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NewsImproved emissions performance
The largest engine family in the Caterpillar Marine Power Systems range, the 3500, is to benefit from a recent programme of technological development to improve exhaust emissions performance.
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NewsNew 300hp diesel launched
The first model in an entirely new generation of Perkins marine diesel engines, the six-cylinder 300bhp M330C has recently been unveiled.
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Upgrade for forward looking sounder
US company FarSounder has released SonaSoft 2.1, a major software upgrade for its FS-3DT Forward Looking Sonar.
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NewsNew flagship for P&O Cruises delivered
Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard has delivered the 116,000gt Azura, the new flagship for P&O Cruises, part of the Carnival Group.
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NewsMore work needed despite GHG progress
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met in March at the IMO headquarters in the wake of December 2009’s inconclusive COP15.
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NewsAdvanced navigation for specialist offshore ship
Transas says that its equipment has been selected for what is described as” one of the most sophisticated offshore vessels in the market”.
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NewsAgreement between power and navigation providers
Wärtsilä, which describes itself as the marine industry''s leading ship power systems integrator, has signed a new agreement with Raytheon Anschütz, a division of Raytheon Co, USA.
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NewsRem Offshore orders PSV quartet
Norway’s Rem Offshore has ordered four large PSV vessels from local shipbuilders.
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NewsHyundai Heavy develops eco-friendly gas engine
Hyundai Heavy Industries has completed the test run of the newly developed high output eco-friendly HiMSEN gas engine H35G for the first time in Korea on 27 May.
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NewsSurveying in cyberspace
DNV has inaugurated a 3D survey simulator at Gdynia, Poland, designed to improve safety in the shipping industry. Using this, DNV says, virtual ships are used for training, knowledge sharing and development.
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Danaos cancels three newbuildings
Danaos in Greece has entered into an agreement with Hanjin Heavy Industries to cancel three 6,500 TEU newbuilding containerships, initially expected to be delivered in the first half of 2012 and worth $298.2 million.
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NewsFirst propeller and gas turbine completed for QE class carrier
Rolls-Royce has completed two significant milestones for the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers, Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales, with completion of the first propeller and the successful testing of the vessels’ first MT30 gas turbine.
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NewsCondition monitoring is vital for safety
Condition monitoring can help vessel operators improve productivity and profitability, while, most crucially, increasing safety, explains Phil Burge, communications manager at SKF.
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NewsABS establishes Brazil Offshore Technology Center
ABS has announced the establishment of the ABS Brazil Offshore Technology Center in partnership with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (COPPE/UFRJ).
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NewsKeppel consolidates presence in Brazil with new shipyard
Keppel Offshore & Marine, through its wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, Navegantes Maritime Construction and Services, has entered into an agreement with Brazil’s TWB Group to acquire the Estaleiro TWB shipyard in Navegantes, Santa Catarina.
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NewsCompact bridge system reduces costs
Among recent developments from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit is a compact integrated bridge system (CIBS) designed to improve situational awareness and ship efficiency while reducing installation costs.
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FarSounder releases software upgrade
US-based FarSounder recently released SonaSoft 2.1, a major software upgrade for the FS-3DT forward looking sonar.
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NewsKeppel delivers five vessels on schedule
Keppel Singmarine, the specialised shipbuilding arm of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited, has recently delivered five ships.
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NewsCrew boat order for Strategic Marine
Australian-based Strategic Marine has been awarded a contract to construct three 28m crew boats, bringing the company’s current order book to more than $200 million.
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Idle fleet expected to rise by year end
The idle containership fleet has fallen to 549,000 TEU as at 24 May 2010 according to Alphaliner’s fortnightly survey, down from a peak of 1,522,000 TEU at the beginning of December 2009.
