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NewsSAR frequencies change to be implemented
The UK’ s Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a reminder to seafarers of important changes to the operating frequencies of the Cospas-Sarsat satellite based distress alerting service.
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NewsEquipment suppliers lead EU electric ship study
BMT Defence Services Limited is heading a consortium of 30 companies to investigate the commercially effective application of electric ship technology in a € 23m European Union funded project.
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NewsWind farm project is workboat magnet
The construction of the Gunfleet Sands wind farm off the Essex UK coast got underway at the end of August, since when a fleet of specialist vessels has arrived in the area.
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NewsKiel Canal hit by shipping decline
Traffic on the world’ s busiest man made waterway, the Kiel Canal (NOK), dipped in late 2008 and figures for the year are expected to show the canal’ s first decline in years and one which will continue through 2009.
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NewsWatch for Wiki as CEDA celebrates 30
The tail-end of 2008 saw the 30th anniversary of the inauguration of the Central Dredging Association (CEDA), which was launched at the 8th World Dredging Congress in Amsterdam in November 1978.
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NewsDanube Twin City Liner delivered
The Danube’ s two ship Twin City Liner catamaran link between the Austrian capital Vienna and downstream Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is developing into more than just a pleasure boat trip.
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NewsEurope sails closer to the wind
The Renewable Energy Directive, agreed last month, sets a target which means that more than one third of EU electricity must come from renewables in 2020 and wind energy will be the biggest contributor. Moreover, the directive addresses existing barriers that prevent Europe from fully exploiting its largest domestic energy ...
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NewsEquipment suppliers lead EU electric ship study
BMT Defence Services Limited is heading a consortium of 30 companies to investigate the commercially effective application of electric ship technology in a € 23m European Union funded project.
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NewsCharles chooses ferry adventure for Christmas card
The UK’ s Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have chosen a picture taken during the summer at the naming ceremony for the new St Mawes Ferry for their 2008 Royal Christmas Card.
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NewsPort of Tyne Reflects upon its river.
The Port of Tyne’ s Reflect awards for outstanding photography on and around the river Tyne were presented for the second time in a ceremony held at the weekend.
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NewsBaltic boys bare all for charity
The Baltic Wharf Boatyard workers at Totnes in Devon UK are baring their all in a calendar to raise money for a charity that saved the life of the husband of one of their key staff.
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NewsRecruitment and training lags behind global fleet growth
It is of widespread concern that maritime accidents, rather than going down, are on the increase.
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NewsBoskalis abandons pursuit of Smit
Dutch dredging giant Royal Boskalis Westminster has abandoned its € 1.3bn takeover bid for the Rotterdam based maritime services group Smit Internationale.
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NewsGrounded Dutch barge refloated on Sunday
Netherlands based towage and salvage specialist Multraship successfully refloated the Stema Barge II on Sunday after the 135m vessel had grounded in shallow water inbound to the Dutch port of Eemshaven with a cargo of rocks following the loss of its tow to the tug Hellas on November 16.
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NewsUKHO in charts agreement with China
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) signed a new Bilateral Agreement with the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of The People’ s Republic of China last Friday which refers to the distribution of ENC cells produced by China MSA through the UKHO’ s Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS).
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NewsGreen Light for Gwynt y Mor
Workboat operators, specialist boat builders and many more will welcome the news that the world' s second largest offshore wind farm was given the green light yesterday to be built off the coast of North Wales.
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NewsJanuary deadline for next Marine Communities funding round
In the UK, The Crown Estate’ s Marine Communities Fund provides funding for community projects which contribute to development of best practice and make a significant contribution to the environmental management and stewardship of the Marine Estate.
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NewsHelsinki opens a new cargo harbour in Vuosaari
Cargo operations at the Finnish port of Helsinki saw a major transformation last week with the inauguration of a new cargo harbour on a site in the eastern Helsinki district of Vuosaari.
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NewsSailors' Society launches Christmas Appeal
International seafaring charity the Sailors’ Society is asking people to spare a thought for those away from their homes and families this Christmas.
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News'Ocean Careers' becomes an annual event
) The Ocean Careers initiative aims to interest more young people in marine science careers.The long term competitiveness of European shipping and related maritime industries in world markets, and the adaptation of the entire seaborne transport system to the challenges of the 21st century are at the heart of this ...
