Latest Equipment News – Page 654
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104-unit cargo crane order from China
Cargotec says it has has confirmed a contract worth around €25 million from an unspecified Chinese shipyard to deliver 104 MacGregor cargo handling cranes for 26 bulk carriers.
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NewsBIMCO releases calculator for EEDI
Shipowner organisation BIMCO says that development and verification testing has been completed for the first version of the BIMCO EEDI calculator which can now be downloaded from the BIMCO website.
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US drillship option executed in Korea
Alpha Eagle Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US drilling contractor Atwood Oceanics, has exercised an option with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for an ultra-deepwater drillship.
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NewsUKHO chief executive steps down
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that chief executive Mike Robinson is stepping down following five successful years at the head of the organisation.
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NewsSatcom provider to operate in Japan
Maritime communications and IT provider Globe Wireless says that it has been granted a blanket wireless radio station license by the Japanese Ministry of Information and Communications.
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Another company joins emissions body
SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading), the industry association dedicated to shipping emissions abatement and trading, say that Oceanox is the latest company to join its roster of members and supporters.
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Maersk chooses system for biofuel trials
WR Systems of the US says that it has been asked to supply its Emsys laser-based emissions monitoring system for the purpose of emission verification for fuel trials on-board the AP Moller-Maersk vessel ‘Maersk Kalmar’.
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Joint project for ECDIS and radar systems
Norwegian electronic navigation company Maris (Maritime Information Systems) has formalised an agreement with Beijing Highlander Digital Record Technology (Highlander), which specialises in marine electronics technology.
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NewsElectronic indicator for low speed units
German cylinder pressure measurement company IMES has announced that a further major engine builder has opted for its EPM-XP hand-held electronic engine indicator in place of traditional mechanical devices.
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New technical services group established by Braemar group
Braemar Shipping Services is continuing to develop its global marine and offshore services sectors by bringing together several business units under the umbrella of the Braemar Technical Services (BTS) division.
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NewsSafety software for Dutch owner
UK-based software company Marine Software reports that it has recently supplied C.T. Drent Beheer, owner and operator of specialist heavy lift dry cargo ships, with an integrated MSDM software package.
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NewsJoint venture targets Indian industry
German company Prüftechnik and Aimil of India say that they are bringing their cooperation to the next level, by forming a joint venture under the name Prüftechnik Aimil Technical Services.
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NewsOily water separator loses weight
UK company Victor Marine says it has fulfilled a significant order from an Indian conglomerate to supply a series of lightweight oily water separators for installation on fast attack interceptor vessels.
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NewsSmall German cruise ships to beat Asia
Ro-ro builder FSG has revealed that it and fellow German yard, cruise ship builder Meyer Werft, are working to develop new types of smaller ‘adventure’ cruise ships to beat rising Asian competition in the sector.
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NewsClyde & Co law merger
UK law firms Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert are to merge next month bringing together their legal expertise in the marine, aviation and energy sectors.
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US Avondale shipyard could stay open
Reports from the US say that Avondale Shipyard has taken another step toward stability after the federal government agreed to remove the financial incentive for Huntington Ingalls to close the yard.
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NewsOrder for three small catamaran ferries
Australian designer Incat Crowther says that construction is well advanced on three new catamaran ferries to its design, which will be used to transport workers to and from an LNG plant.
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AIS-only satellite is launched
US satellite datacommunications company Orbcomm say that VesselSat1, an automatic identification service (AIS) enabled satellite has been successfully launched in India.
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NewsTechnical Director moves up at ship manager
Carsten Brix Ostenfeldt has been appointed Managing Director of Thome Ship Management with immediate effect.
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NewsFerry industry looks for solutions
Interferry’s recent 36th annual conference in Barcelona underlined that there are few straightforward solutions to the ferry industry’s current raft of operational and regulatory challenges.
