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NewsWind farm ships near completion at LWB
Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB) said on 30 April the two wind farm installation ships ‘Victoria Mathias’ and ‘Friedrich Ernestine’, at the yard since February for unspecified work, will be completed in May and June.
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NewsDual fuel gains credibility in the low speed market
Both major designers of large low speed two stroke marine engines have demonstrated their commitment to gas as an alternative fuel and have demonstrated dual-fuel technology applied to their engine designs, while, additionally, two Asian licensees are demonstrating their commitment to LNG ship power.
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NewsThe true hybrid platform supply vessel becomes reality
Det Norske Veritas has announced the latest, and third, phase of the FellowShip project, in which energy storage capability in the form of a battery pack is introduced in the energy system of the offshore supply ship ‘Viking Lady’. This allows the benefits of a true hybrid energy system to ...
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NewsOperators take servicing philosophies to extremes
In the critical area of turbocharger maintenance, equating quality with original equipment manufacturers doesn’t suit everyone, according to Wendy Laursen.
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NewsChinese bulker class aims for high efficiency
The popular image of Chinese shipyards still tends to be one of low-tech operations turning out large numbers of vessels, built to basic standards, with cost and simplicity having priority over efficiency, timely delivery and sophisticated design.
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NewsMixed fortunes in German yards as offshore booms
Tom Todd relates a story of mixed fortunes currently in German newbuilding with some yards busy and prospering while others struggle to find work and stay afloat. Proving a blessing is offshore work, specifically tough wind power transport and installation newbuildings and yards continue to switch production to join in ...
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NewsAutomation, longevity and early ro-ros
The leading article in the May 1962 Motor Ship reminded us that, then, the USA was still lagging behind the rest of the world in adopting the Diesel engine in place of steam.
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NewsDon’t overlook auxiliary issues
Its worth noting that some auxiliaries see larger load steps while the propulsion engines are near idling, as they are often connected to pumps, cranes and other gear such as thrusters, says Tomas Aminoff of Wärtsilä.
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NewsFairmount refloats bulk carrier
The Greek owned bulk carrier, Akiba, which was recently grounded off the coast of Maputo, Mozambique, has been successfully refloated - thanks to the expertise of Rotterdam’s Fairmount Marine.
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Cargotec establishes offshore service centre in Houston
To further expand its offshore service capabilities, Cargotec has established a new offshore service centre in Houston, USA, to provide repair, upgrades and systems modernisation for rigs, vessels and platform operators.
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NewsJapanese enter sail power arena
A group led by the University of Tokyo has launched its own hybrid ship concept, the ‘UT Wind Challenger’, based on a combination of sail power and engines, claimed to cut fuel consumption by an average of 30%.
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NewsIMT 950 joins North Star fleet
The OSD-designed and Spanish-built 50.7m safety standby vessel ''Grampian Don'' has recently joined the fleet of Aberdeen-based North Star Shipping.
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News‘Quantum leap’ claimed in ship propulsion
Claims have been appearing in the media that a company has redefined marine propulsion, saying that its system increases propulsion efficiency and reduces emissions by at least 75% for various sizes of ships.
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US supplier expands operations into Turkey
W&O, a US-based supplier of marine valves, pipe, fittings, engineered products, valve automation and data management systems, has announced a strategic partnership with Simsekler, a Turkish marine supply company.
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NewsScania re-launches 16-litre diesel
Scania has introduced a new 16-litre diesel engine, intended to replace the existing similarly-sized engine in the Swedish engine company’s high speed marine diesel portfolio, writes Dag Pike.
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RINA launches seven-step fuel saving services
Italy-based classification society RINA says that it has launched a coordinated range of seven distinct services to help shipowners save fuel and reduce emissions.
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BWTS ordered for Japanese bulkers
Norwegian company OceanSaver says it has entered the Japanese market with a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) contract for four open hatch bulk carriers being built by Japan’s Oshima Shipbuilding for Gearbulk.
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News92-bore engine added to Wärtsilä X-series
Wärtsilä reports that it is extending its offering in the low-speed X-generation engine series with a new X92 electronically-controlled common-rail engine, intended for large container ships above 8,000TEU capacity.
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NewsLNG bunkering in Europe
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is conducting a feasibility study for the Flemish Government relating to the provision of LNG bunkering facilities in three Belgian ports.
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NewsIndustry backs Propulsion & Emissions Conference
Mercator Media’s 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference, being held in Hamburg, Germany on the 23-24 May 2012, is getting full backing from the industry.
