General News 13-18 – Page 100
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NewsAlfa Laval ups the pressure
Alfa Laval’s AQUA Blue freshwater generator is now available in a stronger configuration that withstands considerably higher jacket water pressures.
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NewsLithium-ion battery power
A leading battery designer and manufacturer has just received the highest level of safety approval for its new Seanergy Li-ion Super-Iron Phosphate (SLFP) battery range for commercial vessels.
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NewsThe Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference 2015 takes shape
A fascinating agenda is emerging for The Motorship''s 2015 Propulsion & Emissions Conference, which is offering delegates a 20% discount on bookings made by 30 January.
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NewsMSC marine lubrication contract
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is to adopt a high-tech marine lubricant system that aims to optimise both the performance and overall efficiency of engines across its fleet.
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NewsWärtsilä 2-stroke engine business deal finalised
Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation''s (CSSC) 2-stroke engine joint venture has been finalised with the required government and merger control approvals having been received.
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NewsNorway aims for green coastal fleet
Norwegian ministers have pledged to cooperate with industry partners in a Green Coastal Shipping programme designed by DNV GL. The project aims to ensure that the country has the world’s most environmentally friendly fleet of coastal vessels.
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US$200m boost for Russian shipbuilding
New yards, contracts and partnerships in engine manufacturing will result in a US$200m investment boost in the Russian shipbuilding industry in H1 2015, according to a recent report by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade.
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ClassNK updates onboard maintenance checklists
ClassNK has released the latest version of its Good Maintenance Onboard Ships checklists to ensure vessels are safe, well-maintained and compliant with regulations.
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NewsEaton power for newbuild cruise ships
Global power management company, Eaton, has secured a contract with German shipbuilder, Meyer Werft to supply power systems onboard two of its cruise ships currently under construction for Star Cruises.
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NewsLR to class first methanol powered vessel
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has confirmed it will class the ‘world’s first’ methanol powered vessel following its conversion to a dual-fuel propulsion system at Poland’s Remontowa shipyard.
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NewsPacific Basin opts for ShipManager
A leading Handysize bulk carrier operator has opted to install DNV Gl’s ShipManager fleet management system within the next two years in order to make its fleet more operationally efficient.
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NewsRussia renews focus on commercial shipbuilding
Russia’s Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev has announced a renewed focus on the commercial shipbuilding industry as a key aim regarding the development of the sector in 2015.
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NewsSecond FLNG vessel conversion order
Keppel Shipyard has secured the contract from Golar Gimi Corporation to perform the US$705m conversion of a second Moss Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, the ‘GIMI’, into a Floating Liquefaction Vessel (FLNGV).
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NewsWärtsilä power for super dredger
One of the world''s largest non self-propelled cutter dredger vessels currently being built in China will be equipped with Wärtsilä engines, both to generate power and to drive the dredging pump.
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NewsHappy New Year – and changes for 2015
The Motorship sends its best wishes for the New Year and we welcome Gavin Lipsith who takes over as editor on 5 January. All the best for 2015 to all our readers, advertisers, conference delegates, supporters and sponsors, and other friends.
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NewsArctech Helsinki passes to Russian ownership
United Shipbuilding Corporation, the Russian state-controlled shipbuilder, has completed its purchase of the remaining half of Arctech Helsinki Shipyard’s shares from former joint owner STX Finland.
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Cruise ship drill requirements
New requirements for musters of newly embarked passengers prior to or immediately upon departure come into force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsCylinder lube equipment order
Singaporean shipowner Petredec Services Pte Ltd has ordered HJ Lubtronic SIP cylinder lubrication equipment from Hans Jensen Lubricators for a series of 12 newbuild vessels.
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NewsElliott Bay design for freight-passenger ferry
Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has designed a freight and passenger ferry, while Louisiana-based Conrad Shipyard will build the new vessel for the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA).
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About turn by ICS on ballast convention
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has decided to modify its stance towards the ratification by governments of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.
