Industry News – Page 126

  • Global Marine will upgrade fibre optic cables serving the Neptune observatory
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    Global Marine wins Canadian observatory contract

    2016-01-21T17:19:00Z

    UK-headquartered Global Marine Systems has won a contract from Ocean Networks Canada to upgrade fibre optic cables serving the Neptune observatory.

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    Danish report into offshore wind sector standardisation

    2016-01-20T15:51:00Z

    The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has published a report, created by DNV GL, on the regulations and industry standards applicable to maritime operations in the offshore wind sector.

  • JDPS meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations
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    John Deere introduces Tier 3 marine engine lineup

    2016-01-19T15:47:00Z

    American company John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has announced that it meets US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations.

  • Tideman Boats works with just one model (RBB), available in three different sizes
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    High Speed HDPE Workboats

    2016-01-18T17:30:00Z

    The Netherlands-based manufacturer Tideman Boats, specialized in High Speed HDPE Workboats, has been established as a split off from Dutch Workboats.

  • Tuco ProZero 7.5m Patrol
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    Greek distribution

    2016-01-18T17:00:00Z

    The Greece based agent Franman SA, has been appointed exclusive representative for Denmark-based boatbuilder Tuco Marine´s ProZero vessel line in Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, where Franman SA will be promoting the ProZero Boats. The boats are fast and light Patrol boats, Interceptors and workboats.

  • The new Bibby WaveMaster 1 is being built at Damen’s Shipyards Galati in Romania
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    Bibby Marine and Damen contract for new SOV

    2016-01-18T14:39:00Z

    Bibby Marine Services has assigned a contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen for a purpose-built service operations vessel (SOV) to serve the offshore wind market.

  • Maritime Partner’s Alusafe 1620 BB Pilot for Buksér og Berging
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    Pilot boat contract

    2016-01-15T16:27:00Z

    Norway’s Maritime Partner AS has signed a contract with Buksér og Berging AS for the delivery of two pilot boats, including an option for a further eight vessels. Including the options, the contract has a total value of approximately 100 million NOK.

  • Outboard Warden's proximity alert is said to be more responsive than a geo-fence
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    Outboard motor security system

    2016-01-15T16:09:00Z

    Outboard Warden is the latest product to come from Irish engineer, inventor and founder of BoatWarden, Kevin Hennessey, and he has been perfecting his system for a number of years: "Police, marine insurers and boat owners confirm engine thefts are on the increase and thieves are getting bolder, but Outboard ...

  • MAN V12-1650 main engines coupled to Hamilton HM721 waterjets will provide speeds of up to 30 knots
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    ‘Dalby Ouse’

    2016-01-15T15:43:00Z

    Alicat Workboats in Great Yarmouth, UK has received an order from Dalby Offshore for the purchase of a brand new 26 metre aluminium Wind Farm Service Vessel. The vessel is due for official delivery at Seawork 2016.

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    ClassNK issues SoC to two additional ship recycling facilities in India

    2016-01-15T12:35:00Z

    Japan-headquartered classification society ClassNK has issued Statements of Compliance (SoC) to two ship recycling facilities in Gujarat, India.

  • The FRCs are built by Habbeké Shipyard
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    Dutch fast raiding craft

    2016-01-15T11:48:00Z

    Dutch Special Marine Group has designed a new small range of Fast Raiding Craft (FRC). The Netherlands-based company claims that a FRC combines the speed and manoeuvrability of an interceptor with an increased size and carrying capacity to hold elite troops and their equipment.

  • Roll-Royce says its Kamewa A3 series waterjet is up to 3% more energy-efficient than earlier models
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    50 knot waterjet powered interceptors

    2016-01-15T11:26:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab to provide 28 Waterjets for 14 Watercat K13 Fast Intercept Craft (FIC) which have been ordered by the Royal Oman Police.

  • Adidas and Parley for the Oceans introduce ocean plastic shoe midsole
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    Ocean plastic for new Adidas midsole

    2016-01-14T16:39:00Z

    Parley for the Oceans and Adidas have showcased a new 3D-printed ocean plastic shoe midsole at the Parley Talks about COP21.

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    SMM Istanbul cancelled

    2016-01-13T11:35:00Z

    Announced in the wake of the recent terror attack in Istanbul, the SMM Istanbul conference and exhibition, previously mentioned in ‘MJ’ News will now not be held in 2016.

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    Baker Consultants wins marine noise monitoring contract

    2016-01-13T11:05:00Z

    Bilbao-based Iberdrola has awarded Baker Consultants a contract to provide an underwater noise and marine mammal activity monitoring service.

  • HaskoningDHV deploys expertise in FRP for the ‘largest FRP lock gates in the world’
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    Royal HaskoningDHV FRP lock gates

    2016-01-12T16:07:00Z

    Royal HaskoningDHV has been working on new fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) lock gates at the Wilhelmina canal in Tilburg, the Netherlands.

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    Visedo acquires Electric Power Conversion B.V.

    2016-01-11T15:43:00Z

    The Finnish electric drive train specialist Visedo says it has continued to increase its system expertise in marine solutions by acquiring Electric Power Conversion B.V. (EPC) from the Netherlands.

  • Sea Level Research has received a £200,000 investment from The North West Fund for Venture Capital
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    Backing secured for shipping software

    2016-01-08T09:53:00Z

    Sea Level Research, based in the UK, has received a £200,000 investment to help bring its new sea level predicting software to the market.

  • The ‘Living Stone’ will join the fleet of fall-pipe vessels of DEME's offshore division
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    ‘Living Stone’ keel laid

    2016-01-07T15:39:00Z

    To further strengthen its position in the offshore renewable power generation and transportation market, Belgian dredging major DEME has started the construction of the multipurpose vessel ‘Living Stone’.

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    PLA Chief Harbour Master

    2016-01-07T12:01:00Z

    The Port of London Authority (PLA) has appointed Bob Baker as chief harbour master. Bob Baker will join the PLA from Forth Ports, where he has been chief harbour master since 2001.