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NewsCollege launches GRP wet lay-up courses
The UK’s Brockenhurst College, in partnership with nearby Composite Mouldings (CML) will be launching a series of five day beginner’s courses in GRP wet lay-up using hand laminating techniques.
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NewsUK’s first marine energy park
The UK has is creating its first Marine Energy Park (MEP) in line with the government’s low carbon agenda and with the aim of helping to make wind and tidal power more commercially viable.
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NewsRescue work resumes on Costa Concordia
Rescue operations on the stricken Carnival cruise liner Costa Concordia resumed off the coast of Italy as the possibility of still saving lives remains the priority.
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NewsMojo Maritime wins tidal energy awards
For the second year running, British offshore renewable energy specialist, Mojo Maritime, has won the Tidal Energy Engineering Company of the Year award at the annual International Tide Energy Summit.
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NewsNew generation of marine topographic mapping
The global marine industry is set to benefit from a new generation of marine topographic mapping and seabed surface models - incorporating the popular UKHO series of nautical charts.
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NewsSpeculation grows over cruise incident
The search is continuing for survivors following the capsize of the cruise vessel Costa Concordia over the weekend - amidst mass speculation of what actually happened to cause the incident.
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NewsFirst ever apprentice awards at TPLBS
“The future of Britain is going to be as a high-tech, highly skilled economy", said Skills Minister John Hayes yesterday, announcing the first ever BMF Apprentice Graduation Awards.
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NewsAustal bags fourth turbine transfer WFSV contract
Building on its initial success in the renewable energy market, Austal has confirmed a contract for a fourth wind farm support vessel (WFSV) for Turbine Transfers Limited.
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NewsEC ruling puts SeaFrance into liquidation
A ruling by the European Commission that bailout by the French government of ferry operator SeaFrance was illegal pushed the company into liquidation earlier this month.
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NewsStern of broken Rena close to sinking
The stranded containership Rena broke in two on the Astrolabe Reef off New Zealand earlier this month, more than three months after running aground in calm conditions on 5 October.
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NewsEco-innovation in the Channel
The Port of Calais will be holding a networking event on eco-innovation next month bringing together all PATCH (Ports adapting to Change) ports dedicated to working towards good environmental practices.
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NewsChanges in Secretariat at IMO
After taking office on 1 January 2012, the new secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, Koji Sekimizu, has announced a number of changes in the structure of the IMO Secretariat.
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NewsNew year’s honours for UK marine industry
Some well known names from the UK marine industry have featured on the Queen’s new year’s honour’s list – including awards for the top bods at the NCI, Solar Solve Ltd and Halyard (M&I).
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NewsNew EU test scheme for marine renewables
A new EU funded scheme worth £7.7m (EUR 9m) is providing access for companies and researchers to specialist marine renewable energy testing centres across Europe.
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NewsWave Hub taken on by UK government
Wave Hub, the UK offshore marine energy project, which allows developers to test new wave energy technology, is to be taken on by the UK government - securing its operation for the future.
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NewsDamen delivers diverse ‘Axe Bow’ duo
The varied range of vessels produced by Damen Shipyards is reflected in these two craft, seen on the final assembly and testing quay at the company’s headquarters in Gorinchem.
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NewsApproval changes for UK oil spill products
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced changes to the approval scheme for UK oil spill treatments, following a review earlier this year.
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NewsWishing you a Happy Christmas
The team at Maritime Journal wishes you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
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NewsE.ON makes multi-billion energy investment
E.ON is making another huge leap into green energy with a multi-billion investment of EUR7 billion for three new wind farms in the North and Baltic Seas.
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NewsJan De Nul moves into renewables
The Jan De Nul Group has been awarded a project for the design, construction and installation of 16 concrete foundations for an E.ON offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea.
