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Indian Register joins IACS
IACS (the International Association of Classification Societies) has welcomed the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) as its first new member since the introduction of new membership criteria in October 2009.
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Surveying in cyberspace
DNV has inaugurated a 3D survey simulator at Gdynia, Poland, designed to improve safety in the shipping industry. Using this, DNV says, virtual ships are used for training, knowledge sharing and development.
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DNV champions LNG
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has reiterated that it is looking towards natural gas fuels as the single most significant solution to shipping''s carbon footprint.
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Surveying in cyberspace
DNV has inaugurated a 3D survey simulator at Gdynia, Poland, designed to improve safety in the shipping industry. Using this, DNV says, virtual ships are used for training, knowledge sharing and development.
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AC electric propulsion leads the way to noise compliance
AC electric propulsion leads the way to noise compliance
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Brazilian breakthrough for vibration compensator
Danish company Gertsen & Olufsen has received its first order for electric vibration compensators from the growing shipbuilding market in Brazil.
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Class proposes even slower ship speeds
Germanischer Lloyd caused something of a stir towards the end of 2009 by advocating ship speeds well below even the current trend for ''slow steaming''.
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Class society explores the return of nuclear propelled merchant ships
Research is focused on the application of nuclear propulsion to tankers, bulk carriers, container ships and cruise ships
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Mixed feelings from IMO on COP15
The IMO Secretary General speaks out about the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference
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EPA adopts strong standards for large ships
The US EPA has finalised a rule setting tough engine and fuel standards for large ships, to slash harmful marine diesel emissions.