Industry News – Page 131
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NewsClassNK responds to boxship safety concerns
ClassNK, the Tokyo-based classification society, has established a new inspection panel into large containership safety, following the Japanese government investigations into the ‘MOL Comfort’ incident.
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Two more OSVs from Vard
Vard Holdings, the Singapore-based Fincantieri subsidiary formerly known as STX Offshore, has announced contracts for two more offshore support vessels, following the announcement on 11 March of a large subsea construction vessel order.
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NewsHFO still dominant in 2030, says LR study
Classification Society Lloyd’s Register has issued a new study, ‘Global Marine Fuel Trends 2030’, as a follow-up to its 2013 report ‘Global Marine Trends 2030’.
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Major new Asian contract for Stadt
Nam Cheong Group in Malaysia has ordered more electric propulsion system from Stadt, a sustainable electric propulsion expert based in Norway.
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NewsImproved control panels for electronic engines
Engine control and instrumentation company CMR has launched new local operating panels (LOPs) for ship machinery, designed to marine standards.
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NewsSolstad orders large sub-sea construction vessel
Vard Holdings says that it has entered into a letter of intent with Solstad Offshore of Norway for the design and construction of a large offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV), said to represent the largest single vessel order in Vard’s history.
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NewsNew contract for Chinese bulkers
Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group of China has announced a new contract with Shandong Bohi Industry for two Crown MHI 82 bulk carriers, with an option for a further two vessels.
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NewsDNV GL to re-certify DDW quality systems
Dubai-based Drydocks World and Maritime World says that it has appointed DNV GL to provide re-certification services for its Quality Management Systems, in order to verify compliance with ISO 9001:2008 and to identify potential process improvement opportunities.
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New shiprepair branch for Unithai
Thai shipyard Unithai Shipyard and Engineering has announced the opening of a new branch in Songkhla province, intended to support the steady growth of operations in one of the busiest offshore markets in the region.
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NewsMaersk orders Damen cable layer
Damen Shipyards has announced a new order for a DOC 8500 Offshore Carrier vessel, contracted by Maersk Supply Service for charter to DeepOcean.
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NewsType approval for Canadian BWT system
Trojan Technologies of Canada has announced that its Marinex BWT product suite has obtained IMO type approval from DNV on behalf of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.
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NewsNewbuild dual fuel pure car and truck carriers
United European Car Carriers (UECC), jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Lines, has signed a contract to construct two dual fuel LNG Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs).
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NewsFerry fleet to switch to gas fuel
Bureau Veritas has announced a significant contract to class a fleet of LNG-fuelled ro-pax vessels, including three conversions and one newbuilding.
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NewsASRY hits repair record
Arabian Gulf-based Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) recently saw six vessels under repair simultaneously on its dual slipways, which helped bring in a 7.24% increase in revenues in 2013.
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NewsKleven acquires two-ship OCV order for Volstad
Norwegian shipyard Kleven Verft has announced an order from Ålesund-based Volstad Maritime on the delivery of two offshore construction vessels (OCVs).
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DNV GL Maritime Battery Forum
DNV GL is to set up a Maritime Battery Forum in a bid to boost Norway’s position in maritime battery-based value creation.
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NewsWärtsilä BWMS meets EX requirements
Wärtsilä’s Aquarius UV ballast water management system (BWMS) has been certified according to explosion proof (EX) requirements, meaning it can be used for hazardous onboard areas.
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NewsJoint collaboration for green marine R&D
Research and development (R&D) in the marine industry has been thrust into the spotlight with the new collaboration between DNV GL and the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
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NewsESAB acquires Victor Technologies Holdings
British based ESAB welding and cutting products, a member of the Colfax group of companies, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Victor Technologies Holdings, Inc.
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NewsWärtsilä solutions receive seal of approval
Wärtsilä’s environmentally-sustainable propeller shaft sealing solutions, Airguard and Oceanguard, can continue to use mineral oil as they meet the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 revised Vessel General Permit.
