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WSS gas detection for COSCON vessels
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is to supply Unitor multi-gas detectors to 70 vessels – including 20 newbuilds by 2018 – owned by COSCO Container Lines Co’s (COSCON).
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Interferry issues ro-ro fire safety guidance
Trade association Interferry has produced operational best practice guidance for fire safety on ro-ro vehicle decks in response to a string of at least seven serious fires on ro-pax vessels in Europe since 2010.
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NewsKlüber launches environmentally acceptable lubricant
Klüber has launched an environmentally acceptable lubricant for open gears, compliant with the US Vessel General Permit.
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NewsInnovative retrofit project slashes fuel consumption
A retrofit project paid for jointly by ship owner Hammonia and charterer Intermarine is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 25% across three vessels.
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SeeMBox-V MRV Solution certified by Verifavia
Verifavia has fully certified SetelHellas’ SeeMBox-V MRV Solution against the EU Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation requirements.
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Dalian Shipbuilding designs reduced ballast tankers
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co, with support from Lloyd’s Register, has created tanker designs offering reduced ballast water requirements to minimise the difficulties of operating in silt-laden China’s silt-laden ports.
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NewsContainer ship size ‘arms race’ questioned
The economics driving the ultra-large container ship ‘arms race’ may be approaching a stalling point unless ports and shipping companies collaborate more closely, consultancy Drewry has warned.
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NewsNew high pressure values
Parker Bestobell Marine has released a new range of high pressure cryogenic valves that are fully approved for use in the marine sector.
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NewsIMO workshops to promote energy efficiency
The IMO has held two international workshops to raise awareness of its regulations on energy efficiency and the control of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.
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NewsMacGregor upgrades CSCL ship cargo systems
Cargo handling equipment manufacturer MacGregor has upgraded cargo systems on two 14,000teu container vessels owned and operated by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), with five further vessels to have similar upgrades.
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NewsBaltic wastewater compliance for Gotland vessels
Rederi AB Gotland is to equip its newbuild LNG-fuelled passenger and cargo vessels with Evac wastewater systems capable of nutrient removal, ahead of the Baltic Sea’s designation as a MARPOL Annex IV special area for passenger ship sewage.
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NewsTwo new contracts for NES
Electrical specialist, Norwegian Electric Systems (NES), has been awarded two new contracts with sea safety specialist Esvagt and fish transporter company Norsk Fisketransport (NFT).
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VIDEO: Anchor loss prevention investigation
DNV GL, Gard and the Swedish Club have released a presentation highlighting findings from an investigation aimed at reducing anchor losses, a major cause of groundings and collisions.
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NewsRolls-Royce LNG engine for feed carrier
Rolls-Royce is to supply a Bergen ‘pure gas’ engine for the second LNG-fuelled feed carrier to be ordered by Norwegian ship owner NSK Shipping.
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NewsHoyer motors for Herboner wastewater pumps
Electric motor specialist Hoyer is to supply customised motors to operate wastewater pumps from Herborner Pumpentechnik, as the pump specialist targets further cruise ship newbuilds.
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NewsDesign key to ensuring safety in polar regions
Finnish naval architect and marine engineering specialist, Foreship, sees goal-based concept design as key to ensuring new generation exploration ships can enter unforgiving polar seas in comfort and safety.
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NewsDFDS Seaways embarks on refit and rebrand
DFDS Seaways has initiated a major refit and rebranding exercise across several vessels, with work already completed on five vessels.
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NewsMaersk Tankers trials drone deliveries, inspections
Maersk Tankers will extend its trial use of drones to deliver small parcels including spare parts to vessels, and to conduct inspections, after a successful first test run.
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Mitsubishi retrofits retractable fin stabilisers
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Marine Machinery and Engine Co has delivered the first retrofits of its retractable fin stabilisers, to a ferry and a ro-ro vessel.
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Belgium and Fiji ratify BWM Convention
Belgium and Fiji hav become the 48th and 49th IMO member states to ratify the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, with ratifying parties now representing 34.82% of world gross tonnage.
