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NewsMaritime pilots pick up top IMO bravery award
Two American maritime pilots who defied fire to bring a burning ship to safety, averting a major maritime catastrophe, received the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during the 2017 IMO awards ceremony, held on 27 November 2017.
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NewsFirst full electric freefall lifeboat order
Dutch lifeboat manufacturer Verhoef has been awarded the first contract for the delivery of aluminium freefall lifeboats with electric propulsion on behalf of the Valhall Flank West project in Norway.
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NewsSBBA replaces Danboat at ICOMIA
The Ship and Boat Builders’ Association (SBBA) has joined International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).
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NewsThames Clipper River Bus network extended
A new MBNA Thames Clipper River Bus has been launched which will service the UK’s new Battersea Power Station development.
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NewsEU study calls for a holistic approach to European shipbuilding
An EU sponsored study says that only a clear targeted EU shipbuilding policy with a unified approach will help Europe keep up with competition from Asia.
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NewsMeercat Workboats under new management
Meercat Workboats is no longer in administration and will continue to trade under new management
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NewsRoyal opening for Hull wind turbine blade manufacturing facility
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has welcomed Her Majesty The Queen to its offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing factory at Alexandra Dock, Hull, UK.
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NewsSteady demand for OESVs offers security
Offshore energy support vessel (OESV) providers are seeing a stable demand for services.
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NewsOcean Signal announces new distributors for Germany and Norway
Communication and safety at sea specialist company Ocean Signal has confirmed two key new distributors during this year’s METSTRADE event as it strengthens its European network.
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NewsRavestein caisson gate handover at Portsmouth
On the 7th of November 2017, Ravestein officially launched the ‘14 DOCK’ caisson gate it recently built for the UK’s Ministry of Defence in the Naval dockyard in Portsmouth.
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NewsChartCo sets its course for growth
A maritime digital data and compliance service provider is setting its course for growth with strategic acquisitions so that it can extend its customer base.
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NewsHistoric war veteran sunk at its mooring
The 1944-built 75ft MFV ‘Scotch Queen’ (ex ‘MFV 1100’) which sank in the River Fal in September has been salvaged by the local firm Sea Wide Services (SWS) in a long, protracted operation.
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NewsMarseille No.10 dry dock re-opens
Dry Dock No.10 in Marseilles has re-opened after a major refit that included the construction of a new 5000 tonne entrance gate. The dry dock is the largest in the Mediterranean and one of the largest in the World and has been undergoing a refit that has lasted 3 years.
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NewsEuroport 2017 concentrates on trio of core themes
Europort’s exhibition and conference agenda has focussed on a trio of core themes: Big Data, the Environmental Age and the Human Factor.
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NewsYanmar enters the medium speed dual fuel market
Japanese diesel engine manufacturer Yanmar has introduced its new medium speed 1533kW 6EY26DF dual fuel engine at Europort 2017.
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NewsIPX7 waterproof Class A AIS transponder
Maritime safety and survival equipment specialist Ocean Signal has introduced its new ATA100 Class A AIS Transponder to the commercial marine market at Europort 2017.
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NewsRH Marine introduces next generation of vessel automation
RH Marine has used the opportunity afforded by the Europort exhibition in Rotterdam to launch its next generation Alarm, Monitoring and Control Systems (AMCS).
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NewsWaterbus 2407 fast ferries for Aqualiner
Damen Shipyards Group and Belgian ferry operator Aqualiner have signed a contract for the delivery of three additional Damen Waterbus 2407 vessels, for operations on the Scheldt in Antwerp.
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News‘Iceni Defender’ providing 100% availability at Galloper Offshore Windfarm
Iceni Marine Services is supporting Manor Renewable Energy at the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm, off the coast of Suffolk, UK with its new build vessel, ‘Iceni Defender’.
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NewsSAL Heavy Lift gets new sister company
Hamburg-headquartered SAL Engineering GmbH has been established as an independent engineering house, offering highly specialized technical engineering, consultancy and site support services.
