General News – Page 42
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NewsABS appoints new vice president of marketing
ABS has appointed Jessica Mahaffey as vice president of marketing and communications.
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NewsADDRESSING BOXSHIP CARGO SAFETY
The growing incidence of ships losing large numbers of boxes over the side in extreme or otherwise adverse weather and sea conditions has raised public and political concerns over the safety and environmental impact of container vessels, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsInmarsat expands IoT global network
Inmarsat has unveiled a new global narrowband network ideally suited to the rapidly evolving world of the Internet of Things (IoT) for customers in aviation, maritime, governments and select enterprises.
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NewsMeyer Turku selected for Finnish Border Guard MPV order
Finland's Meyer Turku Oy has been selected as the builder of two new multipurpose vessels for the Finnish Border Guard, after the two parties signed a letter of intent today.
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NewsKlüber Lubrication and Wilhelmsen join forces
Owners, operators and vessel managers choosing Klüber Lubrication’s premium products will now benefit from Wilhelmsen’s expertise, customer service and global distribution network.
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NewsUK BUYER FOR BERGEN ENGINES
Rolls-Royce is to sell its Bergen Engines business to diversified, privately-owned UK engineering group Langley Holdings, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsWärtsilä signs Brazil tug maintenance deal
Wärtsilä has signed a seven-year long-term maintenance agreement to support the operations of two river pusher tugs operating in northern Brazil and owned by Hidrovias do Brasil.
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NewsLIME-BASED CARBON CAPTURE SYSTEM ADDS TO PROPULSION POWER
An Australia-based technology developer, Calix, is developing an onboard carbon capture technology that uses lime as feedstock and also captures SOx and NOx emissions.
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NewsBMT Belgium founder and MD retires
Carlos Maenhout has retired from his position as founder and managing director of BMT Belgium.
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NewsSeafarers to be given Covid vaccine priority
The International Maritime Organisation has welcome the decision by the World Health Organisation to prioritise seafarers for Covid-19 vaccines in instances of limited supplies.
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NewsShipping hosts decarbonisation event at COP26
Global shipping and announced a cross-industry event bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonisation.
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NewsNEW PRECIPITATES TECHNIQUE BOOST STRENGTH, DUCTILITY OF STRUCTURAL ALLOYS
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have developed a method for simultaneously increasing the strength and ductility of an alloy.
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NewsAlfa Laval invests in the development of Dutch air lubrication technology
Air lubrication for marine vessels is a developing solution that will radically reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact. Having acquired a minority stake in Marine Performance Systems B.V., a Rotterdam-based maritime technology company, Alfa Laval will be instrumental in making this long-sought technology a commercial reality.
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NewsIACS prioritises digitalisation and emissions
The International Association of Classification Societies has held its 83rd session (C83) in the wake of further shipping emissions reduction measures announced by the IMO.
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NewsNAPA and CADMATIC to provide integrated ship design solution
CADMATIC, the 3D-based design, engineering, and information management software solutions provider, and maritime services and data analysis provider, NAPA, have announced the launch of a new integrated, intelligent ship design software solution. The solution is intended to enhance the design process for shipyards and ship design companies.
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NewsLloyd’s Register sells division
Lloyd’s Register (LR) will sell one of its divisions to focus its growth strategy on the maritime industry.
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NewsAlfa Laval and Wallenius to form modern wind propulsion JV
Alfa Laval and Wallenius have announced plans to form a new 50/50 joint venture, AlfaWall Oceanbird, focused on the development of technology for fully wind-powered vessel propulsion.
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NewsSurging orders for WinGD’s biggest engines amid boxship spree
Winterthur-based engine developer WinGD has received more than 80 orders for its largest engines in 2021, reflecting the spate of orders for large containerships. WinGD''s orderbook for 920mm bore X92-B engines has grown six times compared to the number of engines ordered at the same time last year.
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NewsBOOST FOR NEW WELDING METHOD
Proven in aluminium shipbuilding, friction stir welding (FSW) technology is the subject of a multinational research project to extend applications to steel fabrication, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsNew Singapore office for North P&I Club
North P&I Club has taken occupancy of new offices in Singapore, its regional headquarters for Asia, enabling a focus on further growth in the region.
