General News – Page 129
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NewsNewbuild drive almost as good as LNG
German owners have ordered a new diesel-electric ferry with emissions reduction technology which they say will be almost as environmentally efficient as LNG drive, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsDeltamarin design proves popular
Deltamarin’s B.Delta design is proving popular with ship owners world wide, with a total of 103 ordered so far.
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NewsPromar expands offshore fleet
Netherlands-based Damen is to build two platform supply vessels (PSVs) for Swiss company Promar, which is looking to further expand its offshore fleet in the next five years.
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NewsAsphalt tanker launch
The first of two newbuild asphalt tankers has been launched at RMK Marine’s Tuzla Shipyard in Turkey.
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NewsDamen Shiprepair Brest wins double order
France’s Damen Shiprepair Brest is to dry-dock and repair two shuttle tankers for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS.
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NewsShore power fitting
Germany’s L-3 SAM Electronics has won a contract to equip 11 Hanjin Shipping vessels with its SAMCon high voltage onshore power connection enabling them to benefit from shore side power.
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NewsRolls-Royce DP3 for Vard
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with the shipyard group Vard for its latest DP3 dynamic positioning system to be installed on two new offshore construction vessels.
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NewsStormGeo expands offering
Norway-based weather and asset risk management provider, StormGeo, is expanding its offering following its acquisition of US-based Applied Weather Technology (AWT).
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NewsWärtsilä stays positive
Wärtsilä is set for a strong 2014, with net sales expected to grow by 0-10% and operational profitability to be around 11%.
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NewsBMT Group new operating company
The UK’s maritime design consultancy, BMT Group Ltd (BMT), has launched a new commercial operating company to high value, innovative vessel performance management and decision support solutions for the industry.
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NewsElectrolytic BWMS developed in Japan
Japanese company Panasonic Environmental Systems and Engineering says that it is developing an on-board ballast water management system which uses an in-line electrolysis method to treat ballast water.
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NewsFuels for the future
DNV GL has published a new position paper, entitled ''Alternative Fuels for Shipping'', which lists a number of long-term options for low carbon, low emission fuels for the industry.
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NewsCombined class shows the way forward
Now that the merger between class societies DNV and GL, resulting in one new, large organisation, DNV GL, normal service is resuming in Hamburg and Høvik, except on a larger scale.
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NewsRolls-Royce game changer for Island Offshore
Rolls-Royce has secured a £25m contract to supply integrated design and ship equipment for an innovative offshore vessel for Norway’s Island Offshore.
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NewsTrelleborg bearings play vital role
Orkot Marine Bearings, developed and manufactured by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, are playing a vital role contributing to the build of what is currently the world’s largest container ship.
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NewsNew buildings for Lomar
UK-based Lomar Shipping Ltd is expanding with the addition of six container ships to its fleet and has declared options on five newbuilds and announced two new orders for bulk carriers, all from Chinese shipyards.
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NewsYard decision postponed as talks resume
The future of the insolvent German shipyard Volkswerft remains unclear after local authorities failed to choose a buyer saying there were new questions which had to be answered, reports Tom Todd.
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Cruise ships expected to keep repair industry busy
According to a new report from UK-based market consultants Ocean Shipping Consultants (OSC), the cruise sector is expected to provide plenty of opportunities for shipyards in the years ahead.
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NewsRem Offshore prepares for Arctic conditions
Norway’s Kleven is to build another PSV for long-term customer Rem Offshore. The vessel will be specially designed to operate in challenging arctic conditions.
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NewsOffshore construction gets some Mojo
UK based Mojo Maritime and Germany''s Hammonia Reederei GmbH & Co are to finance and build a completely new class of offshore construction vessels set to “revolutionise” the offshore construction sector.
