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  • Fred Olsen’s ‘Bayard 2’ was repaired and cleaned by Alucatz and ASB Engineering in 3.5 hours
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    Alucatz expands into repair

    2014-09-29T17:06:00Z

    The UK''s Alucatz Catamarans, is positioning itself across the market, not only taking on newbuilds but also doing both repairs and cleaning.

  • The new jack-up is designed to tolerate 2m swell when working on its legs
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    New jack-up

    2014-09-29T17:00:00Z

    Poseidon has designed a new jack-up barge for France based Entreprise Jean Negri Company, due for launch in March 2015. The barge will be built by Ottomar Co. and the hydraulic jacking system will be manufactured by Gurdesan Co.

  • The new hybrid waterjet completes the MJP range
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    MJP launches new hybrid waterjet

    2014-09-29T14:38:00Z

    Sweden’s Marine Jet Power (MJP) has introduced what it calls a totally new product concept for a hybrid waterjet to the market, optimised for high-speed applications with a duplex stainless steel superior pump unit.

  • Products available include liquid and gas flow measurement and level/distance detection, while additional ultrasonic assessment can be made
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    Morgan Advanced Materials expands with ultrasonic sensors

    2014-09-26T10:43:00Z

    UK-based Morgan Advanced Materials is expanding its offering with customised and optimised sensors for use in harsh environments.

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    Global offshore wind market set for Gigawatt growth

    2014-09-25T17:18:00Z

    The global offshore wind power market is expected to significantly grow from 7.1 Gigawatts (GW) in 2013 to 39.9 GW by 2020 as more countries get involved, says GlobalData.

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    Rugged computer for mobile workers

    2014-09-25T13:33:00Z

    Sweden’s Handheld Group, which manufactures mobile computers and smartphones, has upgraded its Nautiz X4 rugged mobile handheld, which is especially suited to the mobile marine worker.

  • WWT’s prototype project will be used for the Dent Island Resort, near Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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    The Switch full-power converter for Canada

    2014-09-24T16:46:00Z

    Finnish drive train technology provider, The Switch, is to deliver a 500kW full-power converter to Canada’s Water Wall Turbine (WWT) for its self-floating power plant.

  • The Seenite DRI Mini system is a compact, gyro stabilised, affordable camera system for maritime applications
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    New VDL mini security system

    2014-09-24T15:23:00Z

    UK based image solutions expert, Vector Developments Ltd (VDL), has launched a new compact, gyro stabilised, affordable camera system for maritime applications.

  • The DN&T designed vessel is due into service in 2015 (Photo: DN&T)
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    Alumarine’s new passenger vessel

    2014-09-24T11:48:00Z

    Having recently delivered an innovative double-ended passenger vessel for the Netherlands and a futuristic passenger shuttle boat to the city of Calais, France’s Alumarine Shipyard has now begun the construction of a new waterways passenger boat.

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    P&O Maritime buys into Repasa

    2014-09-24T11:12:00Z

    P&O Maritime has bought a majority stake in Spain’s Remolcadores de Puerto y Altura SA (Repasa)

  • The C175 - designed to improve total vessel profitability by providing durability with unmatched power output
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    New Cat power for C175

    2014-09-23T16:27:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine unveiled new power ratings for the Cat C175 propulsion engine for commercial vessels at the 2014 SMM exhibition in Hamburg.

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    Monitoring system performance

    2014-09-22T18:48:00Z

    Siemens is helping to improve energy and maintenance costs for workboat fleet operators with its EcoMain system platform.

  • By designing the vessel for single point hoisting, Tuco Marine has directly targetted the third round offshore installations
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    New monohull WFSV

    2014-09-22T14:35:00Z

    Tuco Marine Group of Denmark has unveiled the newest vessel in its ProZero series of fast rescue boats, daughter crafts and workboats; The new 13m Wind Farm Service Boat.

  • Because Damen builds its DFF 4212s on stock, delivery time for Seaspovill is short
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    Popular Damen ferry for Korea

    2014-09-19T16:38:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group has received an order from South Korean operator, Seaspovill, for a fast ferry.

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    MTU responds to IMO Tier III

    2014-09-18T17:16:00Z

    Rolls-Royce brand, MTU, is responding to the upcoming IMO Tier III emission standard with SCR exhaust after-treatment systems for the marine industry.

  • Netherlands Maritime Technology was officially launched on the international stage during SMM 2014
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    Netherlands Maritime Technology international launch

    2014-09-17T17:27:00Z

    Netherlands Maritime Technology was officially launched on the international stage during the SMM Exhibition 2014 last week.

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    Sat comms merger

    2014-09-17T15:02:00Z

    NSSLGlobal, an independent service provider of satellite communications, has announced its merger with the ESL group of companies, a satellite solution provider and system integrator specialising in custom solutions for the government, fishing, commercial shipping and offshore industries.

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    EMEC tidal and wave testing

    2014-09-17T14:29:00Z

    The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has two new videos which demonstrate the facilities provided at its grid connected wave and tidal test site in Orkney.

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    MeyGen power deal

    2014-09-17T09:52:00Z

    THE developers of the world’s biggest tidal array have signed a multi-million pound deal to sell electricity generated by the UK project. MeyGen has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with independent energy firm SmartestEnergy for its tidal stream project in the Pentland Firth.

  • The 26th SMM saw four days of activity from 25 national pavilions and exhibitors from 67 different countries
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    SMM 2014 sets new record

    2014-09-16T17:18:00Z

    This year’s SMM Exhibition proved to be a great success, with more than 2,100 exhibitors from around the world, including 150 first-timers, and 50,000 industry visitors taking to the Hamburg halls.