Industry News – Page 54

  • Koichi Fujiwara has been appointed chair of the IACS Council Photo: ClassNK
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    IACS Council focuses on technology

    2020-06-26T12:07:00Z

    The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Council has held its 81th session by video conference, discussing a range of technical initiatives and electing Koichi Fujiwara of ClassNK as its new chair.

  • Kongsberg Maritime has developed the first remote basic DPO courses to offer practical training (Image courtesy of Kongsberg Maritime)
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    Kongsberg offers remote practical DP Operator training

    2020-06-25T17:45:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime is beginning to offer basic Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) courses remotely, with the practical element of the training also delivered remotely. This innovative solution forms part of Kongsberg Maritime’s plan to extend the scope of remote delivery of targeted education using digital platforms.

  • The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published a first Engine Room Procedures Guide
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    INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE LAID OUT IN ENGINE ROOM PROCEDURES GUIDE

    2020-06-25T11:53:00Z

    The International Chamber of Shipping has published a first Engine Room Procedures Guide modelled on its globally recognised Bridge Procedures Guide

  • The P24 in Portsmouth Harbour Photo: BAE Systems
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    First look at autonomous sea boats

    2020-06-25T11:01:00Z

    BAE Systems’ Pacific 24 (P24) rigid inflatable boat could significantly enhance the UK Royal Navy’s ability to protect its sailors as the upgraded sea boat is able to execute its own missions without crew and be run from a warship.

  • Wärtsilä is upgrading an E-Marine cable layer vessel Photo: E-Marine
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    Wärtsilä upgrades E-Marine cable layer vessel

    2020-06-25T10:56:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide support to Dubai-based E-Marine, which is currently upgrading its fleet of cable layer vessels to achieve greater efficiencies.

  • Juho Rekola took up his new role as Director Sales and Project Management at Steerprop on 1 June 2020.
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    Steerprop appoints new sales director

    2020-06-24T17:30:00Z

    Steerprop, the propulsion specialist, has combined its sales and project management functions. Juho Rekola has been appointed as the company''s new director sales and project management, with effect from 1 June 2020.

  • Incat’s new ‘Hull 097’ will be powered by four Kongsberg Kamera S90-4 waterjets Photo: Kongsberg
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    Kongsberg and Incat in first waterjet deal

    2020-06-24T14:14:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has won a milestone order which will see the company making its first delivery of large-size waterjets to Incat, the Tasmania-based designers and builders of high-speed, environmentally-efficient catamaran ferries.

  • Danish naval architects OMT's new 95,000dwt Kamsarmax design is based its workhorse Seahorse series (pictured).
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    Standship gets ABS approval for neo-Panamax bulker

    2020-06-24T13:01:00Z

    ABS has granted Approval in Principle to a neo-panamax bulk carrier design from the StandShip Joint Development Partnership (JDP).

  • Rolls-Royce is focusing on energy storage solutions at its Microgrid Competence Center Photo: Rolls-Royce
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    Rolls-Royce brings microgrids in-house

    2020-06-22T11:13:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has expanded the business formerly run as Qinous in to a Microgrid Competence Center which focuses on efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions.

  • DNV GL has released a ship recycling guide Photo: DNV GL
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    DNV GL launches ship recycling guidance

    2020-06-15T10:57:00Z

    DNV GL has launched new guidance on recycling to help shipowners navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

  • AEGIR-Marine has acquired HPS Photo: AEGIR-Marine
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    AEGIR-Marine acquires HPS

    2020-06-12T11:37:00Z

    AEGIR-Marine has concluded the comprehensive acquisition of Holland Propeller Services (HPS).

  • MHIET is transferring its domestic marine engine sales and parts servicing operations to Seika Photo: MHI
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    MHI transfers marine engines to Seika

    2020-06-11T11:59:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, is transferring its domestic marine engine sales and parts servicing operations currently performed by subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine Systems (MHIES) to Seika Corporation.

  • Heléne Mellquist will take up her new position as president of Volvo Penta on 1 September 2020.
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    New President for Volvo Penta

    2020-06-09T12:44:00Z

    Volvo Penta has a new President - Heléne Mellquist will assume the position on 1 September 2020 succeeding Björn Ingemanson, who will retire after 8 years as president.

  • Steve Parks (16 May 1975 - 7 June 2020)
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    Steve Parks of Wake Media passes away

    2020-06-09T11:34:00Z

    Steve Parks, founder and managing director of UK-based PR agency Wake Media, passed away after suffering a heart attack on Sunday 7 June.

  • The new LARS solution Photo: Kongsberg Maritime
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    Kongsberg signs first LARS contract

    2020-06-08T13:34:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a new launch and recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.

  • KiwiRail is planning to modernise its rail-enabled ferry fleet Photo: OSK Group
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    KiwiRail newbuilding project on track

    2020-06-05T15:19:00Z

    State-owned KiwiRail’s plan to modernise its fleet with the building of two new future-proof ships designed by OSK-ShipTech is on track thanks to a NZ$400 million contribution to the 2020 budget.

  • Enrico Bonetti, Naviris COO, Adm. Matteo Bisceglia, OCCAR director, Claude Centofanti – Naviris CEO Photo: Naviris
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    Naviris signs R&T contract with OCCAR

    2020-06-05T15:12:00Z

    Naviris, a joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed its first research and technology (R&T) contract with OCCAR, the European Joint Armaments Cooperation organisation.

  • Wärtsilä and its ZES partners are committed to promoting emissions-free operations for inland waterway transport Photo: ZES
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    Emissions-free waterways barge concept

    2020-06-03T14:53:00Z

    A consortium of partners has come together to make inland waterway shipping more sustainable in The Netherlands, a step forwards in realising the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

  • Certification award ceremony for the 1 Coat System held at the Korean Register of Shipping Photo: HHI
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    AiP for solvent free coating system

    2020-05-28T11:26:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) acquired approval in principal (AiP) of the application of ‘solvent free 1 coating system’ for water ballast tanks from both the Korean Register of Shipping and the Liberian Registry.

  • The inside of a bulk carrier with a cargo of coal five months after application Photo: Nippon Paint Marine
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    New coating makes an impact in bulk sector

    2020-05-28T09:10:00Z

    A new coating developed to deliver greater protection to bulk carrier cargo holds has gained considerable market acceptance with almost 40 applications since its official introduction in August last year.