Industry News – Page 321

  • Intrusion detection and deterrent system developed for Jumbo Shipping.
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    Shocking Debut for Ship Security System

    2002-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Secure-Marine of Rotterdam made a valuable contribution to the fast expanding marine security market when it presented a ship protection system to the US Maritime Security Expo in New York last month. The Secure-Ship anti-piracy and ship boarding protection system will also be displayed at the Maritime Security Council conference ...

  • Marine propulsion is one of many sectors thoroughly represented at METS.
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    Dutch Treat for Visitors to Sold Out METS

    2002-10-01T00:00:00Z

    METS 2002, the Marine Equipment Trade Show, returns to the Amsterdam RAI from 19-21 November with a record 887 exhibitors from no fewer than 30 countries and 15 national pavilions consuming all available space in the Parkhall, Randstadhall, Deltahall and Hollandhall to deliver a sold out exhibition.

  • Rotterdam Maritime 2000 drew 650 exhibitors and over 36,000 visitors.
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    International Dimension Boosts Rotterdam Maritime

    2002-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The Rotterdam Maritime Trade Fair has grown significantly from its origins as a primarily inland shipping show for a domestic Dutch audience. The 11th Rotterdam Maritime, to be held at the Ahoy'' exhibition centre from 12-16- November, has become a truly international event on the maritime calendar with representation coming ...

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    Nearshore Pipelines Conference Next Month

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    The issues of planning, design and construction surrounding nearshore pipeline projects, including estuary crossings and outfalls, are often significantly different from those concerning either cross-country or subsea pipelines, and they are of critical importance to the overall success of the project.

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    Oil Recovery Specialists Unite

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Lamor Corporation Ab, the Finnish manufacturer of oil recovery systems, has bought the whole scope of business of its Finnish competitor LMP Patents Ltd Oy, including 150 patents. The acquisition brings to an end patent disputes between the companies which have gone on for years, hampering the marketing of both.

  • The Shanmharis Palfinger hydraulic crane makes easy work of heavy salmon feed containers.
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    Fish Farm Workboat Delivers Feed with Speed

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    The first of the new design Typhoon 38 from Cornwall''s Cygnus Marine is at work for Bressay Salmon of the Shetland Isles.

  • The diagram shows an SFC Easi-Drive portable valve actuator similar to the two used for Shells new FPSO.
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    SFC Solves a Pig of a Problem in Pipeline Maintenance

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    News Smith Flow Control (SFC) has helped Shell and its contractor Single Buoy Moorings (SBM) of Monaco solve a valve operating dilemma on Shell''s new FPSO for Nigeria.

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    SMM Air-time with Radio Holland Group

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    The Radio Holland Group makes its SMM debut following its formation earlier this year. In March, a management buy-out of SRH Marine was realised, creating an independent international company in the maritime market.

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    Public Inquiry Date Set for River Thames Port Development

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    A public inquiry will begin on 21 January next year examining P& O Ports'' proposal to build a major container port and ro-ro facility on London''s River Thames at the site of the former Shell Haven oil refinery.

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    Bristol Survey Contract for Fathoms

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Integrated subsea service specialists, Fathoms of Langport, Somerset, has been awarded a three-year contract by Bristol City Council for swathe bathymetry studies of the City Docks and sectors of the River Avon. It follows earlier work by the company at the beginning of last year covering pre and post-dredging surveys.

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    Rope & Lifting Gear-related Awards

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Mooring Ropes (1) Den Helder, Netherlands; (2) Ministerie van Defensie, Koninklijke Marine, Den Helder; (3) Mooring ropes. Fasteners, chain and springs. Cordage; (4) Lankhorst Touwfabrieken bv, NL-8607 AD Sneek; (6) 1

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    IMCA Builds Lifting Appliance Incident Database

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Crane operations are one of the most widespread aspects of the offshore industry and are common to marine, diving, survey and ROV operations. It was thus natural that the International Marine Contractors Association, which has divisions representing the interests of contractors involved in all four of these areas, should review ...

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    Motion Damping for High Speed Craft

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Vosper Thornycroft''s US based Maritime Dynamics Inc (MDI) has launched the MDI Motion Interceptor for trim and list stabilisation and motion damping of high speed vessels.

  • The Fuel Conditioning Modules control equipment is mounted in a central cabinet for accessibility.
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    Alfa Laval Offers Complete Oil Treatment at SMM

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Among the innovations on the Alfa Laval stand at SMM 2002 will be the Fuel Conditioning Module (FCM), promising new levels of remote control and user friendly operation.

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    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Hamworthy KSE has been contracted to supply advanced membrane bioreactor (MBR) waste water treatment systems to the UK Ministry of Defence for the first six Type 45 destroyers to built by BAe Marine and Vosper Thornycroft.

  • Commonwealth Games triathletes had a hard time cutting corners with Crewsavers marker buoys in position.
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    Boom Times for Buoy Racers

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Although sailing was not an included sport in the Commonwealth Games at Manchester UK this summer, there was nonetheless a requirement for marker buoys to keep Triathlon athletes on course.

  • The Mariner is now fully equipped for hydrographic survey.
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    Atlantas Marine Kit-Out SeaStar

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    SeaStar Surveys of Southampton UK have purchased a complete range of hydrographic survey equipment from Atlantas Marine Ltd for use on their survey boat Mariner as well as other vessels of opportunity.

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    LARS Launch

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    In a move to bring control of the quality and cost of Hydrovision and Seaeye''s ROV handling systems in house, Hydrovision have designed a range of Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) suitable for all of the group''s ROVs and trenching systems.

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    Marine Sand and Gravel Conference Announced

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    CIRIA has announced the European Marine Sand and Gravel Conference, which will take place 20-21 February 2003 at Delft University in the Netherlands.

  • The prototype APCS is seen installed on board during trials.
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    Inertial Sensors Aid Lifting Safety

    2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

    A project undertaken by the University of Strathclyde, together with Caley Ocean Systems and Haliburton Subsea Systems, has developed an automatic control system to reduce the pendulation of suspended loads during offshore lifting operations.