General News – Page 231
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New target lists for Paris MoU
At its 44th meeting, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2010 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and recognised organisations. The new lists will take effect from 1 July 2011.
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Propulsion company develops wind farm shuttle concept
German company Voith Turbo Marine Engineering has developed what it calls the Voith Offshore Shuttle, designed for wind parks. It features a bow-mounted robot arm for loading and offloading.
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NewsUK launches low-carbon shipping group
The BMT Group consultancy says that it is one of the partners involved in a new three year UK research project aimed at limiting the environmental impact of carbon emissions from the world’s shipping systems.
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Type approval for pressure sensor
German company IMES reports that its type HTT-04CA pressure sensor has received type approval certificates from class societies DNV, BV, ABS and GL for use in marine engine applications.
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NewsTognum takeover is successful
A statement from MTU parent company Tognum says that the planned takeover by Rolls-Royce and Daimler is on course to proceed, and the doors are open for the German engine group to transfer to new ownership.
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PRS returns to IACS membership
The Polish Register of Shipping (PRS) announced that as from 3 June 2011, it is once again accepted by IACS Council as a member of the International Association of Classification Societies.
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NewsThousandth ship signs up for bio-lubes
UK lube oil supplier Vickers Oils says that it has recently supplied the 1,000th vessel to use its marine Bio-lubes. The Federal Kumano, was supplied with Vickers Hydrox Bio for use in the vessel’s stern tube.
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GL ships top USCG safety rankings
Germanischer Lloyd says that it is once again the top performing class society in the United States Coast Guard annual port state control (PSC) report and annual class performance list for 2010.
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Wärtsilä and Versa to jointly develop fuel cell technology
Wärtsilä, together with Versa Power Systems (VPS), a developer of environmentally friendly, high-power solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), have concluded an agreement to develop and integrate Versa Power''s SOFC technology into Wärtsilä products.
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Shell in biofuel joint venture
Shell has announced a joint project with Brazilian energy group Cosan to produce low-carbon biofuel, using ethanol made from sugar cane. The joint company, known as Raízen, will initially operate in Brazil.
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NewsShock tactics get safety message across
Maritime training systems provider Videotel Marine International has just launched a training module designed to aid the industry in its battle to reduce shipboard accidents and the tragic consequences that can ensue.
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DNV focuses on crew competence in managing marine fuel for safety
DNV Petroleum Services in Singapore says that crew competence is failing to keep pace with developments in ship operation.
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NewsMarket demands longer stroke, says MAN
Following the introduction of its G80ME-C9 engine in October 2010, MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced the addition of further bore sizes to its ultra-long-stroke engine programme.
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Russian LNG order for STX
STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of South Korea is reported to have secured a new contract to build two LNG carriers for SCF Sovcomflot of Russia.
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NewsLNG and drill ships ordered from HHI
Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced two new contracts, the first for two LNG carriers for a Greek owner, and the second for two large drillships.
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Shaft alternator orders for 15 ships
Hamburg-based SAM Electronics has received orders for 17 of its PWM frequency converter shaft alternators for installation onboard 15 ships undergoing construction at yards in China, Germany and South Korea.
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Contract awarded for Shell LNG production vessel
The order for the Shell’s Prelude floating LNG project in Australia has reportedly been placed with South Korea''s Samsung Heavy Industries. The value of the contract is estimated at $3 billion.
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P&O Cruise order for Fincantieri
Fincantieri has announced an order from US cruise operator Carnival to build a new 141,000gt cruise ship with 3,611 passenger capacity for Carnival’s British brand P&O Cruises.
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NewsFlagship draws to a successful end
The Flagship European maritime transport project, part-financed through the EU, has now concluded. The project has facilitated R&D for some 10 new products from a number of European companies.
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NewsLarge generator delivered
Converteam says that it has shipped the first of two 75 tonne, 36MW generators designed specifically to match the electrical power requirement of the propulsion motors for the Royal Navy''s Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
