Equipment – Page 84
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NewsChinese approval gives sewage treatment system a head start
Hamworthy reports that it has become the first non-domestic sewage plant supplier to achieve type approval in China.
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NewsPre-treatment system claimed to reduce OWS filer costs
An alternative to filters, which many users have found to be costly in operation, has been introduced by Marinfloc for oily water separators.
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NewsWarning issued over ECDIS shoal display
Transas has recently drawn the attention of ECDIS users to a warning published by UKHO in its Notices to Mariners, concerning an issue with the use of electronic navigation charts.
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NewsApproval for sewage system
Gertsen & Olufsen of Denmark says that DNV has issued IMO approval for its biological sewage treatment plant for ships and offshore-use.
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NewsAdvanced 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.
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NewsFaster 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.
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NewsOverload test for large crane
Italian company Heila Marine Cranes reports that in December 2009 it successfully performed an overload tests of the 100 ton AHC crane.
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NewsCargo pump room system for Chinese tanker operator
China Petrochemical Corp, of Taiwan, has for the first time specified all-electric cargo pump room systems for two new 40,000 dwt product carriers.
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NewsMajor order from Dubai for nitrogen systems
Hamworthy reports that Dubai-based ship owner United Arab Chemical Carriers has specified its Moss nitrogen generator technology for installation on board 10 ships under construction in South Korea.
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NewsSafety 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.
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NewsCargo operations benefit from electric drives
Cargotec is finding that new technology is allowing electrically driven cargo handling equipment to rival the traditional hydraulics in several applications.
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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.
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NewsNorthrop 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.
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NewsCleaner seas were the focus in 2009
Bilge water treatment came under the spotlight in the first half of 2009, when Alfa Laval launched its PureBilge system.
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NewsLiquid level gauge for measuring ballast tanks
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Japanese company Musashino have jointly developed a portable liquid-level gauge for vessel ballast tanks.
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NewsCargo pump room system for Chinese tanker operator
China Petrochemical Corp, of Taiwan, has for the first time specified all-electric cargo pump room systems for two new 40,000 dwt product carriers.
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NewsShip operator launches super-smooth bottom paint initiative
Mitsui OSK Lines'' (MOL) joint research and development project on antifouling paints for ship bottoms is to be incorporated into a government-industry initiative aimed at reducing CO2 emissions.
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NewsAnti-glare screens for offshore platform
Solar Solve of the UK is supplying blackout blinds and roller screens for a major offshore installation.
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NewsElectronic data for navigation and planning fires controversy
With the imminent entry into force of the ECDIS carriage requirements for all SOLAS ships, the industry has been looking at providing navigators with the necessary charts.
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News'Design for safety' approach encompasses mega-lifeboats
2009 saw the conclusion of the four-year European Safedor project, intended to establish a new approach to design for enhanced maritime safety.
