News 2-10 – Page 214
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NewsStena’s latest superferry goes top by 6cm
Stena Line’s latest addition to its fleet of superferries was named Stena Britannica in a ceremony at Harwich last month performed by Mrs Susan Hammond, wife of Philip Hammond, the UK Secretary of State for Transport.
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NewsVattenfall cancels Thanet windfarm extension
Swedish energy company Vattenfall has decided not to proceed further with its proposed plans to extend the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm but will carry on with plans to extend the nearby Kentish Flats windfarm.
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NewsInsurers use marine GIS to mitigate risk
In an exercise undertaken with the World Wildlife Fund, insurer RSA has used the latest Geographic Information Systems to show how technology could help predict the spread of an oil spill – helping both the marine industry and environmentalists predict, and minimise, the damage a spill could cause.
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NewsWave Hub plugged in and open for business
The pioneering Wave Hub marine energy project has been ‘plugged in’ for the first time since its installation over the summer and is officially open for business.
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NewsEU proposal to update EMSA’s mandate
The European Commission adopted a proposal last week modifying the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to enable it to deal with new challenges in an ever changing world.
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NewsHMS Astute torpedoes ETV cuts plan
Coastal authorities across Europe have expressed astonishment at the British Government’s decision to withdraw funding for the nation’s Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) service.
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NewsMillionth vessel transits Panama Canal
History was made recently when the dry bulk carrier Fortune Plum was the 1,000,000th vessel to transit through the Panama Canal since it opened in 1914.
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NewsNon-biofuel diesel supply secured for UK
Fuel suppliers now seem willing to promise a non-bio element supply following expressions of concern from the UK’s maritime sector.
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NewsSalvors renew environmental award claim
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has renewed its call for changes to the regime governing marine salvage to enable payment of environmental awards.
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NewsUK Ports Fund retained amidst the carnage
The UK Government has pledged £200m for the development of low carbon technologies, including funds for offshore wind power and the manufacturing of wind turbines at port sites.
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NewsGerman joint venture for wind farm jack-up
A joint venture between Hochtief Construction and the heavy lift carrier provider Beluga Shipping has commissioned the construction of a special jack-up vessel for more rapid assembly of offshore wind turbines.
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NewsGet set for METS’ biggest show ever
METS, the world’s largest trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry, returns to the Amsterdam RAI exhibition centre on 16 – 18 November.
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NewsWork begins on Europe’s biggest new maritime museum
Construction has begun on the new Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth UK, 28 years to the day after the historic vessel was raised from its watery grave in the Solent.
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NewsSOLFIRE exercise highlights rescue organisation cooperation
The annual SOLFIRE Search and Rescue Exercise took place in the UK’s Eastern Solent late last month and was successful for testing the contingency plans of the various emergency services which would be involved should a major marine accident occur within the area.
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NewsCasting a light on lifeboat injuries
‘There’s a mission here. To help keep seafarers alive’, Bob Couttie of Maritime Accident Casebook told Maritime Journal regarding the launch of the latest round of the Lifeboat Safety Survey.
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NewsChanges planned for Ramsgate Harbour
Plans to redevelop part of Ramsgate Harbour in Kent UK have highlighted the dilemma local authority planners face juggling the interests of a small commercial working harbour.
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NewsPolicy probed as Thanet wind farm opens
Stockholm based energy company Vattenfall AB celebrated the commissioning last week, on time and on budget, of the 300MW Thanet Offshore Windfarm to an invited audience of VIPs and the world’s media.
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NewsCall to cut shipping emissions at IMO demo
The shipping industry can do more to tackle climate change and raise billions of dollars to help poor countries cope with its devastating impact said international agency Oxfam.
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NewsWind farm cables to get new owners
UK energy regulator OFGEM has announced the preferred and reserve bidders selected to own and operate seven offshore wind farm transmission links making them regulated assets.
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NewsBear Grylls' RIB completes North West Passage
A six man team led by adventurer Bear Grylls completed a successful transit through Canada’s notorious North West Passage earlier this month.
