Latest Equipment News – Page 380
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NewsOut on their own: The world of autonomous shipping
Victor Hugo wrote, ‘What leads and pulls the world along is not locomotives, it is ideas.” And as ideas go, autonomy is quite a big one.
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NewsGas sensor technology helping reduce fuel consumption
Shipping companies could reduce fuel consumption and improve efficiency with new exhaust gas sensor technology.
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NewsPacific Green installs first scrubber for Union Maritime
Pacific Green Technologies has installed its first ENVI-Marine Exhaust Gas Scrubbing System for the fleet operator Union Maritime (UML).
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NewsNew Singapore research centre to help develop sustainable operations
A SGD$15m research centre to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for Singapore’s maritime industry has been launched.
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NewsBMT secures vessel performance contract with Samsung Heavy
BMT Smart (BMT), the specialist fleet and vessel performance management arm of BMT Group, has secured a new contract with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI).
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NewsQuiet propulsion package for newbuild research vessel
Wärtsilä will supply a quiet propulsion package to a new Faroese research vessel in order to help it meet the DNV Silent R notation.
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NewsHempel launches speed optimising antifouling coatings
Two antifouling coatings designed to offer a potential 2.5% reduction in speed loss have been launched.
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NewsViews differ after IMO emissions reduction talks
Shipping organisations involved in the IMO Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships are reportedly “broadly satisfied” with progress made during their second meeting last week.
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NewsAdvancing engines in challenging times
For Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD), the focus during a slow market has been on developing proven technologies and analytics improvements. Andrew Stump, vice president operations, discusses the company’s recent developments.
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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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NewsMonitoring ballast water compliance
If passing ballast water management regulations into force proved difficult, effectively ensuring that discharge standards are adhered to could also be challenging.
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Japanese ro-pax melds experience and innovation
A new phase in the modernisation and upgrading of the Sea of Japan coastal passenger and freight traffic is signalled by Shin Nihonkai’s 25-knot ro-pax sisters. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsCompact scrubber contracted for chemical tankers
Clean Marine has celebrated the launch of its new compact scrubber design with a seven-vessel contract from Inventor Chemical Tankers (ICT).
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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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NewsBiggest short sea roro makes debut
A new era is unfolding in European roro freight transport through the introduction of a vessel of unprecedented capacity to trade between the northwest Continent and British Isles.
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NewsSMC wins first cruise ship contract
Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) will provide technical consultancy and newbuild supervision services in its first cruise ship contract.
