General News 13-18 – Page 47
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NewsAmbitious growth plans put pressure on fleet capacity
The planned rapid expansion in offshore wind capacity in Europe, as well as the demands from the next generations of turbines, is expected to lead to supply bottlenecks within five years. The EU plans to increase the region’s offshore wind capacity five-fold, from 12GW to “at least 60GW”, while the ...
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NewsCreate your own urea on board
Fluechem has launched a new system that allows shipping owners to create their own urea solution on board.
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NewsType approval for side channel pump for dual-fuel LPG engines
A side channel pump designed to supply LPG via the Secondary Fuel Supply System (SFSS) to the main shipboard engine is the first pump of its kind to receive Lloyd''s Register acceptance and DNV GL type approval for maritime dual fuel propulsion systems.
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NewsABB boosts turbo service partnership for HGS customers
A new agreement between ABB Turbocharging, Hyundai Global Service (HGS) and Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) has established a ‘total service solution’ for ABB and Hyundai customers, delivering optimal efficiency and emissions performance across the entire vessel.
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NewsNor-Shipping 2021 delayed until January
The 2020 Nor-Shipping exhibition and conference is to be postponed from June 2021 until 10-13 January 2022. Rather than potentially holding a scaled down, socially distanced exhibition, Nor-Shipping has opted to delay the event to ensure global decision makers have the opportunity to meet face-to-face.
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NewsCMAL to design new Scottish ferry
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a contract to design and engineering firm, BMT, to provide consultancy services for the concept design of a new passenger ferry for the Gourock, Dunoon and Kilcreggan routes.
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NewsCovid cleaning service launches in Rotterdam
DisinfectYour.com has launched a new service to help vessel owners and crew respond to Covid-19 outbreaks.
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NewsCONCERTED BID FOR QUIETER SEAS
A major European research project is set to be launched to address the issue of underwater radiated noise, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsHHI, HMM and Jotun sign hull cleaning MoU
Three global shipping leaders have united to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a push for cleaner, more efficient and greener vessel hull performance.
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NewsBrexit: Stena boss urges pragmatism
The executive director of Stena Line is urging the European Union to take a pragmatic approach to customs checks after the Brexit transition period ends with the introduction of an implementation phase.
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NewsHempel enhances antifouling range
Hempel has enhanced its Olympic+ and Oceanic+ range with the launch of five new antifouling solutions.
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NewsWärtsilä signs VLGC maintenance agreements
Wärtsilä has signed five-year optimised maintenance agreements covering the main engines for two very large gas carrier (VLGC) vessels operated by Latsco Marine Management (LMM).
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NewsRolls-Royce acquires automation business
Rolls-Royce has acquired Servowatch Systems, a UK-based international supplier of integrated marine automation solutions for navies, commercial vessels and large yachts.
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NewsNippon paint technology makes the grade
Self-indicating technology incorporated by Nippon Paint Marine into its tank coating NOA60HS has been certified by the Norwegian Technology Standards Institution as meeting the requirements of the NORSOK M-501 standard.
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NewsVickers Oils launches wire rope lubricants
UK-based lubricants supplier Vickers Oils has confirmed that it is introducing four new wire rope lubricants into its product range.
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NewsMotorship PFF Live panel reiterates need for unified approach to decarbonisation
The IMO remains the best forum for developing international regulations to support the industry’s decarbonisation goals, senior industry figures agreed in an online forum presented by The Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels Live today.
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NewsWärtsilä to provide technical and remote support to Teekay Gas LNGCs
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed LNG Support Agreements for eight LNG carriers owned by Teekay Gas. Wärtsilä will provide both remote support, as well as 24/7 technical support, for the vessels’ onboard Gas Process Plants.
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NewsCovid-secure certification for POSH
Bureau Veritas has awarded its SafeGuard label to PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) for its offshore accommodation vessel while in operation at the Eastern Working Anchorage in Singapore as a reception and holding facility for seafarers in transit.
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NewsIsle of Man to flag New Zealand’s new Interislander ferries
State-owned transport operator KiwiRail has appointed the Isle of Man Ship Registry as the newbuilding Flag for two rail-enabled RoPax ferries that will connect New Zealand’s North and South Islands.
