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A new lightweight, double ended ferry just delivered to the Port of Copenhagen boasts particularly low CO2 emission levels and fuel savings of up to 50 %, according to its builders.

8th September 2009

New lightweight ferry boasts all-round benefits

8th September 2009

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British quadriplegic yachtsman Geoff Holt took the helm of a newbuild catamaran last month which has been specially designed for The Adventure Help & Opportunities for Youth (AHOY) Centre in London.

8th September 2009

Ship AHOY for disabled sailors

8th September 2009

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The first containers to be delivered from Berlin to the Port of Hamburg via the new Elbe-Spree inland waterway were unloaded last month.

8th September 2009

New Berlin – Hamburg inland cargo link opens

8th September 2009

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Venice is fast being lost to the water, says a report released this month by the conservation group, Venice in Peril.

8th September 2009

New report puts Venice in Peril

8th September 2009

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

In order to increase the safety of mariners and sea going professionals, the International Maritime Organisation recently tightened its lifejacket regulations, thereby making the old SOLAS approval no longer valid.

7th September 2009

More freeboard for professional mariners

7th September 2009

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

The Port of London Authority is renowned for their work along the River Thames in the UK which helps to ensure that the river is a safe and enjoyable environment for trade,…

7th September 2009

Port authority diving expertise available to all

7th September 2009

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

Liverpool based diving contractors Hughes Sub Surface Engineering are extending their success as a specialist diving and marine service provider in the renewable energy market.

7th September 2009

Contractor dives into marine renewables

7th September 2009

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

New ' Flip Flash Cards' developed in Australia look set to help commercial and deep sea divers by providing training for those in the modern world of the International Commercial Diving Industry…

7th September 2009

Flip flash cards for dive trainees

7th September 2009

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

After a 293m cruise ship started experiencing problems with its rudder recently, its owners asked Hydrex to perform a detailed underwater inspection during the ship’ s stay in the Azores and to…

7th September 2009

Rapid response propeller repair

7th September 2009

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

These include offshore wind vessels specifically designed for jacket installation, turbine installation and blade installation. The company is convinced that such thinking 'outside the box' is going to prove vital for a…

7th September 2009

Design innovation with wind in its sails

7th September 2009

SECURITY

SECURITY

Operation Ocean Shield, NATO’ s contribution to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa, commenced last month after the North Atlantic Council (NAC) approved the mission.

7th September 2009

Regional assistance key to new NATO piracy strategy

7th September 2009

SECURITY

SECURITY

Busy ports create many issues for the authorities, and differences in opinion can often end up in court, writes Jukka Riivari, CEO of Finland based Mirasys, which develops and supplies software that…

7th September 2009

Underwater surveillance brought to life

7th September 2009

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

A trials programme conducted off the far north of Norway has demonstrated how a modern sea anchor could be an important safety aid for high-risk ships.

7th September 2009

Sea anchor safety proven in trials

7th September 2009

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

The largest monohull heavy lift vessel in the world has been launched by Dutch builders IHC Merwede from their Offshore & Marine facility in Krimpen aan den Ijssel. The 183m LOA vessel…

3rd September 2009

Worlds largest monohull lift vessel launched

3rd September 2009

POLLUTION CONTROL

POLLUTION CONTROL

The European Commission’ s (EC) EuropeAid Cooperation Office has awarded a contract to support the development of a common security management, maritime safety and ship pollution prevention project for the Black and…

3rd September 2009

EC funds maritime pollution prevention project

3rd September 2009

POLLUTION CONTROL

POLLUTION CONTROL

Isle of Wight UK based Vikoma International has launched a unique star disc skimmer designed specifically for recovering highly viscous oil.

3rd September 2009

New Komara Stars in viscous oil recovery

3rd September 2009

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Revisions to the Fire Test Procedures (FTP) Code will have an important impact on the marine industry and manufacturers who supply it. That is the view of Janet Murrell, technical manager at…

3rd September 2009

Revised FTP Code improves ship safety

3rd September 2009

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

The badly damaged containership MSC Nikita was safely moored in the Port of Rotterdam  last month  following its involvement in a collision off the Hook of Holland. The incident launched an intensive…

3rd September 2009

Rapid response averts Dutch disaster

3rd September 2009

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The Netherlands will demonstrate that it is a major player in the offshore energy market when the Offshore Energy & Dredging 09 trade fair and seminar takes place in Den Helder on…

3rd September 2009

Dutch gear up for Offshore Energy

3rd September 2009

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The development of the latest all weather lifeboat for the UK&rsquo

3rd September 2009

New hull design for latest RNLI lifeboat

3rd September 2009