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  • Optimarin in pole position in the race for USCG approval
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    Optimarin claims lead in USGC approval

    2015-11-16T16:14:00Z

    Ballast water treatment (BTW) specialists Optimarin looks set to be USCG approved in 2016 after meeting USCG marine water requirements.

  • Fincantieri delivered ‘Viking Star’ to Viking Ocean Cruises last spring
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    Fincantieri to build Viking pair

    2015-11-16T15:00:00Z

    Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri have signed an agreement for the construction of two newbuild additional cruise ships.

  • Great Eastern in Dock 1 at Gibdock, showing part of the Pad 1 fabrication and assembly area
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    Gibdock in Norbulk exhaust scrubber project

    2015-11-16T13:51:00Z

    Gibraltan shipyard Gibdock is to retrofit exhaust gas scrubbers for five vessels operated by ship management major Norbulk Shipping and owned by global shipping group Vroon.

  • The 'Pacific Aria' and 'Pacific Eden' drydocked concurrently at Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty yard
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    Sembcorp Marine completes P&O Cruises upgrades

    2015-11-16T13:36:00Z

    Singapore-based yard group Sembcorp Marine has completed concurrent upgrades of cruise vessels ‘Pacific Eden’ and ‘Pacific Aria’, taking its total cruise upgrades in 2015 to 12.

  • 'Pacific Aria' and 'Pacific Eden' at Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty yard
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    Sembcorp Marine completes P&O Cruises upgrades

    2015-11-16T08:05:00Z

    Singapore-based yard group Sembcorp Marine has completed concurrent upgrades of cruise vessels ‘Pacific Eden’ and ‘Pacific Aria’, taking its total cruise upgrades in 2015 to 12.

  • Verifavia is helping five ship owners identify compliance issues ahead of reporting emissions in line with the EU's MRV regulation
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    Verifavia helps owners address MRV readiness

    2015-11-15T17:50:00Z

    DFDS Seaways, Euronav Ship Management, NEDA Maritime Agency, Seaspan Ship Management and Synergy Maritime have appointed emissions verification specialist Verifavia Shipping to perform pre-verification gap analyses of the companies’ compliance with the EU’s new MRV regulations.

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    Interferry heads MRV ro-pax metrics group

    2015-11-15T17:28:00Z

    Trade association Interferry is leading a correspondence group tasked with recommending sector-specific metrics for ro-pax vessels under EU legislation on the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of carbon dioxide emissions from ships.

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    Calnetix patents to find marine applications

    2015-11-15T17:13:00Z

    Three US patents recently awarded to Calnetix Technologies could find use in marine applications, the company has confirmed to The Motorship.

  • Bearings damage and problems caused by lubrication management remain the most costly of main engine damage claims, says the Swedish P&I Club
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    Swedish Club sheds light on engine claims

    2015-11-15T14:58:00Z

    Analysis of machinery claims handled by the Swedish P&I Club over two years reveals that main engine damage is the most costly of all claims, with bearings damage and problems caused by poor lubrication management the most expensive.

  • The 11G95ME-C9.5 engine during its shop test in Korea (picture courtesy of Doosan Engine)
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    Most powerful MAN engine leaves testbed

    2015-11-15T13:22:00Z

    South Korean engine builder Doosan Engine has successfully factory tested a 103,000hp MAN B&W 11G95ME-C9.5 two-stroke engine, the most powerful MAN engine ever built.

  • CMA CGM said this is the first maritime-themed wooden toy
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    My first container ship

    2015-11-13T17:10:00Z

    A new wooden toy launched by French shipping line CMA CGM, My First Container Ship, is set to bring out the shipping magnate in children - and the inner child in all ship enthusiasts..

  • Seen following trials, 'Atlantic Star' gives new form and heightened potential to the con-ro concept
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    World’s largest con-ro set for debut

    2015-11-13T12:45:00Z

    After 30 years’ service, Atlantic Container Line’s G3 con-ros are being replaced by the innovative G4 generation. David Tinsely reports.

  • The complex piping governing fuel supply at the cylinder heads of the methanol-MGO Wärtsilä engine on board 'Stena Germanica'
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    Second methanol engine for Stena Germanica

    2015-11-13T12:41:00Z

    Stena Rederi is to convert a second engine in its ground-breaking methanol fuelled ro-pax Stena Germanica, with the installation to be completed next month.

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    Wilhelmsen top line down

    2015-11-12T17:16:00Z

    Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding (WWH) has reported a 7% decline in top line, mainly driven by weaker performance in the group’s shipping activities.

  • GMDSS simulators receive DNV-GL certification
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    DNV cert for simulators

    2015-11-12T15:58:00Z

    Maritime simulator developer VSTEP has received a DNV-GL accreditation for its new generation of GMDSS simulators.

  • Vard has increased its shareholdings in Tulcea
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    Vard announces new investment and contract

    2015-11-11T15:01:00Z

    Vard Holdings Limited has announced that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one offshore vessel for an undisclosed international customer.

  • GEA will now operate under the new name of Kelvion
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    Heat Exchanger GEA changes to Kelvion

    2015-11-10T16:22:00Z

    The Heat Exchanger division of GEA Group will now operate under the new name of Kelvion.

  • Becker’s Mewis Duct has proved successful on large ships operating below 18 knots
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    Breaking further into China

    2015-11-10T16:13:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems, a leader in high-performance rudders and energy saving manoeuvring technology, is establishing itself as a competent partner on the Chinese market and now it’s looking to go even further.

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    LIVE BLOG: Gas Fuelled Ships Conference

    2015-11-10T08:51:00Z

    The first day of the Gas Fuelled Ships LIVE blog kicks off today from the Conference taking place in Hamburg, follow the blog to make sure you don’t miss any of the action.

  • The conversion of the 'Coral Anthelia' to dual fuel presented somewhat of a challenge
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    Cat Marine completes in-hull dual-fuel conversion

    2015-11-09T13:49:00Z

    Shipowner Anthony Veder has worked with Cat dealer Bolier to complete what it calls the industry’s first in-hull retrofit—saving considerable time and money in the process.