General News – Page 141
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NewsSuper low resistance
Finland’s Foreship Ltd has developed a new super-low resistance hull for the BlueTech 42 bulk carrier designed to save owners and operators on efficiency.
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NewsDNV to offload its Petroleum Services subsidiary
Det Norske Veritas has entered into an agreement with private investment company IK Investment Partners whereby IK will acquire DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS), for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsNorwegian cruise ship to get Promas upgrade
Rolls-Royce is to supply a Promas Lite propulsion system to Norwegian operator Hurtigruten to improve propeller efficiency on its cruise ship ‘Richard With’.
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STX Canada added to Foran user base
Spanish company Sener reports that naval architecture and marine engineering consultant STX Canada Marine (STXM), has signed a contract for the license to use Sener’s Foran CAD/CAM system.
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NewsEnergy saving reefer design from Knud E Hansen
Danish naval architect Knud E Hansen has unveiled a concept for a ‘reefer ro-ro’ ship, with the emphasis on energy saving at sea and in port.
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NewsThrusters from Wärtsilä offer higher efficiency and wider power range
Wärtsilä is to introduce a new series of steerable and transverse thrusters, known as the Wärtsilä Steerable Thruster (WST) and Wärtsilä Transverse Thruster (WTT) series, which will replace existing products in the portfolio.
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News‘Jaya Vigilant’ delivered
Jaya Holdings has received its second multi-purpose platform supply vessel (MPSV), ‘Jaya Vigilant’, and is celebrating the start of a new charter.
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NewsConference success for Bestobell
Bestobell Valves is enjoying a “great response” from delegates of the fourth Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference, held in September onboard the LNG-fuelled ‘M/S Viking Grace’.
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NewsAlaskan design office
The US based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has established a new office in Alaska to help meet with demand in the region.
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NewsBWTS partnership
Cammell Laird is to install Hyde Guardian ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) as part of a new partnership agreement with Hyde Marine.
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NewsEfficiency upgrade for Hansa
Interschalt Maritime Systems is to supply its TROP software for 30 of Hansa Shipping’s container vessels, ranging from 2,500 to 6,500 teu.
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NewsElectric boiler for Farstad PSV
Norwegian company Parat Halvorsen has announced a contract with Vard Singapore for an electric boiler system to be installed onboard a PSV.
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Agreements raise Russian Register profile
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) seems intent on raising its international profile with the signing of several agreements to promote advanced IT solutions and enhance professional training.
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Software agreement
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has signed a co-operation agreement with the ship design software company NAPA to adopt the use of NAPA software.
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NewsWorld Maritime Day focuses on sustainability
26 September 2013 is the International Maritime Organization’s 36th World Maritime Day.
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Magic pipe acquittal
Two companies have been acquitted of illegally discharging bilge water in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.
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NewsMartek Marine Drinksafe advice
Martek Marine is advising owners of its drinking water testing kit, Drinksafe, to ensure they understand the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 port state control and flag state water testing requirements.
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Bubble power
One concept is still bubbling about in the industry’s quest to create more cost effective and environmentally friendly sources of power – and it''s now backed by a major class society.
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NewsFincantieri looks to academia for energy savings
Fincantieri and Genoa University''s Polytechnic School are jointly behind the Innovation Challenge scheme, described as an invitation to tender aimed at selecting projects in the field of shipbuilding technology innovation for subsequent industrialisation.
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NewsPureSOx exhaust cleaning solutions for 12 DFDS ships
Alfa Laval has confirmed that it has received orders for eight further shipsets of PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber equipment from Danish shipping company DFDS.
