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  • Tor E Svensen: “There are many ways something can go wrong with the systems or software – be it caused by technical or human error, or cyber criminals"
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    DNV GL addresses cybersecurity

    2015-03-30T17:13:00Z

    DNV GL addressed the increasing problem of cyber threats and cybersecurity in the maritime and offshore industry at this year’s Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Shipping event.

  • All key systems on board ‘Wind Server’ are accessible through Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Master system Photo: DBB Jack-Up Services A/S
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    Kongsberg equips DBB jack-up vessel

    2015-03-30T16:10:00Z

    DBB Jack-Up Services'' new wind turbine service jack-up vessel has just been launched, with a full complement of Kongsberg Maritime control and automation technology on board.

  • MAN Diesel & Turbo's 50MX testing engine was configured as an ME-LGI unit for the methanol demonstration
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    MAN demonstrates two-stroke methanol engine

    2015-03-30T15:05:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo demonstrated its methanol-burning ME-LGI engine in front of customers and partners in March.

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    Sembcorp Marine to build biggest crane vessel

    2015-03-30T14:08:00Z

    Sembcorp subsidiary Jurong Shipyard will build a semi-submersible crane vessel for Heerema Offshore Services that it claims will be the biggest crane vessel in the world.

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    Carnival carves up nine newbuild orders

    2015-03-30T12:58:00Z

    Carnival Corp has split responsibility for nine next-generation ships between German shipbuilder Meyer Werft and Italian counterpart Fincanteri.

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    USCG certifies Korean Register for BWM testing

    2015-03-27T17:32:00Z

    The Korean Register (KR) has become the first Asian class society to gain authorisation as an “independent laboratory” for testing ballast water management systems (BWMS).

  • The 'DACC Tireno', delivered at Oshima yard in Japan, is the first of four Supramax sisterships
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    First bulk carrier for Italian venture

    2015-03-27T17:17:00Z

    The 60,000dwt ‘DACC Tirreno’ was delivered at the Oshima shipyard in Japan yesterday, the first of four Supramax bulk carriers for the joint venture between Coeclerici and d’Amico formed in 2013.

  • The LNG guide from ABS includes detailed guidelines on safe bunkering
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    ABS updates LNG guidance

    2015-03-27T17:15:00Z

    The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released the second edition of its guidance on LNG bunkering in North America.

  • Wärtsilä is ‘Taking Merchant Shipping into the Gas Age’ with its new LNG carrier designs
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    Wärtsilä unveils latest LNG carrier designs

    2015-03-27T16:03:00Z

    Wärtsilä is expanding its offering with a new series of LNG carrier ship designs, part of the company''s strategic programme of ‘Taking Merchant Shipping into the Gas Age’.

  • The Sullivan Island dry docking facility is being built on reclaimed land off Port of Spain
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    Trinidad dry dock project progresses

    2015-03-27T15:49:00Z

    Trinidad Dry Dock Company (TDDC) has taken an important step in its long-planned ship repair yard on Sullivan Island, part of what the company hopes will be one of the biggest dry dock developments in the world.

  • Rolls-Royce's new Bergen 33:35 engines will be delivered to the MAC vessel 'Nautilus'
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    Rolls-Royce power for first seabed mining ship

    2015-03-26T17:21:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has secured a landmark agreement to supply six B33:45 medium-speed diesel generator sets to China’s Fuijan Mawei shipyard for the world’s first ever seabed mining vessel.

  • The new inspection, maintenance and repair vessel for BOA will be among the most efficient in its class
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    Noryards IMR vessel for BOA Offshore

    2015-03-26T17:20:00Z

    Norwegian shipbuilder Noryards has obtained a NOK 700m (US$85m) deal to build an IMR (Inspection, Maintenance and Repair) vessel for BOA Offshore, writes Jaroslaw Adamowski.

  • An integrated DP and manoeuvring system will assist the world's biggest construction vessel in its offshore duties
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    Kongsberg shows Pioneering Spirit

    2015-03-26T17:18:00Z

    Allseas’ giant offshore construction vessel Pioneering Spirit will begin its first job this summer off the coast of Norway, assisted by innovative Dynamic Positioning (DP), bridge and automation solutions from Kongsberg Maritime.

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    Rolls-Royce equipment for Edison Chouest

    2015-03-26T11:46:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract worth £20m with US shipowner Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO).

  • The EPM-Peak offers accurate electronic measurement of peak pressure and engine speed calculations
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    IMES launches EPM-Peak pressure indicator

    2015-03-26T10:17:00Z

    Cylinder pressure sensor specialist IMES has launched a new electronic pressure indicator designed to measure peak pressure and calculate engine speed on fourt-stroke engines.

  • ABB's latest thruster uses proven technology in a package offering greater efficiency and a competitive lifecycle cost
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    ABB launches latest Azipod thruster

    2015-03-26T09:42:00Z

    ABB has unveiled the latest addition to its electric propulsion range, combining its long-established Azipod technology in a unit that the company says offers enhanced reliability, efficiency and serviceability at a competitive lifecycle cost.

  • 'Murmansk' is part of a series of three icebreakers being built for the Russian Ministry of Transport
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    Russian icebreaker launched at Arctech Helsinki

    2015-03-25T16:20:00Z

    The latest in a series of three icebreakers being built for the Russian Ministry of Transport was launched at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard today.

  • Carisbrooke decided to go for the fuel switching approach, converting its vessels over from residual to distillate fuel
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    Carisbrooke takes fuel switching approach

    2015-03-25T15:26:00Z

    British short sea shipper, Carisbrooke Shipping, says its first three months of operating in the North Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) have run without a hitch, which it puts down to careful preparation.

  • The Bellona/Damen partnership will work towards reducing the environmental impact of a wide range of commercial and leisure vessels
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    Green concept vessel partnership

    2015-03-24T17:54:00Z

    The Norway-based NGO Bellona Foundation has launched a three year partnership with the Damen Shipyards Group to explore and develop green concept vessels for the future.

  • Rolls-Royce will supply two all-gas engines for 'Hilli', a converted FLNGV
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    Rolls-Royce gas engines for FLNGV

    2015-03-24T16:25:00Z

    Rolls-Royce is to supply two all-gas engines for power generation onboard ‘Hilli’, a former LNG carrier being converted to a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNGV).