General News – Page 66
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NewsBeyond diesel: MAN name change crowns sustainability shift
MAN Diesel & Turbo today becomes MAN Energy Solutions, highlighting the company''s accelerating strategic shift towards sustainable technologies.
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NewsVroon reports success for multi-engine optimiser
Vroon Offshore Services has reported positive results from a nine-month test of Caterpillar’s multi-engine optimiser (MEO) onboard offshore supply vessel ‘VOS Partner’.
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NewsCooperation to improve sustainable cruising
Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with an environmental NGO to work together to improve sustainable cruise tourism.
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News‘More leaders than laggards’ in maritime digitalisation race
A survey soon to be published by satellite communications company Inmarsat has revealed a surprisingly progressive approach to digitalisation among ship owners and operators.
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NewsAugmented reality start-up targets shipping
Norwegian start-up Fostech is aiming to build a subscription-based suite of augmented reality applications for ship owners that will include training and equipment service concepts.
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NewsAutonomous test vessel navigates obstacles
An autonomous ship model tested in Aker Arctic’s ice model test laboratory has demonstrated the ability to detect obstacles utilising onboard sensors, manoeuvre around them without operator input and moor itself automatically to a target pier.
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NewsOceanic Marine Management runs maintenance pilot project
Cyprus-based ship manager Oceanic Marine Management (OMM) is conducting a maintenance optimisation pilot project with Lloyd’s Register (LR).
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NewsSimplifying marine onboard maintenance
An innovative solution that brings simplicity, predictability and optimal quality to the process of marine onboard maintenance has been launched to the market.
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NewsNorwegian ‘catapult centre’ to test energy technologies
A new facility in Norway will advance the testing of sustainable energy systems for use in shipping.
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NewsABB mapping for Kazakh heavy lift vessels
ABB marine software has been chosen to map the safest and most efficient routes for a fleet of heavy lift vessels servicing the expansion of a giant oil field in Kazakhstan.
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NewsPerformance evaluation software gets upgraded
ABB’s Tekomar XPERT performance evaluation software has been upgraded to offer operators faster access to data enabling enhanced fleet performance.
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NewsShore-to-ship drone delivery service
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has entered into a partnership with Airbus to bring drone delivery to the Port of Singapore later in 2018.
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NewsCathelco aims to expand following acquisition
Ship equipment manufacturer Cathelco has been acquired by Finland-based Evac Group, a provider of integrated waste systems which should allow it to expand its reach in future.
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NewsElectric ferry shore charging deal
Corvus Energy has been selected by Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to supply the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for the shore stations at Brekstad and Valset to power new Fjord1 low-emissions hybrid-electric ferries.
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NewsIMO takes first steps to address autonomous ships
The IMO says it has commenced work to look into how safe, secure and environmentally sound Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) operations may be addressed in IMO instruments.
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NewsSeanergy enlists SKF for condition-based maintenance
Bulk operator Seanergy Maritime Holding Corp has signed a three-year service deal with SKF aimed at improving reliability and availability of rotating machinery on nine Capesize vessels.
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NewsPositive outlook for Marorka after management buyout
The new owners of the Icelandic energy management solutions firm Marorka has reported the successful buyout and takeover of the company from its parent company, the German investment group, Mayfair.
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NewsFighting for the future of the fjords
An all-electric passenger craft on one of Norway’s most fragile fjords highlights the dramatic technical changes needed to protect the pristine environment.
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NewsCooperative agreement to demonstrate remote and autonomous ferry operations
Rolls-Royce and Finnish shipowner Finferries have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop strategies and solutions to optimise the safety and efficiency of remote and autonomous ferry operations.
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NewsLR launches sulphur compliance cost tool
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched an online calculator that can help ship owners evaluate the cost of sulphur compliance ahead of IMO’s global cap from 2020.
