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NewsNina Savijoki: an architect for her time
Ship design is sometimes thought of as a man’s world, says Nina Savijoki of Deltamarin, but it’s not actually a role where one gender has a natural advantage.
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Norwegian raises US market profile
''Norwegian Escape'' sets records for its owner and builder and underscores German and European prowess in cruiseship technology, writes David Tinsley.
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A 3D-printing revolution?
Dag Pike explores some of the early initiatives seeking to tap the potential of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D-printing, in the marine industry.
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NewsThe sinking of waste water technology
Wärtsilä, like a number of other vendors, has put time and money into developing advanced wastewater treatment (AWT) systems. Despite this, the present state of play may simply undermine these advances. Why? Because there is little pressure on the industry to comply.
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NewsCould turbines turn again for cruise?
It might be time to reappraise the role of gas turbines on cruise ships, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsWinGD targets mixed-fuel combustion in 2016
The new X-DF series of dual-fuel two-stroke engines will be tuned to enable running on a mixture of LNG and diesel over the coming year, according to engine designer Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD).
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Corvus improves lithium battery performance
Corvus Energy has announced improved performance specifications for its current lithium ion battery systems.
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NewsCondition monitoring notations extend survey intervals
DNV GL explains the basis of new notations offering unlimited survey intervals for water lubricated tail shaft systems, dependent on condition monitoring.
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NewsRequirement for BWM Convention not met
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed that the tonnage requirements for the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention have not been met.
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MacGregor wins heavy-lift crane contracts
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won a new contract to deliver twelve 450-tonne capacity heavy-lift cranes for six Ecolift F900 vessels.
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NewsType approval for Wartsila dual-fuel two stroke
The dual-fuel engine designed and developed by Winterthur Gas and Diesel (WinGD) equipped with a low-pressure gas admission system has successfully completed its Type Approval Test (TAT).
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ClassNK publishes amended rules
Classification society ClassNK has announced that it has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships.
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NewsABB propulsion for Meyer Werft newbuilds
The latest Azipod XO podded propulsion has recently departed from the ABB factory in Helsinki.
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NewsWartsila designs zero-emissions ferry concept
Wärtsilä Marine Solutions has launched a concept for a series of innovative and cost effective shuttle ferries which feature zero or low emissions.
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Parker Kittiwake introduces ECA data gathering
Parker Kittiwake Procal, part of the Parker Hannifin Corporation, has launched the new Procal 1200M data gathering system and control unit.
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NewsFinding the balance
Balancing chill, pressure and business demands is no easy task for those designing LNG fuel tanks and bunkering vessels, reports Stevie Knight.
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NewsIMO technology centres receive crucial funding
The European Commission has provided €10 million towards five maritime technology cooperation centres (MTCCs) to be established by the IMO in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific.
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NewsVisedo acquires Electric Power Conversion
Finnish electric drive train specialist Visedo continues to increase its system expertise in marine solutions by acquiring Dutch integration and development partner Electric Power Conversion.
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NewsLloyd’s Register adds low-flashpoint notation
Class society Lloyd’s Register has introduced new design and construction standards for the use of low-flashpoint fuels with a new LFPF notation.
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NewsCathelco corrosion protection for FPSO trio
Cathelco has won a trio of orders to supply hull corrosion protection systems to FPSOs.
