Latest Equipment News – Page 551
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NewsMulti-role accommodation ship features increased stability
A novel stabilisation system is an important feature of a newbuild accommodation vessel ordered by Edda Accommodation, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsEfficiency upgrade for Hansa
Interschalt Maritime Systems is to supply its TROP software for 30 of Hansa Shipping’s container vessels, ranging from 2,500 to 6,500 teu.
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NewsNew timetable may ease installation bottleneck
Concerns about the industry’s capacity to fit a large number of ballast water treatment systems may be easing with the interplay between US and IMO regulations, writes Wendy Laursen.
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NewsElectric boiler for Farstad PSV
Norwegian company Parat Halvorsen has announced a contract with Vard Singapore for an electric boiler system to be installed onboard a PSV.
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Agreements raise Russian Register profile
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) seems intent on raising its international profile with the signing of several agreements to promote advanced IT solutions and enhance professional training.
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Software agreement
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has signed a co-operation agreement with the ship design software company NAPA to adopt the use of NAPA software.
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NewsWorld Maritime Day focuses on sustainability
26 September 2013 is the International Maritime Organization’s 36th World Maritime Day.
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NewsCasualties cause jitters for insurers
Several major casualties have impacted on marine property insurers and the P&I clubs, and they fear there may be more to come this year, writes Denzil Stuart.
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Magic pipe acquittal
Two companies have been acquitted of illegally discharging bilge water in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.
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NewsRepair orders could save jobs at Canadian yard
Irving Shipbuilding confirmed two new commercial ship repair contracts for itsHalifax Shipyard which it says will require up to about 140 hourly employees.
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NewsMartek Marine Drinksafe advice
Martek Marine is advising owners of its drinking water testing kit, Drinksafe, to ensure they understand the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 port state control and flag state water testing requirements.
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NewsNOx delay still under contention
The battle to overrule the MEPC65 decision to delay NOx requirements in ECAs until 2021 has just begun, writes Wendy Laursen.
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NewsGenerators for LNG PSVs
Norway’s Air Products has been chosen by Harvey Gulf International to supply membrane-type nitrogen gas generators for six newly ordered LNG fuelled platform supply vessels (PSVs).
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NewsIce LNG cargo comes under Bureau Veritas spotlight
Bureau Veritas says it has responded to demand for safe LNG transportation in the Arctic regions by developing new tools to assess cargo sloshing in ice conditions.
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NewsDNV bags first Danish LNG ferry
Det Norske Veritas says that it will be classing the first LNG-fuelled ferry for domestic Danish trade.
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Bubble power
One concept is still bubbling about in the industry’s quest to create more cost effective and environmentally friendly sources of power – and it''s now backed by a major class society.
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NewsFinal Blue Ship PSV handed over
Usltein Verft of Norway has delivered platform supply vessel ‘Blue Protector’, final ship in a series of six to the PX121 design.
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NewsFincantieri looks to academia for energy savings
Fincantieri and Genoa University''s Polytechnic School are jointly behind the Innovation Challenge scheme, described as an invitation to tender aimed at selecting projects in the field of shipbuilding technology innovation for subsequent industrialisation.
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NewsPureSOx exhaust cleaning solutions for 12 DFDS ships
Alfa Laval has confirmed that it has received orders for eight further shipsets of PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber equipment from Danish shipping company DFDS.
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NewsReprieve for owners or manufacturers?
According to Wendy Laursen, opinions differ on how the extra time made available before ballast water treatment systems need to be fitted should be used to best advantage.
