General News – Page 292
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NewsUlstein is upbeat about the future
Ulstein Group says that it has invested nearly NOK 200 million in new projects of late. “It is during downturns that it’s important to invest in the future,” says Ulstein deputy CEO Tore Ulstein.
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NewsSchottel appoints UK/ROI distributor
Azimuthing propulsion and manoeuvering systems specialist Schottel has announced the appointment of Stone Marine Services as its sales partner in the United Kingdom and the Irish Republic.
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NewsHyundai signs Goliat FPSO contract
Hyundai Heavy Industries has won a tender to build an FPSO unit for the Goliat project. The tender for the Goliat FPSO was initially floated by Eni Norge AS (Eni) in June 2009.
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NewsEcospec to supply CSNOx for Dutch newbuildings
Singapore-based Ecospec Global Technology and its representative office in Europe, Ecospec Scandinavia, have signed a technology agreement with Dutch shipping company ForestWave Navigation to incorporate Ecospec’s CSNOx technology for six newbuildings.
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NewsCaterpillar powers fourth in AIDA club ship series
AIDA Cruises’ newest addition to the fleet, AIDAblu is the fourth ship in a series of seven Sphinx class cruise ships powered by MaK engines.
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NewsUtility catamaran for Aussie offshore operator
Incat Crowther announced the launch of the 29m long, 8.50m wide utility catamaran Limitless. The vessel follows up on the highly successful Unlimited, a 24m utility catamaran designed by Incat Crowther for the same operator.
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NewsKeppel in jv for new shipyard in Azerbaijan
Strengthening its presence in the Caspian Region, Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M) joins with State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and Azerbaijan Investment Company (AIC) to develop and manage a new 52-ha shipbuilding and shiprepair facility in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Interferry to lobby MEPC on Baltic pollution and EEDI
Using its consultative status at the IMO, trade association Interferry is lobbying the Marine Environment Protection Committee’s 60th session in London (March 22-26) on two controversial issues, sewage discharges in the Baltic Sea and the impact of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) on ro-ro cargo vessels.
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Gas - a clean alternative to heavy fuel oil
‘Gas as ship fuel’ was the topic of yesterday''s GL First Class Exchange Forum which highlighted GL''s approach towards the environmental concerns of the maritime industry. The forum addressed all aspects related to LNG as an alternative ship fuel.
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NewsSungdong wins bulk carrier order
South Korea’s Sungdong Shipbuilding has won a bid for four Kamsarmax-class (82,000 dwt) bulk carriers from a European shipping company.
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New shallow water pipelay vessel delivered
J. Ray McDermott, USA has taken delivery of a new pipelay vessel LB32 to its fleet. The vessel has a unique shallow-water lay capability and is designed to S-lay pipe up to 152cm in diameter, and is equipped with the latest pipe tensioning equipment with a capacity of up to ...
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Wärtsilä and Raytheon co-operate for supply of navigation systems
Wärtsilä has signed a new agreement with Raytheon Anschütz, a division of Raytheon Co., USA and based in Kiel, Germany. The agreement extends the scope of Wärtsilä''s offering of integrated system solutions to include navigation systems, which can now be offered by Wärtsilä on a global basis.
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Allweiler provide ABG with pump package
Allweiler has been selected to provide ABG, the largest private sector shipbuilding yard in India, with complete pump packages for 12 handy-size bulk carriers.
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NewsUK marine industries chart course to 2020
Today Ian Lucas, Minister for Business issued a call to action to the UK marine industries to collaborate on their common goal of strengthening this sector’s global market position over the next 10 years.
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NewsOffshore derrick barge gets propulsion system upgrade
Rolls-Royce has received an order worth over $20 million to supply diesel generator sets and thrusters to Houston-based offshore engineering and construction company J Ray McDermott.
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NewsKeppel delivers Floatel Superior early
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) in Singapore has delivered the semisubmersible accommodation rig, Floatel Superior, 43 days early, to Bermuda-based Floatel International (Floatel).
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NewsEvergreen planning fleet expansion
The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Group plans to order at least 12 new container ships to ride out the economic recovery in 2012. The proposed newbuildings will be between 7,000 and 8,000 teu in size.
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NewsWärtsilä selected best supplier by CNOOC
Wärtsilä has received an award for supplier excellence from CNOOC, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation.
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Port clearance made easier
GL Maritime Software''s ‘Port Clearance Assistant’ is now available at no cost to ship owners and managers. The module of the ship management software simplifies port clearance procedures and ensures that the crew onboard has the right information available.
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STX to acquire Daehan
South Korea’s STX is to take over Daehan Shipbuilding Co., an enterprise of middle standing in South Korea currently undergoing a company restructuring program.
