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NewsFincantieri and CSSC in China cruise play
Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) have signed a joint venture agreement to design and sell cruise ships in China targeting the Chinese and wider Asian markets – including for Carnival Corporation.
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NewsAlfa Laval PureBallast completes USCG testing
Alfa Laval expects to submit its type approval application for the PureBallast 3.1 ballast water management system to the US Coast Guard (USCG) within weeks after completing testing at DHI’s laboratory in Denmark.
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NewsOptimarin eyes future as USCG approval looms
After two decades of investment in its technology, Norwegian ballast water management system (BWMS) specialist Optimarin is preparing for payback as it takes final steps towards US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval.
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NewsEniram acquisition to boost Wärtsilä digital services
Wärtsilä has signed an agreement to buy Eniram, a leading company in vessel performance management, with the transaction valued at €43 million.
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NewsHyundai Mipo LNG bunker vessel design approved
Lloyd’s Register has granted approval in principle for a 6,600m3 capacity LNG bunkering vessel designed by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) to the requirements of the Zeebrugge LNG terminal.
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NewsABB opens Asia remote services centre
Automation specialist ABB is opening a new integrated operations centre in Singapore, the third facility of its type, which will allow the company’s engineers to follow the sun across the globe.
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NewsElectric & Hybrid Marine Awards winners announced
The winners of the third annual Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards were announced on 23 June at a ceremony hosted at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
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NewsPropulsion overhaul for Solstad CSV at Gibdock
Gibdock shipyard in Gibraltar has completed a three-week drydock programme for Solstad Shipping’s 127m construction support vessel (CSV) ‘Normand Cutter’, including an overhaul of its propulsion system.
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NewsDual-fuel ro-pax ‘Texelstroom’ delivered
A new Dutch ferry, driven by medium-speed compressed natural gas (CNG) and diesel engines from Anglo Belgian Corporation, has been delivered from Spanish shipyard LaNaval.
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NewsWärtsilä to power Indian dredgers
Wärtsilä has won a contract for two new 8000m3 trailing suction hopper dredgers being built for the Adani group, India''s largest private multi-port operator.
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NewsFederal Mogul develops internal piston cooling
A sealed-in piston cooling system under development by Federal Mogul could enable higher running temperatures, greater energy efficiency and reduced cooling oil costs for marine four-stroke engines.
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NewsMacGregor equipment for Chinese research vessel
An Aker Arctic designed vessel being built for the Polar Research Institute of China, the first of its type to be built in China, will feature MacGregor cranes and handling systems.
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NewsLukoil builds crankcase and cylinder oil offering
Lukoil Marine Lubricants has introduced a new cylinder oil and crankcase oil for two-stroke engines, featuring additive packages to enhance thermal and oxidation stability as well as protection from corrosion and wear.
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NewsSingaporean venture designs enhanced sulphur scrubber
Scientists in Singapore have developed a revolutionary emissions abatement system that removes pollutants from exhaust gas to help the international shipping industry meet ambitious emissions targets.
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NewsFederal-Mogul upgrades galvanic piston ring coating
A new piston ring coating under the Goetze brand promises reduced wear, lower friction and greater scuff resistance under test conditions.
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NewsMost powerful MAN engine enters service
The 19,437 teu container vessel ‘MSC Jade’, featuring a 75,570kW rated, 103,000hp engine from MAN Diesel & Turbo, was delivered on May 20.
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NewsScana and Inpower develop PM propulsion motor
Permanent magnet (PM) propulsion motor Thorque+ will be installed on a longline fishing vessel to be built in Poland.
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NewsCrowcon gas detectors enable SOLAS compliance
Gas-Pro and T4 multi-gas detectors are now said to enable vessels to comply with the SOLAS X1-1/7 directive, according to Crowcon.
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NewsImproved coatings for Schottel thrusters
Propulsion and steering specialist Schottel has refined its Rudderpropellers with an optimised coating process that is said to offer enhanced corrosion protection and greater resistance to abrasion.
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NewsSuccessful sea trial for Wärtsilä dual-fuel two-stroke
Terntank’s dual-fuelled chemical tanker ‘Ternsund’ passed its sea trials last month, representing the final step in bringing Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel two-stroke engine to market.
