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NewsBergen awarded contract for OCV
Bergen Group Fosen has signed a contract with Volstad Maritime to build an offshore construction ship at an estimated cost of NOK 725 million ($122 million) for delivery in the second quarter of 2012.
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NewsSustainable shipping taskforce attracts prominent players
Wärtsilä is among several companies to have joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a programme initiated by Forum for the Future.
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NewsOnline database expands through seminars
Carbon War Room, a not-for-profit organisation targeting market-driven solutions to climate change, has launched a series of online and live seminars for shipping industry participants on its online service.
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‘Bleak picture’ for owners who fail to make post-2015 plans
Ship supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service has highlighted the need for the international shipping industry to evaluate new propulsion fuels, driven by new regulations and emission controlled areas, amongst which LNG may be a viable addition.
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Slow pace of regulation opens up opportunities
Maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consultancy Carbon Positive says the slow pace of GHG regulation in shipping opens up a great opportunity for forward-thinking, innovative members of the shipping community to develop pioneering market-based initiatives.
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DNV study raises concerns about marine fuel specifications
A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) field study on hydrogen sulphide measurements in marine fuel has reiterated concerns about the reliability of the ISO 8217: 2010 maximum 2 mg/kg limit as a safety net for ship personnel.
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NewsInstrument analyses hydrogen suphide in marine fuel
In the light of DNV Petroleum Services’ recent study on hydrogen suphide levels in marine fuel, UK company SetaAnalytics has drawn attention to its new H2S Analyser instrument.
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Retrofits for environment and energy efficiency.
According to Swedish company ME Solutions (Mesab), ship owners will, in the near future, be facing the problem of finding know-how, resources and capacity for the retrofitting of environmental equipment, such as exhaust gas cleaning, ballast water cleaning and waste heat recovery systems.
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NewsCastrol partners with Maersk in lubrication training scheme
Castrol Marine has appointed Maersk Training as a global distributor of Castrol Academy, which the lubricant manufacturer describes as a module-based training course designed to help marine engineers develop a broad range of skills to move the industry forwards.
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NewsFuel management system developer defends patent
Nautical Control Solutions (NCS) of the USA has announced a successful defence of its US patent protection rights on its FuelTrax marine fuel management system.
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NewsLNG ships aim to set standard for low emissions
With maritime regulations necessitating the move to more environmentally friendly operations and a greater focus on safety measures, Höegh LNG says that its SRVs are helping to set the standard for green shipping.
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NewsBunker supplier expands its operations
OW Bunker, a major supplier and trader of marine fuel, has announced an extension of its cargo trading activities with the establishment of OW Bunker Trading SA, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Fuel conditioner offers 12% reduction in carbon emissions
According to Carbonsave Solutions of the UK, its Kinetic fuel conditioning products are used in over 200 Wärtsilä engines, and have achieved a decrease of at least 7% in fuel consumption, with an average saving of 12%.
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NewsOlympic confirms Kleven option
Norwegian company Olympic Shipping has confirmed a contract with Kleven Maritime for the delivery of a multi-purpose field supply and construction vessel to the MT 6015 design from Marin Teknikk of Norway.
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NewsAstillero Barreras delivers Armas ferry
The Spanish shipbuilder Astillero Hijos de J. Barreras recently delivered the ropax cruise ferry ‘Volcán del Teide’ to ferry owner Naviera Armas at a cost of Euro 120 million.
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NewsAeroderivative gas turbine looks for marine applications
GE Aviation of the USA hopes that the modern technology and proven performance of its GE38 gas turbine will make it an attractive option for marine applications.
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Korean system well received by Far Eastern yards
Korean company Techcross says that its has installed its Electro-Cleen System (ECS) ballast water treatment system on 11 out of 14 vessels recently built by Korean, Chinese and Japanese shipyards.
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NewsEngine coolant treatment gains Wärtsilä approval
Norwegian company Enwa reports that its chemical-free EnwaMatic maritime water treatment has obtained approval from engine manufacturer Wärtsilä.
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Wilhelmsen acquires chemical supplier
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has signed an agreement to acquire Nalfleet, the marine division of Nalco.
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Major order for BWTS in Korea
US company NEI Treatment Systems has announced that in September 2010 its Korean licensee Samgong received an initial order from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for four VOS (venturi oxygen stripping) ballast water treatment systems (BWTS).
