General News – Page 51
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NewsDNV GL launches ship recycling guidance
DNV GL has launched new guidance on recycling to help shipowners navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
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NewsAEGIR-Marine acquires HPS
AEGIR-Marine has concluded the comprehensive acquisition of Holland Propeller Services (HPS).
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NewsMHI transfers marine engines to Seika
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, is transferring its domestic marine engine sales and parts servicing operations currently performed by subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine Systems (MHIES) to Seika Corporation.
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NewsSteve Parks of Wake Media passes away
Steve Parks, founder and managing director of UK-based PR agency Wake Media, passed away after suffering a heart attack on Sunday 7 June.
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NewsKongsberg signs first LARS contract
Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a new launch and recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.
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NewsKiwiRail newbuilding project on track
State-owned KiwiRail’s plan to modernise its fleet with the building of two new future-proof ships designed by OSK-ShipTech is on track thanks to a NZ$400 million contribution to the 2020 budget.
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NewsNaviris signs R&T contract with OCCAR
Naviris, a joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed its first research and technology (R&T) contract with OCCAR, the European Joint Armaments Cooperation organisation.
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NewsEmissions-free waterways barge concept
A consortium of partners has come together to make inland waterway shipping more sustainable in The Netherlands, a step forwards in realising the Paris Climate Agreement goals.
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NewsAiP for solvent free coating system
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) acquired approval in principal (AiP) of the application of ‘solvent free 1 coating system’ for water ballast tanks from both the Korean Register of Shipping and the Liberian Registry.
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NewsNew coating makes an impact in bulk sector
A new coating developed to deliver greater protection to bulk carrier cargo holds has gained considerable market acceptance with almost 40 applications since its official introduction in August last year.
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NewsHempel invests in Chinese production facility
International coatings manufacturer, Hempel, began construction of a 102,000 t/y capacity production facility in Yantai on 18 May. The factory will replace the group’s existing facility in Yantai when it opens in 2021.
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NewsNakilat and Shell in phase 2 of transition
Nakilat has begun the second phase of its fleet management transition from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Ltd, with a Q-Max LNG carrier being the first vessel transitioned in the phased agreement.
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NewsPartnership meets larger CTV demand
Chartwell Marine is partnering with naval architects BAR Technologies to help deliver the next generation of offshore wind crew transfer vessels (CTVs).
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NewsTime for a plastics rethink?
As FRP projects addressing fire, joining and flexibility issues progress, Stevie Knight asks whether the time is ripe for wider adoption of large-structure composites in shipbuilding.
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NewsMAN PrimeServ diversifies Omnicare service offering
MAN PrimeServ is extending its ‘PrimeServ Omnicare’ solution in the marine market. MAN Energy Solutions’ service brand''s one-stop service solution will now include maintenance of non-MAN as well as MAN machinery, including engines, turbochargers and related auxiliaries.
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NewsVoith to acquire stake in Austrian drive specialist
Technology Group Voith and Swiss holding company PCS Holding are planning to acquire a combined 59% of the shares in Traktionssysteme Austria GmbH (TSA), a leading manufacturer of electric motors, generators and transmissions.
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NewsSMM postponed until February 2021
The organisers of SMM, the leading international maritime trade fair, have confirmed that the event has been postponed until 2-5 February 2021.
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NewsVoith acquires ELIN Motoren
Voith has successfully completed the acquisition of ELIN Motoren GmbH, the Austria-headquartered company specialising in electric motors and generators.
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NewsBurckhardt acquires JSW compressor business
Burckhardt Compression has acquired the global compressor business arm from Japan Steel Works (JSW).
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NewsCTI helps ensure recycling compliance
Tough market conditions caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to many shipowners yet to undertake the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the European ship recycling regulations coming into force at the end of the year.
