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Eco-concept ship formally unveiled

Eco Marine Power (EMP) has unveiled its concept design incorporating its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) system. The concept is known as the Aquarius Eco Ship, and is intended to help sustainability in shipping. 03 Feb 2012
Damen launches fishery vessel in Galati

Damen Shipyards Galati has launched the ‘Ngola Kiluange’, a fishery inspection surveillance vessel (FISV) 6210, for the Angolan Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries. 01 Feb 2012
100 years of motor ships

In February 1912, the 'Selandia', the world's first true motor ship, took to the water and made her maiden voyage from Copenhagen, where she was built at the B&W yard, to Bangkok. 01 Feb 2012
Batteries open the door to hybrid systems

Dutch company ESTechnologies has introduced what it says are the first marine lithium-polymer batteries with Lloyd’s Certificate. The battery range is designed and certified for marine applications and large energy storage systems. 31 Jan 2012
Paint systems pass PSPC cargo tank tests

International Paint has announced that its principal anticorrosive primers and shop primers have successfully passed the IMO PSPC COT laboratory tests in accordance with MSC.288 (87) SOLAS regulations for cargo oil tankers. 31 Jan 2012

Sietas receivers renew windship order

An order placed by Van Oord of the Netherlands for a wind power transport and installation vessel with the troubled German JJ Sietas shipyard of Hamburg has been renewed, according to receiver Berthold Brinkmann. 03 Feb 2012

“Deeds not words” to ease European plight

A top German shipbuilding official has urged political decision-makers not only in Berlin but also in Brussels to let urgent deeds follow rhetoric and help Europe’s shipbuilders prevent the closure of more yards. 02 Feb 2012

MaK engines chosen by US Military

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems reports that a MaK and Cat power solution comprising four main gensets and one auxiliary is employed onboard the ‘USNS Howard O Lorenzen’, a T-AGM 25 missile range Instrumentation ship. 01 Feb 2012

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Varying approaches to the cylinder lubricant dilemma

Oil companies are taking diverse approaches to the question of the different cylinder lubrication needs of two-stroke engines running high or low suplhur fuels, and those changing between high and low sulphur fuel, such as when entering or leaving ECAs. 01 Feb 2012

Norway leads the way in the offshore industry

The Norwegians – and the west coast area in particular – enjoy a strong position in the global offshore industry. Building on the foundations of North Sea oil and gas, Norway has established itself at the forefront of ship and equipment design, building and operation. 01 Feb 2012

Two-strokes gear up for latest emission regulations

The two main low-speed engine designers continue to bring upgraded versions of their range to the marketplace. 31 Jan 2012

Offshore orders for high speed Cat engines

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has won two significant orders for its 3500 series diesel electric propulsion engines to power offshore support vessels. 31 Jan 2012