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Oslo: DNV has developed the world’s first class rules for wind farm service vessels in order to improve safety and promote uniform standards. The rules will be published on 1 [...]
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Does anyone still have cargo nets strewn across their flight deck? And if so, why? Comment in the Forum.
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