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    Wärtsilä relinquishes WinGD shareholding

    2016-06-21T10:39:00Z

    Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) is now fully owned by China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) after Wärtsilä transferred its remaining 30% shareholding in the two-stroke engine developer.

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    Multiple MAN order for Maran newbuilds

    2016-06-21T10:09:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo is to supply two dual-fuelled ME-GI engines and two ME diesel engines for newbuilds ordered by Maran Gas Maritime and Maran Tankers Management respectively.

  • A joint presentation from Juan Gonzalez-Adalid, General Manager, Sistemar and Thibaut Raes, Project Engineer, Evergas described the efficiency improvements to the second series of Dragon class multi-gas carriers
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    Stagger sulphur restrictions, conference keynote urges

    2016-06-20T13:41:00Z

    The conclusion of a supplementary study on marine fuel availability by Navigistics Consulting and EnSys Energy was among revelations at The Motorship’s 38th Propulsion & Emissions Conference, which took place in Hamburg’s Grand Elysee hotel on 11-12 May.

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    Unlocking the potential of LNG

    2016-06-20T13:41:00Z

    With the future of the marine fuel market wide open, Adrian Tolson, senior partner, 20|20 Marine Energy examines the opportunity for expanding use of LNG.

  • Austal’s 127 metre long passenger trimaran ‘Benchijigua Express’ has a speed of 40 knots
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    Expanding multihull applications

    2016-06-20T13:39:00Z

    Large multihull vessels are being used in an increasing number of marine functions. Dag Pike examines some recent designs and assesses their potential for even wider application in the shipping industry.

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    K-Line seeks further fuel savings with ClassNK CMAX

    2016-06-20T11:27:00Z

    K-line Ship Management has selected ClassNK Consulting Service’s machinery condition monitoring and automatic diagnostic system for use on one of its container vessels.

  • The Daewoo-built 'SCF Yamal', set to open a new chapter in Arctic shipping
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    Innovative LNG carriers to open up Arctic trade

    2016-06-20T09:11:00Z

    A powerful, unique design of Arc7 ice-class LNG tankers ordered from Daewoo is set to make its debut in the high Arctic. David Tinsley reports.

  • Springfield Shipping embarks on further deployment of Eniram technology
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    Springfield Shipping extends Eniram roll-out

    2016-06-17T13:09:00Z

    Springfield Shipping Co. has announced that it has completed a new deal with Eniram for its energy efficient technology.

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    ABS upgrades shaft monitoring solution

    2016-06-16T14:49:00Z

    ABS and Capital Ship Management Corp have collaborated to install an advanced condition monitoring system.

  • Gibdock shipyard in Gibraltar is attracting business from Greek ship owners
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    Gibdock secures Greek owner business

    2016-06-16T10:37:00Z

    Gibraltar shipyard, Gibdock, has attracted the interest of Greek ferry owners, with two recent first time ship visits to the yard.

  • Jotun’s HPS solution has proved its efficacy in delivering long-term efficiency and performance gains
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    ISO hull performance standard nears completion

    2016-06-15T17:01:00Z

    Marine antifouling coatings expert, Jotun, has adapted its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) guarantee to ensure it is fully ISO/DIS-19030-2 compliant in light of the new ISO 19030 standard nearing publication.

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    RINA launches gas centre of excellence

    2016-06-15T16:03:00Z

    RINA launched a Gas Centre of Excellence at Posidonia in Athens, in response to the EU masterplan and the increased interested in the use of LNG.

  • The LPGreen project partners from HHI, Wärtsilä, MAN Diesel & Turbo, CMM and DNV GL
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    Joint LPG carrier project

    2016-06-15T10:55:00Z

    DNV GL has initiated a joint industry project for the design of a state-of-the-art next generation LPG carrier, which was unveiled at Posidonia.

  • The next generation of Maersk Line's Triple-E vessels will feature PTO/PTI systems from GE Marine Solutions
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    Containerships ready for take off

    2016-06-15T06:34:00Z

    While other vessel types have reaped the efficiency benefits of power take off (PTO) and take in (PTI) technology for nearly a decade, containership operators have been relatively slow to embrace the potential. A recent deal between GE Marine Solutions and Maersk Line may change that, writes Gavin Lipsith.

  • Ship owners and engine designers joined The Motorship and ExxonMobil to discuss future engine design and emissions compliance
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    The Future Engine Forum

    2016-06-15T06:27:00Z

    The Motorship and ExxonMobil met several major ship owners in Hamburg last month to share perspectives on the future development of engines and emerging challenges to cylinder condition. The result was an illuminating and far-reaching discussion, of which we are pleased to present highlights in this special report.

  • Automation has dramatically reduced welding times for Kleven, enabling a greater volume and complexity of projects
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    Robots pave way for complex work at Kleven

    2016-06-15T06:10:00Z

    Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven’s five-year, NOK500 million (€53.4 million) investment in robotic production and quay expansion has enabled the rapid delivery of six AHTS vessels for Maersk Supply Service as well as the potential construction of two Arctic capable cruise ferries for Hertigruten.

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    GE maintenance for Gazflot semisubmersible fleet

    2016-06-14T11:57:00Z

    GE’s Marine Solutions has been awarded a service contract by CIMC Raffles Shipyard in Yantai, China to provide the first dry-dock services on two of Gazflot’s semi sub drilling vessels.

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    Japan studies LNG bunkering

    2016-06-13T18:04:00Z

    Japan’s Ministry for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has launched a feasibility study for LNG bunkering in the Port of Yokohama, the first development project of its kind in the country.

  • A forward-looking panel of major engine manufacturers, with the shipowner pespective provided by Maersk, concluded CIMAC Congress 2016
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    Software, integration and fuel flexibility focus for OEMs

    2016-06-12T19:03:00Z

    An increasing focus on software and system integration, as well as growing fuel flexibility, were detailed by major engine designers at the final debate of CIMAC Congress in Helsinki last week.

  • Inside the world's largest cruise ship's engine room
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    Wärtsilä powers ‘Harmony of the Sea’

    2016-06-09T10:14:00Z

    The world’s largest cruise ship has taken to the waves ably assisted by Finnish marine engine specialist, Wärtsilä.