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NewsABB shaft generators and turbochargers for DFDS duo
ABB is to provide shaft generators and turbochargers for two of the biggest freight vessels ever ordered by DFDS, which will take delivery of the ro-ro ships from Jinling Shipyard in China in early 2019.
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NewsWinGD opens virtual engine room at Hudong Heavy Machinery
Engine designer WinGD has unveiled a full mission simulator (FMS) for training engine room crews at Hudong Heavy Machinery’s (HHM) Marine Power Academy training centre in Shanghai.
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NewsStrong shipowner turnout for Propulsion & Emissions conference
Some of the world’s biggest fleet owners, charterers and tonnage providers have highlighted the technical challenges facing global merchant shipping at The Motorship’s 39th Propulsion & Emissions Conference in Hamburg this week.
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NewsKongsberg efficiency for LNG newbuild
A German shipbuilder has chosen Kongsberg’s Integrated Vessel Concept to equip a newbuild LNG research ship it is building for Germany’s national hydrographic agency.
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NewsYara and Kongsberg to build electric container feeder
Yara is to work with Kongsberg Maritime to build what the companies say will be the first all-electric container feeder vessel, sailing between Yara’s facilities in Porsgrunn, Brevik and Larvik in Norway.
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NewsThe Motorship Live from Propulsion & Emissions 2017
The Motorship is blogging from its 39th Propulsion & Emissions Conference, taking place this week at the Hotel Grand Elysee in Hamburg. View live updates here.
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NewsOnboard lube blending from MFT
Maersk Fluid Technology (MFT) has entered into an agreement with Evergas and Clipper Group to equip their vessels with its SEA-Mate Lubricant Blending-On-Board (BOB) System.
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NewsFive future thruster concepts
During a recent presentation at its Ålesund research centre, Rune Garen, director of research and testing, propulsion at Rolls-Royce shared some of the future propulsion concepts the company is investigating.
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Building confidence in marine lubricants
Marine diesel lubricant supplier Lubrizol is applying advanced testing techniques to simulate real-world challenges and accelerate the pace of product development.
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NewsWärtsilä 34DF engine certified for EPA Tier III
Wärtsilä’s 34DF has become the largest engine yet to be certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as meeting the Tier III NOx standard.
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NewsRenk launches hybrid system for two-stroke engines
Propulsion technology specialist Renk is to launch a hybrid concept that enables two-stroke engine users to harness the electrical potential of their engines for either propulsion or power generation.
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NewsRapid app development key to LR digital offering
Lloyd’s Register has launched a new digital service, CyberPerform, that focuses on enabling owners to unlock the value in their data quickly and cost effectively.
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NewsVard adds research expedition vessel to orderbook
An advanced diesel-electric, battery assisted vessel for Norwegian environmental project Rosellinis Four-10 is to become one of the largest ships ever designed and built by Vard.
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NewsForging a new LNG segment
Few vessel sectors have grown dramatically in recent years, but the market for floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) is on the up after record contract awards in 2016. Sveinung Stohle, CEO of FSRU pioneer Hoegh LNG, shares his thoughts on the sector and the company’s approach.
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NewsWhite paper on bilge water non-compliance
A new white paper from Alfa Laval addresses ship owner concerns to ensure vessel compliance with global bilge water regulations.
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NewsTotal Lubmarine launches feed rate programme
Total Lubmarine has launched a feed rate optimisation programme designed to enable ship operators to monitor the condition of their engines to prevent corrosion and wear as well as deliver reduced levels of lube consumption and operating expenses.
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NewsReducing CAPEX and OPEX for operators
Bureau Veritas has launched a next generation Asset Integrity Management (AIM) solution for the shipping and offshore industries which aims to help reduce CAPEX and OPEX for operators.
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NewsAn evolution in quality
“Selling ballast water treatment systems is like selling coffins. Nobody wants one, but guess what – everyone needs one,” says Matt Granitto, business manager ballast water, Evoqua Water Technologies.
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NewsMAN launches high-pressure SCR unit
MAN Diesel & Turbo has introduced a high-pressure selective catalytic reduction (SCR) unit, enabling the NOx abatement technology to be positioned after the turbocharger and allowing for more compact arrangements than the low-pressure, pre-turbocharger version.
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NewsBulk carriers face BWM challenges
Ahead of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in July, bulk carrier association Intercargo has outlined some of the difficulties facing the segment as it looks to implement the requirements of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.
