Industry News – Page 133
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NewsCowes breakwater project
The UK’s Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) says that construction of its new breakwater is progressing as scheduled with Boskalis Westminster having completed installation of the gravel pre-load.
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McMurdo in Italy
Generalmarine has been appointed as the new distributor for the McMurdo Marine range of products in Italy.
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MMO introduces new charges
As of today, the UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will charge for work carried out on marine licence cases once consent for the development has been given.
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Renewables Department
Ship classification society ClassNK has established a new Renewable Energy Department. This new department which began operations on 1 October 2014 will oversee a diverse range of activities related to renewable energy, including audits and certification of new technologies.
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NewsManifesting support for UK ports
United Kingdom Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has unveiled a new Manifesto – Ports4Prosperity – in a bid to ensure UK ports get the government support they need.
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NewsSeacontractors builds fleet
Netherlands-based maritime services provider, Seacontractors, recently signed up with Damen to construct another Damen Shoalbuster 3209. This is a multi-purpose vessel for harbours, inland and coastal waters. The model has a maximum bollard pull of 48t, with a draught of only 3.3m.
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European funding for tidal energy project
A total of €750,000 in funding from the Eurostars Programme has been awarded to marine energy companies Minesto and Atlantis Resources for a project that aims to reduce the cost of tidal energy.
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NewsAlucatz expands into repair
The UK''s Alucatz Catamarans, is positioning itself across the market, not only taking on newbuilds but also doing both repairs and cleaning.
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NewsNew jack-up
Poseidon has designed a new jack-up barge for France based Entreprise Jean Negri Company, due for launch in March 2015. The barge will be built by Ottomar Co. and the hydraulic jacking system will be manufactured by Gurdesan Co.
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NewsMJP launches new hybrid waterjet
Sweden’s Marine Jet Power (MJP) has introduced what it calls a totally new product concept for a hybrid waterjet to the market, optimised for high-speed applications with a duplex stainless steel superior pump unit.
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NewsMorgan Advanced Materials expands with ultrasonic sensors
UK-based Morgan Advanced Materials is expanding its offering with customised and optimised sensors for use in harsh environments.
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Global offshore wind market set for Gigawatt growth
The global offshore wind power market is expected to significantly grow from 7.1 Gigawatts (GW) in 2013 to 39.9 GW by 2020 as more countries get involved, says GlobalData.
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Rugged computer for mobile workers
Sweden’s Handheld Group, which manufactures mobile computers and smartphones, has upgraded its Nautiz X4 rugged mobile handheld, which is especially suited to the mobile marine worker.
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NewsThe Switch full-power converter for Canada
Finnish drive train technology provider, The Switch, is to deliver a 500kW full-power converter to Canada’s Water Wall Turbine (WWT) for its self-floating power plant.
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NewsNew VDL mini security system
UK based image solutions expert, Vector Developments Ltd (VDL), has launched a new compact, gyro stabilised, affordable camera system for maritime applications.
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NewsAlumarine’s new passenger vessel
Having recently delivered an innovative double-ended passenger vessel for the Netherlands and a futuristic passenger shuttle boat to the city of Calais, France’s Alumarine Shipyard has now begun the construction of a new waterways passenger boat.
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P&O Maritime buys into Repasa
P&O Maritime has bought a majority stake in Spain’s Remolcadores de Puerto y Altura SA (Repasa)
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NewsNew Cat power for C175
Caterpillar Marine unveiled new power ratings for the Cat C175 propulsion engine for commercial vessels at the 2014 SMM exhibition in Hamburg.
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Monitoring system performance
Siemens is helping to improve energy and maintenance costs for workboat fleet operators with its EcoMain system platform.
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NewsNew monohull WFSV
Tuco Marine Group of Denmark has unveiled the newest vessel in its ProZero series of fast rescue boats, daughter crafts and workboats; The new 13m Wind Farm Service Boat.
