Latest News – Page 518
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NewsCSL unveils Trillium bulkers
Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) successfully launched its new Trillium class bulk carriers at Yangfan Shipyard in Zhoushan, China.
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NewsTwo more Wallenius Post-Panamax vessels
Tianjin Xingang Shipyard in China is to build two Post-Panamax vessels for Wallenius Lines, adding to the previous two vessels contracted in June 2013.
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NewsNewbuild drive almost as good as LNG
German owners have ordered a new diesel-electric ferry with emissions reduction technology which they say will be almost as environmentally efficient as LNG drive, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsDeltamarin design proves popular
Deltamarin’s B.Delta design is proving popular with ship owners world wide, with a total of 103 ordered so far.
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NewsHigher base number oils launched to address cold corrosion issues
In terms of cylinder lubricants, cold corrosion is an issue that is currently giving cause for concern among many ship operators whose fleet includes modern two-stroke powered vessels.
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NewsSheep-shape in 1964
The pages of The Motor Ship, February 1964, provided a breath of fresh air. Rather than the emphasis on large-bore engines, the reader was presented with a somewhat broader range of topics.
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NewsPromar expands offshore fleet
Netherlands-based Damen is to build two platform supply vessels (PSVs) for Swiss company Promar, which is looking to further expand its offshore fleet in the next five years.
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NewsAsphalt tanker launch
The first of two newbuild asphalt tankers has been launched at RMK Marine’s Tuzla Shipyard in Turkey.
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Fuels for the future
Just as this issue was being finalised, we were invited to a presentation by our new largest classification society, DNV GL, on future alternative fuels for shipping.
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NewsSingapore's bunker suppliers boost services
Singapore has indicated further tightening of its bunkering standards might be on the way, and, according to Wendy Laursen, major bunker suppliers OW Bunker and Dynamic Oil Trading are positive about the hub’s continued focus on quality.
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NewsEuropean companies combine efforts on gas-fuelled two-stroke project
In November 2013, MAN Diesel & Turbo hosted a one-day conference at its PrimeServ Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark, to announce results so far of the EU-assisted Helios project, for which MAN has responsibility for coordination.
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NewsSwedish waterjets for Taiwanese order
Lung Teh Shipbuilding of Taiwan has specified waterjets from MJP of Sweden for a series of patrol vessels contracted by an unspecified South East Asian government.
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NewsDamen Shiprepair Brest wins double order
France’s Damen Shiprepair Brest is to dry-dock and repair two shuttle tankers for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS.
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NewsLNG hybrid barge makes progress
Becker Marine Systems and AIDA Cruises are making progress with the “world’s first” LNG hybrid barge with the completion of its keel laying ceremony.
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NewsIndustry teams up to advance structural safety
Class societies and software suppliers are working to ease the introduction of the harmonised common structural rules for tankers and bulk carriers, and there will be changes to come for container ships, says Wendy Laursen.
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NewsShore power fitting
Germany’s L-3 SAM Electronics has won a contract to equip 11 Hanjin Shipping vessels with its SAMCon high voltage onshore power connection enabling them to benefit from shore side power.
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NewsRolls-Royce DP3 for Vard
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with the shipyard group Vard for its latest DP3 dynamic positioning system to be installed on two new offshore construction vessels.
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NewsStormGeo expands offering
Norway-based weather and asset risk management provider, StormGeo, is expanding its offering following its acquisition of US-based Applied Weather Technology (AWT).
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NewsShipbuilding competition promotes efficient working
In order to compete in a crowded market, efficiency is the key to success in shipbuilding today: both efficiency in the yard’s operation and in producing fuel-efficient ships for customers. We spoke to Malaysian offshore specialist shipyard Shin Yang Shipbuilding to see how the company was faring in difficult times.
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NewsMarket addresses risks of gas as fuel
As 2013 drew to a close, the risks involved in gas-fuelled ships prompted the London marine insurance market to undertake its own research, writes Denzil Stuart.
