Industry News – Page 77
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NewsRotterdam gears up for wind projects
With five major windfarm projects off the Dutch coast in the pipeline, the Port of Rotterdam is stepping up efforts to attract the sector – including the construction of reclaimed island to house a cluster of offshore service providers.
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NewsDenmark explores path to 3D printing
There are so many potential applications for 3D printing in shipping, it can be difficult to know where to start. One Danish project is hoping to explore some of the most promising avenues.
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NewsNorway showcases spill response capabilities
A recent oil and chemical spill exercise in Norway offered an international audience an insight into the country’s emergency preparedness.
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NewsWhere the wind blows
Technology and cost improvements are driving an offshore wind revolution. And ship owners serving the sector are having to adapt as quickly as the market itself, writes Gavin Lipsith.
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Marorka and SDARI collaborate on smart ship solutions
Performance and energy management specialist Maroka is to work with naval architect Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) towards the development of a smart ship concept.
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NewsShip operating costs set to increase, says Moore Stephens
Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2017 and 2018, according to the latest survey by accounting and shipping consultancy Moore Stephens.
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NewsAEGIR-Marine and Maersk Line renew maintenance agreement
Maersk Line has renewed its frame agreement with AEGIR-Marine extending the overhaul and maintenance services for the operator’s container ships for the coming years.
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NewsABB expands portfolio with digital engine solution expert
ABB is to expand its digital offering to the market following the acquisition of an engine and analytics expert.
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NewsCorvus scores industry first for hybrid power
The industry’s first hybrid fish farm processing vessel will be powered with a lithium ion based energy storage system (ESS) from Corvus Energy.
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NewsHøglund to automate eight new chemical tankers for efficiency
Tanker owners Ektank and Utkilen will kit their new chemical tankers out with Høglund automation systems in order enhance to the vessels’ long-term performance and reliability.
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NewsDESMI solution to reduce costs and energy loss from electrics
DESMI Pumping Technology A/S is introducing a new solution that enables shipowners and operators to avoid overheated and damaged electric installations reducing costs and energy loss.
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NewsClever app analyses fuel efficiency of hull design variants
A new app allows yards and owners to use computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to analyse the fuel efficiency of hull design variants at full-scale.
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News3D printed propeller progresses towards approval
A prototype of the world’s first class-approved ship propeller has been produced using 3D printing techniques.
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NewsOperating models shaped by disruptors
The marine and offshore industries have rapidly evolving operating models and this “new norm” is shaped by disruptive technology changes.
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NewsGoogle sets sights on autonomous shipping
Search engine and technology pioneer Google is to bring its artificial intelligence (AI) expertise to bear on the drive towards autonomous ships under a new partnership with Rolls-Royce.
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NewsLubrication system specialist marks 100 years in business
A Danish maritime company is celebrating 100 years in business which it puts down adapting with ever changing needs of the industry.
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NewsSealing solution aims to simplify ship repair
Cable transit specialist company Roxtec has presented a new non-weld sealing solution to the market which claims to simplify and speed up repair work.
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NewsWireless charging system facilitates power transfer
A wireless charging system is helping coastal hybrid ferries meet environmental regulatory demand.
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NewsEnergy management system agreement to help boost efficiency
Shipowners could soon use Rolls-Royce’s energy management system via Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Xpress high-speed broadband service.
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NewsBiofouling attention turns from tank to hull
After finally agreeing on a global regime for ballast water management, new research, regional regulation and a multilateral project indicate that the industry is targeting invasive species carried on ship hulls.
