General News 13-18 – Page 89
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NewsMOL embarks on big data trial
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to launch a trial of onboard data transmission and accumulation for its operated vessels in cooperation with ClassNK’s recently opened Ship Data Center.
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NewsDNV GL and Russian Register cooperate
DNV GL and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) have signed a bilateral framework agreement for cooperation between the two classification societies.
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Selektope approval gives I-Tech a boost
Swedish bio-tech company, I-Tech, has seen interest in its products soar this year following EU Biocidal Product Regulation approval of its antifouling paint additive, Selektope.
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Rotterdam extends 3D printing project
The Port of Rotterdam is to invest in an additive manufacturing ‘fieldlab’ and knowledge centre after a successful project in which 28 partners printed marine spare parts.
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Dynamic efficiency gains for Lemissoler newbuilds
Lemissoler Navigation affiliate company Frontmarine Co is to coat its new series of eight supramax bulkers with Hempel’s Dynamic anti-fouling product after successful sea trials on four of the vessels.
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NewsSchottel extends drive repair facilities
German propulsion specialist Schottel has extended its repair facilities at its headquarters in Spay. Whereas only recently the space was used for manufacturing new drives the halls now offer ideal conditions over 2200 sqm for the repair of Schottel propulsion systems.
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ABS publishes CyberSafety guidance
ABS has published a guidance note to provide best practices for cyber security as a foundation element of overall safety and security within and across marine and offshore industries.
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NewsGE Marine reveals digital ambitions
GE Marine’s plans to harness the group’s Industrial Internet will be realised this year when it launches what is claimed to be the market’s first truly predictive vessel monitoring system.
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NewsAPC cargo tank coating for Scot Tanker
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a contract with Scot Tanker for up to eight chemical tanker retrofits using the patented MarineLine polymer cargo tank coating system.
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NewsCOSCO enlists ABS for trans-Arctic projects
Classification services provider, ABS, has joined forces with China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO) to bring together technical capabilities on trans-Arctic shipping.
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NewsNina Savijoki: an architect for her time
Ship design is sometimes thought of as a man’s world, says Nina Savijoki of Deltamarin, but it’s not actually a role where one gender has a natural advantage.
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A 3D-printing revolution?
Dag Pike explores some of the early initiatives seeking to tap the potential of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D-printing, in the marine industry.
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ClassNK publishes amended rules
Classification society ClassNK has announced that it has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships.
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NewsWartsila designs zero-emissions ferry concept
Wärtsilä Marine Solutions has launched a concept for a series of innovative and cost effective shuttle ferries which feature zero or low emissions.
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Parker Kittiwake introduces ECA data gathering
Parker Kittiwake Procal, part of the Parker Hannifin Corporation, has launched the new Procal 1200M data gathering system and control unit.
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NewsIMO technology centres receive crucial funding
The European Commission has provided €10 million towards five maritime technology cooperation centres (MTCCs) to be established by the IMO in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific.
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NewsESL bulkers first for DNV GL rules
Two dual-fuelled handysize bulk carriers for Finnish owner ESL Shipping will be the first built to DNV GL’s new rules, released late last year.
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NewsJon Childs: Out of the bottleneck
Jon Childs of GE Power Conversions admits he “has been on something of a crusade” to make nailing down the most effective electrical installation less painful. But it took a neat turn of events to propel his ideas beyond the coffee machine, writes Stevie Knight.
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Danish authorities strengthen sulphur enforcement
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Danish Maritime Authority have published an action plan for 2016 in order to try and strengthen enforcement of regulations on ships’ sulphur emissions.
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NewsPPG launches cargo tank coating
PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has unveiled a new tank coating system, the Phenguard Pro.
