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  • The new Wärtsilä expertise centre in Singapore Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Wärtsilä opens new expertise centre

    2019-11-14T11:55:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä has opened its latest expertise centre (EC) in Singapore providing functions such as operational support and dynamic maintenance planning to customers with lifecycle solution agreements.

  • Three of the world’s first autonomous discharging bulk cranes have been installed on board one of ESL Shipping’s new bulk carriers.
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    Interconnected intelligence supports an autonomous future

    2019-11-13T19:13:00Z

    From the conceptual realm to reality, MacGregor is systematically working on the development of autonomous technologies that will further contribute to raising safety and efficiency standards.

  • Using emulsified fuel (such as the samples pictured) brought NOx emissions below Tier III limits, and also lowered soot and carbon monoxide emissions (courtesy of MAN ES)
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    MAN offers emulsification for ME-LGIM customers

    2019-11-13T18:51:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions plans to offer an emulsified methanol solution to existing customers of its two-stroke ME-LGIM dual-fuel methanol engine.

  • Jose Navarro: "we are seeking to reconcile the competing demands of enhancing safety, minimising environmental impacts with reducing costs for our customers"
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    Developments in LNG regulation

    2019-11-13T18:37:00Z

    Jose Navarro, Global Gas Technology Specialist at Lloyd’s Register has shared his insights on the LNG regulation landscape with The Motorship at GasTech in Houston.

  • World Explorer on the River Elbe (credit: Hafen Hamburg/Dietmar Hasenpusch)
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    NEW DIMENSION TO PORTUGUESE SHIPBUILDING

    2019-11-13T18:13:00Z

    Portugal’s marine industries have a prestigious new reference in the fast-growing, expedition-style segment of the cruise market, through the debut of the 9,300gt World Explorer, writes David Tinsley.

  • Stena Estrid will debut the E-Flexer generation in the intensely competitive short-sea traffic (photo courtesy of Stena Line).
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    STENA RAISES ITS GAME ON IRISH SEA

    2019-11-13T18:06:00Z

    Stena’s versatile new generation of E-Flexer ro-pax ferries is set to make its debut on the Irish Sea, following completion of trials with the Stena Estrid off northern China’s Yellow Sea coast.

  • The Van der Velden COMMANDER steering gear power pack Photo: DMC
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    DMC steers SunStone’s Infinity ferries

    2019-11-13T17:47:00Z

    Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply the rudders and steering gear for the fifth Infinity-class vessel to be built for SunStone Ships by China Merchants Heavy Industries to an Ulstein design.

  • The MAN Triton controller Photo: MAN
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    MAN Triton platform passes approval test

    2019-11-13T17:42:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions’ electronic ME engine portfolio has reached another milestone with the announcement that its Triton platform recently passed its type approval test (TAT) in Japan.

  • The 7,990 dwt Marine Vicky features the first installation of a low-pressure fuel gas supply system provided by Japanese supplier Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation.
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    New FGSS supplier for LNG bunker vessel

    2019-11-13T17:37:00Z

    Yanmar has selected a new LNG fuel gas supply system supplier for Sinanju Tankers Holdings’ new LNG-powered conventional bunker tanker, which is due to be delivered in December 2019.

  • Mitsui E&S is the leading two-stroke engine manufacturer in Japan, with a market share of over 50% of diesel engines. (Courtesy of Mitsui E&S)
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    Mitsui E S announces plans to exit commercial shipbuilding

    2019-11-13T17:16:00Z

    Japanese diversified engineering firm Mitsui E&S announced plans on Monday 11 November to reorient the business away from commercial shipbuilding and to focus on engine manufacturing as a core activity.

  • hull performance study
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    Hull coatings study shows speed benefits

    2019-11-12T12:55:00Z

    A new study has demonstrated improved vessel power efficiency and reduced speed loss with PPG marine hull coatings.

  • Wärtsilä is providing a range of solutions for two new GSI RoPax Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Wärtsilä package for new Chinese RoPax

    2019-11-11T12:25:00Z

    Two new RoPax ferries being built at the Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) yard in China will feature a comprehensive package of Wärtsilä solutions.

  • Shell Marine and CCCC Dredging signing the agreement Photo: Shell Marine
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    Shell to supply products and services to CCCC

    2019-11-08T11:59:00Z

    Shell Marine has signed a framework agreement with CCCC Dredging of China to supply marine lubricants and provide technical services across the Chinese company’s fleet.

  • IntelliTug trials are being carried out in the Port of Singapore Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Autonomous harbour tug moves closer

    2019-11-07T11:43:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä, in collaboration with PSA Marine, has achieved a breakthrough in its IntelliTug project, with the commencing of dynamic positioning (DP) trials under real-life conditions.

  • The ‘Wes Amelie’ Photo: Wessels
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    Retrofitted Wessels ship runs on SNG

    2019-11-07T11:30:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions and Wessels Marine will demonstrate a retrofitted feeder container ship, showcasing its use of synthetic natural gas (SNG) produced from renewable electrical energy.

  • The Maersk Cape Town is one of a series of fuel-efficient geared container ships built to serve East Asia-West Africa routes.
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    Maersk to trial first containerised battery system on boxship

    2019-11-06T17:31:00Z

    Maersk is to trial a containerised 600 kWh marine battery system on board Maersk Cape Town in December 2019. The vessel utilises a waste heat recovery system, which will be used to recharge the battery system. The system will allow the vessel to optimise the operation of its three auxiliary ...

  • Ficaria Seaways’ EGCS has achieved more than 50,000 running hours since 2009 Photo: CSA
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    CSA applauds DFDS for scrubber results

    2019-11-06T13:58:00Z

    The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) 2020 has congratulated Danish ferry operator DFDS for ten years of successful scrubber operation, with the exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) on board the RoRo ''Ficaria Seaways'' achieving more than 50,000 running hours since 2009.

  • The 'Stena Scandinavica' Photo: Stena Lines
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    AI proves key to fuel efficiency for Stena

    2019-11-06T11:29:00Z

    Stena Lines'' pilot project using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate a vessel has been shown to be successful.

  • The X82 can be ‘dual-rated’, allowing ship operators to run the engines with either high or low maximum engine outputs.
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    WinGD engines for Evergreen newbuilds

    2019-11-05T17:04:00Z

    Winterthur-based engine designer WinGD has won an order from Taiwan-based Evergreen to equip their new ultra large containerships with 11X92-B two-stroke engines.

  • NYK Group's new heavy lift vessels will be equipped with J-ENG 6UEC35LSE-Eco-B2-SCR engines.
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    J-ENG awarded contract for new NYK heavy-lift vessels

    2019-11-05T15:42:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has been awarded the contract to supply two next-generation heavy-lift vessels with for UE engines. The heavy lift vessels are under construction at Nanjing Jinling Shipyard in China, and will be owned by NYK subsidiary, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.