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NewsNeptune delivers Eurocarrier for GSS BV
Neptune Shipyards in the Netherlands delivered a new Eurocarrier 2395 named Sandy M to GSS BV last month.
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NewsFaith in the future
“The game’s being raised by the pressure to develop more technically advanced engines”, said Stefan Carlsson of Volvo Penta at the opening of RK Marine’s new service facility on the south coast of the UK.
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Cruising in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Harbour one of the UK’s busiest ports and perhaps best known as the centre of activity for the energy industry’s marine operations in North-west Europe. With trading links to more than 40 countries across the world, the port is a key regional resource and a vital part of Northern ...
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Kiel’s new deal
The Port of Kiel has gained container wayport status by being added to the liner service network of Gothenburg based shipping company TransAtlantic. With immediate effect, ships serving on the company’s Bothnia Line between Kerni/Oulu in Finland and Zeebrugge/Antwerp in Belgium are making a weekly stop in Kiel. Container part ...
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NewsFirst order for Voith linear jet
Voith Turbo has announced its first order for the Voith linear jet (VLJ) to a Turbine Transfers UK wind support vessel. The 19 metre vessel is designed by BMT Nigel Gee.
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NewsNext step for Teesport expansion
PD Ports has completed the ground works at its container handling capacity in Teesport UK – the next step in its strategy towards doubling its container capacity.
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€76m for HERCULES
Low and medium speed engine manufacturers Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo have started the next phase of the extensive, long term HERCULES research programme.
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NewsGot a story to tell MJ?
Send in your story to Maritime Journal. MJ has a broad remit, although the emphasis is squarely on European workboats.
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NewsAnother cruise crisis for Costa
It’s the second crisis for Italian cruise firm Costa Cruises in as many months. The Costa Allegra is currently adrift off the Seychelles after a fire caused the ship’s generator to fail and lose power.
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NewsTsunami debris task force crisis meet
A task force for the 2011 Japanese tsunami marine debris field, which is floating towards Hawaii, has met at the International Pacific Research Center (IPRC) In Hawaii to share information to help avert the crisis.
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NewsIMO head praises ‘green shipping’ progress
Koji Sekimizu, secretary general of IMO, has been speaking of the progress made by shipping towards greater sustainability in an interview in the run up to the 25th SMM in September.
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NewsHamburg banks on liquefied gas
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and The Linde Group have joined together to advance the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the port of Hamburg.
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NewsDamen dock repair at Djibouti port
A Damen Modular Dock (DMD) is being constructed and delivered to the Port of Djibouti to provide repair and maintenance services for the port authority’s fleet and other vessels calling at the port.
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NewsAustal get busy building in the Philippines
Australian wind farm support vessel specialist, Austal, has commenced boatbuilding operations in the Philippines.
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NewsEuropean wind contract for Oz boatbuilder
Australian boatbuilder, Strategic Marine is breaking into Europe with a new contract to build eight 20 metre offshore wind farm crew service vessels for operators, Njord Offshore.
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NewsFirst BigLift job for Twaron
Heavy lift specialist BigLift has just completed its first job with a new super fly jib, equipped with special Twaron stay cables to lengthen the crane to a radius of 55 metres.
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NewsPlans unveiled for €13m Elbe harbour revamp
Plans for one of the biggest port related construction projects ever undertaken in the Elbe community of Wedel-Schulau on the western outskirts of Hamburg have been outlined by local authorities.
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NewsSeawork 2012: Earlier, bigger, better
Seawork, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, will be celebrating its 15th year in 2012 and although it will take place a little earlier than usual, it promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
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NewsNew ISU Secretary General appointed
The International Salvage Union has appointed Mark Hoddinott to succeed its Secretary General, Mike Lacey, on his planned retirement at the end of 2012.
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NewsPATCH ports target manufacturing
The Ports Adapting to Climate Change (PATCH) project is joining the Port of Newhaven at the UK’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition this week to promote new business ventures with manufacturers.
