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Motorship Conference countdown
There is just one week to go until the 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference which will take place on 23 and 24 May 2012 in Hamburg. 16 May 2012
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‘Overwhelming response’ to TGPS concept
Following the announcement of Australian company Gamma Light & Heavy Industries' TGPS propulsion system, CEO Douglas G Bruce says the response from the worldwide maritime industry has been overwhelming. 16 May 2012
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Second Ulstein PSV delivered in Brazil
Ulstein designed platform supply vessel ‘CBO Pacifico’ has been delivered from Estaleiro Alianca shipyard in Brazil, the vessel is the second PX106 PSV delivered to CBO this year. It is contracted to Petrobras. 14 May 2012
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Wind energy for improved fuel efficiency
Lloyd’s Register’s Strategic Research Group has joined forces with Totempower Energy Systems and Zodiac Maritime Agencies to assess the potential of wind-generation devices onboard commercial ships. 14 May 2012
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Gas turbine hybrid propulsion from GE
GE Marine is to launch hybrid electric systems for military and commercial marine customers based on its LM aero-derivative gas turbines, motors and drives, to help reduce noise and improve fuel economy. 09 May 2012
Electrical systems for Brazil pipelayers
ABB has announced a recent order worth $18 million from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to supply propulsion and electrical power systems for two new deep sea pipeline installation vessels. 16 May 2012
AHTS deck gear order for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has announced a new contract, valued at about £15 million, from STX OSV, for the supply of a deck equipment package for an advanced anchor handling vessel to be operated by Iceman. 14 May 2012
Damen retrofitting for emission regs
With increasing demand for fleets to be fitted with emission reduction systems in light of the new emission requirements coming into effect in 2015 – Damen Shiprepair is doing its best to up the ante in terms of lowering installation costs. 14 May 2012
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Operators take servicing philosophies to extremes
In the critical area of turbocharger maintenance, equating quality with original equipment manufacturers doesn’t suit everyone, according to Wendy Laursen. 01 May 2012
Chinese bulker class aims for high efficiency
The popular image of Chinese shipyards still tends to be one of low-tech operations turning out large numbers of vessels, built to basic standards, with cost and simplicity having priority over efficiency, timely delivery and sophisticated design. 01 May 2012
Mixed fortunes in German yards as offshore booms
Tom Todd relates a story of mixed fortunes currently in German newbuilding with some yards busy and prospering while others struggle to find work and stay afloat. Proving a blessing is offshore work, specifically tough wind power transport and installation newbuildings and yards continue to switch production to join in the boom. 01 May 2012
Dual fuel gains credibility in the low speed market
Both major designers of large low speed two stroke marine engines have demonstrated their commitment to gas as an alternative fuel and have demonstrated dual-fuel technology applied to their engine designs, while, additionally, two Asian licensees are demonstrating their commitment to LNG ship power. 01 May 2012
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