Latest News – Page 454
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Kongsberg hydroacoustics for Norwegian polar vessel
Norwegian polar research vessel ‘Kronpins Haakon’ will feature hydroacoustic systems from Kongsberg Maritime when it begins operations in 2017.
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NewsEighth ship for Cameron LNG project
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Mitsui and Imabari Shipbuilding have entered into a long-term Time Charter contract for the USA Cameron LNG Export Project.
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NewsType approval for MAN four-stroke engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new L35/44DF four-stroke engine has been approved by all major classification societies for genset and controllable pitch propeller operation, after type approval tests between 30 March and 2 April.
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NewsWärtsilä scrubbers for Dutch ro-ro carriers
Wärtsilä is to supply its hybrid scrubber systems to clean the exhaust emissions from two Dutch ro-ro carriers owned by Royal Wagenborg.
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NewsShippers’ dismay over EU regional CO2 regs
The shipping industry has expressed its disappointment over the vote taken in the European Parliament to adopt a regional EU Regulation on the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of individual ship CO2 emissions.
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NewsRolls-Royce extends PM portfolio
A new permanent magnet (PM) azimuth thruster from Rolls-Royce is undergoing sea trials onboard the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s research vessel ‘Gunnerus’. The Motorship was among press on a recent visit to the vessel in Trondheim.
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NewsNavico launches Simrad pulse compression radar
Marine electronics company Navico has launched a pulse compression radar which it claims offers revolutionary range and resolution.
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NewsIndustry seeks answers on BWMS
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in London this week will address a multi-party submission suggesting ‘grandfathering’ of early type-approved ballast water treatment systems, ensuring that first adopters are not penalised as regulations evolve.
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NewsWinterthur demonstrates new DF engine
Winterthur Gas and Diesel (WinGD) has demonstrated a run of the first large bore model from its new range of Wärtsilä X-DF low-speed two-stroke engines that it says is in response to LNG carrier demand.
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NewsCarnival inks optimisation deal with Wärtsilä
Carnival Corp is to adopt Wärtsilä’s asset performance optimisiation solution across its fleet under a new partnership that will allow the power and automation company to test new technologies on the cruise conglomerate’s vessels.
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Curaçao ship repair deal for Nederex and Damen
Curacao Ports Authority (CPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nederex and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem to strengthen its port.
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IMO launches BWM tools
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has launched a new online learning portal with free online tools to help with the implementation of the BWM Convention.
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NewsFerry duo floated out
Scandlines ferry newbuildings ''Berlin'' and ''Copenhagen'' have left drydock at Denmark’s Fayard for final fitting out, ending a unique conversion that began there last year, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsClassNK eco software on LNG carriers
Maritime software house NAPA and ClassNK are to install a jointly-designed new performance monitoring system onboard an Asian LNG carrier’s fleet.
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NewsElectric ship moves closer to reality
The prospect of the oil-free ship is looking much nearer with the entry into service of all-electric ferry ''Ampere'', developed by Siemens, builder Fjellstrand and operator Norled. Bill Thomson reports.
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NewsProtacon to modernise Swedish icebreakers
Two icebreakers operated by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) are to receive electric and automation system upgrades from Finnish power and engineering company Protacon.
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Polar Code adoption on busy MEPC agenda
Adoption of the Polar Code, an implementation timeframe for the Ballast Water Management Conevention and methodology discussions for a review on low-sulphur fuel availability are highlights of a busy IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting this month.
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NewsEco Marine Power in research partnership
A new marine technology test facility in Onomichi, Japan will focus on innovation for the shipping and offshore industries.
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NewsWärtsilä ethane test success
Wärtsilä’s four-stroke 50DF engine has been certified to run on liquid ethane gas (LEG) fuel after a successful testing programme in collaboration with petrochemical and gas shipping company Evergas.
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NewsUASC names first in class eco containership
The 18,800 teu LNG-ready vessel MV ‘Barzan’ has been named by United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), the first of a new fleet that the company claims will comprise the most environmentally friendly containerships in the world.
