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    Coatings firm wins UK Navy contract

    2014-09-02T14:53:00Z

    Monitor Coatings Ltd has been awarded a contract by the UK’s Royal Navy to provide a non-skid thermal gas wash resistant deck coating for the carrier decks of ''HMS Queen Elizabeth'' and ''HMS Prince of Wales''.

  • The design of the Stan Patrol 5009 vessels had to be adapted to fit the Ecuadorian Coastguard's specific needs
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    Damen Stan Patrols for Ecuador

    2014-09-01T17:05:00Z

    Damen has signed a contract with Astilleros Navales Ecuatorianos (Astinave) for two Damen Stan Patrols (SPa) 5009 vessels for the Ecuadorian Coastguard.

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    EU funding for carbon fibre vessel range

    2014-09-01T17:03:00Z

    Danish boatbuilder, Tuco Marine Group, has been chosen as one of the few Danish companies to be supported by the EU''s Horizon 2020 programme for SMEs.

  • The majority of the year is spent at sea conducting research
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    Surveillance, science and security

    2014-08-29T16:26:00Z

    British Antarctic Survey have selected Synectics'' surveillance cameras to safeguard crew, science teams and research technology on-board the pioneering RRS (Royal Research Ship) ‘James Clark Ross’, which was recently involved in vital research into the effects of climate change on the Pine Island Glacier.

  • Northrop Grumman says the software will allow users to plan and execute updated routes with increased safety and efficiency
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    Northrop Grumman upgrades VMFT software

    2014-08-29T13:19:00Z

    Northrop Grumman Corporation has upgraded its VisionMaster FT (VMFT) software to include Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO).

  • Lara Moore, solicitor at Michelmores
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    EIA consent deferrals

    2014-08-28T16:14:00Z

    In the UK a number of coastal development projects require consent from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) as well as terrestrial planning permission from the local planning authority. However, thanks to a process known as ‘Regulation 10 deferral’ the process can be significantly simplified. We spoke to Andrew Oldland QC, ...

  • The new long range, high intensity LED Range Light is designed to give vessels clear night and /or daytime navigation
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    Sealite unveils new LED range

    2014-08-28T14:41:00Z

    Australia-based Sealite is set to launch a new long range, high intensity LED Range Light designed to give vessels clear night and /or daytime navigation.

  • The facility will enable both suppliers and partners to test environmental benefits and financial savings in galley technology
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    Demo galley for trim specialist

    2014-08-28T11:52:00Z

    UK marine interior trim expert, Trimline, is installing a demonstration galley which will provide the basis for displaying and testing new catering equipment for workboats.

  • Reflex Marine’s FROG-XT crew transfer device is its safest yet
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    Danish service centre for Reflex

    2014-08-27T14:23:00Z

    British offshore personal safety expert, Reflex Marine, has acquired its latest accredited service centre in Denmark, Fano Kran-Service.

  • Safety Technology's turbine access training tower
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    Safety Technology GWO accreditation

    2014-08-27T11:55:00Z

    Leading safety training provider Safety Technology has announced that they are now fully accredited to deliver Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training from the OffTEC training facility in Enge-Sande, Germany.

  • Moneypoint; a potential area for tidal energy generation (Photo: GavinZac)
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    Development for Shannon Estuary

    2014-08-27T11:38:00Z

    Clare County Council in Ireland is proposing to zone more than 345 hectares of land along the Shannon Estuary for the development of marine related industry. Two Strategic Development Locations (SDL) have been identified at Cahercon and Moneypoint where the Council says existing pier facilities and deep estuarial water provide ...

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    Rolls-Royce enters repair yard agreement

    2014-08-27T11:23:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has entered into a co-operation agreement with Nauta SA ship repair yard in Poland, which it says will improve its customer service and growth in the region.

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    MPI commissioned on German windfarm project

    2014-08-26T18:38:00Z

    MPI Offshore’s vessel ''MPI Adventure'' is to be deployed on the Sandbank offshore windfarm project off the German North Sea coast.

  • MTU's series 4000 gas engine on the test bed
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    Rolls-Royce acquires Rolls-Royce Power Systems

    2014-08-26T16:25:00Z

    Following the announcement on March 7, 2014 that the board of management of Daimler AG had decided to exercise the put option relating to its 50% equity interest in Rolls-Royce Power Systems, (RRPS), Rolls-Royce has announced the completion of its acquisition.

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    Electric and Hybrid 2015

    2014-08-26T16:00:00Z

    Only six weeks on from the inaugural Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo event that took place in Amsterdam, more than 90 marine propulsion companies have already confirmed their participation at next year’s event, which will take place at the Amsterdam RAI on 23, 24 and 25 June 2015.

  • The hardwearing gloves has been designed with heavy duty Kevlar protection across the palm and fingers
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    Hammond unveils new range

    2014-08-26T12:12:00Z

    UK-based drysuit manufacturer, Hammond Drysuits Ltd, has added a new addition to its protective equipment range, HDS Kevlar Gloves.

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    Ferguson preferred bidder

    2014-08-26T10:09:00Z

    Blair Nimmo and Tony Friar of KPMG LLP, who were appointed as joint administrators of Ferguson Shipbuilders Limited, Newark Joiners Limited and Ferguson-Ailsa Limited have announced a preferred bidder for the group’s business and its assets.

  • In sensitive areas such as mudflats air cushion vehicles have a very low impact
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    Hover without coding

    2014-08-22T15:46:00Z

    In June this year, the regulations governing the use of small hovercraft for UK commercial operations were substantially revised, after UK manufacturer Flying Fish Hovercraft spent two years working with the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) to produce a ''Hovercraft Code of Practice'' (HCoP).

  • Fisher Offshore's distributorship with Ingersoll Rand now extends to power tools
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    Fisher extends distributorship

    2014-08-22T15:31:00Z

    Fisher Offshore, a north-east UK specialist in lifting, deck machinery, subsea tooling and excavation has extended its relationship with Ingersoll Rand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial equipment.

  • Icom says the new radio system will "revolutionise" communications
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    Icom unveils ‘revolutionary’ new radio

    2014-08-22T12:10:00Z

    Icom UK has launched a new IP advanced radio system, which it says will “revolutionise” communications.