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Wabtec acquires Turbonetics
US based Wabtec Corporation has acquired turbocharger manufacturer, Turbonetics Inc., which it says will “benefit both companies”.
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NewsEarly sale of German yard now tipped
Talks are underway with potential buyers, including Russians, about the bankrupt P+S Werften facility Volkswerft in Stralsund, in east Germany, and a deal could be clinched as early as September, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsGPS spoofing and Totem ECDIS
According to Israeli marine electronics company TotemPlus, there has been considerable discussion following media reports of hackers jamming or spoofing GPS signals.
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NewsOffshore construction ships get 6 x MAN 32/44 power
MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced an order to supply the main gensets for a multi-layer vessel newbuilding, recently commenced by Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven for UK client Ceona.
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NewsUkraine investment in Norwegian shipyard
Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group plans to significantly accelerate its activities following a recent cooperation agreement with the Ukranian Zaliv shipyard, writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsW&O chosen as Bestobell supplier
US based W&O Supply has been chosen as a North American distributor for Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group (PEGL).
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NewsGibdock Technip overhaul
Offshore vessel specialist Gibdock has secured its first dry dock contract from Technip, an expert in construction and engineering work for the energy industry.
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NewsTank gauging system accommodates list and trim
The latest tank gauging system from PSM of the UK combines level measurement transmitters with an associated display and control system that is capable of calculating the required corrections to take account of list and/or trim.
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NewsDredger converted to cable layer
Energomontaz-Polnoc Gdynia (EPG Shipyard) of Poland has begun the conversion of Jan de Nul’s stone dumping vessel ‘Willem de Vlamingh’ into a cable layer.
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NewsDubai repair centre opens
Machinery repair specialist Goltens has recently opened its new facility in Dubai.
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NewsBWTS retrofit contract
Korean company Panasia says it has recently signed a contract for retrofitting its Glo-En Patrol ballast water treatment system to the fleet of juice tankers owned by Atlanship.
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NewsSouth African fishery fleet maintenance for Damen
Damen Shipyards Cape Town has been contracted by the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) for repair work and ongoing maintenance to its fleet of six fisheries research, protection and surveillance vessels.
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NewsBusy repair period for H&W
Belfast-based Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries’ ship repair and conversion business reports that the beginning of 2013 was one of the busiest periods in the yard’s recent history.
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NewsEngine service contract for Cat distributor
Finning Power Systems, the UK-based distributor for Caterpillar engines, reports that its marine division has signed a five-year, exclusive product support agreement with UK-based international service company, Serco.
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NewsFjord ferry to be upgraded in Rauma
STX Finland and Fjord Line have signed a contract for conversion of the cruise ferry ‘Bergensfjord’. The 134m long, 24m wide ship was built in Norway in 1993.
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NewsNorway endorses emergency repair patches
The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has renewed its service agreement with Miko Marine for the emergency provision of magnetic and fabric patches for damaged vessels.
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NewsFirst major cruise refit for fire safety system
Autronica Fire and Security of Norway has recently fitted its AutroSafe 4 fire detection system, as part of a major refit of cruise ship ‘Carnival Sunshine’.
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NewsMAN GenSet sales success
MAN Diesel and Turbo’s L16/24 GenSet engine remains competitive after continuous re-designs since its launch in the 1990s, reaching sales of 3,000 units.
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NewsGas fuelled ships, 1963 style
One of ‘The Motor Ship’s’ campaigns was to promote the advantages of the Diesel engine over steam power. Therefore it was rather a surprise to read in the July 1963 issue a leading article on a ship powered by a steam turbine.
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Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign
The Maritime Authorities of the Paris and Tokyo Memorandam of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control are set to launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) to ensure compliance with SOLAS Chapter II-1.
