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Antwerp LNG policy
In order to facilitate and encourage the use of LNG as a shipping fuel, the Antwerp Port Authority has partnered with ship classification bureau Det Norske Veritas (DNV) to ensure the safe and efficient bunkering of LNG by seagoing ships and barges.
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ZF – BERG transition
ZF Marine is exiting the Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) market, With BERG Propulsion taking over ongoing aftersales support with immediate effect.
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Anti-piracy workshop
London based maritime security company Oxberry Risk Strategies has announced the launch of the first Gulf of Guinea Anti-Piracy Workshop which will be held in London in May 2013.
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NewsTurbine Access System wins award
The UK''s Houlder and BMT Nigel Gee have won another safety innovation award for their jointly developed Turbine Access System (TAS).
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NewsJ J Sietas uses Nupas-Cadmatic
German based shipyard, J J Sietas, has used international software company, Nupas-Cadmatic, for its offshore windfarm transport and installation vessel, being built for the Netherlands’ Van Oord.
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NewsRETEC gets renamed
Electrical system integrator RETEC, based in Galati, Romania, has been renamed Alewijnse Marine Galati after full integration into the Alewijnse Group, fourteen years after its original purchase in 1999.
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ISRA ship recycling
At its 7th General Meeting in Dubai, the Netherlands based International Ship Recycling Association (ISRA) members underlined the importance of meeting European Union Ship Recycling requirements.
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NewsNew 'Typhoon' hull for Delta RIBs
The UK''s Delta Power Services (Delta RIBs) has launched its new hull form, the ''Delta Typhoon'', and has received its first order for the new design.
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NewsSpecial Award for London Gateway
DP World London Gateway Port and Logistics Park received a Special Award for Engineering and Contribution to London’s Economy from the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) this week.
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NewsNew president for UK Chamber of Shipping
Kenneth MacLeod, chairman of Stena Link (UK) Ltd, has become the new president of the UK Chamber of Shipping and has called on the UK Government to utilise the shipping industry to support economic growth.
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NewsStrategic Marine vessel for Gardline
Global boatbuilder Strategic Marine, has been chosen to build a key patrol vessel for Gardline Australia on behalf of the Government of Australia.
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NewsViking shows its strength
The Danish marine safety manufacturer, Viking Life Saving Equipment, has reported its ninth year of uninterrupted growth – quite an achievement in a difficult market over the last few years.
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NewsWesmar thrusters for Australian ferry
US based marine technology company, Western Marine Electronics Inc (Wesmar), has secured an order from Australia’s Hydraquip to install two commercial bow thruster systems.
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NewsRed7Marine completes SeaVex trial
The UK’s Red7Marine recently trialled its SeaVex excavation equipment on a Lincolnshire windfarm to gauge which areas can be trenched to certain depths using a non-intrusive method avoiding live cables.
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Rotterdam test tank
MacArtney Benelux has the added a modern and fully equipped pressure tank facility to the company''s workshop in Rotterdam.
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NewsAustal names first Cape Class patrol boat
Global manufacturer of high performance aluminium vessels, Austal, has named the first of eight new boats being built for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
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NewsTender competition launched for BB Green project
A tender competition has been launched as part of the EU funded BB Green project for the construction of a full size prototype Air Supported Vessel (ASV) battery powered, fast commuter ferry.
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NewsMore apprentices for Port of Tyne
In a bid to address the 10.8% unemployment rate in the North East region of the UK, the Port of Tyne plans to more than treble its apprenticeships in 2013.
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NewsCareer opportunities in ocean technology
Graduates and students will be given the chance to meet potential employees face to face at this year’s Ocean Careers event, taking place between 9 and 11 April 2013 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK.
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New security guidelines for West Africa
Maritime security and piracy protection specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training (MAST) has developed new guidelines for ship owners engaging maritime security services in West Africa.
