Latest Equipment News – Page 384
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NewsNew propulsion system enables independent engine and propeller control
New propulsion system enables independent engine and propeller control
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NewsGenoil finds partners for sulphur stripping technology
A clean technology engineering company has signed an agreement with two Russian institutions to develop cutting edge sulphur stripping technology to help ships comply with the 2020 global sulphur cap regulation.
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NewsMAN launches flagship four-stroke
A new four-stroke engine from MAN Diesel & Turbo reveals the engineer’s belief in the future of the cruise market. And contrary to some predictions, MAN believes the sector will continue to be driven by diesel. Gavin Lipsith reports.
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NewsFLNG hull design receives ABS AIP
A floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) hull design has demonstrated its safety and class compliance with ABS approval.
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NewsOceanSaver BWMS manufacturer files for bankruptcy
OceanSaver, the Norwegian manufacturer of US type approved ballast water management systems, has filed for bankruptcy.
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NewsFirst type approval system for cyber enabled components
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released the first type approval requirements for components within cyber-enabled systems onboard ships.
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NewsDESMI Ocean Guard launches unique small footprint BWMS
DESMI Ocean Guard has launched a new Ballast Water Management System which it says sets new standards for small footprint BWMS.
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NewsScrubber partnership to help emissions compliance
Shipowners will be better able to meet emissions regulations with a new partnership which provides scrubber systems.
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NewsIndustry collaborates to produce engine failure guidance
A global insurer and classification society have joined together to issue blackout and engine failure guidance to operators.
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NewsCutting through the hydrogen hype
Hydrogen appears to be one of the most promising clean fuels with potential shipping application, but it also raises serious technical challenges. Catherine Austin examines recent progress towards an emerging marine fuel.
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NewsMAN targets cruise boom with new mid-speed engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo has launched the 45/60CR medium-speed engine with an eye on taking a greater share of the current growth in the cruiseship sector.
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NewsModernisation and transparency to be IACS priorities
Modernisation and transparency will be key focuses of IACS going forward.
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Computers make their debut
The main story in ‘The Motor Ship’, October 1967, concerned the launch of the ‘Queen Elizabeth II’. This was, surprisingly, regarded as something of an anti-climax – in both the “remarkably uninspired” choice of name, and the fact that she was seen as “the last of the big liners”.
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NewsNew breed for liquefied ethane trade
A combination of German technology and Chinese construction has produced an innovative, versatile class of gas tanker, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsTurning the screw on shaft energy
The drive for energy efficiency is encouraging more ship owners to harness the latent energy in their propeller shaftlines. Charlie Bartlett examines recent applications and technology improvements.
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NewsFincantieri grows high value-added business
Having turned in a profit for 2016, and with a huge backlog of cruiseship and naval work, Fincantieri is sanguine about its prospects and is pursuing selective business and industrial expansion. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsUS$100 billion ballast water treaty enters force
The ICS has urged the industry to ‘get this right’ as the IMO’s Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention – which could cost the industry US$100 billion in system installations – comes into force today (8 September).
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NewsHurtigruten owners take major Kleven shareholding
Norwegian ship operator Hurtigruten has taken a 40% stake in shipbuilding group Kleven during a refinancing process that has seen the addition of several investors bringing an extra NOK300 million (£29.54 million) to the company.
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NewsMeyer Turku doubles investment programme to fulfill orders
Meyer Turku shipyard is doubling its investment programme to boost steel production and fulfil its record breaking order book reaching to 2024.
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NewsGothenburg gas bunkering helps clean shipping
Ship operators will have another North Sea LNG option from 2018 after Swedegas signed a contract with MAN Cryo to equip a bunkering facility in Gothenburg.
