Industry News – Page 70
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NewsFincantieri extends cooperation with China
Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) are extending their industrial cooperation over and above their joint venture dedicated to building the first Chinese built cruise ships.
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NewsWärtsilä gensets for diamond mining vessel
Wärtsilä and De Beers Marine have signed an agreement for the replacement of generating sets aboard De Beers’ diamond mining ship Debmar Pacific which is engaged in diamond mining operations off the coast of Namibia.
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NewsWärtsilä invests in Smart Technology Hub
Wärtsilä is making a significant investment in Finland with its new Smart Technology Hub, what it calls its next-generation innovation and production centre.
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NewsMarine fuel cell-based drive partnership
PowerCell Sweden AB has signed a memorandum of understanding with the German industrial group Siemens AG to jointly develop fuel cell-based drive and power generating systems for marine applications.
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NewsCadmatic software to improve Meyer design
Meyer is expanding use of Cadmatic design and information management software at its shipyards to improve its cruise vessel design and shorten design and construction lead-times.
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NewsRolls-Royce to build marine batteries
Rolls-Royce is to produce marine batteries for the first time with the launch of a lithium-ion based energy storage system.
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NewsAir lubrication refit for Carnival cruise ship
Silverstream Technologies has retrofitted its Silverstream System air lubrication technology onto the Diamond Princess owned by Princess Cruises.
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NewsBattery and fuel cell project makes its mark
Eidesvik Offshore, Wärtsilä Norway and DNV GL are closing the FellowSHIP research project which has explored the use of marine battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology for over 15 years.
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NewsAugmented reality for marine maintenance
Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings is introducing augmented reality and smart glasses in stern tube seals and bearings services, creating a whole new dimension in repair and maintenance operations.
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NewsSustainable shipping solutions partnership
Damen Shipyards Group and Skoon Energy have signed a cooperation agreement of understanding for the advancement of energy transition in the shipping industry, including electric propulsion.
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NewsWinGD appoints Klaus Heim as CEO
WinGD has appointed OMT chief technical officer Klaus Heim as chief executive officer, effective 6 August.
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NewsWärtsilä maintenance for Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages has awarded Wärtsilä the maintenance contract for three of its newbuild cruise ships to help ensure they are powered and operated reliably efficiently and sustainably.
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NewsDocumenting the design of the Doxford engine
The design process behind the famous Doxford opposed piston engine has been documented by two former engineers in a new book for sale now.
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NewsThe Motorship Award to honour emissions-cutting partnerships
Ship owners and marine technology suppliers are set to recognise the most promising maritime emissions-cutting projects with a new award from The Motorship.
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NewsLocation influences solar PV module type
Research into the use of solar power on ships and the selection and installation of related equipment has found the type of PV module best suited for a ship-based project may vary depending on factors including the location where the modules will be installed.
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NewsCorvus to expand to meet battery demand
Corvus Energy is expanding its battery production facilities in Canada and building a new factory in Norway to keep up with a growth in demand.
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NewsFuture growth predicted for battery sector
A new study looks at key developments and challenges for the battery market which it predicts will be worth more than US$90 billion by 2025.
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NewsKongsberg swoops for Rolls-Royce marine business
Smart marine consolidation continues apace as Kongsberg Group plans to buy Rolls-Royce’s commercial marine business in a deal valuing the division at £500 million.
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NewsCIMAC to showcase the future of combustion
The 29th CIMAC Congress being held in Vancouver in 2019 aims to showcase the latest developments and technologies focusing on all aspects of the energy conversion process for engines and plants.
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NewsICS offers insight into the Paris Agreement
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new publication that explains what the Paris Agreement could actually mean for international shipping.
