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More orders for B.Delta designs
Finnish company Deltamarin has announced several new orders for ships to its B.Delta bulk carrier designs.
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NewsNew Aker Arctic Oblique Icebreaker
Finnish research specialist, Aker Arctic Technology, has unveiled a new version of its Oblique Icebreaker, which offers increased capability for terminal operations, ice management and oil spill response in freezing seas.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for 100th drillship
Rolls-Royce Plc has signed a contract to deliver drillship propulsion to the drilling giant Transocean - it marks the 100th drillship to feature Rolls-Royce propulsion equipment.
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NewsGE Power launches new DPS
International advanced motor, drive and control technologies supplier, GE Power Conversion, has launched a more energy efficient, better integrated and more “mariner friendly” Dynamic Positioning System (DPS).
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NewsGoltens in Dubai
Goltens has opened a new specialist diesel and mechanical repair and docking facility at Dubai Maritime City. The new venture will support Goltens’ worldwide operations.
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NewsMLL invests in new vessels
US based Maersk Line, Limited (MLL), part of Maersk Group, has invested US$1bn in eight newer and larger containerships to upgrade its ocean transportation services provided to its US military, government and commercial customers.
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NewsAntifouling for varied trades
PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has introduced an ‘entry-level’ version of its silyl acrylate polymer antifouling technology, designed for ships operating at medium to high rates of operation and medium speeds.
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NewsHHI to build world’s largest containerships
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has been awarded a US$700m contract for five 18,400 teu containerships from China Shipping Container Lines Co Ltd (CSCL).
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NewsMAN PrimeServ maintenance agreement
MAN Diesel and Turbo has signed an Engine Management Concept (EMC) agreement with German shipowner, Rörd Braren, covering three ships from the German fleet.
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NewsAKA propulsion for Bhagwan Marine
Canadian systems integration company, Aspin Kemp and Associates (AKA), has secured a contract to supply a diesel-electric power and propulsion system for Australia’s Bhagwan Marine.
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NewsNew work as German yard changes hands
Germany’s Luerssen Group has taken over the Peene-Werft in Wolgast as planned and has said it will transfer new naval work to the former P&S Werften facility, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsTriplex contract with BOA Offshore
Norwegian marine equipment provider Triplex has secured an order from BOA Offshore for its Multi Deck Handling (MDH) 42 system.
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NewsShipping crisis hits MAN engine sales
The ongoing shipping crisis in many European countries has been a factor in the significant decline in demand for merchant ship engines from German concern MAN in the first quarter of this year, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsNew Lilaas lever technology
Norway’s Lilaas AS is introducing new versions of its electronically-controlled LO1 lever technology that include electronic integration which the company says is unique in the marine market.
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NewsABS exhaust gas scrubber advice
Maritime classification company, ABS, has released its ‘Advisory on Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems’, to help vessel owners and operators assess practicality of using exhaust gas scrubbers to meet current and upcoming environmental regulations.
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NewsThe raisin in the sausage
This Norwegian expression sums up the importance of NorShipping as a showcase for Norway’s thriving maritime community – NorShipping 2013 runs from 4-7 June, at Lillestrøm, near Oslo.
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NewsRepair potential in latest German yard changes
The latest round of corporate changes in German shipyards could just mean more work for the repair sector – and not only with yachts - if plans by new owners to extend activity pan out, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsEfficient new low-profile coaster enters North Sea trade
David Tinsley examines a new Dutch-built inland/coastal cargo ship with diesel electric propulsion.
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NewsA century of marine gas turbines
Marine gas turbines are looked on as a comparatively new development and most marine turbines have been developed from aircraft engines, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsClassNK agreement with Mayanmar Government
Global classification society, ClassNK, has been granted authorisation to carry out statutory surveys on behalf of the Myanmar Government.
