General News 13-18 – Page 661
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Smaller package from Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval has launched its Separation Unit range which is a complete package comprising separator, a sludge removal kit, control cabinet and ancillary components mounted on a single base. In addition to reducing the overall volume by more than 5m3 and saving 1.5t, the new unit does not have to ...
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Soot solution
Unitor has added a liquid soot remover to its range. The product is injected into the exhaust manifold downstream of the turbo-charger and contains metals that act as a catalyst to burn the soot and inhibit the build up of deposits. The company says the new liquid version ...
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Deutz adds duo
Two new marine engines, the 1013 and 1015, have been added to the Deutz range. Both are marinised versions of established distillate-burning engines with power outputs (for genset use) of 80 to 155kW (210 bhp) and 210 to 413kW (561 bhp) respectively. The 1013 engine has a 108mm bore with ...
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Brunvoll delivers ‘silent’ thruster
As predicted by The Motor Ship in October 1998, Brunvoll has delivered the first of its resiliently mounted ‘super silent’ tunnel thrusters to Chantiers de l’Atlantique to be fitted to the Millennium class cruise ships. Resiliently mounting the thruster reduces noise levels by up to 15 dBA or 20-25 dBA ...
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Robot gets heavy
Gullco has developed a heavy duty version of its automated Moggy welding robot which can be used with submerged arc and MIG welding equipment. The unit can be used with any make of welding equipment and carries both the filler metal and the flux for creating the gases to submerge ...
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Davit combines power and gravity
Umoe Schat-Harding has launched the UNIC rolling pivot davit for cruise vessels. The system stows boats in the same way as powered telescopic davits, but does away with the need for large power packs, says the company. It is based on a trolley running in a travelling beam which stows ...
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Fire resistant windows
Glass supplier A C Yule has teamed up with Lomas Systems to supply the marine and offshore industry with TempaFlam fire resistant safety glass. The product is a modified tempered safety glass which, in addition to its fire resistant qualities, also complies with the specification for impact performance requirements for ...
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Global colour matching
Sigma Marine has opened a chain of coating colour matching centres around the world. Called Color Network they are equipped with computer-based colour identification systems which can match samples and recommend the appropriate formulation for individual vessels, says the company. Three Sigma coatings are available via the system: Sigma CM, ...
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Diverless pollutant recovery
Polrec, a joint development by marine salvor Smit Tak and pumping specialists Frank Mohn Flatoy, is designed to recover oils, chemicals and other pollutants from wrecks at shallow and deep water locations. The system uses the Frank Mohn Remote Operated Offloading System (ROLS). The ROLS descends to the wreck, where ...
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Regulatory regime guide published by IACS
A general guide to current safety and pollution prevention requirements for ships, and the thinking behind their development, has been published by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The 28-page guide, Ship Safety and Pollution Prevention: The Regulatory Regime, looks at hazards to and represented by ships at sea, ...
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SuperFast ferry order extended
MacGregor cargo access/transfer equipment has been specified for six SuperFast ferries ordered by Attica Enterprises from HDW. Each shipset being supplied by the company`s roro division comprises: two stern ramps, bow equipment on two levels, hoistable car decks, hoistable tilting ramp, ramp covers, provisions lift, four bunker/pilot doors, two passenger ...
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Tribon upgrades
The software has a number of design applications including initial and basic design as well as hull, outfitting and equipment modules. One key aspect is the rule-based automated design that allows users their own programs to control design development. Tribon M1 also features weld planning and aids factory automation. ...
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Further SCC orders for STN Atlas
STN Atlas Marine Electronics has received orders for eight Ship Control Centres (SCCs) which integrate and automate basic navigation, communication and ship operation for centralised bridge management.The orders cover systems for three 65,000g container vessels being built by Samsung and a further two for chemical tankers under construction at Hanjin ...
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Globe Wireless and Marinet merger
Marinet Systems and Globe Wireless have merged to combine their satellite and high frequency (HF) radio operations. Products will include least-cost routing for E-mail and data transfer. Together, the companies provide services to 2,800 vessels.
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Thrane & Thrane plans remote terminal
Thrane & Thrane is to develop a maritime communication terminal including display, keyboard, GPS receiver, DC supply and an antenna. In addition to digital voice, fax and data services, the terminal will have emergency functions, says the company. The product is targeted at merchant ships, yachts, and fishing boats. The ...
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Kelvin Hughes to supply Spliethoff newbuilds
Spliethoff Bevrachtingskantoor`s new multi-purpose freighters will be fitted with Kelvin Hughes radar sets. The 10 ships will each feature a Nucleus2 6000 arpa split radar system with display; a Nucleus2 5000 True Motion radar with display and a HRC-A9 interswitch unit. The multi-purpose freighters with sideport loaders will be built ...
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Orskov takes half of Danyard
Orskov Christensens Staalskibsvaerft is to rent nearly half of the Danyard site in Frederikshavn. The agreement will come into force on December 1, once Danyard has delivered its final Stolt Nielsen newbuilding. The move will mark the beginning of radical change for Orskov, which has recently completed two major offshore ...
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JSL by SML
Jurong Shipyard (JSL) has entered into an agreement to buy SML Shipyard (SML) for S$12 million from sister company SembCorp Logistics. SML is an ISO9002 certified yard involved mainly in repair and conversion work on small and medium sized tonnage. It operates two graving docks for ships up to ...
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International work goes to Gemak
Turkey`s Gemak is modifying Geco-Prakla`s seismic ship Geco Gamma to allow it to navigate rivers en route to its next charter in the Caspian Sea. Sponsons are being added to reduce draft, and the wheelhouse is being cut and removed above a certain level so the vessel can pass under ...
