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  • Becker’s Mewis Duct has proved successful on large ships operating below 18 knots
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    Integrated propulsion design drives efficiency

    2015-04-13T12:28:00Z

    Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) have enabled three companies to offer significant improvements in propulsion efficiency combined with short payback times, writes Bill Thomson.

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    Solar power solution receives ClassNK acceptance

    2015-04-13T11:35:00Z

    Eco Marine Power (EMP) is to release two marine solar power packages after receiving acceptance from ClassNK for its Aquarius system as installed on classed vessels.

  • The two parties will work to commercialise the Mark V technology this year
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    GTT venture advances LNG membrane technology

    2015-04-13T10:31:00Z

    GTT is joining forces with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries to advance its new Mark V technology.

  • Cryo AB will supply LNG fuel tanks and handling equipment to the new Tallink fast ferry due for delivery in 2017.
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    Cryo LNG fuel system for Tallink ferry

    2015-04-13T09:57:00Z

    Meyer Turku shipyard has ordered a high-power LNG fuel tank and gas handling system from Cryo AB, to be installed on a next-generation high-speed ferry under construction for Tallink Grupp.

  • Left to right: Noboru Ueda, chairman and president, ClassNK; Mong-Jye Lee, president, Evergreen Marine Corp; and Juha Heikinheimo, president, NAPA Group
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    Evergreen installs ClassNK-NAPA efficiency software

    2015-04-13T09:22:00Z

    Evergreen Line is to install ClassNK-NAPA Green eco-efficiency software on its chartered container vessels, allowing shore-based teams to monitor, record and analyse real-time data from the charter fleet.

  • The agreement enables Alfa Laval to use DSME patents with Alfa Laval Fuel Conditioning Modules for use on natural gas-powered ships, such as LNG carriers
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    Alfa Laval and DSME work on LNG solutions

    2015-04-10T15:09:00Z

    Alfa Laval is expanding its LNG offering with a patent license agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for the use of DSME’s patents on high pressure fuel gas supply systems.

  • The complete kit has a bespoke extension rod allowing access to second and third row cylinders
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    Link unveils new level indicator

    2015-04-09T16:59:00Z

    UK-based Link Instruments Ltd has unveiled a new ‘intrinsically safe’ liquid level indicator for use on fixed fire systems onboard LPG vessels and other vessels with hazardous areas.

  • This is the first time that Bestobell Marine has supplied its globe and check valves for LNG re-liquefaction applications
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    LNG valve contract for Bestobell

    2015-04-09T13:35:00Z

    Bestobell Marine, a leading supplier of cryogenic globe and check valves for ships, has secured two new high profile LNG carrier contracts for its cryogenic globe and check valves.

  • Niigata and Scana will be marketing the new propulsion package to the offshore market
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    Joint offshore propulsion package

    2015-04-08T12:08:00Z

    Norway''s Scana Volda AS and Japan''s Niigata Power Systems Co. Ltd have signed a business agreement to offer a joint Niigata and Scana propulsion package to the market.

  • 'Marion Dufresne II' will receive major repair works that will extend its life for a further 20 years
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    Research vessel repair job

    2015-04-08T11:53:00Z

    Oceanographic research vessel ‘Marion Dufresne II’ is set for major repair work at Damen Shiprepair and Conversion’s Dunkirk yard where it will be in dry-dock for six weeks.

  • The 133m F. A. Gauthier has been built with energy savings and low environmental impact in mind. Photo: Fincantieri
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    LNG ferry heads to Canada

    2015-04-07T16:25:00Z

    The first LNG ferry to be built in Italy by Fincantieri has left the company’s Naples shipyard for Canadian transport company, Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ), following successful sea trials.

  • The ‘Tasmania Akane’ is Sado Kisen’s first fast ferry
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    Japan fast ferry delivery for Incat

    2015-04-07T11:05:00Z

    Incat will deliver an 85m high speed wave piercing catamaran ferry to Japan’s Sado Kisen early this month - the operator’s first high speed passenger and car carrier.

  • Unison's new machine brings the flexibility of all-electric pipe bending technology to large pipe sizes
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    Unison commissions tube bending machine

    2015-04-02T13:00:00Z

    UK-based computerised control system manufacturer, Unison, has commissioned what is thought to be the largest all-electric tube bending machine ever produced at Newport News Shipbuilding.

  • The twin axe catamaran windfarm vessel has been named 'Severn Provider'
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    Damen completes windfarm vessel

    2015-04-01T16:41:00Z

    The naming ceremony has taken place for Damen’s latest newbuild, a 26m multipurpose windfarm vessel built for UK-based Severn Offshore Services.

  • Christopher Wiernicki: "Technical innovation must be on par with commercial acumen, and decisions need to be based equally on both commercial and technical risks"
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    Transforming the future of shipping

    2015-04-01T16:11:00Z

    During the recent CMA Shipping 2015 conference, ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki provided the conference''s keynote address focusing on the executive technology leadership helping transform the future of shipping.

  • National Geographic Explorer at LWB in 2013
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    Lloyd Werft bags new cruise repair

    2015-04-01T08:30:00Z

    Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB) Tuesday revealed orders for the repair and modernisation of the two small cruise ships Voyager and National Geographic Explorer – work which will keep it busy throughout April, Tom Todd reports.

  • CM-1000 module on a seawater pump of the Allweiler MA series Photo: Allweiler GmbH
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    Hapag Lloyd chooses Colfax

    2015-03-31T18:17:00Z

    Hapag Lloyd will be equipping its 13,200 teu Hamburg Express class and other vessels with the Colfax CM-1000® pump control system.

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    MHI-MME releases engine data

    2015-03-31T17:37:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery and Engine Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) has released UE Engine Technical Data on its website.

  • The 'Condor Liberation' was built by Austal two years ago 'on spec' before being bought and customised by Condor Ferries
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    Condor launches high-speed Austal trimaran

    2015-03-30T17:44:00Z

    Condor Ferries has launched the 102m trimaran ferry ''Condor Liberation'', built by Austal, on its service between Poole and the Channel Islands.

  • Viking is seeking flag state approvals for LifeCraft as an alternative life-saving appliance
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    Viking targets approvals for LifeCraft

    2015-03-30T17:15:00Z

    Viking Life-Saving Equipment presented its LifeCraft alternative life-saving appliance (LSA) for passenger ships to the IMO Ships Systems and Equipment Sub-Committee on 25 March.