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NewsFirst fleet management system to utilise Google Earth
The Californian based Applied Weather Technology, (AWT), recently launched GlobalView, an innovative new fleet management system that combines AWT’s ship routing services and software with Google Earth technology.
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Communications choice
The November 2010 issue of ''The Motorship'' partly focuses on communications. This was a hot topic in the lead-up to the introduction of GMDSS, but has been less newsworthy over the last few years.
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NewsNew manager for ship stability specialist
Creative Systems, the developer of the GHS Ship stability software, has appointed John W. Christian as manager of business and marketing.
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Equipment supplier expands in China
German deck gear and steering equipment supplier Hatlapa is widening its field overseas by expanding its Shanghai operation.
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NewsChemring Marine appoints new sales manager
Experienced distribution professional and keen sailor Chris Feibusch has joined Chemring Marine as sales manager, with responsibility for the UK and Ireland, Southern Europe and the Far East. Chemring Marine, with its Pains Wessex and Comet brands, specialises in marine distress signals.
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NewsWilhelmsen appoints Western Australia manager
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has made a new appointment at one of its key strategic locations in Australia. Nigel Goode has taken up the post of general manager at the company’s Fremantle, Western Australia office.
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NewsFirst sailing of largest UK-registered ferry
Stena Line owned ‘Stena Britannica’, the largest UK-registered ferry, has completed a successful first sailing out of British waters after its recent voyage from Harwich.
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NewsIHC expands collaboration
IHC Parts & Services, part of IHC Merwede has announced a new joint agreement with Bakker Sliedrecht for the condition monitoring of dredging vessels.
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More job losses at Wärtsilä
Following an analysis of its support functions, Wärtsilä has decided to implement a global design for each function to support the businesses in the most efficient way.
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NewsCargotec focuses on user-friendly operation
Cargotec’s R&D team has developed a new portable operating unit (POU) for use with side-rolling hatch covers and has begun to create a new product series of future low- and high-end starters.
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NewsAir conditioning for satcoms antenna
HVAC systems specialist Dometic Marine is to supply eight Radome environmental control units (ECUs) to CapRock Communications, a global satellite communications provider, for use with the company''s maritime VSAT antennae.
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NewsOld-but-good tugs deserve repower and rebuild
British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast, has some attractive and well-proven tugs, but the fleet is ageing with many vessels over 30 years old, writes Alan Haig-Brown.
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NewsSmall high speed range has SOLAS approval
At the recent SMM exhibition in Hamburg, Volvo Penta presented its marine commercial range, which as well as the IPS propulsion unit, the recent D13 high speed diesel, and the SCR unit, includes a range of SOLAS approved engines.
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NewsSwedish gas carrier design for regional fuel supply chain
A new vessel design from FKAB of Sweden, the FKAB L2, is for a 16 500 m3 LNG carrier primarily for regional distribution of LNG.
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NewsShip regasifies and discharges own LNG cargo
The first of a pair of novel LNG ships is shortly to enter service in connection with the Neptune LNG Deep Water Port in the USA.
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NewsAutomation for reliability
MTU cites the diverse range of applications, including a German ice-breaker and research vesse, a Spanish fast ferry and a New York fireboat, as users of its Callosum integrated control and monitoring system.
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NewsNew advanced scalable automation from SAM
SAM Electronics of Hamburg says that at the forthcoming SMM exhibition it will be demonstrating its latest Nacos Platinum series of advanced scalable systems that integrate navigation, automation and control systems.
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NewsOil mist detection added to marine range
Italian company Valcom says that it has been involved in measuring and control technology for over 35 years, mainly in industrial applications, but has recently expanded into the maritime market.
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NewsSteering and station keeping controls
Volvo Penta’s IPS system includes a joystick controller which controls the vessel by moving the stick in the appropriate direction, for ease of docking and other low-speed manoeuvres.
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NewsAutomation system supports Green Ship portfolio
Kongsberg Maritime’s latest addition to its K-Chief automation system includes a ''Fuel Saver'' application developed as part of the company’s commitment to the Green Ship concept.
