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  • Novenco’s QCM chiller unit
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    Novenco and Alfa Laval join forces for fuel treatment

    2011-07-25T14:27:00Z

    Novenco and Alfa Laval are collaborating on a new complete fuel oil cooling system, intended specifically for the treatment of low-sulphur marine fuel oils.

  • MOL’s ‘Brilliant Ace’, which has demonstrated the benefits of Seaflo Neo
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    MOL chooses low-drag hull coating

    2011-07-25T13:57:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines is to adopt the low-friction Seaflo Neo hull paint developed by Chugoku Marine Paint for its environmentally-friendly shipbuilding programme. It is initially being used on two car carrier newbuildings.

  • Ian Adams
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    IBIA to get new chief executive

    2011-07-25T12:04:00Z

    Bunker trade association IBIA regrets to announce the resignation of its chief executive Ian Adams, effective from 31 July 2011.

  • The TCA turbocharger, helping the ME-C9 engine produce superior fuel efficiency
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    Super long stroke engines to be built in China

    2011-07-22T13:27:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo reports that an order has been placed for up to 25 new ships which will be powered by MAN’s super long stroke S90ME-C9 engines, to be built by Chinese licensee CMD.

  • Principal parts of the MSS sealing system
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    Patent granted for seal design

    2011-07-22T11:46:00Z

    The novel piston rod sealing system design, developed by UK company Marine Sealing Services for two-stroke crosshead Diesel engines and previously featured in The Motorship, has now been granted a UK patent.

  • RTE Smart Sense PID assembly
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    Smart sense for oil viscosity

    2011-07-21T16:43:00Z

    According to Rivertrace Engineering (RTE), the rising number of ships having to switch between HFO and distillate fuel has prompted the launch of a viscosity system to address key maintenance and operational concerns.

  • Polar research vessel S.A. Agulhas II has now been named in Finland by its South African operator
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    South African Polar vessel is launched

    2011-07-21T16:42:00Z

    The Polar supply and research vessel ordered by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs has been named S.A. Agulhas II and launched at STX Finland’s Rauma shipyard.

  • ABB marine and crane services has introduced a four-phase life-cycle management model to help companies recognise the condition of their electrical and automation installation
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    Life cycle management for marine market

    2011-07-21T16:42:00Z

    ABB marine and crane services has introduced a four-phase life-cycle management model, comprising ‘active’, ‘classic’, ‘limited’ and ‘obsolete’.

  • MEPC, at its 62nd meeting, agreed to make the EEDI mandatory for new ships, and the SEEMP mandatory for existing vessels
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    MEPC adopts mandatory GHG measures

    2011-07-21T10:35:00Z

    The International Maritime Organization reports that the recent MEPC 62 meeting agreed mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping.

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    Indian system saves fuel and preserves cargoes

    2011-07-20T13:42:00Z

    Blue Water Trade Winds, an Indian marine consulting firm, has recently signed a three year contract with ST Shipping & Transport to implement its cargo heating management service as a fuel-saving measure on ST’s fleet.

  • CAP inspection of bottom plates
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    BV cuts condition assessment report time

    2011-07-20T13:41:00Z

    Class society Bureau Veritas reports that it has managed to slash the reporting time for a condition assessment programme (CAP) report from three months to one month, while improving its accessibility and usability.

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    Hybrid ship design for Bourbon from OSD

    2011-07-19T16:15:00Z

    Offshore Ship Designers has been chosen to design a series of six new fuel-efficient seismic support/chase vessels ordered by French offshore major Bourbon to be built at Dubai’s Grandweld Shipyards.

  • From left to right: Zhang Haisen, GM CME; Shao Yu, deputy GM CMD; Qin Wenquan, GM HHM; Andrew Stump, business manager - merchant ship power, Wärtsilä China; Urs Huwiler, license director Wärtsilä China; Martin Wernli, president Wärtsilä Switzerl...
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    New two-stroke licensee in China

    2011-07-19T13:24:00Z

    Wärtsilä has signed a licence agreement with CSSC Guangzhou Marine Diesel (GMD), part of the state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), for the manufacture and sale of Wärtsilä two-stroke engines in China.

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    Finnish marine electrical order is worth over $40 million

    2011-07-19T13:24:00Z

    ABB has announced an order, worth more than $40 million, to provide complete power and propulsion systems for two new energy-efficient icebreaking vessels to be built by the Arctech Helsinki Shipyard in Finland.

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    China to produce own high-speed marine engines

    2011-07-18T19:33:00Z

    A new name could be joining the important high speed marine diesel market if Chinese plans reach fruition, and given the growth of the Chinese economy there seems a fair chance of this happening.

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    50-engine order for Russian tankers

    2011-07-18T13:43:00Z

    Wärtsilä has announced a new contract to supply main engines for a series of 25 tankers being built for Volga Shipping of Russia; each will be equipped with two 6L20 main engines.

  • Algoship’s Seatransporter bulker design
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    Two bulkers ordered by Campbell

    2011-07-18T13:43:00Z

    Shipowner Campbell Shipping has signed an order with Tsuji Heavy Industries (Jiangsu) of Changjiagang, Jiang Su, China, for two 37,500dwt double-hull log fitted bulk carriers, with an option for two more.

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    New heavy lift ordered in Croatia

    2011-07-14T16:22:00Z

    Dutch heavy lift ship operator Jumbo Shipping has concluded an agreement with the Brodosplit shipyard Croatia, for the construction of a new heavy lift vessel.

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    Grease for extreme conditions at sea

    2011-07-14T11:46:00Z

    Shell Lubricants has announced an improved Gadus grease range, designed to meet the challenges of current marine equipment operating in the wettest, coldest, hottest and most extreme conditions.

  • The original 2006-built 'Cattleya' - powered, like its successor by a MAN medium speed propulsion package
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    Propulsion package for advanced trawler

    2011-07-14T11:45:00Z

    A Danish newbuild trawler will be equipped with a MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion package, based on the L27/38 engine, following in the footsteps of the vessel it replaces.