Motorship News – Page 549
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NewsCasualties cause jitters for insurers
Several major casualties have impacted on marine property insurers and the P&I clubs, and they fear there may be more to come this year, writes Denzil Stuart.
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Magic pipe acquittal
Two companies have been acquitted of illegally discharging bilge water in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.
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NewsRepair orders could save jobs at Canadian yard
Irving Shipbuilding confirmed two new commercial ship repair contracts for itsHalifax Shipyard which it says will require up to about 140 hourly employees.
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NewsMartek Marine Drinksafe advice
Martek Marine is advising owners of its drinking water testing kit, Drinksafe, to ensure they understand the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 port state control and flag state water testing requirements.
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NewsNOx delay still under contention
The battle to overrule the MEPC65 decision to delay NOx requirements in ECAs until 2021 has just begun, writes Wendy Laursen.
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NewsGenerators for LNG PSVs
Norway’s Air Products has been chosen by Harvey Gulf International to supply membrane-type nitrogen gas generators for six newly ordered LNG fuelled platform supply vessels (PSVs).
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NewsIce LNG cargo comes under Bureau Veritas spotlight
Bureau Veritas says it has responded to demand for safe LNG transportation in the Arctic regions by developing new tools to assess cargo sloshing in ice conditions.
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NewsDNV bags first Danish LNG ferry
Det Norske Veritas says that it will be classing the first LNG-fuelled ferry for domestic Danish trade.
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Bubble power
One concept is still bubbling about in the industry’s quest to create more cost effective and environmentally friendly sources of power – and it''s now backed by a major class society.
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NewsFinal Blue Ship PSV handed over
Usltein Verft of Norway has delivered platform supply vessel ‘Blue Protector’, final ship in a series of six to the PX121 design.
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NewsFincantieri looks to academia for energy savings
Fincantieri and Genoa University''s Polytechnic School are jointly behind the Innovation Challenge scheme, described as an invitation to tender aimed at selecting projects in the field of shipbuilding technology innovation for subsequent industrialisation.
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NewsPureSOx exhaust cleaning solutions for 12 DFDS ships
Alfa Laval has confirmed that it has received orders for eight further shipsets of PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber equipment from Danish shipping company DFDS.
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NewsReprieve for owners or manufacturers?
According to Wendy Laursen, opinions differ on how the extra time made available before ballast water treatment systems need to be fitted should be used to best advantage.
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NewsMoscow backs Nordic takeover of P+S yard
The Moscow Government has given its blessing to a bid by the Russian-owned Nordic Yards to take-over Volkswerft in Stralsund, making an early sale of the insolvent P+S Werften facility now more likely, reports Tom Todd.
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New shipyard in Azerbaijan to be run by Keppel
A new 62ha shipyard in Baku, Azerbaijan, was officially opened on 20 September.
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NewsMTU’s 8000 receives NVR approval from ABS
MTU says that its series 8000 high speed marine engine has received NVR certification from US classification society ABS, joining the 8V 396, which had previously received NVR approval.
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NewsLack of knowledge leads to more cat fines claims
Excessive main engine wear caused by cat fines in the fuel oil are likely to lead to hull and machinery claims exceeding $1m this year, according to a leading marine surveyor.
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NewsMAN anticipates return to larger engine power
Following from perceived development in the market leading toward further optimisation of large container ships’ propulsion efficiency, MAN Diesel & Turbo recently announced two significant additions to its engine programme.
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NewsFORAN in the US
The Eastern Shipbuilding Group has entered into a license agreement with SENER to use the FORAN CAD/CAM system for its newbuilds.
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NewsTwo Polish shipyards finalising merger
Two Polish shipyards, the Szczecin-based SSR Gryfia and the MSR shipyard in Swinoujscie, are currently finalising their merger, writes Jaroslaw Adamowski.
