General News – Page 75
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NewsAutonomous shipping alliance launched
The Unmanned Cargo Ship Development Alliance has formed to design and deliver an unmanned cargo ship with the aim of advancing prospects for autonomous shipping.
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NewsHisafuku Kisen in sail and solar trial
Preparations have begun for sea trials of the world’s first deployment of ECO Marine Power’s (EMP) patented rigid sail and solar power system in 2018.
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NewsFincantieri construction improvement partnership
Fincantieri has partnered with Mapei to help it optimize installation times, reduce the weight of materials, improve acoustic insulation and develop the use of adhesives products in shipbuilding applications.
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NewsBureau Veritas to supply Ascenz’s Shipulse
Class society Bureau Veritas will offer Shipulse, Singapore-based Ascenz’s technology for real time ship performance and monitoring in a deal to service shipowners worldwide.
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NewsWärtsilä pins 2017 prospects on vessel mix
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has raised the outlook for its marine business in 2017 from ‘soft’ to ‘solid’, citing a favourable mix of vessel types despite soft numbers.
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ClassNK engine diagnostics for MOL duo
ClassNK Consulting Service’s next-generation diagnostic monitoring system is to be installed on a Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) ship duo.
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NewsHHI smart ship solution completes field tests
Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) new integrated smart ship solution (ISSS) has completed field tests on a pure car truck carrier and a very large ore carrier.
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News74-vessel Rolls-Royce contract
Siem Offshore and Subsea 7 have signed a joint three-year service agreement with Rolls-Royce, covering 74 offshore vessels.
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NewsDrilling productivity project expanded
A project between GE and Maersk Drilling to reduce improve drilling process efficiency and productivity has been expanded to nine vessels and over 100 equipment assets in a multi-year deal.
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NewsJF Mimic monitoring software for Stolt
James Fisher Mimic will provide its specialist condition monitoring software to the Stolt Tankers fleet to enable it to enhance operational safety and improve the technical reliability of its key assets.
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NewsBourbon joins automated offshore vessel project
Offshore services company Bourbon has signed a memorandum of understanding to support Automated Ships’ project to build the world’s first automated offshore vessel.
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NewsTMC supplies air system
Oslo-headquartered TMC Compressors (TMC) has won a contract from German MV WERFTEN to supply a complete compressed air system to two cruise ships being built for Genting Hong Kong.
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NewsSolutions already exist for 2050 emissions ambition, study
A review of 150 academic studies has concluded that marine greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could be reduced by around 75% compared to a ‘business as usual’ scenario in 2050, using just existing technologies.
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NewsResearch into alternative shipbuilding materials
A four-year project funded by the EU is seeking to research alternative lighter weight shipbuilding materials to reduce energy and maintenance costs for operators.
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NewsGE’s Marine Solutions to power DSV
GE’s Marine Solutions will provide power and propulsion equipment, dynamic positioning (DP) and automation and control systems to Shanghai Salvage Bureau’s (SSB) new deep-water diving support vessel (DSV).
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NewsBV adds hybrid power and battery rules
Bureau Veritas has consolidated its experience in the field of hybrid vessels with a new series of notations and rules addressing energy storage systems (ESS) to support ship operators in reducing emissions.
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NewsHyundai venture to establish Saudi engine production
MAN Diesel & Turbo two-stroke and HiMSEN four-stroke engines are to be manufactured in Saudi Arabia under a joint venture between Hyundai Heavy Industries, Saudi Aramco and Saudi investment company Dussur.
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NewsIndustry alliance to support decarbonisation
Thirteen leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine builders and suppliers, big data providers and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to support transitioning shipping towards a low carbon future.
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NewsProject plans ship design simulation platform
An open source digital platform for the design of ships – described as ‘a virtual test bench’ for ship concepts - is to be created under a multilateral project encompassing classification, research, academic and commercial organisations.
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NewsSunRui moves forward with SCR and scrubber
Chinese manufacturer SunRui has revealed plans for further developments following the award of US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval for its ballast water management system.
