General News – Page 90
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Clean for spot market
Keeping cargo holds clean can be a particular challenge for Handymax size vessels operating in the spot market, Graham Hunter of Seven Seas’ Stromme business unit tells Stevie Knight.
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NewsABB opens Helsinki R&D lab
Power and automation group ABB has opened a new research and development facility in Helsinki in which it will work on next-generation technologies across its marine portfolio.
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NewsBureau Veritas adds LNG bunkering notations
Classification society Bureau Veritas has published requirements for LNG bunkering tankers which are set out in Rule Note NR 620.
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Wärtsilä launches innovation contest
Wärtsilä has launched an innovation contest called Wärtsilä Marine Mastermind, which aims to find and develop new and unique digital services from international start-up companies and entrepreneurs.
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NewsThe Motorship proprietor opens Americas office
A new Mercator Media base in the US will extend The Motorship’s reach and exposure in an important and distinctive market for shipping and marine technology.
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NewsHave your say at Gas Fuelled Ships 2015
A combination of live blog coverage and social media will allow industry stakeholders to make a mark at this year’s conference – even if they are not in the room.
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NewsDebasis Mazumdar: Business acumen alongside the safety message
“As a port state inspector I learned how to say to a captain, ‘I have good news, and I have bad news… This place has some lovely bars which your crew could be enjoying for a while. Because there are some issues with the ship that need your attention before ...
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NewsIs the future real – or virtual?
It’s a hot topic: will Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) be able to replace tank testing?
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NewsOslo considers extending shore power
Oslo Port Authority is drafting plans to extend its shore power supply to cruise ships serving the city, following a successful implementation on the Kiehl-Oslo ferry route operated by Color Line.
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Project ReCharge launched to boost Norway's shore power capabilities
Representatives from the maritime industry are teaming up with engineers and investors to expand the use of electrically powered ships in Norway.
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NewsICS rebuffs carbon charge proposals
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has rebuffed why international shipping should accept a carbon price of US$25 per tonne of CO2, as proposed by the International Transport Forum (ITF).
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NewsAkzoNobel tool to calculate coating ROI
A new consultancy tool from AkzoNobel, Intertrac Vision, has been launched to help ship owners and operators quantify the cost, fuel consumption and emissions implications of their fouling-control coatings selection.
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NewsGAC targets hull cleaning in Spain
GAC EnvironHull is responding to growing demand with a new operational base in Valencia, which will enable it to offer eco-friendly, diver-free hull cleaning solutions at ports in Spain.
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NewsChanges to shaft-bearing monitoring rules
Changes are being made to monitoring rules for seawater-lubricated propeller shafts in line with the rules governing the inspection and withdrawal of oil-lubricated stern tube systems.
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Operating costs continue fall in 2014
Ship operating costs declined by an average of 0.8% last year, with reduced lubrication costs and lower spend on repair and maintenance among key factors, according to the 2015 edition of Moore Stephen’s OpCost benchmarking tool.
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IMO proposes maritime technology centre network
The International Maritime Organisation has proposed a global network of maritime technology cooperation centres to accelerate capacity building and technology transfer in the sector.
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NewsGE outlines data-driven marine potential
The marine industry has greatly underestimated the opportunities that the digital revolution will bring to the sector, according to GE chief economist Marco Annunziata.
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NewsABB Turbo secures 400-vessel service deals
ABB Turbocharging is set for a busy future after signing long-term Maintenance Management Agreements (MMA) with three leading transport companies covering a total of 400 turbochargers globally.
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NewsFast-track emissions reduction project launched
A joint initiative to accelerate the uptake of energy-efficient technologies has been launched by the International Maritime Organisation, the UN Development Programme (UNDGP) and the Global Environment Facility.
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New IACS chair outlines priorities
The ABS chairman, president and CEO, Christopher J Wiernicki, has set out his priorities as incoming IACS chairman, emphasising the unique role the organisation plays in promoting global safety and security.
