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    New German SUBS Doubles Baltic Cleanup Capacity

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Germany''s latest SUBS (pollution combat vessel) Arkona has entered service, doubling the country''s capacity for tackling pollution accidents in the Baltic and also beefing up emergency towage capacity in the region.

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    Close Call for 'Queen Mary 2'

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    With a vessel the size of Queen Mary 2 there are always going to be some tight squeezes. Still in its first year of operation, Cunard ''s flagship luxury liner came up against its closest call thus far on the maiden visit to Norway. It was necessary to sail under ...

  • The new RT 60 will be a little smaller than the four Rotor tugs now in service.
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    GLAs Launch '2020 The Vision'

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The three General Lighthouse Authorities presented their vision of the future of Aids to Navigation requirements around the UK and Republic of Ireland over the next 15 years earlier this month. Following lengthy consultation with users and the Nautical Institute , a comprehensive strategy contained in 2020 The Vision was ...

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    Marine Business Integration

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Following its acquisition of Sealand and Taylor Made Environmental''s Cruisair and MarineAir brands, Dometic has now fully integrated its UK marine business interests.

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    Perkins UK Distribution Deal

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Finning International Inc hasbeen awarded exclusive distribution rights for Perkins engines and parts in Great Britain from 1 December 2004. The new distribution agreement will cover a number of industries, including marine, agriculture, construction and materials handling.

  • Adsteam has ordered three new tugs of the same type as the successful Barunga.
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    Europort Moves to Rotterdam

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    In a move which surprised many at the SMM exhibition last month, it was announced that the Amsterdam RAI had sold the Europort exhibition to Ahoy ECEM , which will combine Europort with its own Maritime Rotterdam exhibition beginning in 2005.

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    Mersey Docks Interim Results

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Mersey Docks and Harbour Company The has posted a healthy 5.9% boost in underlying pre-tax profit on a turnover up by 6.9% in its interim results for the first half of 2004. Continuing growth in container traffic in both Liverpool and Dublin is evident and ro-ro prospects are strengthening, with ...

  • Some 550 exhibitors from 18 countries will participate at Rotterdam Maritime this year.
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    Manchex Exercise is Declared a Great Success

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    A major multi-agency exercise ''Manchex 2004'' involving Coastguard and emergency services from Britain and France on 21 September was declared a huge success by exercise Director Murray Milligan, Area Operations Manager for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).

  • Damen has delivered Smit Panama.
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    IMCA Identifies Marine Growth Areas

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Recent workshops run by the Europe and Africa Section of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) highlighted two new areas of opportunity for members, offshore decommissioning and marine renewable energy.

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    Maritime Museum is 'Connecting with Schools'

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    As part of its contribution to SeaBritain 2005 , the National Maritime Museum has created an innovative on-line resource that helps maritime organisations develop high quality, curriculum relevant educational material.

  • Wijsmuller Salvage staff were able to follow the progress of their most recent emergency response from the windows of their headquarters building.
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    EHMC Ensures Harbour Master Continuity

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The European Harbour Masters'' Committee (EHMC), the regional group within the International Harbour Masters'' Association (IHMA), has voted unanimously to accept a new Constitution that provides a sound working framework for its activities in the years ahead.

  • There will be at least 15 national pavilions at METS 2004.
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    Crossover Opportunities at Biggest Ever METS

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The Marine Equipment Trade Show , which takes place this year from the 16-18 November at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre , has been completely sold out for months and will be bigger than ever.

  • Some 550 exhibitors from 18 countries will participate at Rotterdam Maritime this year.
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    Even Leavin' for Rotterdam Maritime

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The 12th Rotterdam Maritime trade show, which takes place this year at the Ahoy Rotterdam exhibition and conference centre on 16-20 November, will be the final presentation of the event in its current format. As detailed elsewhere in this issue, Ahoy ECES purchased the Europort event from Amsterdam RAI last ...

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    Encounters: The Meeting of Asia and Europe 1500-1800

    2004-09-01T18:07:00Z

    Published on the 20th of this month to accompany a major exhibition at London''s Victoria and Albert Museum, which runs from 23 September to 5 December, this lavish and sumptuously illustrated volume explores the direct relations between Europe and maritime Asia which ushered in a period of commercial, artistic and ...

  • Worlds biggest solar cat in service in Heidelberg.
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    World's Biggest Solar Catamaran in Neckar Service

    2004-09-01T00:00:00Z

    What is described as the world''s biggest and most modern, solar-powered catamaran has gone into service on Germany''s River Neckar in Heidelberg as orders for further such specialist boats are being worked on.

  • Some 16,000 tonnes of rock armour were used in the Seaview Duver Coast Protection scheme.
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    Isle of Wight Coastal Protection Works are Completed

    2004-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Van Oord UK Ltd has completed the Seaview Duver Coast Protection Scheme for the Isle of Wight Council. The ? 4m project included the construction of a 550m reinforced concrete stone-faced seawall, a rock revetment and replacement of a beach outfall.

  • The Pelamis Wave Energy Converter is installed off Orkney last month.
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    UK Grid Supplied by Wave Machine

    2004-09-01T00:00:00Z

    The first ever power generation from an offshore wave machine into the UK power grid took place last month at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.

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    NEW EPOC for European Port Cities

    2004-09-01T00:00:00Z

    In a drive to renew the economic prosperity of European port cities, the UK''s Southampton Institute is contributing environmental expertise to a new international partnership initiative.

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    Estuaries Management Website

    2004-09-01T00:00:00Z

    ABP Marine Environmental Research (ABPmer) has launched an online guide to identify how UK estuaries will change over time and promote better sustainable management.

  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen have undertaken a range of voluntary measures to minimise the environmental impact of their fleet.
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    Greener Seas Bid by Wallenius Wilhelmsen

    2004-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Swedish shipping and logistics operators Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a three year agreement with WWF , the global conservation organisation, to preserve and promote the conservation of marine life on the high seas.