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Engines, turbochargers, fuel systems, propellers, waste & water, engineroom equipment (including engine room safety), gears, couplings & shafts.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The impact of IMO recycling regulations on ship engines
MAN Diesel says that it is pre-empting the IMO ship recycling regulations by making materials documentation available now for its products. 26 Jan 2010
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Orders underline acceptance of all-electronic engines
Wärtsilä reports recent sales success for its RT-flex82T low-speed engine, which was introduced to the market in 2005. 26 Jan 2010
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Awards for environmental initiatives in shipping
The Sustainable Shipping awards, first presented in 2009, are being repeated for 2010. 20 Jan 2010
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Emissions technology from US exhaust specialist
US company Universal has formed a new emissions technology division. 20 Jan 2010
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Alfa Laval’s PureBallast 2500 for Stena DrillMAX ICE
The largest Alfa Laval PureBallast system available is to be installed by Stena on one of its drilling ships. 15 Jan 2010
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Schottel Academy founded
With the founding of the Schottel Academy in January 2010, the German manufacturer of propulsion systems is demonstrating its commitment to improved training and continuous professional development for all target groups. 15 Jan 2010
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RCCL and RR reach pod settlement
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) and Rolls-Royce (RR) have reached an amicable resolution to the lawsuit regarding the Mermaid pod-propulsion system on Celebrity Cruises' Millennium-class ships. 12 Jan 2010
