Industry News – Page 167

  • RS Idar Ulstein will be the first of a new class of rescue vessels
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    NOK20m donation for Norwegain Sea Rescue boat

    2013-06-06T14:40:00Z

    Ulstein Group announced yesterday that it will donate some NOK 20m to Norwegian Sea Rescue (Redningsselskapet) to fund 60% of the cost of a high speed search and rescue (SAR) boat.

  • The TG100 has been specifically designed for operation in abrasive waters
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    New Thordon shaft seal

    2013-06-05T12:13:00Z

    Canadian grease and oil-free bearing solutions provider, Thordon Bearings Inc, has launched a new water lubricated mechanical face seal, TG100.

  • The additional manufacturing of PMC in Poland will support PPG's business expansion
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    PPG begins PMC production at Poland facility

    2013-06-04T16:18:00Z

    US based coatings specialist, PPG Industries, has started manufacturing protective and marine coatings (PMC) at its facility in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland, in a bid to support its regional PMC business expansion.

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    Dutch shipbuilding success

    2013-06-04T10:56:00Z

    The Dutch shipbuilding industry had a successful 2012, with some 95 seagoing vessels delivered and an order book representing a value of more than €2bn.

  • Over £74m has been invested in port assets since the 1960s
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    Lerwick Port plans for a positive future

    2013-06-01T16:03:00Z

    Building on high levels of activity and recent investment, Lerwick Harbour in the Shetlands is positioned for another busy year and continuing development of infrastructure to meet users’ future requirements.

  • CSI 2013 presentations will focus on the RIB and high speed craft sector
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    FRC International to host CSI 2013

    2013-05-31T18:32:00Z

    The UK’s Fast Response Craft (FRC) training company, FRC International, is to host this year’s Crew Systems Integration (CSI) conference, taking place from 2 to 4 June 2013 at RNLI Lifeboat College in Poole, UK.

  • The UK Royal Navy's interim ice patrol ship HMS Protector receives safety and environmental management support from BMT Isis
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    Strong performance from profit sharing Group

    2013-05-31T16:33:00Z

    International design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Group Ltd has announced another strong financial performance for the year to 30 September 2012.

  • A demonstration of shore power was carried out to highlight the benefits
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    Ystad hosts shore power seminar

    2013-05-31T15:01:00Z

    In a bid to highlight the benefits of ship to shore power systems as an alternative to ship’s auxiliary engines at berths, Sweden’s the Port of Ystad has co hosted a community and business outreach seminar.

  • The multi purpose ‘VG 6000-E’
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    CIG enters windfarm market

    2013-05-30T17:29:00Z

    The Central Industry Group (CIG), a group of ten predominantly Netherlands companies which all provide goods and services to the international shipbuilding market, has come up with a unique new vessel for offshore wind installation.

  • Robust Boats
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    New Alimal aluminium RIB from Robust Boats

    2013-05-30T16:37:00Z

    Aluminium boat builder Robust Boats Ltd of Pembrokeshire (berth V18) brings a new Alimal 700 RIB to Seawork, with a commercial specification bolt-on attachment system for the Hypalon tubes.

  • Andrew Turner MP visited The Boat Development Co this week to discuss funding for exports
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    Seaward back at Seawork

    2013-05-29T17:48:00Z

    The Seaward range of boats will be back on show at Seawork this year courtesy of new owner, The Boat Development Company, on stand B69.

  • The damage sustained to the ‘Grandeur of the Seas’ is enough for Royal Caribbean to cancel its next voyage Photo: Royal Caribbean
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    Cruiser fire in Bahamas

    2013-05-28T19:35:00Z

    A fire broke out onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the ''Grandeur of the Seas'', yesterday, which put paid to over 2,000 holidaymakers’ holidays.

  • Palfinger Marine says it has strengthened its position as a deck equipment supplier
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    Ned-Deck and Palfinger Marine unite

    2013-05-28T17:03:00Z

    Global marine lifting, loading and handling solutions manufacturer, Palfinger, has united Ned-Deck Marine with Palfinger Marine under the new company name, Palfinger Ned-Deck.

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    Lerwick’s strong start

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    Port users across various sectors have contributed to a strong first quarter performance at Lerwick Harbour in the Shetlands.

  • The AGITATE generates a radio signal that can be tracked up to 200km away in free space
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    Roke tracking device for lifejackets

    2013-05-24T16:55:00Z

    The UK’s engineering R&D company, Roke Manor Research Ltd, has developed AGITATE, a self charging miniaturised tracking device for lifejackets to lower costs of monitoring and regulating man overboard lifejackets.

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    Novorossiysk grows

    2013-05-24T07:30:00Z

    NUTEP, container terminal operator in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, has completed the latest phase of its ambitious development programme with the upgrade of its railway facilities there.

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    Kalmar acquisition

    2013-05-24T07:30:00Z

    Crane manufacturer Kalmar has acquired total ownership in the Spanish crane refurbishment and maintenance service company Mareiport, S.A.

  • Mike Bettesworth presented the award to Robin Walters, the “grandfather of the pontoon business”
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    Walcon award for professionalism

    2013-05-23T22:03:00Z

    AWARD: Marine design and construction expert, Walcon Marine, has been awarded with an honorary Certified Marina Professional (CMP) award – one of only eight given out globally in recognition of its long service to the marina industry.

  • EMP’s Aquarius MAS has been designed to clean up shipping
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    Green technology partnership

    2013-05-22T18:46:00Z

    There’s a new green technology partnership in Japan – Eco Marine Power (EMP) has teamed up with KEI System Ltd to launch a new system capable of monitoring and controlling eco power devices and fuel consumption onboard vessels.

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    BV for Danish ferry

    2013-05-22T18:42:00Z

    The international classification society Bureau Veritas has classed the first passenger ferry built in Bangladesh for a Danish owner and operation in Danish waters.