General News 13-18 – Page 146
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NewsMore gas-fuelled LNG carriers for GasLog
Monaco-based gas carrier operating and management company GasLog has announced an order for two new LNG tankers, to be built in Korea by Samsung Heavy Industries.
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NewsValves for gas-fuelled fast ferry
A UK company says that its cryogenic LNG valves are in use onboard the fastest gas-fuelled ship yet built, which is also currently the fastest ro-pax ferry afloat.
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NewsRussia on verge of shift to commercial shipbuilding
The Russian shipbuilding and shipboard equipment industry is on the verge of big changes, writes Eugene Gerden.
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Ardmore orders new chemical tankers
Ardmore Shipping Corporation is expanding its fleet with two 37,000 tonne IMO 2 chemical tanker newbuilds worth US$32.7m each.
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NewsIndia: the next shipbuilding hub?
India could become the next hub of shipbuilding with its wealth of opportunities in every segment of the industry, says shipping minister, G K Vasan.
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NewsShip to ship bunkering at GFS
The 4th Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference onboard the world''s largest LNG cruiser, ''Viking Grace'', will include two days of technical presentations on the future prospects of LNG and will include live ship to ship bunkering.
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NewsMOL looks in to containership safety
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is looking to improve its safety standards following the ‘MOL Comfort’ incident, which occurred on 17 June 2013 in the Indian Ocean.
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NewsUlstein designed PSVs
The ROC yard in China is constructing two new platform supply vessels to Ulstein’s PX121 design for the ITG Group. The contract includes an option for a further two vessels.
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NewsIsle of Man and Korea collaborate
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is set to see more Korean owned and classed vessels joining its flag after completing a pilot project with the Korean Register (KR) and raising its profile in key Asian nations.
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NewsABB transformers for Chinese PSVs
Leading power and automation expert, ABB, is to supply low-emission electric propulsion to a leading Chinese shipbuilder.
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NewsThordon boost for NAMJet units
NAMJet’s advanced marine propulsion systems are now equipped with Thordon RiverTough and Thor-Plas-Blue to boost performance in harsh abrasive environments.
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Wabtec acquires Turbonetics
US based Wabtec Corporation has acquired turbocharger manufacturer, Turbonetics Inc., which it says will “benefit both companies”.
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NewsW&O chosen as Bestobell supplier
US based W&O Supply has been chosen as a North American distributor for Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group (PEGL).
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NewsGibdock Technip overhaul
Offshore vessel specialist Gibdock has secured its first dry dock contract from Technip, an expert in construction and engineering work for the energy industry.
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NewsMAN GenSet sales success
MAN Diesel and Turbo’s L16/24 GenSet engine remains competitive after continuous re-designs since its launch in the 1990s, reaching sales of 3,000 units.
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Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign
The Maritime Authorities of the Paris and Tokyo Memorandam of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control are set to launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) to ensure compliance with SOLAS Chapter II-1.
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NewsExhaust emissions added to cloud-based remote monitoring
US company ESRG says that its OstiaEdge onboard monitoring software has now gained the capability to monitor exhaust emissions, being able to interface with WR Systems’ Emsys system.
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NewsShaft alignment made simpler
Prüftechnik Alignment Systems of Germany has added a wireless version of its Shaftalign system, claimed to be the first wireless alignment system of its type.
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Chinese shipbuilding decline
Orders have fallen dramatically over the last year in the Chinese shipbuilding industry, according to a top maritime analyst.
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NewsRightShip risk management
IBM is set to deliver RightShip’s next generation risk management system to the maritime industry, allowing customers to carry out “paramount” risk forecasting to improve chartering safety.
