Motorship News – Page 397
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NewsNorwegian yards seek salvation in expedition cruising
A collapse in offshore vessel building is encouraging Norwegian shipyards to seek new markets. But the anticipated strong growth in expedition cruising will come from a small base and is no panacea.
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NewsFuel cells and LNG for RCCL orders
Two vessels to be built for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines by Meyer Turku will feature LNG propulsion and fuel cells for power generation.
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NewsSingapore hits the gas pedal
As Singapore prepares to introduce LNG bunkering next year, Jaya Prakash delves into the city-state’s ambitions for gas-fuelled shipping.
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NewsMaking the case for hybrid propulsion
Kawasaki Heavy Industries believes that its hybrid propulsion solution for offshore vessels offers value to owners even with fuel prices at low levels. Stevie Knight reports.
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Alfa Laval files for US BWMS approval
Alfa Laval has filed its type approval application with the US Coast Guard for the PureBallast, this follows its test report package being finalised by the independent lab DNV GL
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NewsMarine sector embraces new initiatives in 3D printing
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is taking firm hold in many industries. Projects in the marine field, albeit relatively few, show the participants’ determination to be prepared for the future. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsLargest, most efficient yet for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has set the bar higher with ‘Harmony of the Seas’, drawing on elements from the previous Oasis-class ships and the Quantum generation. By David Tinsley.
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NewsThe decisive Karin Orsel
“It’s like an addiction,” says Karin Orsel, CEO of MF Shipping Group. “You get a taste for this industry and you don’t want to leave.”
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NewsLooking ahead in ferry operations
No fewer than 56 pages of the November 1966 issue of The Motor Ship were devoted to a special survey of ferries operating in European waters.
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NewsAkzoNobel launches Intersleek 1000 biocide-free coating
AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business has developed a new biocide-free fouling control coating, Intersleek 1000.
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NewsCathelco begins USCG shipboard testing
Cathelco’s Evolution ballast water treatment (BWT) system has begun shipboard testing for US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval.
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NewsEcoslops signs deal with Total
Ecoslops, the specialist in producing marine fuel from refined marine oil residues, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Total to establish a new plant at the refinery at La Mède in Marseille.
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NewsVW charter highlights LNG potential for PCTCs
A charter for two to-be-built pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs) by Volkswagen Group indicates potential demand for LNG-fuelled vessels from companies looking to improve the sustainability of their supply chains.
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NewsElcome opens electronics calibration and repair facility
Elcome International has established a new calibration lab and electronics component repair facility in Dubai.
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NewsWood based biofuel testing success
Boskalis, and GoodFuels Marine have successfully performed live tests on a sustainable wood-based drop-in biofuel called UPM BioVerno.
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Set emission reduction timescale, ICS urges
On the eve of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, the International Chamber of Shipping has urged the body to set a definitive timescale for the industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering for Finland as ‘Ternsund’ arrives
Terntank’s LNG-fuelled product tanker ‘Ternsund’ became the first vessel to bunker at the Skangas terminal in Pori, Finland this week.
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ExxonMobil assists Pavilion for Singapore LNG bunkering
ExxonMobil is collaborating with Singapore LNG bunker license holder Pavilion Energy to develop solutions for city-state’s nascent gas fuelled ships market.
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NewsThordon COMPAC for newbuild tanker
A newbuild tanker being built for Groupe Desgagnés has been fitted with Thordon Bearings COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing package to protect the environment during operations in the Great Lakes and Arctic regions.
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NewsDNV GL partners Tekomar for performance management
DNV GL and Tekomar have entered into a partnership agreement with the aim of improving data exchange and integration between performance systems.
