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  • Macgregor’s new 40ft flat rack loose lashings storage system
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    Loose lashings storage system

    2015-08-24T14:00:00Z

    Macgregor has developed a new 40ft flat rack loose lashings storage system that is designed to give increased capacity and make better use of available deck space.

  • Both new LNG bunker barge concepts are fully customisable
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    New LNG bunker barge concepts from Jensen

    2015-08-21T09:59:00Z

    Jensen Maritime, part of Crowley Maritime Corporation, has unveiled two new, fully-customisable LNG bunker barge concepts, said to be ideal for ports not located near an LNG terminal.

  • A new tool explores the effect of alternative operational options for the bulbous bow
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    DNV GL enhances bulb optimisation service

    2015-08-20T16:46:00Z

    DNV GL is enhancing its ECO retrofit service to support shipowners and operators tailoring retrofit projects for a more energy efficient future fleet.

  • The MAN engines will power what is expected to be the largest cutter-suction dredger in the world
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    MAN engines for biggest cutter dredger

    2015-08-19T17:23:00Z

    MAN Diesel and Turbo is to supply three of its MAN L/V 48/60CR engines for Jan De Nul Group’s new self-propelled, cutter-suction dredger – set to be the world’s largest.

  • Lemag's CONTROLmag ensures a safe and steady switchover between residual and distillate fuels
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    MAN approves Lemag fuel switch system

    2015-08-19T14:21:00Z

    Lemag, Lehmann & Michels has received a letter of no objection from MAN Diesel & Turbo for the use of its CONTROLmag fuel switching system with MAN engines.

  • ‘Edda Freya’ OCV: a second, much bigger hybrid design for operator Ostenso Rederi
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    Heavyweight proof for hybrids

    2015-08-19T14:16:00Z

    If anyone wanted hard-metal proof that battery array vessels are beginning to be taken seriously, it’s to be found in the 150m long, 27m wide ‘Edda Freya’, writes Stevie Knight.

  • Designed to meet the unique demands of Papua New Guinea liner trade, the 22,000dwt Chief-class has been introduced by China Navigation Company on its Swire Shipping network
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    Versatile class for PNG liner trade

    2015-08-19T14:14:00Z

    A new generation of multipurpose cargo vessels has been commissioned by Singapore-based China Navigation Company (CNCo) to meet the exacting and evolving needs of scheduled services to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and western Pacific islands. David Tinsley reports.

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    ABS invests in academic research

    2015-08-18T16:54:00Z

    ABS says advances have been made in technology that will impact the role of classification in the future, and its academic research aims to help the industry benefit.

  • DITAS tankers including the 'Cumhriyet' will now be monitored using DNV GL's ECO Insight performance management package
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    DITAS adopts ECO Insight performance management

    2015-08-18T09:51:00Z

    Turkish ship management company DITAS Marine Operations and Tanker Management Co is to employ DNV GL’s ECO Insight fleet performance management solution for its ten tankers.

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    CSBC selects Siemens for propulsion packages

    2015-08-18T09:21:00Z

    CSBC Corporation Taiwan has chosen Siemens to supply diesel-electric propulsion systems and other equipment for four 65,000-tonne semi-submersible deck cargo vessels (SSDCVs).

  • The new CleanSewage Bio system offers space savings through its one-side access feature
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    RWO advances sewage treatment system

    2015-08-18T08:54:00Z

    Bremen-based water treatment manufacturer RWO has launched a new wastewater treatment system, CleanSewage Bio, which it claims offers significant space savings and ease of use.

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    Evoqua completes low salinity BWMS test

    2015-08-18T08:31:00Z

    Evoqua Water Technologies has become the first company to complete low salinity (brackish) water testing for ballast water management solutions (BWMS), carried out by an independent laboratory under US Coast Guard (USCG) protocols.

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    Maritime investors take over Imtech

    2015-08-17T16:48:00Z

    Imtech Marine is set acquired by Pon Holdings and Parcom Capital – a move that Imtech says will enable it to realise its growth ambition.

  • Construction is underway at Meyer Turku shipyard
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    Construction begins for Tallink LNG fast ferry

    2015-08-14T11:03:00Z

    Construction of Tallink Group’s new generation LNG-powered fast ferry has begun at Meyer Turku shipyard.

  • GEA BallastMaster ultraV uses filtration and UV-C radiation
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    GEA ballast water treatment for Hapag-Lloyd

    2015-08-13T17:20:00Z

    GEA’s chemical-free UV ballast water treatment has been installed onboard Hapag-Lloyd’s Panamax container ship, ‘London Express’.

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    MAN Turbocharger maintenance agreement

    2015-08-13T16:33:00Z

    MAN PrimeServ’s turbocharger unit has signed a Premium Turbocharger Maintenance Contract with Associated Maritime Company (HKG) Ltd (AMCL).

  • The conversion will be carried out at Keppel's Singapore facility
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    LNG cargo vessel conversion

    2015-08-12T12:44:00Z

    Keppel Shipyard has secured a contract with Totem Ocean for what it calls the world''s first conversion of a large roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel to operate on a dual-fuel diesel LNG propulsion system.

  • Kinder Morgan Inc is expanding its fleet of Jones Act product tankers
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    Kinder Morgan acquires four LNG tankers

    2015-08-12T10:21:00Z

    US-based Kinder Morgan Inc is expanding its fleet of Jones Act product tankers after signing an agreement worth US$568m with Philly Tankers LLC to acquire four new 50,000 tonne Tier II tankers.

  • The Evergreen Group today has signed an agreement with CSBC Corporation to build ten newbuild boxships
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    Newbuild boxship order

    2015-08-11T12:27:00Z

    The Evergreen Group has signed an agreement with CSBC Corporation, Taiwan, to build ten newbuild 2,800 teu class B-type vessels.

  • The two GE gas turbines enable 'Francisco' to achieve speeds in excess of 50 knots during normal operation on LNG or Marine Gas Oil
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    GE service agreement for world's fastest ferry

    2015-08-11T11:16:00Z

    GE Marine has signed a 10-year customised service agreement with Argentina-based Buquebus’s fast ferry ‘Francisco’, covering the vessel''s two LM2500 gas turbines. .