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NewsSeacat invests to meet forecast industry growth
UK-based offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator Seacat Services has placed an order worth £6 million with Isle of Wight based boat builder South Boats IOW for two DNV-GL class-certified next generation 24m catamarans.
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NewsGlobal Xpress takes off
Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services for all types of commercial and private vessels, has announced the successful launch of its second Global Xpress (GX) satellite on board an International Launch Services (ILS) Proton Breeze M rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday 1 February.
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NewsGCube report on wind turbine gearbox downtime
UK-based specialist renewable energy underwriter GCube Underwriting Limited has published an in-depth report, entitled ‘Grinding Gearboxes, analysing gearbox failure by addressing root cause, financial impact and proactive steps to mitigate the frequency and severity of downtime’.
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UK tax charge could hit offshore sector
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says companies in the offshore maritime sector could be among those hit by a 25 percent Diverted Profits Tax (DPT) charge under draft UK legislation scheduled to enter force in April 2015.
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NewsHigh tech Thames cat
The UK’s Port of London Authority (PLA) has ordered a new purpose-built survey catamaran for the river Thames. The CTruk MPC19 is set to replace the PLA’s current ‘Yantlet’.
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IADC celebrates 50 years
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
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NewsA new normal?
Following its Winter Meeting in London the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has announced its common theme for 2015 conference in Berlin (13th – 16th September): “Technical, Financial & Human Factors – is there a new normal?”
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NewsMotorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference
The 37th Motorship Propulsion & Emissions conference will give operators the lowdown on new fuels available together with the latest in engine design, ways to reduce running costs and improve fuel efficiency.
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NewsDeveloping the UK wind sector
UK-based GEV Wind Power was among the energy industry leaders to meet with the RT Hon Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, to discuss new opportunities for growth in the sector.
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News‘Höegh Osaka’ discharged from Solent
Höegh Autoliners’ pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) ‘Höegh Osaka’ has been righted and towed back to the UK Port of Southampton, after nearly three weeks of sitting on the Bramble Bank.
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NewsSeaKing addresses the skills gap
UK based marine electrical marine engineering expert, SeaKing Electrical, is experiencing an upsurge in work following increased demand overseas to fill holes created by the global engineering skills gap.
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Great escaper’s final gift
A D-Day veteran who warmed hearts the world over when he ‘escaped’ from his care home to attend the 2014 commemorations in France has left his entire estate to UK marine lifesaving charity; The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
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E-compliance milestone
e-Compliance, a partly EU funded research project on maritime regulations, has announced the delivery of its first major milestone: The Maritime Thesaurus and Ontology.
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NewsIntegrated propulsion
Three large new escort tugs contracted by Norwegian operator Østensjø Rederi, will feature Wärtsilä dual-fuel (DF) engines integrated with a customised gas storage and supply system.
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Encrypted smartphone supply
Netherlands based marine electronics expert, Alphatron Marine has been selected as a supplier for an innovative new encrypted smartphone for the commercial marine sector.
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NewsConcordia captain could face 26 years
In the ongoing Italian trial of ''Costa Concordia'' captain Francesco Schettino, a prosecutor has recommended that the Italian court imprison the defendant to more than 26 years for his part in the 2012 cruise ship grounding which caused 32 deaths.
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NewsNew steel wire rope lubricant unveiled
UK-based lubricants manufacturer, Metalube, has unveiled its latest range of biodegradable, high performance lubricants, designed to protect steel wire ropes.
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Seafarers Awareness Week
Seafarers Awareness Week, taking place from 20 to 28 June 2015, will look to raise awareness of Britain’s dependence on seafarers and highlight career opportunities for young people.
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Superfast broadband at sea
Inmarsat, the global provider of mobile satellite communications services, will complete another significant milestone in the delivery of its Global Xpress (GX) service with the scheduled launch of the Inmarsat-5 F2 satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday 1st February.
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NewsTanks cross the border
Tek-Tanks, a Hampshire, UK based designer and manufacturer of high density polyethylene, water, waste and diesel tanks, has just appointed their first distributor in the USA.
