Equipment – Page 43
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NewsBWMS verification with onboard test kit
Greek shipowners can assess the efficiency of their ships’ ballast water management systems (BWMS) with an onboard test kit supplied by aqua-tools following its new sales and distribution agreement with Piraeus-based Maritech Ltd.
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NewsSurge in open-loop scrubber orders
Lack of clarity on pricing and availability of port reception facilities for scrubber waste is driving interest in open-loop scrubbers, say industry analysts.
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NewsTough propulsion gearbox for polar vessel
Keller has supplied a tough new propulsion gearbox for a polar expedition cruise vessel which is designed to meet the harsh winter conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic.
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NewsFirst type approval for ship aluminium cables
DNV GL has developed the first type approval scheme for the use of aluminium cables and connectors onboard vessels in order to help its customers improve efficiency .
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NewsEngine designer demands drive evolution in EGR
Alfa Laval is updating its PureNOx system for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) NOx abatement in line with new engine designer requirements that will enable water treatment to be streamlined.
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NewsUltrasonic anti-fouling for Norbulk tankers
Norbulk Shipping has installed an ultrasonic anti-fouling system from NRG Marine to protect raw sea water pipework on three LPG tankers.
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NewsASRY wins ballast installation work for AMPTC
Bahrain shipyard Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRY) is to install Hyundai ballast water management systems (BWMS) on at least three vessels owned by Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC).
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NewsCost-effective cargo pump service programme
Cargo Care Solutions has developed an integrated, total service programme for cargo pumps in order to provide cost-effective peace of mind for vessel operators.
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NewsBeware boiler impact of sulphur choices
Ship owners’ compliance choices for the impending sulphur cap will have an impact on boiler combustion, Alfa Laval has warned.
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NewsComposite scrubbers to tackle lifecycle challenges
French equipment manufacturer LAB believes that composite materials offer a solution to installation, maintenance and recycling challenges associated with scrubbers made of metal alloys.
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NewsKorean BWMS receives US type approval
The US Coastguard has awarded type approval to the first Korean made ballast water management system.
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NewsWärtsilä scrubber maintenance for Wilhelmsen
Wilhelmsen Ship Management has signed a five-year agreement with Wärtsilä covering the maintenance of exhaust gas cleaning systems installed on three vessels.
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NewsCOSCO Shipping to test Mitsubishi scrubber
A large vessel owned by COSCO Shipping will host a pilot installation of a new scrubber technology developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
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NewsScrubber orders grow but trail projections
Just 750 ships would have scrubbers installed by 2020 if orders stopped today, according to figures compiled by class society DNV GL.
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NewsOldendorff Carriers chooses ERMA FIRST BWTS
Oldendorff Carriers has partnered up with the Greek BWTS manufacturer ERMA FIRST to fit out its first vessel.
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Ballast ‘price war’ poses shipping risk
A focus on price could result in ship owners installing ballast water management systems with poor availability, according to water treatment specialist De Nora.
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NewsLDA chooses power systems for second SOV
A highly capable hybrid windfarm vessel for Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) is to feature ABB power distribution, propulsion and control systems/
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NewsOptimarin highlights ‘galvanised’ BWMS market
Ballast water management system (BWMS) specialist Optimarin has reported 50% growth in orders and revenue for the year to date, pointing to greater motivation among ship owners to secure systems.
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NewsWärtsilä deploys Eniram expertise to enhance navigation systems
Wärtsilä has completed field testing of a navigation solution that combines its Nacos Platinum system with trim management software from Eniram.
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Valmet upgrades automation on RCCL ‘Mariner of the Seas’
Automation specialist Valmet is to upgrade its systems on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s cruise ship ‘Mariner of the Seas’.
