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  • d'Amico International Shipping has ordered two more LR1 product tankers through its Irish tanker subsidiary
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    Two more LR1 tankers for d’Amico

    2015-06-09T12:21:00Z

    Milan-listed d’Amico Shipping’s Irish tanker subsidiary has ordered two more 75,000dwt Long Range 1 (LR1) product tankers from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

  • Enhancements to 'Stornes' rock-dumping tower were carried out at Damen Shiprepair & Conversion Rotterdam
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    Depth enhancement for Van Oord vessel

    2015-06-09T11:37:00Z

    Van Oord flexible fallpipe vessel ‘Stornes’ will be able to operate at greater depths after recent work at Damen Shiprepair & Conversion Rotterdam.

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    Cylinder success for Hansa Shipping vessel

    2015-06-09T11:03:00Z

    The 3,554 teu Hansa Shipping container vessel ‘Debussy’ is set to exceed 50,000 running hours without piston overhaul, according to its latest MAN service report.

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    ABS fleet management for Topaz OSVs

    2015-06-09T09:37:00Z

    Topaz Energy and Marine is to install ABS Nautical Systems fleet management software on 58 of its offshore support vessels (OSVs).

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    Alaska Ferry contract for Thordon Bearings

    2015-06-09T08:19:00Z

    Thordon Bearings will supply its COMPAC propeller shaft bearing system to two Alaska Ferry newbuilds under construction at the Vigor Industrial shipyard in Ketchikan.

  • Preventative maintenance and ease of accessibility are key considerations in the new low-voltage electric propulsion drive
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    New electric propulsion drive from ABB

    2015-06-09T08:04:00Z

    The NektonDrive low voltage variable speed drive from power and automation group ABB aims to help vessels use electrical power more efficiently and to lower environmental impact.

  • The three PCTCs will enter service at the end of 2017 with Raytheon Anschütz integrated navigation systems
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    Synapsis navigation for Croatian PCTCs

    2015-06-09T07:39:00Z

    Raytheon Anschütz is to supply integrated navigation systems (INS) to three car carriers built by the Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik Brodogradiliste.

  • GTT will provide its Mark III Flex containemnt technology to the new FSRU to be delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries
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    GTT receives Hyundai FSRU order

    2015-06-08T20:55:00Z

    LNG membrane containment system provider GTT will supply its Mark III Flex technology to a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

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    Vard to build Kreuz DSCV

    2015-06-08T20:54:00Z

    Vard is to design and build a diving support and construction vessel for Singapore-based Kreuz Subsea, under a contract that Norwegian group says highlights the applicability of its technologies in hitherto untapped markets.

  • Odfjell's 'Bow Firda' is the first of eleven tankers set to receive Kappel blade, fairing cone and rudder bulb upgrades
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    Propeller upgrade for Odfjell tankers

    2015-06-08T20:52:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo is to retrofit and upgrade eleven 37,500dwt Kværner Class chemical tankers operated by Odfjell, with the first vessel – ‘Bow Clipper’ – due to be upgraded in August.

  • The new 200m 7,900t vessel is Deltamarin's most energy efficient and environmentally-friendly yet Photo: Deltamarin
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    LNG Ro-Pax of the future

    2015-06-08T11:09:00Z

    Deltamarin unveiled what it calls its new LNG ro-pax vessel of the future, ‘DeltaChallenger’, during the Nor-Shipping 2015 exhibition in Oslo.

  • An innovative superstructure allows scaleable LNG storage without coprimising cargo capacity
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    Oshima unveils LNG-fuelled Kamsarmax bulker

    2015-06-08T11:02:00Z

    DNV GL has granted approval in principle (AiP) for a LNG-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier concept from Oshima Shipbuilding Company.

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    Alewijnse success at Damen Dunkerque

    2015-06-05T16:22:00Z

    Alewijnse Marine Systems is celebrating its first anniversary of delivering electrical services and maintenance to vessels at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque and a strong start with 19 contracts.

  • Pad 1 will also facilitate the development of Gibdock as an OEM storage facility
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    Gibdock opens dry dock fabrication facility

    2015-06-04T14:49:00Z

    Gibraltar’s Gibdock has kicked off the first half of 2014 by opening a brand new dry dock fabrication facility to enhance its dry docking side of the business.

  • The fifth USCG NSC, ‘James’, is scheduled for delivery and commissioning in 2015
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    GE Marine power for US Coast Guard cutter

    2015-06-03T14:12:00Z

    GE Marine LM2500 gas turbines will power the eighth new United States Coast Guard’s National Security Cutter, ‘Midgett’ (WMSL 757), which is currently under construction in the US.

  • MSI’s portfolio comprises several well-known product brands, including SAM Electronics
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    Wärtsilä completes acquisition of MSI

    2015-06-03T11:39:00Z

    Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the acquisition of Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) for a purchase price of around €295m.

  • DNV GL's Svensen presented HHI's Moon-kyoon with the AiP certificate at a ceremony held during Nor-Shipping
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    Approval in principle for HHI SkyBench

    2015-06-03T07:27:00Z

    An innovative sliding bridge from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV GL.

  • The new four-speed engine is said to unlock new levels of efficiency thanks to cutting-edge technology in several areas, including fuel injection and control
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    ‘Record breaking’ Wärtsilä 31 engine launched

    2015-06-02T15:24:00Z

    Wärtsilä has launched a new medium-speed engine that it claims reaches a previously unimaginable level of fuel efficiency – with consumption as low as 165g/kWh in the diesel version of the Wärtsilä 31 engine.

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    UASC chooses ShipServ

    2015-06-02T13:04:00Z

    ShipServ, a leading marine e-marketplace, has secured an order for its full suite of decision support tools for e-procurement and sourcing activities from the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).

  • Fuel flexibility is a key feature of the new suite of container feeder vessels
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    Wärtsilä reveals container feeder vessel designs

    2015-06-02T08:55:00Z

    Wärtsilä has launched a series of four new container feeder vessel designs which it says strive for optimal fuel efficiency while complying with all known current and future environmental regulations.