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Korean Register expands BWMS test facilities
The Korean Register of Shipping (KR) has expanded its land-based test facilities for Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS).
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First LNG bunkering at Rotterdam complete
The LNG bunkering of Ternsund has been completed at the Port of Rotterdam.
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Danelec leads vessel optimisation and navigation project
Danelec Marine is leading a two-year R&D project which aims to help improve efficiency in ship operations and safer navigations.
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Third DuPont scrubber order for Vulica
Vulica Shipping Co Ltd has selected DuPont Clean Technologies for the supply of a DuPont marine scrubber produced by DuPont subsidiary Belco Technologies Corporation (BELCO).
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NewsGeislinger launches noise reducing coupling
Geislinger’s new Silenco acoustic coupling is designed to minimise the transfer of the structure-borne sound.
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N-KOM secures Samos Steamship work
Nakilat-Keppel Offshore Marine (N-KOM) has signed a fleet agreement with Samos Steamship Company during the recent Posidonia exhibition held in June 2016 in Athens.
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ClassNK releases new hull software
ClassNK has released the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.3.5.0.
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NewsTime for triple screw?
An often overlooked option in the ship design playbook, triple screw propulsion could offer a fuel efficient alternative to twin propeller configurations for a variety of vessels. That’s according to Oskar Levander, vice president of innovation at Rolls-Royce.
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NewsGame-changer for Baltic tanker trade
LNG-fuelled two-stroke propulsion is central to a bid to create a more environmentally compatible, economically attractive transport model for the Baltic. David Tinsley writes.
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Testing underway for electrochlorination system
De Nora’s ballast water treatment system (BWTS) is currently progressing through both land-based and shipboard testing for compliance with US Coast Guard (USCG) ballast water management legislation.
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NewsNew contract for mega passenger ship
Elomatic and Deltamarin have signed a contract with MV Werften in Germany for the design of a Global Class mega passenger ship.
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Chloropac systems for Australian Navy
Water and wastewater expert, Evoqua Water Technologies has been selected to design and deliver products that prevent marine growth in seawater cooling systems for the Royal Australian Navy ANZAC Class frigates.
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NewsHallvard Slettevoll: Converting the unbelievers
“If you are offering something really different – not just ‘more of the same’ – then it’s actually quite difficult to sell,” says Hallvard Slettevoll, founder of STADT, the small engineering company that has stolen electrical integration contracts away from big, established players like General Electric and ABB.
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NewsAuto-ships promise industry shift
Autonomous ship projects may have unexpected results for the entire industry writes Stevie Knight
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NewsGerman cruise newbuilding expands
All eyes are on cruise ships in Germany following the creation of a second major newbuilding group alongside Meyer Werft. The development, unthinkable just a short time ago, is expected to breathe new life into shipbuilding on the Baltic and in its associated supply industries, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsHighly-charged vision
Technology’s Catch 22 is that innovation is at worst an expensive failure and at best - if it’s a success - it will be superseded writes Stevie Knight. No wonder that so many firms have ‘queued up to be second’ when it comes to electric and hybrid vessels - and ...
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NewsDifferent directions for Flettner rotors
Flettner rotors have a great deal going for them. In fact, early signs show they could prove an untapped goldmine – but getting it right will make or break those involved in the innovation, writes Stevie Knight.
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ClassNK identifies ULCS steel strength requirements
ClassNK has concluded that 8000 N/mm3/2 is the minimum required brittle crack arrest toughness for extremely thick brittle crack arrest steel plates of 100mm used in ultra-large container ships.
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NewsMPR ultrasonic propeller defect detection system
MPR has developed a mobile ultrasonic propeller defect detection system which does away with the need to carry out testing manually.
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International Paint incorporates hull performance standard
AkzoNobel’s marine coatings business has outlined its full compliance with ISO 19030, the new standard for measuring hull and propeller performance.
