Industry News – Page 216
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NewsBelgian-Dutch maritime services venture established
Three well known companies from the Low Countries have established a common venture for providing maritime services.
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NewsEngland’s first Marine Plan areas announced
In consultation with partners and stakeholders, the UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has selected the sea areas off the coast which will be the first two English marine plan areas developed from April 2011.
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NewsUnited Nations pledges to tackle piracy
In a response to the 13 organisations who jointly presented an almost million strong petition demanding action on piracy recently, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has promised that the UN and its partners will ''spare no effort to address the challenges arising from the issue of piracy''.
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NewsAustralian orders for the new Damen ASD Tug 3212
Damen Shipyards has secured an order for two shiphandling tugs of a brand new design from Australia’s major mining group BMA (Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance).
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NewsDover board scorns ‘People’s Port’ proposal
Dover Harbour Board in the UK has this week replied to the recent People’s Port Proposal by saying it is ‘just not credible’ and would not deliver the promised benefits.
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NewsCompetition to improve access to wind turbines
A global competition has been launched by UK’s The Carbon Trust to find solutions to the problem of transferring engineers and equipment safely to offshore wind turbines.
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NewsNCI initiates textbook rescue at Gosport
The UK''s National Coastwatch Institution’s Gosport Lookout Station recently observed the yacht ''First Fancy'' in collision with the Ballast Pile, an important navigation mark near the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour.
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NewsStena’s latest superferry goes top by 6cm
Stena Line’s latest addition to its fleet of superferries was named Stena Britannica in a ceremony at Harwich last month performed by Mrs Susan Hammond, wife of Philip Hammond, the UK Secretary of State for Transport.
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NewsVattenfall cancels Thanet windfarm extension
Swedish energy company Vattenfall has decided not to proceed further with its proposed plans to extend the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm but will carry on with plans to extend the nearby Kentish Flats windfarm.
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NewsInsurers use marine GIS to mitigate risk
In an exercise undertaken with the World Wildlife Fund, insurer RSA has used the latest Geographic Information Systems to show how technology could help predict the spread of an oil spill – helping both the marine industry and environmentalists predict, and minimise, the damage a spill could cause.
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NewsWave Hub plugged in and open for business
The pioneering Wave Hub marine energy project has been ‘plugged in’ for the first time since its installation over the summer and is officially open for business.
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NewsEU proposal to update EMSA’s mandate
The European Commission adopted a proposal last week modifying the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to enable it to deal with new challenges in an ever changing world.
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NewsHMS Astute torpedoes ETV cuts plan
Coastal authorities across Europe have expressed astonishment at the British Government’s decision to withdraw funding for the nation’s Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) service.
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NewsMillionth vessel transits Panama Canal
History was made recently when the dry bulk carrier Fortune Plum was the 1,000,000th vessel to transit through the Panama Canal since it opened in 1914.
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NewsNon-biofuel diesel supply secured for UK
Fuel suppliers now seem willing to promise a non-bio element supply following expressions of concern from the UK’s maritime sector.
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NewsSalvors renew environmental award claim
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has renewed its call for changes to the regime governing marine salvage to enable payment of environmental awards.
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NewsUK Ports Fund retained amidst the carnage
The UK Government has pledged £200m for the development of low carbon technologies, including funds for offshore wind power and the manufacturing of wind turbines at port sites.
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NewsGerman joint venture for wind farm jack-up
A joint venture between Hochtief Construction and the heavy lift carrier provider Beluga Shipping has commissioned the construction of a special jack-up vessel for more rapid assembly of offshore wind turbines.
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NewsGet set for METS’ biggest show ever
METS, the world’s largest trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry, returns to the Amsterdam RAI exhibition centre on 16 – 18 November.
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NewsWork begins on Europe’s biggest new maritime museum
Construction has begun on the new Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth UK, 28 years to the day after the historic vessel was raised from its watery grave in the Solent.
