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  • Caterpillar has introduced a higher power version of the M 32 series, aimed at diesel-electric installations
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    Higher power MaK

    2013-06-27T10:20:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is now offering a higher power version of its MaK M 32 engine series.

  • The new G95ME-C9.2 engine
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    MAN announces next ME engine generation

    2013-06-26T21:17:00Z

    Following on from the market development towards the further optimisation of large container ships’ propulsion efficiency, MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced two significant additions to its engine programme.

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    Concern over single oils

    2013-06-26T17:54:00Z

    Castrol Marine has welcomed new guidance from Wärtsilä that undermines claims that mid-range base number (BN) oils represent a single cylinder oil solution for marine 2-stroke engines.

  • The new ESA notation will require full analysis of the criteria covering hull flexibility with respect to loading conditions, bearing material stiffness, shaft speed and oil film behaviour
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    Elastic shaft notation

    2013-06-26T17:04:00Z

    Bureau Veritas has introduced a new set of requirements for shaft alignment on high powered ships.

  • Underwater seal repair provides an economic alternative to drydocking, says Wärtsilä
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    Lower cost stern tube seal repair

    2013-06-25T11:04:00Z

    According to Wärtsilä, stern tube seals, mounted between the propeller and the stern tube, are vulnerable to damage due to the hazards present in the subsea environment. Operating with a damaged seal risks environmental pollution and failure of the stern tube bearings, either of which can result in a vessel ...

  • Color Line’s ‘SuperSpeed 2’ will be retrofitted with four Wärtsilä scrubber systems
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    Scrubber order for Norwegian ferry

    2013-06-24T19:50:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been contracted by Norwegian ferry operator Color Line to retrofit four exhaust gas cleaning systems to the company’s ‘SuperSpeed 2’ ro-pax ferry.

  • Sigma NEXEON provides excellent antifouling and superb colour retention
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    Asia-Pacific marine coatings boom

    2013-06-24T17:11:00Z

    The Asia-Pacific marine coatings market looks set to boom owing to robust growth of the shipbuilding and offshore engineering sectors in the region.

  • Stone Marin Seals Ltd will now manufacture, sell and service Ocean Venture Seals' full range of products
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    Stone Marine acquisition

    2013-06-24T15:17:00Z

    Stone Marine Group has extended its product range after purchasing the trade of Ocean Venture Seals Ltd.

  • Hull fouling creates added drag and results in speed loss
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    MACSEA low cost hull monitoring

    2013-06-21T17:45:00Z

    US based Macsea is offering a low cost hull condition monitoring service, Hull Medic, after seeing “a growing interest over the past couple of years” as the shipping industry looks for ways to cut fuel costs.

  • Maersk Line  will contribute around 42% of the capacity for the new P3 Network Photo: Maersk Line
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    Shipping alliance formed

    2013-06-20T20:09:00Z

    The major shipping lines have come together to form an alliance for east-west trade in order to optimise operations and services.

  • BMT Group and Verweij & Hoebee will mutually benefit from the acquisition
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    BMT acquires Verweij & Hoebee

    2013-06-20T19:50:00Z

    The UK based international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, BMT Group, is acquiring Dutch marine survey expert, Verweij & Hoebee, to strengthen its position in blue water surveys.

  • FSRU Toscana will be located 12 miles off Livorno, Italy
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    FSRU Toscana conversion completed

    2013-06-20T16:19:00Z

    Former LNG carrier, ‘Golar Frost’, has been converted into a Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU), i.e. a floating LNG receiving terminal, by Dubai’s Drydocks World.

  • Jotun says the hull and propeller performance measurement standard will benefit the industry
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    Hull and propeller standard

    2013-06-20T15:46:00Z

    The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has established an expert group to make work on a common industry standard for measurement of changes in hull and propeller performance.

  • Island Centurion at LWB. Now joined for conversion by Island Captain.
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    Second Schlumberger ship at LWB

    2013-06-19T15:55:00Z

    A second 93m offshore platform supply ship chartered by Schlumberger has arrived at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB) for conversion into a well-service vessel, reports Tom Todd.

  • The VisionMaster FT ECDIS allows quick access to tasks to be performed during a vessels operation
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    Northrop Grumman upgrades navigation systems

    2013-06-18T17:44:00Z

    Northrop Grumman Corporation is upgrading Arklow Shipping’s 12 container vessels with VisionMaster FT Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) to enable paperless navigation.

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    MOL containership incident

    2013-06-18T15:17:00Z

    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) 8,000 teu containership, the ''MOL Comfort'', has split in two off the coast of Mumbai after suffering a crack amidships whilst travelling fully laden from Singapore to Jeddah.

  • The new-generation STP 4000 twin propeller thruster from Schottel
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    Schottel launches more compact, optimised, thruster designs

    2013-06-18T15:10:00Z

    The latest generation of thrusters from Schottel of Germany features a hydrodynamically optimised housing, hydraulically-operated multi-disc clutch and hydraulic brake.

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    DNV to provide IMO with insight into US gas-fuelled shipping

    2013-06-18T15:08:00Z

    DNV reports that it has been appointed by IMO to gather knowledge about the potential of LNG powered international shipping in the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) and identify the necessary conditions for the successful implementation of LNG as a fuel source in the region.

  • As well as dual-fuel engines, Wärtsilä is to supply a control, electrical and automation system for Harvey Gulf’s latest MPSVs
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    Increased Wärtsilä supply for US gas-fuelled PSVs

    2013-06-18T15:06:00Z

    Wärtsilä reports that it has been contracted to supply a complete integrated solutions package for the first of a series of multi-purpose PSVs for US operator Harvey Gulf Marine.

  • 'Francisco' achieved speeds of 58.1 knots at trials last week
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    Incat high speed ferry excels

    2013-06-18T14:29:00Z

    Incat Tasmania''s first high speed dual fuel vehicle and passenger ferry has surpassed expectations at sea trials, reaching speeds of over 58 knots.