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Multi camera recording system
GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a US manufacturer of marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems has showcased the next generation higher resolution GOST Watch HD H2O XVR video recording system at the recent Workboat Show.
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Schottel Hydro pulls out of Canadian project
Germany’s Schottel Hydro and its wholly owned subsidiaries TidalStream Ltd. (TSL) and Black Rock Tidal Power (BRTP) have revised their business strategy to concentrate on the smaller floating platforms such as SME’s recently successfully trialled PLAT-I platform, pulling investment out of the large, multi-turbine TRITON Project in Canada.
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New chief for the Port of Helsinki
The Port of Helsinki Ltd has named Ville Haapasaari as its new CEO who will focus on the development of the port’s service provision and passenger experience going forward.
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Smallest ever surface effect workboat
What is thought to be the smallest SES (Surface Effect Ship) workboat is being built in Denmark for operations on wind farms. With a length of just 15.8 metres, this new SES is being built for operators Wind Partner who plan to charter the boat out to operators.
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Two fatalities after Finnish vessel capsizes
Two maritime pilots have died after a Finnpilot Pilotage vessel capsized and sank near Emäsalo island in Finland.
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Trainee maritime pilots for Port of Cromarty Firth
Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland, UK has recruited two new Marine Officers (Pilots) to help manoeuver ships in the Highlands’ largest port.
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Norwegian Rig Shuttle orders sister ship
Norwegian Rig Shuttle AS has entered another contract with Maritime Partner AS in Aalesund for the delivery of a new fisheries inspection vessel to be used by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries.
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Donated rescue boats will save refugees in Greece
The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) has donated two rescue boats to the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) which are helping to rescue stranded refugees crossing the Aegean.
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First international office for C-Job
C-Job Naval Architects has opened its first international office employing 20 engineers in Nikolayev, Ukraine.
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ETE Group to invest in Cape Verde
ETE Group has said it will significantly increase its presence and investment in Cape Verde.
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Paul Gullett, Wave International
“Don’t go reinventing the wheel... there’s a lot of wheels out there already,” said Paul Gullett of Wave International. “Instead of trying to create something from scratch, first have a look at other sectors. It helps to be open minded.”
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New Corvus head charts a course for growth
Lithium ion battery system company Corvus Energy has appointed a new CEO to help steer the course for its future growth.
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Maritime safety technologies conference
A conference on the application of new technologies to maritime safety has addressed underwater vision technologies, autonomous ships and surveillance platforms.
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Marine trenching and cable lay acquisition
An offshore engineering service provider has acquired Fugro’s trenching and cable lay services business in order to better monopolise the sector.
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Bunker suppliers must prepare for the ‘death of fossil fuels in shipping’ says ICS
Marine fuel suppliers should anticipate that there may no longer be significant demand for fossil fuels from shipping within as little as 25 years, if not sooner, and that the sector is now on an inevitable trajectory towards a future of zero CO2 emissions.
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Manor Renewable Energy Ltd acquires Manor Marine UK Ltd
Manor Renewable Energy, suppliers of generators, vessels and personnel to the Offshore Renewables Sector, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of UK ship builders, Manor Marine UK Limited.
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Maritime pilots pick up top IMO bravery award
Two American maritime pilots who defied fire to bring a burning ship to safety, averting a major maritime catastrophe, received the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during the 2017 IMO awards ceremony, held on 27 November 2017.
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Atlas Elektronik Finland successfully completes minelayer modernization
Atlas Elektronik Finland Oy as prime contractor has successfully completed the Mid-Life Upgrade program for three Pansio class inshore minelayers of the Finnish Defence Forces.
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Port of Blyth emergency exercise
A planning exercise testing the Port of Blyth’s preparedness for emergencies and its response to security incidents has taken place.
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First full electric freefall lifeboat order
Dutch lifeboat manufacturer Verhoef has been awarded the first contract for the delivery of aluminium freefall lifeboats with electric propulsion on behalf of the Valhall Flank West project in Norway.