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NewsWorld's Biggest Solar Catamaran in Neckar Service
What is described as the world''s biggest and most modern, solar-powered catamaran has gone into service on Germany''s River Neckar in Heidelberg as orders for further such specialist boats are being worked on.
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NewsIsle of Wight Coastal Protection Works are Completed
Van Oord UK Ltd has completed the Seaview Duver Coast Protection Scheme for the Isle of Wight Council. The ? 4m project included the construction of a 550m reinforced concrete stone-faced seawall, a rock revetment and replacement of a beach outfall.
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NewsUK Grid Supplied by Wave Machine
The first ever power generation from an offshore wave machine into the UK power grid took place last month at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
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NEW EPOC for European Port Cities
In a drive to renew the economic prosperity of European port cities, the UK''s Southampton Institute is contributing environmental expertise to a new international partnership initiative.
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Estuaries Management Website
ABP Marine Environmental Research (ABPmer) has launched an online guide to identify how UK estuaries will change over time and promote better sustainable management.
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NewsGreener Seas Bid by Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Swedish shipping and logistics operators Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a three year agreement with WWF , the global conservation organisation, to preserve and promote the conservation of marine life on the high seas.
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UK Cleans Up
The UK''s Maritime and Coastguard Agency published its 2003 survey of reported discharges attributed to vessels and offshore oil and gas installations operating in the country''s pollution control zone last month. It shows an overall 16.8% reduction in reported discharges of pollutants into the sea. During 2003 there were four ...
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London Cruise Terminal Opens
The Port of London Authority has opened a new passenger cruise terminal in ceremonies at Greenwich. The purpose built floating terminal is modelled on an airport layout, meets the requirements of the ISPS Code , and has provision for on-site immigration and customs. It will enable ships up to 240m ...
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Call to Maintain Water Freight Grants
Sea and Water , the UK organisation promoting the use of short sea, coastal and inland waterways to move freight, have urged the government to maintain a dedicated budget for water freight grants. The call follows upon the recently published government white paper The Future for Transport , which outlines ...
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Volvo Penta Online Locater
Volvo Penta has launched a new internet based dealer locater that will enable customers to locate their nearest dealer regardless of location.
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NewsWind Blade Record for Southampton
The largest shipment of wind turbine blades ever exported from the UK left the ABP Port of Southampton recently on board MV Atlas Gracht , the longest vessel to be operated by Vestas Wind Systems (formerly NEG Micon Rotors Ltd ).
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NewsBranson Pickles Another World Record
Richard Branson, Britain''s most high profile entrepreneur, has added to his collection of maritime speed records by crossing the English Channel while skippering a Gibbs Aquada carboat in one hour and forty minutes.
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Port Designer's Handbook: Recommendations and Guidelines
This book should prove invaluable for practising port and harbour engineers involved in the layout, design and construction of berth and harbour structures.
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World Shipping Directory 2004-2005
With the merger three years ago of Lloyd''s Register Maritime Information Publishing Group with Fairplay Publications Ltd to form Lloyd''s Register - Fairplay, a maritime information powerhouse was created.
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Tugs of the World - 3rd Edition
Oilfield Productions have made a quantum leap forward with this new 3rd edition of their Tugs of the World directory.
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Holyhead Marine Raids Key Military Boatbuilding Contract
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Holyhead Marine Services to construct the replacement Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) for the Royal Marines . The contract has been issued for the construction of a one-off prototype vessel by the yard with options for further vessels.
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Ignorance Risks Lives, Says MCA's Survey
A survey undertaken by the UK''s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has revealed that nearly half of all parents (49%) do not know that the Coastguard is an emergency service and can be called by dialing 999 as for the Police, Fire Brigade or Ambulance Service.
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New Port Services Joint Venture Launched for South Wales
Two UK port services companies, one in west Wales and one in Southampton, signed an agreement this month to form a new joint company. The Milford Docks Company , part of the Milford Haven Port Authority Group , and Williams Shipping have entered into the joint venture which will create ...
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NewsFresh Start for Small Ship Specialist Cassens
Bankrupt German small ship yard Cassens Werft has been given a new lease of life following investment by business partners and is now building three 700 TEU container feeders.
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Windscreen Wiper Merger
B Hepworth & Company Ltd has announced the merger of Hepworth Marine International and Wynstruments Limited .
