Motorship News – Page 767
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NewsEmissions limits drive search for cleaner fuels
The switch to low-sulphur fuels, either particular grades of HFO or distillates, will begin to take effect in 2010, but alternatives offering even lower emissions are still being seriously investigated.
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NewsA politicians' empty promise for British yards
The January 1960 issue of The Motor Ship reviewed the previous year.
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NewsCSNOx to the fore at COP15
Ecospec claims significant progress in combating green house gas emissions via a strategic partnership with Korean company STX.
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NewsSuccessful marine trial for dry scrubber
Couple Systems of Germany reports successful sea trials, observed by GL, of its scrubber system.
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NewsMarine lubricant designed with Tier-Four engine compliance in mind
Chevron has introduced a lubricant to the US market that is suitable for EPA Tier-4 compliant engines.
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NewsDutch dipper dredger
A dipper dredger, a type normally used in fresh water, has been purpose designed for use at sea.
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News13 rig deliveries in 2009
Keppel FELS has delivered West Vencedor, the sixth of seven KFELS semisubmersible drilling tenders (SSDT) to Seadrill.
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NewsNew Indian yard gets go-ahead
The Indian government is reported to have given the nod to a new Hindustan shipyard.
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Petrobras signs charter contracts for tanker newbuildings
The Brazilan state-run oil company uses its transport needs to help the domestic shipbuilding industry.
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Hyundai misses 2009 target
The shipbuilder fell short of target, despite increased yearly sales
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NewsFirst fuel cell-equipped commercial vessel on show
The Viking Lady was in Copenhagen to demonstrate low-emissions shipping to world leaders – and The Motorship
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Bangladesh cleaning up its shipbreaking act
The government of Bangladesh proposes to set up a specific zone for ship-breaking.
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NewsClass 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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Our new web site
More functions and reader-friendliness from the first of Mercator Media''s new web sites
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NewsMan overboard system for offshore fleet
Bhagwan Marine endorses Crewsafe for fleet of 30 oil and gas offshore support vessels
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NewsChart distributor speaks out on ECDIS
Thomas Gunn warns of new compliance regulations that put ship owners tempted to use unofficial electronic charts under the spotlight
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NewsUpgrade contract for drill ship
Keppel’s Brazilian yard to upgrade third Noble drillship for $152 million
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NewsNew access to MAN Diesel's UK service HQ
Mirrlees Drive officially opens for business at MAN Diesel in Stockport, UK
