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Klyne Tugs (Lowestoft) Ltd has delivered the former French aircraft carrier Clemenceau to be broken up by the Able UK TERRC (Teesside Environmental Reclamation and Recycling Centre) facility at Able Seaton Port…

1st February 2009

Anglian Earl delivers Clemenceau

1st February 2009

TUGS & SALVAGE

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LINE-HEIGHT: 150%>It is with great sadness that we report the death of Mr Anthony Knight, a prominent member of the towage and shipping community who passed away on 13 January.

1st February 2009

A tribute to Anthony Knight

1st February 2009

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

The annual Tugworld Review continues to grow in size and stature. Published in association with International Tug & Salvage magazine, this annual review gives a useful and interesting cross section of vessels…

1st February 2009

Tugworld Review 2008 is an interesting read

1st February 2009

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

(Enlarged this month due to production difficulties resulting in the duplication of previous Towlines in the January issue)

1st February 2009

TOWLINES

1st February 2009

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Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster has revealed a continuing interest in Smit Internationale by upping its stake in the harbour towage, salvage and terminals group from 20% to 25.1%.

1st February 2009

Boskalis bigger bite

1st February 2009

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The European Commission is set to release funding for the EUs long delayed Motorways of the Sea project.

1st February 2009

Motorways money at last

1st February 2009

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With the aim of providing a one stop shop for as many customers as possible, engine manufacturer Scania has launched a new range of products called Scania Consumables.

1st February 2009

Power packed consumables

1st February 2009

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The British Governments Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched a booklet to help companies dealing with marine licensing changes.

1st February 2009

Marine licensing changes

1st February 2009

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Scottish Enterprise, Scotlands main enterprise, innovation and investment agency, has launched a three year campaign to boost the number of new recruits entering the shipbuilding and engineering industry in Scotland.

1st February 2009

Scotland gets shipshape

1st February 2009

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Satellites operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were key factors in the rescue of 283 people in the USA and its surrounding waters last year.

1st February 2009

Satellites save lives

1st February 2009

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Electricite de France (EDF) has chosen Irish renewable engineering company OpenHydro to develop the first tidal current demonstration farm to be connected to the French electricity grid.

1st February 2009

French turn the tide

1st February 2009

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A new subsidiary company has been formed by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution to take over the lifeboat hull construction and composite repair capability of UK based boat builder Green Marine Ltd.

1st February 2009

RNLI takes over lifeboat hull construction

1st February 2009

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A long and proud history of Irish lightships will be concluded at the end of this month when the last vessel in service, the Gannet, is retired from its duties, where it…

1st February 2009

Gannets retirement makes Irish Lights history

1st February 2009

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The European Commission presented a comprehensive ten year strategy plan last month to promote safe, secure, clean and efficient shipping.

1st February 2009

EC presents strategic goals for maritime transport policy

1st February 2009

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The Belgian contractor DEME (Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV), which includes Dredging International, has joined the jumbo trailing suction hopper dredger operators club by placing an order with IHC Merwede for…

1st February 2009

DEME joins the jumbo dredger club

1st February 2009

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You are a struggling port business manager who gets a bill for three and a half years of backdated unpaid rates. Not only this, the rates you think you have paid as…

1st February 2009

: UK ports rates rage hits Parliament

1st February 2009

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There is so much interest in participating in Europort Istanbul 2009 that an extra hall has to be added to the exhibition area. The event from 25 to 28 March in the…

1st February 2009

Turkish delights at Europort Istanbul

1st February 2009

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

DREDGING & FLOOD DEFENCE

Royal Boskalis Westminster has acquired three oil and gas related contracts for projects in Europe and the Middle East. The total contract value amounts to approximately € 100m.

30th January 2009

Boskalis secures oil and gas contracts

30th January 2009

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A lorry broke free of its lashings and crashed through the stern door of the ferry Stena Voyager last night as it was leaving the Scottish Port of Stranraer on passage to…

29th January 2009

Runaway lorry leaves Stranraer ferry passengers stranded.

29th January 2009

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The British Government announced five shortlisted schemes this week to harness the tidal power in the Severn Estuary, the largest of which would cost at least £ 22bn.

29th January 2009

Megabucks barrage barges onto Severn shortlist

29th January 2009