Latest News – Page 484
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ClassNK updates onboard maintenance checklists
ClassNK has released the latest version of its Good Maintenance Onboard Ships checklists to ensure vessels are safe, well-maintained and compliant with regulations.
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NewsPalfinger Marine acquires Norwegian Deck Machinery
Palfinger Marine has concluded the 100% acquisition of Norwegian Deck Machinery (NDM), adding winches to its portfolio of deck and handling equipment.
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NewsBMT Nigel Gee appoints business development lead
International maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Nigel Gee has appointed Jason Steward as its business development manager.
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NewsEaton power for newbuild cruise ships
Global power management company, Eaton, has secured a contract with German shipbuilder, Meyer Werft to supply power systems onboard two of its cruise ships currently under construction for Star Cruises.
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NewsUlstein to build offshore wind service vessels
Norwegian ship builder and designer Ulstein will supply two SX175 service operation vessels to Bernhard Schulte in its first contract within the offshore wind industry.
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NewsVan Beers joins Blohm+Voss as CEO
German shipbuilder Blohm+Voss has appointed Fred van Beers as its new chief executive officer, taking over from Dr Herbert Aly from 1 March.
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Bahamas recognises Indian Register of Shipping
The flag state of Bahamas has recognised the authority of Indian Register of Shipping to carry out statutory surveys, audits and certification of Bahamian ships and ship-operating companies.
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NewsRolls-Royce to power Alaskan ferries
Rolls-Royce has been selected by Vigor Industrial and the Alaska Marine Highway System, part of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, to provide the propulsion system for its Alaska-class ferries.
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ISSA urges cooperation in global ship supply
Abdul Hameed Hajah, new president of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), has called for industry stakeholders to work together to create an effective and efficient global supply industry.
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NewsLR to class first methanol powered vessel
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has confirmed it will class the ‘world’s first’ methanol powered vessel following its conversion to a dual-fuel propulsion system at Poland’s Remontowa shipyard.
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Yara Marine wins Hyundai scrubber contract
Yara Marine Technologies, formerly Green Tech Marine, has won an order to supply six scrubber systems to LPG Carriers being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries at Hyundai Mipo.
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NewsDamen Shiprepair completes Saga Sapphire refurb
The 196.63m Saga Sapphire has been repaired and refurbished at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam, with works including the replacement of two sewage plants and a scheduled DNV GL class survey.
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NewsPolarstern limps home after Polar breakdown
Veteran German research ship Polarstern is cutting short an Antarctic expedition and returning home for repairs after a breakdown in one of her two Escher Wyss propeller systems, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsDamen delivers Van Oord cable laying vessel
Offshore contractor Van Oord has taken delivery of The Nexus, a new DOC 8500 cable laying vessel from Damen.
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NewsGerman yards do better in 2014, study says
An end-of-year study says German shipyards enjoyed more positive business overall in 2014 with orders and deliveries up on previous years. reports Tom Todd.
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NewsKorea Gas LNG containment system approved
Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS), the world’s largest LNG importer, has received extended design approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the KC-1 LNG cargo containment system.
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NewsVeritas Petroleum Services appoints Americas managing director
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) has appointed Michael McNamara as managing director for the Americas, effective 12 January.
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IACS appoints new secretary general
The International Association of Classification Societies has appointed Robert Ashdown as secretary general, effective 5 May.
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NewsPacific Basin opts for ShipManager
A leading Handysize bulk carrier operator has opted to install DNV Gl’s ShipManager fleet management system within the next two years in order to make its fleet more operationally efficient.
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NewsWärtsilä X62 engine approved and available
The latest of Wärtsilä’s X-generation engines, the X62, has passed design validation and type approval tests and is now fully available.
