General News 13-18 – Page 81
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NewsMegastar maintenance contract for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä and Tallink Grupp have signed a five-year maintenance agreement for a new ro-pax ferry ''Megastar''.
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NewsCarnival and Wärtsilä in performance partnership
Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation are strengthening their efforts to maintain cruise ship safety and reliability with the signing of a new 12-year maintenance agreement for Carnival vessels.
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NewsETI targets 30% fuel cut for UK fleet
After an assessment of energy saving solutions, the Energy Technologies Institute believes the UK fleet could achieve a 30% reduction in fuel costs by using innovative technologies.
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NewsRotterdam Offshore Group to expand its capabilities
Rotterdam Offshore Group (ROG) has acquired the neighbouring land and buildings next to its existing premises in the Waalhaven, Rotterdam, to allow for significant expansion of its quayside, storage and office capabilities.
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NewsEMSA study highlights fuel cell technology
A new study released by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has identified the leading fuel cell technologies with potential for maritime applications.
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NewsFinland’s autoship bid
A new autonomous shipping test area is due to open off the Finnish coast, boosting significant projects already underway in the country.
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Torsional Vibration Symposium
This year’s Torsional Vibration Symposium will be taking place in Salzburg from 17-19 May, with more than 200 experts from the field expected.
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NewsNew partnership for Gulf Navigation Holding
Holding and Gulf Navigation Holding have entered into a to provide an integrated set of marine services.
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NewsBattery and automation partnership
PBES and Høglund Marine Automation have gone into partnership to produce industrial quality energy storage for hybrid and fully electric commercial marine vessels.
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NewsStena Line maintenance contract renewal
Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has renewed its planned maintenance agreement with MacGregor, part of Cargotec.
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NewsTeaming up for efficient performance
COSCO Shipping Lines has signed a fleet contract for the deployment of Marorka Energy Management and Operational Performance solutions on board its modern container fleet.
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NewsWärtsilä optimises Albacora's fishing fleet
Wärtsilä will optimise the performance of ten of the Spanish company Albacora S.A.''s fishing vessels following the signing of a five-year has signed a long-term Technical Management Agreement.
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NewsTekomar engine diagnostics for APL fleet
French shipping conglomerate CMA CGM has ordered Tekomar’s XPERT engine diagnostics package for the APL fleet following its acquisition of NOL.
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NewsCloser collaboration for Rolls-Royce and ZF
Rolls-Royce Power Systems and ZF are to work more closely to offer optimally matched MTU engines and ZF marine transmissions, the companies have revealed.
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NewsNTU Singapore launches green shipping lab
Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) has launched a marine research laboratory to develop eco-friendly technologies for Singapore’s maritime and offshore industry.
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NewsDenmark to study real-time condition monitoring
The Danish Maritime Authority is to participate in a pilot project developing a system for collecting real time data from shipboard components.
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NewsABS Acoustic Emission Technology
ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has published industry-leading guidance presents best practices for planning and executing Acoustic Emission Testing (AET).
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Caterpillar Marine receives type approval
Caterpillar Marine’s Asset Intelligence (CAT AI) software has received Type Approval certification from DNV GL.
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NewsFuel cost and emission reductions for COSCO
Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) system has led to COSCO Europe reaching new heights of efficiency, cost control and environmental performances.
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Rolls-Royce cuts 800 marine jobs
Rolls-Royce is planning a ‘transformation’ of its marine business which will result in the loss of around 800 roles worldwide.
