Latest News – Page 536

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    Gas fuel is here to stay

    2013-09-30T23:30:00Z

    The recent Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference provided a unique opportunity to experience LNG as fuel in actual operation – over a full two days.

  • The Elliott Bay designed ‘AET Innovator’
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    Alaskan design office

    2013-09-30T15:16:00Z

    The US based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has established a new office in Alaska to help meet with demand in the region.

  • The Hyde Guardian uses ultraviolet disinfection to treat ships’ ballast water
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    BWTS partnership

    2013-09-30T11:40:00Z

    Cammell Laird is to install Hyde Guardian ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) as part of a new partnership agreement with Hyde Marine.

  • Eco Marine Power’s solution places photovoltaic cells on the surface of its wing sails
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    The wind as fuel

    2013-09-29T23:30:00Z

    Dag Pike looks at the current efforts in harnessing free power from the wind in order to cut ship fuel costs and reduce emissions.

  • GL’s route specific container stowage notation is being implemented by Reederei Claus-Peter Offen
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    EEDI certification from GL

    2013-09-28T23:30:00Z

    The NSC Group has commissioned Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to provide voluntary energy efficiency design index (EEDI) certification for the whole of its 53-strong fleet. NSC operates 31 container ships, four tankers, four bulkers and 14 multi-purpose vessels.

  • Edda Accommodation’s new multi-purpose vessel provides stabilised accommodation for 800, features DP capability and can travel at speed under its own power
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    Multi-role accommodation ship features increased stability

    2013-09-27T16:48:00Z

    A novel stabilisation system is an important feature of a newbuild accommodation vessel ordered by Edda Accommodation, writes Dag Pike.

  • Thirty of Hansa's vessels will be upgraded with TROP software
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    Efficiency upgrade for Hansa

    2013-09-27T15:10:00Z

    Interschalt Maritime Systems is to supply its TROP software for 30 of Hansa Shipping’s container vessels, ranging from 2,500 to 6,500 teu.

  • Alfa Laval's PureBallast has received AMS acceptance from USCG
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    New timetable may ease installation bottleneck

    2013-09-27T00:31:00Z

    Concerns about the industry’s capacity to fit a large number of ballast water treatment systems may be easing with the interplay between US and IMO regulations, writes Wendy Laursen.

  • Parat is to supply an MEL-C electric boiler for a Vard 1 08 PSV newbuild to be delivered to Farstad Shipping
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    Electric boiler for Farstad PSV

    2013-09-26T14:15:00Z

    Norwegian company Parat Halvorsen has announced a contract with Vard Singapore for an electric boiler system to be installed onboard a PSV.

  • News

    Agreements raise Russian Register profile

    2013-09-26T14:15:00Z

    The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) seems intent on raising its international profile with the signing of several agreements to promote advanced IT solutions and enhance professional training.

  • News

    Software agreement

    2013-09-26T12:10:00Z

    The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has signed a co-operation agreement with the ship design software company NAPA to adopt the use of NAPA software.

  • Koji Sekimizu and Ban Ki-moon together on an earlier occasion, when Mr Sekimizu visited UN HQ in New York – both endorse marine transportation as cost-effective and energy efficient, and share a desire for sustainable development
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    World Maritime Day focuses on sustainability

    2013-09-26T09:53:00Z

    26 September 2013 is the International Maritime Organization’s 36th World Maritime Day.

  • ‘MOL Comfort’ – another major casualty likely to impact on marine insurance in general
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    Casualties cause jitters for insurers

    2013-09-25T23:30:00Z

    Several major casualties have impacted on marine property insurers and the P&I clubs, and they fear there may be more to come this year, writes Denzil Stuart.

  • News

    Magic pipe acquittal

    2013-09-25T16:55:00Z

    Two companies have been acquitted of illegally discharging bilge water in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.

  • Repair orders give hope for Halifax shipyard
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    Repair orders could save jobs at Canadian yard

    2013-09-25T11:58:00Z

    Irving Shipbuilding confirmed two new commercial ship repair contracts for itsHalifax Shipyard which it says will require up to about 140 hourly employees.

  • Martek advises Drinksafe users to ensure they understand the MLC 2006 requirements for drinking water
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    Martek Marine Drinksafe advice

    2013-09-25T10:04:00Z

    Martek Marine is advising owners of its drinking water testing kit, Drinksafe, to ensure they understand the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 port state control and flag state water testing requirements.

  • Juha Kytölä:LNG and SCR technologies are tried, tested and available
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    NOx delay still under contention

    2013-09-25T00:30:00Z

    The battle to overrule the MEPC65 decision to delay NOx requirements in ECAs until 2021 has just begun, writes Wendy Laursen.

  • The new LNG PSVs will benefit from nitrogen membrane generators making them cheaper to run and lower on emissions
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    Generators for LNG PSVs

    2013-09-24T17:17:00Z

    Norway’s Air Products has been chosen by Harvey Gulf International to supply membrane-type nitrogen gas generators for six newly ordered LNG fuelled platform supply vessels (PSVs).

  • Bureau Veritas is looking into Arcrtic LNG shipping safety
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    Ice LNG cargo comes under Bureau Veritas spotlight

    2013-09-24T14:56:00Z

    Bureau Veritas says it has responded to demand for safe LNG transportation in the Arctic regions by developing new tools to assess cargo sloshing in ice conditions.

  • DNV is to class Denmark’s first LNG-fuelled ferry
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    DNV bags first Danish LNG ferry

    2013-09-23T23:30:00Z

    Det Norske Veritas says that it will be classing the first LNG-fuelled ferry for domestic Danish trade.