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NewsReducing fuel oil consumption with retrofit
As a response to the needs of the shipping market for a more flexible use of both full and part load operation, MAN Diesel & Turbo has developed its turbocharger cut-out solution. Optimal fuel consumption is now claimed to be possible at both full and part load.
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NewsNew liquid-cooled drives pack more power
ABB in Finland has introduced two new cabinet-built liquid-cooled drives approved for marine applications, claimed to offer greater reliability in a more compact package, while achieving the same performance as their air-cooled counterparts.
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OptiMarin signs agreement with Allweiler
Allweiler AS, Norway, a supplier of marine pump units and packages, has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with ballast water treatment (BWT) solution provider OptiMarin.
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NewsEngine room sound absorption solution
Rockwool Marine & Offshore in Denmark recently introduced a new product called Rockwool Marine Acoustic Foil which is part of a sound absorption system specifically designed for engine rooms, cargo pump rooms and similar applications.
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NewsFirst ever Voith powered jack-up vessels
Two wind turbine installation jack-up vessels have been ordered by Fred Olsen Windcarrier AS in Norway and will be the first vessels of their kind to be fitted with three Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP) each.
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NewsAzipods get ‘extreme ice’ endorsement
ABB reports that it has received endorsement from two Russian customers on the performance of Azipod propulsion units in particularly harsh marine environments.
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NewsASRY completes major repair and steel renewal job
Bahrain’s ASRY has had a bust start to 2010, although the value of repair work has been down as owners continue to feel the effects of the continued global recession.
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NewsFuel cell system for ship propulsion
Dutch company Marine Service Noord, which designs, produces and installs engine room systems, has developed a fuel cell system intended for ship propulsion.
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NewsSurveying skills win thickness gauge
At Mercator Media’s recent successful Seawork exhibition, thickness gauge maker Cygnus challenged surveyors to guess the thickness of a piece of steel using only a hammer.
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NewsUlstein delivers powerful X-Bow seismic research vessel
The ''Oceanic Vega'', claimed to be one of advanced seismic research vessels afloat, was delivered in July by Ulstein Verft in Ulsteinvik, Norway, to a joint venture between Norwegian shipowner, Eidesvik Offshore ASA, and the Paris-based geophysical company, CGGVeritas.
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News'Le Boreal', designed for mega-yacht cruising comfort
When the French cruiseship company Compagnie du Ponant approached Fincantieri with a new and innovative project to develop, design and build a mega-yacht style cruise ship, the Italian shipbuilder devoted its technical expertise to turn dream into reality when the order was placed for two such vessels in 2008.
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NewsMajor order for Wärtsilä slow steaming upgrade kits
Wärtsilä has signed a major contract with the A.P. Moller Maersk Group (APMM) for the installation of Wärtsilä slow steaming upgrade kits to 34 of the company''s large container vessels.
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Hamworthy Krystallon lines up yard partners
Following the first commercial order for exhaust abatement technology, Hamworthy Krystallon is finding shipyards eager to accelerate uptake of technology proven to cut sulphur emissions.
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NewsCastrol opens technology centre in Shanghai
The opening of the Castrol China Technology Centre recently took place in Shanghai’s Pudong Jinqiao Science Park, marking an important step in the development of Castrol’s global technology strategy.
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GL issues the first EEDI certificate
The first-ever Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) certification for a large container vessel owned and operated by Hapag-Lloyd has been conducted by Germanischer Lloyd (GL).
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New welding technology for polar LNG carriers
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea recently announced that it plans to develop a specialised welding technology for polar LNG carrier tanks.
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Berg breaks through in Brazil
Gothenburg-based Berg Propulsion has secured its first order in Brazil, within six months of opening its dedicated sales office in Rio de Janeiro.
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Sembawang secures FPSO conversion contracts
Sembcorp Marine’s Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore has secured two FPSO contracts worth S$75 million.
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BWT systems face quality assurance risk
Calculations by ballast water treatment system manufacturer Oceansaver suggest that if shipowners allow the compliance dates of the 2004 Ballast Water Convention to dictate their adoption of onboard treatment systems, an estimated 16,000 ships will need outfitting in 2017.
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Tanker orders ticking over
Bergen-based Viken Shipping has ordered five 105,000 dwt shuttle tankers from Samsung for delivery from the second half of 2012 onward. With the receipt of this order, Samsung said the yard’s orders for 2010 have already reached $6 bill.
