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  • The add-on X-Stern Extender proivdes added safety in subsea operations for small vessels
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    X-Stern Extender enhances subsea safety

    2015-06-02T08:34:00Z

    Ulstein Group has revealed a stern extension that allows small vessels to perform subsea operations safely while minimising operation cost and environmental impact.

  • The Aquarius solar panel array onboard the 'Blue Star Delos'
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    Sea trial success for solar solution

    2015-06-02T08:04:00Z

    Eco Marine Power (EMP) has reported successful sea trials for its Aquarius solar power solution and MAS management and automation system onboard high-speed car and passenger ferry ''Blue Star Delos''.

  • Damen's BalCon offers a 'plug and play' BWMS within just one twenty-foot container
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    Damen launches ballast water solutions

    2015-06-02T05:29:00Z

    Damen has launched a containerised ballast water management system (BWMS), BalCon, as well as the LoFlo system for vessels requiring lower treatment capacity.

  • The new mandatory code will focus initially on requirments for ships using LNG as fuel
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    IMO set to adopt draft IGF Code

    2015-06-02T05:13:00Z

    The draft International Code of Safety for Ships using Gasses or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) is expected to be adopted by the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) during its 95th session on 3-12 June.

  • ‘AIDAsol’ has become the first cruise ship to connect to shore side power using Becker Marine Systems’ HUMMEL LNG Hybrid Barge
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    Hamburg cruise ship gets barge powered

    2015-06-01T15:42:00Z

    An AIDA cruise ship has become the first vessel at the Port of Hamburg to receive environmentally-friendly power from the Becker Marine Systems’ HUMMEL LNG Hybrid Barge.

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    SKF strikes Floatel service deal

    2015-06-01T14:23:00Z

    SKF will provide condition-based maintenance to Floatel International’s floating accommodation and offshore personnel platforms under a new global service agreement.

  • The PureBallast 3.1EX is now certified by the US Coast Guard for use on coastal barges
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    PureBallast system approved for coastal barges

    2015-06-01T14:10:00Z

    Alfa Laval’s explosion-proof ballast water treatment system, PureBallast 3.1EX, has received US Coast Guard (USCG) approval for applications on barges sailing US coastal waters.

  • MacGregor's cargo handling system onboard UASC ultra-large container vessel 'Barzan' aims to minimise emissions per teu handled
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    UASC enlists MacGregor cargo handling

    2015-06-01T13:55:00Z

    Ultra-large container vessel ‘Barzan’ has been equipped with MacGregor’s cargo handling system, which aims to maximise payload potential and operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

  • Hybrid propulsion and big data are transforming the industry more rapidly than anticipated, said Svensen
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    DNV GL updates 2020 vision

    2015-06-01T13:30:00Z

    On the first day of Nor-Shipping 2015, DNV GL has recast predictions for the year 2020 firstm published in 2012, with an amended outlook for LNG and scrubber uptake, hybrid propulsion and the use of big data across the maritime sector.

  • WECOSCO chairman Jia Lianjun (left) and Joe Thomas, director, ballast water management systems, Wärtsilä Ship Power.
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    COSCO to build Wärtsilä BWMS

    2015-06-01T13:08:00Z

    Wärtsilä has signed an agreement enabling COSCO (Weihai) Shipbuilding Marine Technology Company (WECOSCO) to build its Aquarius electrochlorination (EC) ballast water management system (BWMS) under license.

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    Ecochlor BWTS chosen for ten tankers

    2015-06-01T10:00:00Z

    US-based Ecochlor, Inc is to supply its Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) for ten oil and chemical tankers operated by Unicom Management Services Ltd and Novoship Technical Management, both part of the SCF Group.

  • The 'Estraden' fitted with one 18m high Norsepower rotor sail
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    Norsepower proves wind power savings at sea

    2015-06-01T03:20:00Z

    Norsepower has reported successful sea trials of its rotor sail wind propulsion technology onboard a ship operated by Bore, with results verified by NAPA and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

  • The icebreaker under bid will use different fuel and be more powerful than its design counterpart under construction in Finland
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    Seven bid for Yamal Novy icebreaker

    2015-05-29T16:14:00Z

    Nordic Yards and Aker Arctic have placed the highest bids in Vyborg Shipyard’s tender for the design and construction of an icebreaker for service at Yamal Novy port terminal, according to IAA Port News.

  • The new NAPA-DSME Power system features additional tools for LNG carriers to balance interests of ship operators and cargo owners
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    DSME monitors LNG carrier performance

    2015-05-29T15:33:00Z

    Software provider NAPA and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering have launched a performance monitoring system tailored to DSME gas carriers.

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    Intelsat expands offering with IntelsatOneR Flex

    2015-05-29T14:56:00Z

    Intelsat SA has unveiled a customisable, managed mobility service said to enable service providers to easily and cost-effectively launch services across the maritime sector.

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    Corvus boosts Scandlines battery power

    2015-05-28T17:24:00Z

    Corvus Energy is to deliver an additional 2.6 MWh battery system to Scandlines, operator of the world’s largest battery hybrid electric ferry fleet.

  • 'Wave Walker 1' is kitted out with ten units of E LED's 80 watt flood lights
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    Bright outlook for jackup platform

    2015-05-28T15:28:00Z

    When Fugro was looking to kit out its walking jackup platform ''Wave Walker 1'' with new lighting, it turned to the UK lighting expert, E LED.

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    Shell expands lubricant and app availability

    2015-05-28T13:44:00Z

    Shell Marine Products has expanded its port coverage in seven countries, bringing its total network to 532 ports in 40 countries.

  • The new chemical-free water treatment system will gain its first reference on 'Acta Orion'
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    First reference for Clarimar MF system

    2015-05-28T12:23:00Z

    The new waste water treatment system from ACO Marine will be installed on Acta Marine’s state-of-the-art wind farm support vessel (WFSV) ‘Acta Orion’.

  • Grimaldi Lines' 'Florencia' is the first ferry to implement the new safety scheme
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    RINA launches ferry safety scheme

    2015-05-28T11:14:00Z

    Italian classification society RINA has launched an asset integrity management initiative aimed at enhancing safety of ro-pax ferries.