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Satellites to monitor vessel traffic
Global satellite company, Dauria Aerospace, has successfully delivered two Perseus-M spacecraft into low earth orbit to track and monitor vessels in seas and navigable waterways in the US, Canada, Northern Europe and Russia.
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NewsSafehaven Interceptor for Bristol
Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has supplied the ''Bristol Interceptor'' an Interceptor 48, self righting all weather pilot boat to the Port of Bristol in the UK. She is the 31st pilot vessel built by Safehaven Marine and the ninth Interceptor 48 Pilot delivered.
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NFFO advises industry on hidden threat
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) is urging all vessels to fit potentially lifesaving carbon monoxide detectors following the death of two fishermen who inhaled the gas.
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NewsTeamSurv survey contracts
Hydrographic survey expert, TeamSurv, is conducting trials with the Port of Milford Haven over the next six months to better chart the waterway.
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Underwater technology seminars
The Teledyne Marine Acoustic Imaging Group (TMAIG), consisting of RESON, BlueView and Odom Hydrographic, has opened registration for its Underwater Technology Seminars (UTS), taking place in Hamburg, Boston and Singapore in September, October and December respectively.
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NewsUpcycling to help save lives
The RNLI, the UK and Republic of Ireland’s largest maritime lifesaving charity, has launched a clever range of bags and travel accessories made exclusively from decommissioned lifejackets. The range, ‘235 Made For Life’, comprises six items including a wash bag, messenger bag and tablet cover, all handmade in the UK ...
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Croatian addition
Italy’s CMC Marine has entered into a new partnership to fully trained technicians and a dedicated dealer on the Croatian coast.
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BV agreement
International classification society Bureau Veritas has entered into a technical and commercial cooperation agreement with French hydrodynamic specialist HydrOcean.
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Concordia 3D survey completed
Following the righting of the Costa Concordia, the UK’s ADUS Deepocean and Canada’s 2G Robotics were commissioned by Titan Salvage to perform a high resolution 3D survey of the wreck.
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Fassmer LNG ferry
Germany’s Fassmer shipyard has reportedly won a contract to design and manufacture a new dual-fuelled LNG Helgoland ferry for the Cassen Eils shipping company.
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Breaking ban
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the new EU Ship Recycling Regulation that bans the breaking of EU ships on beaches.
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NewsNew marine division for Henderson
Henderson Insurance Brokers has set up a new marine division as the UK maritime and ports sector continues to grow. Building on the company’s existing marine client base, the new division is already proving successful, having won new insurance work for ports, workboats, the movement of goods, and storage of ...
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NewsFuruno prepares for SMM 2014
Furuno Electric is preparing for this year’s SMM exhibition, where it will unveil its new bridge system, INS Voyager.
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UK Docks expands operations
Marine engineering firm, UK Docks Marine Services, is expanding its existing Tyneside, South Shields and Gosport operations, starting with Whitehaven Marina Ltd.
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NewsAlucatz expands to meet demand
UK-based Alucatz Catamarans Ltd is ready to meet future demand after taking over 15,000ft² at Britannia Business Centre at Birkenhead Docks.
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NewsWind power infographic
Greenbyte, the Swedish company behind wind power software Breeze has built a free interactive infographic map showing the cumulative installed wind power capacity per country and continent from 1981-2013. Drag the slider or push play to see the how the global wind power capacity distrubtion changes between nations over time.
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NewsASV for Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus, have confirmed the order of an ASV C-Enduro Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). The vehicle will be used for research in persistent and long term autonomy with multiple remote and autonomous marine platforms.
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NewsUllapool pier gets makeover
Ullapool ferry pier in North West Scotland has looked the same for the past 20 years, but now has a new look after being extended to accommodate a larger ferry.
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NewsCash boost for offshore wind
The UK government’s Green Investment Bank has announced its intention to raise a £1 billion fund to encourage new private investors to invest in offshore wind farms in the UK. The news has been warmly welcomed by The Crown Estate.
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NewsMARIN director lauded
Dutch Offshore expertise was singled out for particular praise at the international OMAE conference in San Francisco in early June. Bas Buchner, director of MARIN was presented with the OMAE Conference Industry Achievement Award ‘in recognition of significant contributions to the technological advancement of the offshore industry through his leadership ...
