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  • A demonstration of shore power was carried out to highlight the benefits
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    Ystad hosts shore power seminar

    2013-05-31T15:01:00Z

    In a bid to highlight the benefits of ship to shore power systems as an alternative to ship’s auxiliary engines at berths, Sweden’s the Port of Ystad has co hosted a community and business outreach seminar.

  • The multi purpose ‘VG 6000-E’
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    CIG enters windfarm market

    2013-05-30T17:29:00Z

    The Central Industry Group (CIG), a group of ten predominantly Netherlands companies which all provide goods and services to the international shipbuilding market, has come up with a unique new vessel for offshore wind installation.

  • Robust Boats
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    New Alimal aluminium RIB from Robust Boats

    2013-05-30T16:37:00Z

    Aluminium boat builder Robust Boats Ltd of Pembrokeshire (berth V18) brings a new Alimal 700 RIB to Seawork, with a commercial specification bolt-on attachment system for the Hypalon tubes.

  • Andrew Turner MP visited The Boat Development Co this week to discuss funding for exports
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    Seaward back at Seawork

    2013-05-29T17:48:00Z

    The Seaward range of boats will be back on show at Seawork this year courtesy of new owner, The Boat Development Company, on stand B69.

  • The damage sustained to the ‘Grandeur of the Seas’ is enough for Royal Caribbean to cancel its next voyage Photo: Royal Caribbean
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    Cruiser fire in Bahamas

    2013-05-28T19:35:00Z

    A fire broke out onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the ''Grandeur of the Seas'', yesterday, which put paid to over 2,000 holidaymakers’ holidays.

  • Palfinger Marine says it has strengthened its position as a deck equipment supplier
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    Ned-Deck and Palfinger Marine unite

    2013-05-28T17:03:00Z

    Global marine lifting, loading and handling solutions manufacturer, Palfinger, has united Ned-Deck Marine with Palfinger Marine under the new company name, Palfinger Ned-Deck.

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    Lerwick’s strong start

    2013-05-28T07:30:00Z

    Port users across various sectors have contributed to a strong first quarter performance at Lerwick Harbour in the Shetlands.

  • The AGITATE generates a radio signal that can be tracked up to 200km away in free space
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    Roke tracking device for lifejackets

    2013-05-24T16:55:00Z

    The UK’s engineering R&D company, Roke Manor Research Ltd, has developed AGITATE, a self charging miniaturised tracking device for lifejackets to lower costs of monitoring and regulating man overboard lifejackets.

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    Novorossiysk grows

    2013-05-24T07:30:00Z

    NUTEP, container terminal operator in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, has completed the latest phase of its ambitious development programme with the upgrade of its railway facilities there.

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    Kalmar acquisition

    2013-05-24T07:30:00Z

    Crane manufacturer Kalmar has acquired total ownership in the Spanish crane refurbishment and maintenance service company Mareiport, S.A.

  • Mike Bettesworth presented the award to Robin Walters, the “grandfather of the pontoon business”
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    Walcon award for professionalism

    2013-05-23T22:03:00Z

    AWARD: Marine design and construction expert, Walcon Marine, has been awarded with an honorary Certified Marina Professional (CMP) award – one of only eight given out globally in recognition of its long service to the marina industry.

  • EMP’s Aquarius MAS has been designed to clean up shipping
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    Green technology partnership

    2013-05-22T18:46:00Z

    There’s a new green technology partnership in Japan – Eco Marine Power (EMP) has teamed up with KEI System Ltd to launch a new system capable of monitoring and controlling eco power devices and fuel consumption onboard vessels.

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    BV for Danish ferry

    2013-05-22T18:42:00Z

    The international classification society Bureau Veritas has classed the first passenger ferry built in Bangladesh for a Danish owner and operation in Danish waters.

  • IMO wants to galvanise further efforts to identify and protect, more PSSAs throughout the world Photo: IMO
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    IMO promotes PSSA awareness

    2013-05-21T19:15:00Z

    IMO has launched a new interactive display on Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) at its headquarters and a new PSSA website to promote awareness on the issue.

  • The offshore winches will be installed on 22 anchor handling tug supply vessels
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    MacGregor winches for tugs

    2013-05-21T16:29:00Z

    MacGregor, part of global cargo company, Cargotec, has won an offshore winch contract from three Chinese shipyards: Fujian Southeast, Fuzhou Baima and Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering.

  • Venue: The Port of Liège is up there in the top three European inland ports
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    Getting SMARTer with waterways

    2013-05-20T17:55:00Z

    The biennial Strategic Maritime Asset Research and Transformation Rivers Conference (SMART) will once again look at bringing together the best in inland waterway transport and technology to share best practice.

  • The CWind 'Astute' features a moveable wheelhouse and pod system
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    CWind orders second CTruk workboat

    2013-05-20T15:33:00Z

    The UK’s offshore windfarm constructor and maintenance company, CWind, has ordered a second CWhisper ‘Swath’ workboat from CTruk Boats Ltd.

  • The council will deliver an offshore wind industrial strategy in the coming months
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    First UK wind sector council meeting

    2013-05-17T10:34:00Z

    The first meeting of the new UK offshore wind sector council took place this week, chaired by the chief corporate officer of Scottish Power, Keith Anderson, and Business and Energy Minister, Michael Fallon.

  • Johannes D. Neteland
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    Norwegian nous wins at snakes and ladders

    2013-05-17T07:30:00Z

    What makes Johannes D. Neteland believe he can turn Norwegian lifting equipment manufacturer TTS “into a billion Euro company in the next three years”?

  • The EC wants Atlantic member states to work together more to create sustainable growth
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    Atlantic action plan revealed

    2013-05-16T20:02:00Z

    The European Commission has adopted an action plan to help revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean area.