General News 13-18 – Page 83
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NewsVancouver proposes underwater noise incentives
The Port of Vancouver is proposing to offer ships with low underwater noise class notations or noise reducing technologies discounts on harbour dues.
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NewsChris-Marine buys Lemag Lehmann & Michaels
Chris-Marine has acquired monitoring products from German-based Lemag Lehmann and Michels GmbH.
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NewsMarine sector embraces new initiatives in 3D printing
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is taking firm hold in many industries. Projects in the marine field, albeit relatively few, show the participants’ determination to be prepared for the future. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsAkzoNobel launches Intersleek 1000 biocide-free coating
AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business has developed a new biocide-free fouling control coating, Intersleek 1000.
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NewsElcome opens electronics calibration and repair facility
Elcome International has established a new calibration lab and electronics component repair facility in Dubai.
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Set emission reduction timescale, ICS urges
On the eve of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, the International Chamber of Shipping has urged the body to set a definitive timescale for the industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsDNV GL partners Tekomar for performance management
DNV GL and Tekomar have entered into a partnership agreement with the aim of improving data exchange and integration between performance systems.
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NewsNorway creates autonomous shipping test bed
The Norwegian Coastal Authority has designated coastal waters off Trondheim as an official test bed for autonomous shipping with the aim of encouraging technology development in the area.
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NewsAddressing Asian ro-pax ferry challenges
Leading ro-pax ferry designer, Deltamarin, is seeking to address challenges in the Asian ferry market with a new ferry design.
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NewsKongsberg launches system integration solution
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new portfolio of fully Integrated Vessel Concepts which are the products of the company’s new Integration strategy.
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Finland plots autonomous future for shipping
A project to establish an ‘autonomous vessel ecosystem’ in Finland aims to have the first autonomous coastal cargo vessels on trial by 2025, according to coordinators.
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NewsEniram launches low-cost fleet optimisation
Finnish performance management specialist Eniram and new owner Wärtsilä Corp are challenging the fleet optimisation market with the launch of a low-cost, cloud-based solution.
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NewsHyundai Mipo gets DNL-GL feeder approval
DNV GL presented Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) with Approval in Principle for its Con-Green 2000 feeder design at SMM in Hamburg.
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GasLog pilot for LR and QinetiQ cybersecurity venture
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and QinetiQ have announced a new collaboration to increase levels of security for cyber-enabled ships.
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International Windship Association Awards
The winners of the inaugural International Windship Association (IWSA) Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards, were announced at SMM 2016.
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Software project to bolster European shipyards
A European Commission funded project to develop simulation and modelling software has been launched in a bid to improve the competitiveness of European shipyards.
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New level for Thordon’s SeaThigor seal
Thordon Bearings has unveiled a new robust shaft seal as part of its programme of enhancements underway to optimise its COMPAC seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system.
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NewsMalaysia awaits its ship
Malaysia faces many challenges as it attempts to reinvigorate its shipbuilding industry, writes Jaya Prakash.
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NewsGE and Zentech cooperate on offshore vessel design
GE’s Marine Solutions business and Zentech Inc have signed a cooperation agreement under which the two parties will work together to provide advanced vessels for their marine and offshore customers.
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NewsNew EALs from Klüber Lubrication
Klüber Lubrication presented its latest Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) for ships and offshore installations at SMM.
