace facilities at Prestwick.

29th October 2009

Scotland plans for marine industries growth

29th October 2009

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The Prinsen fast ferry, which has been running between Nesodden and central Oslo for the last 14 years, was transferred onto the Beluga Foundation to be transported to its new home in…

29th October 2009

Large lift for a fast ferry

29th October 2009

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‘There are now so many different designs of ships in use and they are getting larger. The forces acting on them are huge and need to be understood by today’s mariners and…

22nd October 2009

Book launch addresses rise in mooring accidents

22nd October 2009

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British Waterways and the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) have launched their search for an operator to run a new commercial boating base at Limehouse Basin, which will include a waterbus…

22nd October 2009

London Olympics spawns marine business opportunities

22nd October 2009

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Privacy, security and space, with 50 rooms over two levels and consent for a James Bond style casino. You can blast out music without the neighbours complaining too, but popping out for…

15th October 2009

Spitbank Fort goes up for auction

15th October 2009

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The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) launched their Climate Change Position Statement at a one day conference ‘ Marine Environmental Briefing - Practical implications of new technology' held  last…

15th October 2009

IMarEST issues Climate Change Position Statement

15th October 2009

PORTS & HARBOURS

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The Port of Lerwick in the UK says concepts have been drawn up for deep water port infrastructure capable of accommodating the largest heavy lift vessels. The plans include 20m deep berths…

14th October 2009

Deep water potential at Port of Lerwick

14th October 2009

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

Netherlands based dredging and marine contractor Van Oord has won contracts for a  series of projects in the Middle East with an overall value of € 130m.

14th October 2009

Van Oord wins ¢130m worth of work in the Middle East

14th October 2009

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Stockholms Hamnar (Ports of Stockholm) is developing a new port for Stockholm in the Vä rtahamnen and Frihamnen harbours which will include a comprehensive expansion of the Vä rta Pier. Grontmij, part…

14th October 2009

Grontmij to design expansion of Värta Pier in Stockholm

14th October 2009

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

Royal Boskalis Westminster has been awarded a contract by Fremantle Ports for the deepening of the Port of Fremantle Inner Harbour in Western Australia. The contract is valued at approximately € 45m…

14th October 2009

Boskalis wins ¢45m port expansion project in Australia

14th October 2009

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A license agreement has been signed by Delta Marine Consultants in The Netherlands and BAM International for the application of Xbloc armoured units on the breakwaters for the Dikkowita Fishery Harbour in…

14th October 2009

Xbloc armoured units for Sri Lankan breakwater

14th October 2009

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Consulting and research organization DHI is supporting the EKO Atlantic City development project in Nigeria. The project involves reclaiming more than 8 km/sq of land adjacent to Lagos, Nigeria, which will provide…

14th October 2009

DHI supports the EKO Atlantic City Development in Nigeria

14th October 2009

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Ireland’ s Mooney (Boats) Ltd has just delivered another newbuild catamaran, the  ‘ Ocean Cat’ , to Sinbad Marine Services Ltd of Killybegs, Co. Donegal in Ireland.

13th October 2009

Sinbad goes sailing in new Ocean Cat

13th October 2009

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The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) in the UK is using detailed marine mapping from local company SeaZone to undertake an archaeological assessment of its coastline in response to changing sea…

13th October 2009

Mapping the past as sea levels rise

13th October 2009

SHIPYARD NEWS

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The long established, family owned business has named the vessel after managing director John McLoughlin Sr’s late wife. The Sally McLoughlin will operate in the Port of Larne, the Port of Belfast…

12th October 2009

‘Sally McLoughlin’ carries family firm forward

12th October 2009

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As part of Germany’ s WSV and the Bundersministerium’ s River Neckar, the twin Guttenbach Locks were first built in 1939 with a second lock being added in 1955.

11th October 2009

Lightweight cutter restores German lock

11th October 2009

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Cavotec MSL has successfully completed commissioning of Scandinavia’ s first fully automated vacuum-based mooring system, MoorMaster, with Danish ferry operator Nordic Ferry Services (NFS).

11th October 2009

First automated mooring system for Scandinavia

11th October 2009

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Durapipe UK’ s fuel supply system has been specified for a new luxury marina development in Costa Rica.

11th October 2009

Lightweight piping for Caribbean pit stops

11th October 2009

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Exhibitor confidence runs high for the Marine Equipment Trade Show, METS 2009, which runs from 17 to 19 November in Halls 1 to 5 plus 9, 10 and 11 of the Amsterdam…

11th October 2009

Fighting spirit brings record numbers to METS 2009

11th October 2009