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What are the bends and how can it be treated?
Decompression illness, commonly known as “the bends” is caused by gas bubbles absorbed into tissues whilst breathing under pressure, typically underwater. Construction workers working on large bridge building projects and the like a... Time to reconsider converting to marine LPG fuel?
IntroductionThis week marine red diesel in some areas of the U.K. edged towards and over 90p per litre and petrol at 130p per litre, whilst marine LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is being sold at 44p per litre and has not followed the rapid increase Pe... Early History Of The Marine Diesel Engine And Application
The first mention of a fast running marine diesel is in 1903 on the Marne-Rhine canal when a French built canal barge named “Petit Pierre” sailed, producing 25bhp at 360 rpm. In 1904 two marine diesel engines combined were being used in ... Choosing a Marina for a Motor Boat
The Reeds Almanac is a good starting point when choosing a marina for a motor boat in the U.K. alternatively listings of marinas near you can also be found in the phone book or online. If you’re already a proud owner of a motor boat then check to see... Corporate days on the water
The Thames sailing barge is a highly refined trade sailing craft and a day spent experiencing the power and complexity of the rig of these sailing barges involves significant amount of communication and participation by all those involved. Thames sai... Stag and hen water based events
Stag and Hen parties can be very well run on the Solent waters where a number of boats are available for rib and barge charter.A Thames Sailing Barge is one of the largest boats available for a stag or hen event. They are ideal as they have a vast am... Travel delay fears at Spanish airports
You would have thought that winning the European Football Championships that it would all be goodness and light when it came to Spain this summer. However, not even this can ease possible delays at Spanish airports in July.Spanish police are now thre... Heathrow worst in latest survey
According to statistics published by the Association of European Airlines, not only was Heathrow rated as the worst of the 27 airports in its latest survey but this was the 16th quarter in succession that it was rated among the poorest five performer... Is there such a thing as free travel insurance?
There is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’ so why do we believe this when it comes to travel insurance? Many banks and credit cards now offer free travel insurance for choosing a top branded current account for which you pay a monthly fee, typically be... Lost luggage still a risk when you travel
Another report out, this time by the Association of European Airlines, points the finger at British Airways for losing more bags than any other airline in Europe in the first half of 2008. According to an article in the Times, BA heads the list in a ...
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