General News 13-18 – Page 54
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NewsDanfoss Editron opens EMC testing centre
Danfoss Editron has opened a new in-house testing laboratory in Lappeenranta, Finland, where it will conduct electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental tests.
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NewsKongsberg thrusters for autonomous tug
Konsgberg Maritime will supply its azimuth thrusters for a new autonomous tugboat.
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NewsJapan Engine Corporation opens new office
Japan Engine Corporation has announced that construction of its new office building and warehouse has been completed as the final stage of a post-merger integration.
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NewsCOVID-19: Maritime trade recommendations
BIMCO, ICS and other industry partners have teamed up and presented the IMO with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities to help facilitate maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsCOVID-19: Paris MoU issues guidance for ports
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has developed temporary guidance for its member authorities during the COVID-19 crisis aimed at ensuring that supply chains remain open.
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NewsCMP launches coating for ballast tanks
Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) is ready to launch a new solvent-free epoxy coating that can be applied to water ballast tanks (WBT) with standard application equipment that meets new Korean regulations under the Atmospheric Environment Conservation Act for the management of volatile organic compounds.
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NewsSea trial for CMA CGM dual-fuel ULCS
CMA CGM’s dual-fuelled 23,000-TEU ultra-large containership CMA CGM Jacques Saade has left Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to begin sea trials. This represents the final step before the world''s largest LNG-fuelled container vessel enters the market, and also demonstrates the resilience of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) subsidiary in overcoming ...
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NewsJotun launches marine paint duo
Jotun has launched two new marine paint products, both containing I-Tech’s antifouling agent, Selektope.
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NewsWE Tech’s efficient power solution for UECC
WE Tech Solutions has received a repeat order from Jiangnan Shipyard Group in China to deliver its Solution Four: Efficient Power Distribution for the third new generation PCTC vessel of United European Car Carriers (UECC).
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NewsCOVID-19: Fincantieri shuts Italian yards
Fincantieri has suspended production activities at its Italian sites for two weeks in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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NewsCorvus powers hybrid coastal cargo vessel
Corvus Energy has been selected by Westcon Power & Automation (WPA) to supply the lithium-ion battery-based energy storage system (ESS) for a new hybrid coastal cargo vessel being built for Arriva Shipping at Dayang Offshore Equipment in China.
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NewsABB powers Japan's first self-elevating WTIV
ABB''s power systems have been chosen for the first self-elevating wind turbine installation vessel built in Japan.
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NewsWärtsilä restructures Marine Business into three standalone units
Finnish technology company Wärtsilä is to reorganise its Marine Business into three independent businesses, with effect from Q2 2020.
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NewsContract signed for seawater lift pumps
Aker BP and Framo have entered into a long-term maintenance contract for seawater lift pumps where compensation is directly linked to facility uptime.
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NewsBV conducts first survey by drone
Bureau Veritas (BV) has completed its first survey by drone, studying the holds of a bulk carrier in an Italian port.
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NewsWind-assisted propulsion technologies enter mainstream
Engine designers and other OEMs are following the rapid development of wind-assisted technologies, while naval architects are looking at optimising ship designs
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NewsCoronavirus wreaks havoc across global shipping industry
As Maersk tells employees to stay home after travel to affected countries, and China’s PMI slips below 2008 lows, Covid-19’s impacts on shipping become clearer.
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NewsROLLS-ROYCE TO REVIEW BERGEN DIVISION
London-headquartered Rolls-Royce Holdings is to conduct what it describes as “a strategic review” of its Bergen engine division in Norway, writes David Tinsley. The medium-speed designer and manufacturer is no longer viewed as core to the group’s operations.
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NewsSmart Maritime Council adopts data standard
A cross-industry membership group has announced it will support the use of the ISO 19848 data standard for shipboard machinery and equipment.
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NewsKongsberg to equip polar cruise ships
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract worth approximately NOK300 million to equip three adventure cruise ships for Portuguese company, Mystic Cruises, with a fourth to follow.
