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Coastguard search and rescue helicopter programme

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Bristow is set to operate the UK coastguard search and rescue helicopter programme
Bristow is set to operate the UK coastguard search and rescue helicopter programme

The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has reported that by the summer of 2017 there will be ten coastguard search and rescue helicopter bases established around the UK.

All ten bases will be operated by Bristow Helicopters Ltd on behalf of Her Majesty’s Coastguard at the following locations:

• Central southern England  •  Northern England  •  Northern Scotland  •  North Wales  •  Shetland Isles  •  South east England  •  Southern Scotland  •  South Wales  •  South west England  •  Western Isles

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Burgess Marine to revive south coast dry dock

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Burgess Marine has partnered with Shoreham Port to revive south coast dry dock
Burgess Marine has partnered with Shoreham Port to revive south coast dry dock

Britain’s largest independent ship repairer, Burgess Marine, has partnered with Shoreham Port to revitalise ship repair in the commercially thriving Sussex Port.

Shoreham Port offers one of the few remaining dry dock facilities on the South Coast of England. The Port has had a dry dock facility since the 1930’s and since that time has provided a valuable service to the marine industries on and around the South Coast.

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Lifeboat Crew Exchange Programme hailed a success

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IMRLifeboat Crew members from 11 countries have been involved in a European Exchange Programme designed to help reduce the numbers of people losing their lives in Europe’s waters.

With the aim of exchanging knowledge, sharing ideas and building relationships between the voluntary institutions, the project is now in its third year.

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Lerwick Port Authority to award £16.5 million project

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Sandra Lawrenson, CEO of Lerwick Port Authority besides David Nicolson of Bank of Scotland, who provided the funding
Sandra Lawrenson, CEO of Lerwick Port Authority besides David Nicolson of Bank of Scotland, who provided the funding

Lerwick Port Authority has awarded a construction contract for the latest expansion of the harbour’s facilities in a project costing a total of £16.5 million, which will benefit the fishing and oil sectors.

The new jetty at Holmsgarth North will provide deeper berthing and more working area for the fishing fleet, while the outer arm of the L-shaped jetty will create a dock sheltering a planned new white fish market. The outer arm will also be suitable for berthing offshore industry vessels.

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European Parliament gives patronage to European Shipping Week

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European Shipping Week has been granted the European Parliament’s official patronage
European Shipping Week has been granted the European Parliament’s official patronage

European Shipping Week has been granted the European Parliament’s official patronage by its President, Mr Martin Schultz. Both the European Commission and the European Parliament have now actively expressed their support for the week long event which will be held in Brussels from 2-6 March 2015.

Commenting on European Shipping Week, Mr Schultz said: “The aim of the initiative, namely to bring together the leading members of the shipping industry of the EU and give them an opportunity to meet, debate and share experiences is welcomed by the European Parliament. Inviting the members of the EU policymaking bodies and presenting to them the practical side of the shipping industry can only lead to a better mutual understanding and contribute to the promotion and competitiveness of European maritime transport.”

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Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority nominated for top post

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Andreas Nordseth of the Danish Maritime Authority
Andreas Nordseth of the Danish Maritime Authority

When the election for the post as Secretary General of United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) is announced later this year, the Danish Government will nominate Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority Andreas Nordseth for the position.

Minister for Business and Growth Henrik Sass Larsen said, “Andreas Nordseth is a strong candidate for the job. He has many years of experience in the maritime field and, as Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority, he sets the course for quality shipping both domestically and internationally.”

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Edith Maersk docks at DP World London Gateway

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The Edith Maersk, the largest vessel ever to enter the River Thames, docked at DP World London Gateway
The Edith Maersk, the largest vessel ever to enter the River Thames, docked at DP World London Gateway

The Edith Maersk, the largest vessel ever to enter the River Thames, arrived at DP World London Gateway on Sunday 19 October.

The 396 metre long, 56 metre wide ship has a draught of 16 metres and can carry up to 15,500 teu.

The ship, which is just weeks shy of celebrating its first anniversary, left the terminal on Sunday night bound for Singapore.

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Marine industry announced as Trailblazer

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Marine industry announced as a Trailblazer co-ordinated by the British Marine Federation
Marine industry announced as a Trailblazer co-ordinated by the British Marine Federation

The government’s spotlight shines on marine apprenticeships, with the marine industry being announced as a Trailblazer today. Within this scheme, a new boatbuilding apprenticeship will be developed by employers working together to design standards in their occupations and sectors.

Co-ordinated by the British Marine Federation, the employer group for the marine industry will be lead by Berthon Boat Company and includes Sunseeker International, Princess Yachts, Pioneer Sailing Trust, Pendennis Shipyard, Fairline Boats, Broom Boats, Green Marine, English Harbour Yachts, Windboats and Cockwells.

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New safety and health guidelines to protect seafarers

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Maritime occupational safety and health experts agreed on guidelines to bolster the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 to further protect seafarers at a recent meeting in Geneva.

Recognising the special needs of seafarers, experts have agreed on guidelines to assist governments to implement occupational safety and health provisions previously set down in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).

Intended to provide supplementary practical information to be reflected in national laws and other measures, the OSH guidelines deal with the special maritime working environment. This includes demanding physical working conditions, potentially hazardous tasks, isolation, long hours of work, rigid organizational structures and high levels of stress and fatigue.

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ICOMIA seeks a new Technical Manager

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ICOMIA seeks a new Technical Manager
ICOMIA seeks a new Technical Manager

ICOMIA, the marine industry’s international trade association, seeks a Technical Manager to assume the appointment by the end of 2014.

The Technical Manager is the industry’s interface with both international and regional regulatory authorities and standardisation bodies on technical, legislative and standardisation issues covering recreational craft, superyachts and equipment including marine engines.

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AMSA warns of rubber fender scam

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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has become aware of a sophisticated scam, using a falsification of AMSA’s crest and stamp to endorse rubber fenders.

Ship Safety Division general manager Allan Schwartz said the scam contained what appears to be a certification or approval letter from AMSA’s “quality control department” for the ‘yokohama’ style of fenders, designed for the berthing and mooring of a ship to another ship or berthing structure.

“These letters bear a stamp and crest in the name of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority,” Mr Schwartz said.

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The importance of the superyacht industry underlined

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Sir Alan Massey underlines the importance of the superyacht industry
Sir Alan Massey underlines the importance of the superyacht industry

Sir Alan Massey, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), has outlined the importance of the superyacht industry.

Sir Alan was speaking at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. He was there representing the UK’s Shipping Minister, John Hayes.

The MCA is a world leader in maritime administration and the originator of the Large Commercial Yacht Code, LY3, which covers safety for yachts that are more than 24-metres in length. Ensign, the MCA’s large yacht services division, offers sector-leading advice and guidance in areas including the LY3 code, the Maritime Labour Convention and Seafarers’ Standards.

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