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NewsRussia on verge of shift to commercial shipbuilding
The Russian shipbuilding and shipboard equipment industry is on the verge of big changes, writes Eugene Gerden.
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Ardmore orders new chemical tankers
Ardmore Shipping Corporation is expanding its fleet with two 37,000 tonne IMO 2 chemical tanker newbuilds worth US$32.7m each.
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News‘Inexpensive’ solution for dealing with ECA limits
Danish company Insatech has announced its S3 system, developed in collaboration with OW Bunker, and described as being capable of blending and adjusting two fuels to the desired sulphur content at lower cost than other solutions.
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NewsIndia: the next shipbuilding hub?
India could become the next hub of shipbuilding with its wealth of opportunities in every segment of the industry, says shipping minister, G K Vasan.
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NewsShip to ship bunkering at GFS
The 4th Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference onboard the world''s largest LNG cruiser, ''Viking Grace'', will include two days of technical presentations on the future prospects of LNG and will include live ship to ship bunkering.
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NewsMOL looks in to containership safety
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is looking to improve its safety standards following the ‘MOL Comfort’ incident, which occurred on 17 June 2013 in the Indian Ocean.
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NewsUlstein designed PSVs
The ROC yard in China is constructing two new platform supply vessels to Ulstein’s PX121 design for the ITG Group. The contract includes an option for a further two vessels.
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NewsIsle of Man and Korea collaborate
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is set to see more Korean owned and classed vessels joining its flag after completing a pilot project with the Korean Register (KR) and raising its profile in key Asian nations.
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NewsABB transformers for Chinese PSVs
Leading power and automation expert, ABB, is to supply low-emission electric propulsion to a leading Chinese shipbuilder.
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NewsThordon boost for NAMJet units
NAMJet’s advanced marine propulsion systems are now equipped with Thordon RiverTough and Thor-Plas-Blue to boost performance in harsh abrasive environments.
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NewsAnother AIDA order for Lloyd Werft
A second cruise ship from AIDA Cruises was scheduled to dock at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven in October. The ''AIDAcara'' called 7 October to 13 October following ''AIDAbella'' which was at the yard in April.
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Vickers' bio-lubes meet EAL requirements
Vickers Oils has confirmed its range of bio lubricants meet the detailed ecological definitions and requirements laid out in the Vessel General Permit (VGP) published by the US Environmental Protection Agency, which comes into force on 19 December 2013.
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NewsRussians turn to Germans for quality superstructure
German shipyard group Nordic Yards has won a €30 million order from Russia for the 2,500 ton deckhouse on the new LK-25 icebreaker ''Viktor Tschernomyrdin'' being delivered in 2015, writes Tom Todd.
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Wabtec acquires Turbonetics
US based Wabtec Corporation has acquired turbocharger manufacturer, Turbonetics Inc., which it says will “benefit both companies”.
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NewsEarly sale of German yard now tipped
Talks are underway with potential buyers, including Russians, about the bankrupt P+S Werften facility Volkswerft in Stralsund, in east Germany, and a deal could be clinched as early as September, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsGPS spoofing and Totem ECDIS
According to Israeli marine electronics company TotemPlus, there has been considerable discussion following media reports of hackers jamming or spoofing GPS signals.
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NewsOffshore construction ships get 6 x MAN 32/44 power
MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced an order to supply the main gensets for a multi-layer vessel newbuilding, recently commenced by Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven for UK client Ceona.
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NewsUkraine investment in Norwegian shipyard
Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group plans to significantly accelerate its activities following a recent cooperation agreement with the Ukranian Zaliv shipyard, writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsW&O chosen as Bestobell supplier
US based W&O Supply has been chosen as a North American distributor for Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group (PEGL).
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NewsGibdock Technip overhaul
Offshore vessel specialist Gibdock has secured its first dry dock contract from Technip, an expert in construction and engineering work for the energy industry.
