Key Deals – Page 103

  • The new partnership will allow UMG to accelerate its growth plans through additions to its rental fleet
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    Unique gets strategic energy investment

    2014-07-28T17:20:00Z

    The UAE based Unique Maritime Group (UMG), a leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, has obtained a pivotal strategic equity investment from UK based Blue Water Energy.

  • The SMART range of solutions work by continuously collecting vessel performance data
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    Collecting data the SMART way

    2014-07-28T16:27:00Z

    BMT SMART, a subsidiary of BMT Group, is set to showcase its performance monitoring portfolio at SMM in Hamburg this September.

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    PC Maritime upgrades ECDIS

    2014-07-25T16:01:00Z

    UK-based PC Maritime has upgraded its ECDIS to ensure it meets the requirements of the new VDR Performance Standard.

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    ChartWorld extends product portfolio

    2014-07-24T13:35:00Z

    Leading German chart agent specialising in digital maritime data, ChartWorld, has added the innovative OceanWise Marine Themes dataset to its portfolio.

  • The WASSP sonar produces 3D topographic imagery of the seafloor
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    Furuno and ENL join forces

    2014-07-24T10:37:00Z

    Japan’s Furuno Electric Co has acquired an initial 10% shareholding stake in New Zealand marine electronics company, Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL), and its wholly-owned subsidiary WASSP Ltd.

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    More comprehensive response to UK flooding needed

    2014-07-24T08:55:00Z

    The UK’s Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has welcomed the latest ‘Managing climate risks to well-being and the economy’ report published by the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change, particularly the need for better flood resilience.

  • MTU will provide engines for three new Seacat Services WFSVs. Photo: Stefan Söll
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    MTU engines for Seacat WFSVs

    2014-07-23T11:55:00Z

    MTU is to provide six of its 12V 2000 M72 engines for three new windfarm support vessels (WFSVs) being built for UK-based Seacat Services.

  • ‘Costa Concordia’ is being towed to Genoa for scrapping
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    Concordia en route to be scrapped

    2014-07-22T13:58:00Z

    The work of the Conquest Offshore ‘Dutch Conquest’ MB1 crane ship is almost done now the sunken ‘Costa Concordia’ has been refloated in one of the world’s largest salvage operations.

  • New boat continues paddle tradition Photo: Vacation Apartments
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    New paddleboat for longest fjord

    2014-07-22T10:02:00Z

    An unusual new stern paddle-boat has gone into operation on Germany’s longest fjord, the Schlei, continuing a local shipping tradition and replacing a popular event and excursion predecessor.

  • Pavilion is latest expansion step
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    Kiel on target after terminal work

    2014-07-22T10:01:00Z

    The German port of Kiel has completed work on the expansion of one cruise terminal and won a race against time to finalise remedial work at another.

  • Corejet removed more than 26m³ of concrete safely and efficiently using the 710V Aqua Cutter
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    Hydrodemolition at the Port of Liverpool

    2014-07-21T18:10:00Z

    Specialist UK contractor Corejet, part of Core Cut Ltd, has been using hydrodemolition techniques on the UK’s Port of Liverpool Seaforth Passage widening project for Peel Ports.

  • Renold will showcase a range of its couplings at SMM this year
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    Marine couplings showcase

    2014-07-21T14:11:00Z

    UK-based Renold Hi-Tec Couplings is showcasing its range of power transmission couplings for marine applications at this year’s SMM trade fair, taking place in Hamburg in September.

  • Across Europe, most countries have a common heritage in terms of UXO threats offshore, as a result of war mines
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    Windfarm development: is it worth the risk?

    2014-07-18T16:40:00Z

    For most, the aftermath of WWI and WWII is a thing of the past, but for European windfarm developers, it could be more of an everyday risk.

  • Once complete, the windfarm will provide renewable energy for around 410,000 households in the UK
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    Work begins on Dudgeon offshore windfarm

    2014-07-18T15:23:00Z

    Statoil and Statkraft will begin construction work on the Dudgeon offshore windfarm in 2016, aiming for full production in late 2017.

  • Simon Moore and Stephen Hammond MP look out over the busy port
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    DP World congratulated on London success

    2014-07-17T12:07:00Z

    DP World London Gateway has been praised by the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of state for Transport Stephen Hammond for its continued success.

  • This year sees the 26th SMM event in Hamburg
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    More of everything at SMM 2014

    2014-07-16T14:35:00Z

    From the 9-12 September 2014 the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International Trade Fair (SMM) will convene for its 26th time in the port city of Hamburg.

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    Marseilles Fos reinforces Moroccan links

    2014-07-14T17:38:00Z

    Cooperation between France’s Marseilles Fos and Moroccan ports could be boosted by three potential new ventures – covering ferry services and agricultural trades – after the French port’s CEO Christine Cabau Woehrel requested and hosted a meeting with Morocco’s transport and logistics minister Aziz Rabbah.

  • The company has a team of fully trained engineers to carry out lifeboat and davit testing
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    SWL subsidiary expands portfolio

    2014-07-14T14:42:00Z

    SWL Rope Lifting and Testing’s subsidiary, Lloyds Ship Safety Services Ltd, has been approved as an independent service provider for the annual servicing and testing of lifeboats and davits and on-load release hooks.

  • The dealers will distribute Dometic Marine products in Dubai
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    Dometic Marine expands East

    2014-07-11T14:11:00Z

    Sweden-based Dometic Marine has signed exclusive dealership contracts with two distributors in Dubai to sell its Cruisair and Marine Air equipment.

  • The Docklock system has dual mooring arms bow and stern with connection pads that firmly and reliably attach to any hull
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    Quickening up the bunkering process

    2014-07-10T15:23:00Z

    Mampaey Offshore Industries has delivered a more cost effective way for the VT Group to deliver fuel oil to their client’s vessels at lower cost whilst enhancing safety.