General News – Page 192
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NewsTransas to offer fuel saving device
ECDIS manufacturer Transas Marine is to launch its own fuel efficiency monitoring system for commercial shipping, to be known as Transas Wave. The system is intended to help save fuel and reduce environmental impact.
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NewsDK’s ACS for Danish heavy lift ship
DK Group reports that it has reached agreement with Danish shipowner Dannebrog Group to install its air cavity system (ACS) technology on a 12,580dwt multi-purpose cargo ship, with a view to reducing fuel consumption.
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NewsMEPC63 paves the way for greener shipping
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its 63rd meeting at IMO HQ in London, running from 27 February to 2 March, has agreed to adopt a series of guidelines which will prove vital and far-reaching for shipping.
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NewsTokyo MoU state controls highlight hatch cover maintenance issues
Dutch company Cargo Care Solutions refers to a recent state inspection campaign that raises concerns over multiple problems with hatch openings.
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NewsGorch Fock repairs take longer, cost more
The German Navy has revealed that the condition of its sail training ship ''Gorch Fock'' is worse than first thought and that repair could take at least a month longer than planned and cost four times more than estimated.
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NewsFSG diversifies with project ship order
Germany’s FSG Shipyard revealed on 2 March it has won an order from Holland’s Rolldock for two multi-functional project-load ships – the first it has built and the first step in a yard move to diversify production.
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NewsSterntube seal benefits from new control panel
Simplex-Turbulo reports that the Simplex SC2 Airspace seal, manufactured by Simplex’s principal, Blohm + Voss Industries, has been improved through the use of a touch-screen control, handling all functions of the seal.
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NewsFirst order for Voith linear jet
Voith Turbo has announced its first order for the Voith linear jet (VLJ) to a Turbine Transfers UK wind support vessel. The 19m long vessel is designed by BMT Nigel Gee.
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NewsMultipurpose cargo ship launched at Turku
STX Finland’s Turku shipyard has launched the multipurpose deck cargo vessel which it has been building for Finnish company Gaiamare, for the transport of heavy deck cargo such as offshore wind farm structures.
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NewsSecond Environship order for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has announced a second contract for a vessel to one of its Environship designs, in this case for a 75m LNG-powered vessel for Norwegian company Eidsvaag, to supply fish farms along the Norwegian coast.
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NewsBerlin postponement ‘not due to problems’
The imminent naming of Scandlines’ ‘Berlin’ at German yard P+S Werften has been postponed for nearly two months, but a spokeswoman told The Motorship it had nothing to do with any construction problems at the yard.
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NewsKongsberg Evotec gets into cranes
Kongsberg Evotec has established a new department specifically dedicated to developing its crane and lifting products for the offshore supply and subsea sectors.
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NewsBWTS order for pipelay vessel
Severn Trent De Nora says that its Balpure ballast water treatment system has been chosen by EMAS for a 22,000dwt DP3 pipelay, heavy lift and construction newbuild, ‘Lewek Constellation’, under construction in Vietnam.
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News'Better than good' after fifteen years
A 300,000 dwt crude oil tanker has made 15 years with very little wear on its cargo tanks, thanks to the durability of an epoxy shield.
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NewsType approval for GEA ballast system
GEA Westfalia says that its newly-launched ultraviolet radiation system for the treatment of ballast water, the BallastMaster ultraV, has received type approval in accordance with IMO guidelines and regulations.
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NewsDNV restructures following KEMA takeover
Det Norske Veritas is establishing a new group structure; following the recent transfer of the majority shareholding in KEMA, it aims to merge some activities to strengthen its industry position.
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NewsNew lightering support ships near completion
US Gulf llightering support services provider AET says that following the entry into service of its first purpose-built LSV in October 2011, it will take delivery of two similar newbuildings in April and June.
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NewsEEDI certificate for first Crown63 bulker
Bureau Veritas has issued its first EEDI certificate to Ultramax geared bulk carrier ‘JS Amazon’, the lead ship in the ‘Crown63’ series from China’s Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group with bulk carrier expert Setaf-Saget.
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NewsTraining providers work together to simplify US Port State Control
UK-based maritime safety training software provider and US training company Maritime Training Services (MTS) have joined together to produce a new training programme on US Port State Control.
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NewsNew marine genset from Cummins
Diesel engine company Cummins has announced an addition to its C Power product line, the QSM11-CP marine generator set, available with ratings from 250kWe to 300kWe, and optimised for ship’s primary and emergency power.
