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NewsNew professional standards working group
A new Maritime Coastguard Agency/Certifying Authority (MCA/CA) working group has been formed to support the application of the new UK Workboat Code, the final issue of which is due later this year.
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NewsExpanding civil engineering capacity
D’Appolonia, the engineering consulting company of Italy’s RINA Group, has strengthened its civil engineering capability by acquiring Milan-based civil engineering consultancy SC Sembenelli Consulting.
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NewsPassenger shipbuilding returns to the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight, UK ferry operator Red Funnel has confirmed that it is bringing fast ferry construction back to the UK with the announcement that its new passenger ferry Red Jet 6 will be built in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
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EU project to increase safety at sea
Danelec Marine is to lead a working group for a “ground breaking” European project that aims to increase safety of navigation and efficiency at sea.
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NewsJoining forces in navigation
Norway’s e-navigation specialist Navtor has joined forces with Nautic AB, a leading provider of navigational equipment, charts and publications to the Swedish market, to launch a new navigation company called Navtor Nautic AB.
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NewsCWind campaign to protect North Sea windfarm
CWind is to provide a three-month corrosion protection campaign for Westermost Rough offshore windfarm in the North Sea, owned by DONG Energy, The UK Green Investment Bank and Marubeni Corporation.
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NewsTurnover up for Dutch maritime sector
Turnover for the Dutch maritime technology sector increased by 17% in 2014 from €6.4bn in 2013 to €7.5bn, said the Dutch trade association, Netherlands Maritime Technology.
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NewsWalker Marine set to make waves
New naval architecture consultancy business, Walker Marine Design Ltd, is off to a good start after securing a number of contracts for the offshore wind sector and wider marine industry.
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NewsSeawork sold out
Seawork International, Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition held in a working port, has announced that the event’s exhibition space is now fully sold out.
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NewsGerman rescue group gets new boats
The German Sea Rescue Service (DGzRS) was taking delivery of a new 28m Class cruiser at the end of May – the first of a new generation of search and rescue boats.
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NewsRotortugs on the Thames
The Kotug Rotortugs ‘RT Ambition’ and ‘RT Evolution’ have towed the Cruise Ship ‘Viking Star’ into the Port of London up the River Thames, the port’s largest ever cruise call.
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Encouraging first year results
2014 was the first full financial year of the DNV GL Group AS following the merger between the marine classification societies Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd. “While both managing the ambitious merger and maintaining a full focus on providing premium service to our customers, we also increased our revenues ...
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NewsThe escalating Mediterranean situation
With the EU approving the use of force against people-smugglers in Libya – Malta-based security expert Marshall Consultants investigates the maritime security threats that are forcing them to act.
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NewsDiesel powered hovercraft launch
Hovertravel in partnership with Griffon Hoverworks has launched its new generation MAN diesel powered passenger hovercraft to serve the popular Isle of Wight passenger route.
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NewsStrategic marine services agreement
James Fisher Marine Services has been awarded a lucrative marine services agreement with Balfour Beatty to deliver a range of integrated marine services in support of the group’s OFTO portfolio of offshore windfarms around the UK.
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Award for Evinrude engine
Evinrude’s new E-TEC G2 engine from BRP has been awarded the ‘Product Design’ prize at the recent Red Dot Awards.
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Hybrid power workshop
A two-day workshop on hybrid power and propulsion will bring the marine industry together for round table discussions and presentations on everything from battery management systems to windfarm vessel development.
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NewsACR acquires Ocean Signal
Drew Marine Ltd has acquired marine communication and safety equipment company Ocean Signal, which will now operate as a unit of ACR Electronics Inc.
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NewsMicro-plastic problems revealed
Micro-plastics entering the food chain are increasingly being found in the world''s oceans and could prove to be as harmful to marine life as larger debris like plastic bags, a new report suggests.
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NewsMilford Dock developer appointed
Cushman & Wakefield has been selected by the Port of Milford Haven as development consultant for its Milford Dock Master Plan.
