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NewsDual fuel FPSO power station runs successfully
The Wärtsilä power packs, producing more than 100MW in total, in the new P-63 FPSO vessel have completed full 100% load tests at the Cosco shipyard in Dalian, China, in preparation for the start of operations in Brazil''s offshore oil fields.
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NewsElectric cranes for boxship newbuilds
Cargotec company MacGregor has secured an order from Dalian Shipbuilding in China for 16 variable frequency drive (VFD) electric cranes, which will be fitted to four newbuild 3,900TEU container ships for PIL.
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NewsNordic Yards invests heavily in R&D
Germany’s Nordic Yards has invested heavily in the R&D field with a new cooling test zone for research purposes at its Warnemünde yard.
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NewsCathelco pipework anti-fouling system for FPSO
UK based ship equipment manufacturer, Cathelco, has won an order to supply a new floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel with its seawater pipework anti-fouling systems.
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B+V components business goes to SKF
SKF of Sweden is to acquire German ship components provider Blohm + Voss Industries (BVI), which manufactures shaft components (seals and bearings), stabilisers, and oily water separators.
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NewsAGCS looks at 2012 ship losses
UK marine insurer, Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality (AGCS), has released its annual report on ship losses for 2012, in which it reveals the main reason for incidents seem to be human error.
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NewsTransas simulator gains DNV Class A approval
Transas Marine International has been issued with a statement of compliance of DNA Class A approval for its navigational and DP simulators.
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Steerprop propulsion for Russian icebreakers
Finland based azimuth propulsion technology company, Steerprop Ltd, has won a contract to supply main propulsion systems for three icebreakers being built by Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation.
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NewsFirst MTU-powered UT order for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce says that has received an order worth £26million for the design, power and propulsion and equipment packages for four UT 771 CDL offshore supply vessels. They will be the first UT-design OSVs with MTU engines.
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NewsFurther orders for emissions monitors
US company WR Systems has announced further contracts for its Emsys emissions monitoring system, comprising orders from several shipyards in China and Korea as well as retrofits from two scrubber manufacturers.
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NewsPrivate navy takes on Somali pirates
According to The Sunday Times, a group of British businessmen are preparing to launch a private navy in a bid to stop piracy in the Indian Ocean.
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NewsShipping leaders collaborate to tackle major issues
Global paint and coatings company, AkzoNobel, and Taiwanese company, U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation, have become the latest companies to join the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) – a partnership set up to mobilise support across the industry, demonstrate opportunities and tackle global challenges.
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DSME profit and orders down
Media reports have speculated that Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering’s (DSME) net profit plunged 82% in 2012 and that it has lowered its order target for 2013.
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NewsSamsung and Hanjin to research ship efficiency
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Hanjin Shipping have singed an agreement to carry out joint research on ship energy efficiency management, in a bid to ensure efficient operations and reduce operating costs.
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NewsMeyer delivers dual-fuel engined gas tanker
The Meyer Werft yard in Papenburg, Germany, has officially handed over the ‘Coral Energy’ LNG tanker to Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder. It is the first of a new class of tanker to be equipped for dual-fuel operation.
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NewsGerman yard deliveries reflect niches
German yards delivered around 34 ocean and inland newbuildings in 2012 as they continued to concentrate on niche and home specialist markets, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsInterManager - new year shipping challenges
A survey of members of InterManager, the international trade association for ship and crew management, has identified the main concerns affecting the industry as it begins the new year.
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NewsWärtsilä BWMS receives type approval
Global marine solutions provider, Wärtsilä, has received type approval for its Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management System (BWMS).
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NewsNiigata adds new gas-burning designs to its range
Augmenting a remarkably broad portfolio of machinery for both marine applications and stationary power generation plant, Niigata Power Systems has developed two new, medium-speed gas-burning engines in the spark ignition (SI) and dual fuel (DF) categories respectively, which are described by David Tinsley.
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Cargotec equips Chinese PSVs
Finland’s Cargotec has secured a comprehensive MacGregor offshore equipment contract for six platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Fujian Southeast Shipyard in China.
