Industry News – Page 272
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NewsKongsberg develops green ship engine room simulator
The Kongsberg Maritime simulation & training department has developed a sophisticated green ship engine room simulator (ERS) model based on a Wärstilä 12RT-flex 82C low-speed common-rail engine, built for a 4,800 TEU boxship with reefer capacity of 800.
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NewsInaugural ‘gas fuelled ship’ conference a success
Over 90 delegates attended the first-ever Motorship ‘gas fuelled ships’ one-day conference which took place on 20 October in Hamburg and was deemed to be a great success.
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British merchant seamen honoured
The UK Chamber of Shipping has announced that 18 seafarers and industry personnel have been selected by the Merchant Navy Medal Fund to receive the 2010 Merchant Navy Medals.
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NewsNew managers at Cosalt in Lowestoft
Cosalt has appointed Darren Short as branch manager of its Lowestoft, UK, branch as part of a restructuring operation designed to make it easier for customers to get expert advice and speak to the right person on specific enquiries.
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NewsWärtsilä sees evidence of recovery
Wärtsilä’s results for the third quarter of 2010 show a recovery in the ship power market. The company reports that during the third quarter, new vessel ordering activity continued to recover with more than 100 vessels being ordered per month.
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New layup contract to build on existing guidelines
A new standard contract governing the services provided for the laying up of a vessel is being developed by BIMCO.
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NewsFirst fleet management system to utilise Google Earth
The Californian based Applied Weather Technology, (AWT), recently launched GlobalView, an innovative new fleet management system that combines AWT’s ship routing services and software with Google Earth technology.
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NewsNew manager for ship stability specialist
Creative Systems, the developer of the GHS Ship stability software, has appointed John W. Christian as manager of business and marketing.
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Equipment supplier expands in China
German deck gear and steering equipment supplier Hatlapa is widening its field overseas by expanding its Shanghai operation.
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NewsChemring Marine appoints new sales manager
Experienced distribution professional and keen sailor Chris Feibusch has joined Chemring Marine as sales manager, with responsibility for the UK and Ireland, Southern Europe and the Far East. Chemring Marine, with its Pains Wessex and Comet brands, specialises in marine distress signals.
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NewsWilhelmsen appoints Western Australia manager
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has made a new appointment at one of its key strategic locations in Australia. Nigel Goode has taken up the post of general manager at the company’s Fremantle, Western Australia office.
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NewsFirst sailing of largest UK-registered ferry
Stena Line owned ‘Stena Britannica’, the largest UK-registered ferry, has completed a successful first sailing out of British waters after its recent voyage from Harwich.
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NewsIHC expands collaboration
IHC Parts & Services, part of IHC Merwede has announced a new joint agreement with Bakker Sliedrecht for the condition monitoring of dredging vessels.
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More job losses at Wärtsilä
Following an analysis of its support functions, Wärtsilä has decided to implement a global design for each function to support the businesses in the most efficient way.
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NewsCargotec focuses on user-friendly operation
Cargotec’s R&D team has developed a new portable operating unit (POU) for use with side-rolling hatch covers and has begun to create a new product series of future low- and high-end starters.
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NewsRetrofits meet environmental legislation
MAN Diesel & Turbo has developed ‘approved methods’ for a number of its engines, requiring some shipowners to retrofit engines to meet IMO emission limits.
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MHI to install test engine at Kobe
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will install testing equipment for two-stroke, low-speed marine diesel engines at the company''s Kobe shipyard and machinery works in Hyogo, Japan.
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Conrad Industries wins ferry order
A contract totalling $14.9 million has been awarded to Conrad Industries’ subsidiary Orange Shipbuilding of Orange, Texas, for the construction of a second new ‘Sound Class’ ferry.
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NewsMHI completes ‘MALS-14000CS’ design
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has completed the conceptual design of the ‘MALS-14000CS’, a ‘New Panamax’ 14,000 TEU container vessel that will contribute to the prevention of global warming.
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Industry leaders join forces to shape future shipping
Shipping leaders are joining forces to ensure the industry successfully navigates climate change, rising fuel costs, new patterns of global trade and other challenges of the future.
