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• Advanced integrated bridge for new offshore support ship

  The delivery of Hull no. 339 from Kleven Verft, named the 'Troms Vision', to Troms Offshore MPSV, took place on March 5 in Ålesund, Norway. 05 Mar 2010

• Air cavity system technology now for existing vessels

  DK Group CEO Ken Bloch Sörensen says quick payback retrofit technology will open the door to wider markets as fuel prices and emissions regulations drive efficiency. 04 Mar 2010

• Offshore orders for ballast treatment system

  Norwegian company OptiMarin says that since the beginning of 2010 it has received a total of eight orders for its ballast water treatment system. 03 Mar 2010

• New instrument for checking liner diameter with minimal dismantling

  Chris Marine of Sweden has launched a new liner diameter measurement (LDM) instrument in order to quickly investigate the internal condition of cylinder liners for two-stroke engines. 03 Mar 2010

• Faster docking procedure for vessels with silicone coatings

  According to Hempel, an increasing number of shipowners are using fouling release coatings like Hempasil X3 to reduce fuel bills and cut carbon emissions. 01 Mar 2010

• Engines for new research ship

  Wärtsilä reports that it has signed a contract with the STX Finland shipyard in Rauma, to deliver four medium speed engines for a polar supply and research vessel. 01 Mar 2010

• New floating dock inaugurated

  Strategic Marine reports that it was involved in the recent naming ceremony for the new floating dock at the Australia Maritime Complex. 25 Feb 2010

• Chinese order first examples of new engine

  Wärtsilä has received the first order for its new Wärtsilä RT-flex35 two-stroke engine, for five units to be built by licensee Yichang Marine Diesel Engine for a series of chemical tankers for Ningbo Donghai Shipping. 16 Feb 2010

• Support for Baltic Sea Action from Wärtsilä

  Wärtsilä supports the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) mission and commits to three environmental promises. 10 Feb 2010

• Engine builder offers environmental packages

  Wärtsilä's new environmental services portfolio, offered throughout the company's fully-owned global network, is said to mark another step in its strategy of strengthening its position as a leading provider of environmental marine solutions. 08 Feb 2010

• Safety company celebrates half-century

  2010 marks the year in which Viking Life-Saving Equipment celebrates its 50th anniversary in maritime and offshore safety equipment and servicing. 01 Feb 2010

• Orders for small craft propulsion pods

  Volvo Penta of Sweden reports that shipyard Baltic Workboats has signed a contract for the design and build of a 16m fast pilot boat equipped with twin IPS1050 units. 01 Feb 2010

• Navigational updates delivered to ships via e-mail

  Chart agent Thomas Gunn Navigation Services says that it has enjoyed further success with its Voyager service, which delivers weekly Notice to Mariners and tracings correction data direct to vessels by e-mail or via web access. 27 Jan 2010

• Dales expands repair facilities

  Aberdeen-based ship repair and maintenance specialist, Dales Marine Services, has expanded its operations on Scotland’s east coast with the lease of a dry dock at the Port of Leith and a workshop at Montrose. 27 Jan 2010

• Northrop Grumman radars for Sydney ferries

  Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has been chosen to supply radars for the Sydney Harbour Ferries fleet. 27 Jan 2010