General News 13-18 – Page 671
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First SSP order for Siemens/Schottel
The Siemens/Schottle consortium has secured the first order for its SSP azimuthing podded drive. The SSP uses a permanently excited magnet motor that does not require air cooling and is said to be up to 40 per cent smaller than other podded drive systems. With a propeller at either ...
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Bigger packages from Alpha
MAN B&W`s Alpha Diesel has picked up its first order for a complete propulsion package for a 50cm bore low-speed engine. The 7S50MC-C VBS complete with a CPP and controls is destined for JO Tankers` chemical tanker under construction at Kvaerner Floro in Norway. The engine`s nominal rating ...
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Pressure made simple
Kistler has introduced the Engine Peak Meter II, Type 2515A - a simplified version of its hand-held unit that can be used on diesel engines running up to 2,000 rev/min. The unit measures up to 36 complete pressure cycles to calculate the maximum, minimum, mean and standard deviation of the ...
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Container lock meets OSHA rule
The MacGregor-Conver Unilock twistlock combines the functions of the W20 semi-automatic twistlock and the AFC-1 automatic fixing cone in a single unit, says the company. It has been developed to meet the latest OSHA rule requirements.The Unilock is a universal locking device which can be used at both the accessible ...
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Monitoring cleaning operations
A tank cleaning monitoring system is being introduced by Saab Marine Electronics and Scanjet. Called WashTrac the system is fitted to the Scanjet tank cleaning machine and communicates with the Saab TankRadar gauge situated on the tank. A workstation displays the operating status of the cleaning machines, stop/start alarms, operation ...
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Analysis system upgraded
The Doctor system from Icon Research has been revised to allow the user to take engine readings and see calculated results without having to use a PC, says the company. The instrument displays a plot of pressure versus angle as well as giving tabulated results for multiple cylinders including Pmax, ...
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Machinery risks analysed
French Classification Society, Bureau Veritas, has launched VeriStar Machinery, a risk-based classification system which covers main machinery, safety and pollution prevention items, plus other areas of ship`s equipment and facilities. It integrates with the ISM Code to demonstrate compliance for planned maintenance systems, says BV. The risk analysis part ...
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Liquid cargo handling simulators
Transas has introduced two types of liquid cargo handling simulator: one for oil tanker operations and the other for operators on LPG vessels. Main features include the layout of the tanks, pipelines, valves and cargo handling machinery; cargo handling control arrangement, cargo monitoring system, alarms and logging system, and cargo ...
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Dock opens at Batangas
Philippines yard Keppel Batangas put its new graving dock into operation recently with the docking of locally owned passenger cargo vessel Super Ferry 8. The new drydock measures 200 x 38m with 7m draft and is capable of handling handy-sized bulk carriers up to 40,000 dwt. It is ...
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Tank coating at Hellenic
Hellenic Shipyards has completed approximately 70,000 m2 of tank coating on the 29,526 dwt product carrier Richard G Matthiesen. The vessel is owned by Ocean Ships of the USA and chartered to Military Sealift Command. Coating work was carried out in co-operation with internationally renowned contractor Muhlhan. Some ...
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Contracts for A&P
The A&P Group won significant repair contracts for three of its yards during November. A&P Falmouth started repair work on the Landing Ship Logistics (LSL) vessel Sir Percivale in December for the UK`s Ministry of Defence. The £5.5 million, five month contract includes substantial steelwork, engine repairs and ...
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Interchangeable antennas
The latest range of satellite phones from O`Gara Satellite Networks feature interchangeable antennas to allow them to be used at sea, on the road or as a portable unit, says the company. The range includes the portable Worldfone, the Worldfone Marine for use at sea and the Worldfone Voyager for ...
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GERMANY
Reefer giants German yard HDW has won an order to build two panamax hatchcoverless reefer container ships for reefer operator Dole Fresh Fruit. The newbuilds will each have a refrigerated capacity of two million ft3, with slots for 990 FEU reefer boxes. Main dimensions of the two vessels include a ...
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Paper carrier beats 2g/kWh NOx limit
Fitting Siemens SINOx catalysts has enabled the paper carrier Cellus to be certified at below the 2 g/kWh limit for maximum reductions on Swedish port and fairway dues. Both the MaK 8M32 main engine, burning 1 per cent sulphur HFO, and the MDO powered MAN B&W 6L16/24 auxiliary engine have ...
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First 27/38 orders for MAN B&W
A P Møller has placed the first orders for MAN B&W`s 27/38 engine. This covers 32 gensets for eight container ships being built in Hyundai, and in Taiwan`s China Shipbuilding Corporation. Hyundai will manufacture the four 8L27/38 units fitted in each of the four 4,300 TEU vessels it is building ...
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Eurodyn takes to the water
Ulstein has released its 2.3MW (3,127 bhp) Eurodyn gas turbine for commercial trials in a 200 passenger fast ferry. In testing, the prototype (2.3MW) simple-cycle units gave full-load fuel consumption figures of 240g/kWh, 20-25 per cent better than other comparable turbines says the company. As the turbine is light ...
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Stainless steel vertical pumps
Three models have been added to the DP-Pumps range of vertical multi-phase in-line centrifugal pumps. The range uses stainless steel for all components in contact with the pumped medium. This gives the pumps a longer service life and enhanced performance and hygiene, says the company. The O-ring seal of the ...
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Portable cleaner for chemical carriers
A lightweight portable tank cleaning machine has been launched by Butterworth for use in chemical tankers. The unit either uses the wash water as lubrication, or a sealed grease-lubricated gearbox is offered as an option. Nozzles are available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm or 12mm,and provide 2 - 12 bar fluid ...
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Adaptive video processing
The Decca BridgeMaster E series of marine radars from Litton incorporates an adaptive video processing system called Vision, which is designed to provide hands-free clutter suppression and gain control. With Vision, the system`s processor automatically adjusts sea/rain clutter and gain in response to changing conditions, even in close proximity to ...
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UKHO launches digital chart service
A pilot digital chart service which provides coverage of international shipping routes by combining official vector and raster data is to be launched by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) early next year. The Admiralty Digital Chart Service will be offered to Solas vessels fitted with ecdis equipment capable of ...
