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  • The Integrated Drive System (IDS) used in the vessel, with a length of approximately 146m, conforms with the international certification standards of DNV GL
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    Siemens support for dive vessel

    2015-09-22T11:41:00Z

    Siemens is to supply complete drive and power systems for a diving support vessel being built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC) for Toisa Ltd.

  • Ensuring that the ‘Wei-Li’ was properly supported in the drydock was a complex project in itself
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    Damen crane ship repair job

    2015-09-22T11:09:00Z

    A Zhenhua Heavy Industries crane ship has left Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque after ten days of maintenance and repairs.

  • Aframax
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    Aker and Deltamarin design Arctic tanker

    2015-09-21T17:07:00Z

    Aker Arctic Technology Inc and Deltamarin Ltd have joined forces to design a modern Aframax tanker concept for arctic use.

  • MAN 32/44CR engines are suitable for a variety of applications including fishing
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    MAN CR unit ready for US market

    2015-09-21T12:01:00Z

    The MAN 32/44 Common Rail engine family has received US EPA Certification, a requirement for all engines installed aboard US-flagged vessels.

  • Rolls-Royce Marine is looking to reduce complexity and increase efficiency across its mid-range offshore designs, said Emblemsvåg
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    Rolls-Royce urges caution on vessel specification

    2015-09-20T18:32:00Z

    Ship designer and equipment manufacturer Rolls-Royce Marine has warned that ship operators may be losing value across their offshore fleets as a result of over-specification.

  • The 140m cable layer features an integrated automation and diesel-electric propulsion package, including energy storage for back up in cable loading and propiulsion assistance
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    Advanced cable layer for ABB

    2015-09-20T13:13:00Z

    An advanced cable layer under order for ABB High Voltage Cables offers sister company ABB Marine another opportunity to apply its onboard DC grid solution as part of a package comprising diesel-electric propulsion, energy storage and a host of automation and monitoring solutions.

  • Vic Sneddon: "this work was vital to both protect and enhance the operational reliability of the ramp"
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    V&A completes Stena Line hydraulics work

    2015-09-18T12:11:00Z

    UK-based V&A Hydraulics has completed a contract to support cargo loading functions and the release of a fast-rescue boat for ferry operator, Stena Line.

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    OceanSaver BWTS order

    2015-09-17T14:59:00Z

    OceanSaver will deliver ballast water treatment systems for two VLCCs to a European owner, currently built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding in South Korea.

  • The delegates discussed a number of topical issues including simulation and manoeuvring
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    Marine experts gather in South Shields

    2015-09-17T14:36:00Z

    International marine experts recently gathered at the UK’s South Shields Marine School to look at the latest industry and technological innovations as part of the four-day MARSIM 2015 Conference.

  • The work on 'Fitnes' and three other bulk carriers represents the biggest contract for Pella Sietas since it was acquired by Russian owners last year
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    Page Standard #619588

    2015-09-17T14:14:00Z

    Pella Sietas Shipyard in Hamburg has begun installation of Alfa Laval scrubbers on four German bulkers – the first retrofits of this kind to be undertaken at the former J.J. Sietas yard since it was acquired by Russian owners last year, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd.

  • The keel of the first of two ultra-luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri will build for Seabourn has been laid
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    Fincantieri cruise build

    2015-09-16T15:28:00Z

    The keel laying ceremony of ''Seabourn Encore'', the first of two ultra-luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri will build for Seabourn, brand of Carnival Corporation, has been held at the Marghera shipyard.

  • The vessel, one in a series of eight, is designed for transport of ethane, LPG or LNG
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    BV classes first ethane-powered ship

    2015-09-16T10:09:00Z

    Bureau Veritas has marked a major milestone, classing the first ethane-powered ship ‘JS Ineos Insight’ – the first in a series of eight 27,500 cubic metres multi-gas Dragon-class vessel being built for Evergas.

  • Keeping a close eye on cylinder condition has never been more critical
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    The Motorship to host second ExxonMobil roundtable

    2015-09-16T06:36:00Z

    Next month The Motorship will host a second ExxonMobil roundtable event, inviting high-level industry stakeholders to a discussion entitled ‘ECA compliance, cold corrosion and beyond: Tackling current and future issues in marine engine conditioning”.

  • Imtech Marine has signed for a prolonged stay at the RDM Innovation Dock. Pictured: Mark Linde (Global Director Design Technology & Engineering Imtech Marine) and Angelien Sanderman (Member of the Board University of Rotterdam)
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    Investing in a greener future

    2015-09-15T13:53:00Z

    Imtech Marine has signed up to keep its Energy & Automation Lab at the RDM Innovation Dock in Rotterdam for the foreseeable future.

  • Clean Marine’s system is a ‘Multistream’ scrubber designed to clean 30,000kg of exhaust per hour
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    Clean Marine wins EGCS orders

    2015-09-15T10:31:00Z

    Clean Marine is to supply exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) for two reefer/fishing support vessels being built at Chinese yard, Huanghai Shipbuilding Co Ltd.

  • Nor Lines will explore a plug-in hybrid LNG/battery containership concept under one of the five pilot projects
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    Green Coastal Shipping partners choose projects

    2015-09-15T06:50:00Z

    The Norwegian Green Coastal Shipping initiative has selected five pilot projects to develop, encompassing ships of several types fuelled by LNG, battery power and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as well as an environmentally friendly port project.

  • The Sayaringo STaGE features a new design that achieves significant improvements in both LNG carrying capacity and fuel efficiency
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    Next generation LNG carriers

    2015-09-14T16:14:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received two orders for Sayaringo STaGE next-generation LNG carriers for delivery to two joint ventures established by Chubu Electric Power, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line).

  • The CLEAN four-stroke HiMSEN engine is said to improve power output by 20% and fuel efficiency up to 2%
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    Hyundai develops cleaner four-stroke engine

    2015-09-14T15:43:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has completed type approval testing for its next generation CLEAN HiMSEN (Hi-Touch Marine and Stationary Engine).

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    Costamare triples piston overhaul interval

    2015-09-11T13:01:00Z

    Athens-based Costamare Shipping, with the help of ExxonMobil, has extended Cosco Yantian’s piston ring replacement period to more than 55,000 hours – a move that will help reduce costs and optimise vessel performance.

  • Kobe Steel;s high-strength steel has been approved by IACS for use in intermediate shafts
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    Stronger steel approved for intermediate shafts

    2015-09-10T21:59:00Z

    The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has approved an intermediate shaft with tensile strength of above 800N/mm2 for the first time.