Industry News – Page 239
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NewsUK arms up against piracy
British merchant ships sailing off the coast of Somalia will be allowed to carry armed guards to deter pirates. The decision has been made possible by way of an exception to strict British firearm laws.
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NewsEMSA takes control of LRIT
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has taken over operation of the International Data Exchange (IDE), the central node of the global Long Range Identification and Tracking system (LRIT), from the US Coast Guard.
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NewsChemring roadmaps the industry
Chemring Marine is lending its support to a new study to better improve support for the UK marine industry.
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NewsTsunami debris set to hit the US
A 25 million tonne marine debris field created by the Japanese tsunami back in March currently afloat in the North Pacific is set to reach Hawaii by this winter, according to experts.
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NewsNZ oilspill update
The Port of Tauranga’s annual general meeting, which took place earlier today, was somewhat taken over by an update on the Rena oil spill incident.
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NewsTransas anti-piracy solution
Transas Marine has been working on a new anti-piracy solution in response to the ongoing threat in Somalia.
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NewsMilestone at Panama Canal reached
The first milestone in the construction of the new locks at the Panama Canal has been reached, thanks to the Jan De Nul Group.
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NewsSubsea team secures crucial pipelines
Subsea excavation specialists Marin Group recently played a key role in clearing unexploded ordnance from the route of three new pipelines crucial to Iraq''s future oil exports.
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NewsCelebrities go underwater for charity
Celebrities are demonstrating their underwater skills for charity in a new underwater photography exhibition that opens today in Brighton.
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NewsEU celebrates Motorways of the Sea progress
The Port of Valencia recently hosted Information Days on the master plan of the European project Monitoring and Operation Services for Motorways of the Sea (MOS4MOS).
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NewsRIB collision lessons learned
Safety issues and recommendations have emerged, following a report from the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), into a collision between two RIBs that resulted in injuries to a number of children.
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NewsUKHO chief executive steps down
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that chief executive Mike Robinson is stepping down following five successful years at the head of the organisation.
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NewsClyde & Co law merger
UK law firms Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert are to merge next month bringing together their legal expertise in the marine, aviation and energy sectors.
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NewsUK tackles renewable skills shortage
A new £1.2 million training initiative has been set up by the UK renewable industry and the British government to help tackle the skills shortage in the sector.
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NewsTrelleborg secures new contract with Salerno Port
Trelleborg Marine Systems has secured a new contract to supply Super Cone Fenders and Tee Head bollards to Salerno Port in Italy.
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NewsNZ oil spill:The latest
The Master of the oil spill vessel Rena has been arrested and charged by Maritime New Zealand "for operating a vessel in a manner causing unnecessary danger or risk".
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NewsEmission law will force freight onto roads
Sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) regulations may increase bunker fuel costs by 87%, forcing as much as half of the present freight that transits through these areas onto the roads.
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NewsDutch doubts over private armed guards
An independent report has recommended the Netherlands government to provide Dutch shipowners with better levels of protection against piracy, including the hiring of armed guards.
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NewsNew hull coating which repels barnacles
The University of Gothenburg in Sweden has developed a new non-toxic alternative to traditional anti-fouling coatings which can prevent barnacle colonisation on boat hulls.
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NewsPLA gains MCA survey approval
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has been licensed by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to carry out necessary safety surveys and issue certification on seagoing vessels.
