General News – Page 215
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New comms installation and service centres for four major maritime regions
Stratos Global reports that it has expanded its maritime service-delivery capabilities by opening Global Installation & Service Centers (GIS Centers) in four major maritime regions.
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Tanker delivered to Saudis from Korea
National Chemical Carriers (NCC) of Saudi Arabia, says that it has taken delivery of a new chemical tanker, ‘NCC Danah’ from SHINAsb of South Korea, as part of a nine-vessel contract valued at about SAR 1,721 million.
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Chinese offshore industry orders shuttle tankers
Reports from China indicate that Chinese heavy industry group China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings has contracted with Shanghai NorthSea Shipping to build a shuttle tanker with an option for a second.
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New ratings for Wärtsilä low-speed models
More powerful versions of two designs in Wärtsilä’s RT-flex series of electronically-controlled, low-speed engines have been released, writes David Tinsley.
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News20,000th satcom terminal delivered
Thrane & Thrane of Denmark reports that it has shipped its 20,000th FleetBroadband terminal since the Inmarsat service was launched in November 2007.
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NewsCat moves into Brazilian market
Caterpillar says that demand for its power products from Brazil’s emerging oil and gas industry has led to the company deciding to increase its local production and packaging capabilities, and to extend its product range.
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NewsTanker saves fuel and emissions on Arctic voyage
Tanker ship manager Marinvest has released details of the first Arctic voyage undertaken by its LR1 Ice Class 1A vessel ‘Marilee’ in August, making use of the Northern Sea Route Passage, in order to save time and fuel.
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NewsSeismic research vessel handed over
Ulstein has delivered a new seismic research vessel, ‘Oceanic Sirius’ to Eidesvik and CGGVeritas. The ship, built to strict environmental standards, is a sister vessel to ‘Oceanic Vega’, delivered by Ulstein in July 2010.
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NewsBrazilian rope factory acquired by Dutch company
Dutch company Royal Lankhorst Euronete says that it has acquired an industrial unit in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, which will be used for rope production.
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NewsNew PSV completed in Norway
Kleven Werft in Norway has hosted the naming ceremony and handling over of ‘Rem Fortress’, a platform supply vessel built at the yard for Rem Offshore.
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Propeller demonstrates fuel savings
Stone Marine Propulsion (SMP) says that a recent joint project with Danish Shipowner D/S Norden has resulted in a significant improvement in the fuel efficiency of three Chinese-built 32,500 dwt bulk carriers.
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NewsHeavy-duty offshore engine order
MAN medium speed propulsion, in the form of two 8L27/38 engines rated at 2,720kW each, has been specified for two new AHTS ships ordered by unnamed operators from Dubai-based Grandweld Shipyards.
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Costs drive engine repair back to UK
Engine reconditioning company Diesel Marine International (DMI) says it is rearranging its structure, which will involve investment in, and boosting the workload and jobs available at, its UK operation in North Shields.
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NewsGas fuelled ship order confirmed
A contract has been awarded for two ‘environment concept’ LNG-fuelled multipurpose ships, which are to be built for Nor Lines, to the design that was awarded the ‘Next Generation Ship Award’ at Nor-Shipping 2011.
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Ballast water treatment at zero cost?
Norwegian company Ulmatec Pyro is launching the Pyro central heating system which uses waste heat from engine cooling and exhaust systems to provide ship heat, promising substantial fuel and cost savings.
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NewsABS type approval for BWTS
US-based Hyde Marine, a Calgon company, says that its Hyde Guardian ballast water treatment system (BWTS) has received type approval from ABS, adding to approvals from Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsSecond ro-ro giant delivered
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has taken delivery of its second Mark V ro-ro vessel, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki, Japan.
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NewsCruise Order for STX Turku yard
STX Finland and TUI Cruises have signed a contract for the design and construction of a 97,000gt energy-efficient cruise vessel, scheduled for delivery in spring 2014. The order includes a contract for a second ship.
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NewsFerry efficiency improved with rudder
Three DFDS Seaways ferries are to be upgraded with Rolls-Royce Promas Lite systems to maximise their propulsive efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
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NewsChinese-built PSV delivered to Bourbon
The first ship in Bourbon’s latest-generation series of four sister ships is now on its way from the Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group’s Zhejiang shipyard, in China, to take up duties in the North Sea.
