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The latest training aid from Transas aims to address the piracy problem, with the use of realistic simulation technology that aims to help identify potential threats and practice ways of avoiding trouble.

25th October 2011

Anti-piracy package for simulators

25th October 2011

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Wärtsilä reports that it has been contracted by Arctia Offshore of Finland to fit combined NOx reducer (NOR) and oxidation catalyst (OXI) technology to two of Arctia’s multi-functional icebreaking vessels.

24th October 2011

NOx reduction for Finnish icebreakers

24th October 2011

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Hamburg-based SkySails says that it has concluded an agreement with German multipurpose and heavy lift operator BBC Chartering to fit a towing kite system to one of BBC’s ships.

24th October 2011

Latest SkySails prototype on charter ship

24th October 2011

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Classification Society ClassNK and Japan’s National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI) have recently held an international workshop in Tokyo on risk-based assessment of ship safety.

21st October 2011

ClassNK and NMRI examine damage stability

21st October 2011

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DNV reports that its Navigator certificate number 2,000 has been installed on the 3,500TEU container ship ‘HS Chopin’ in Hamburg, Germany.

21st October 2011

2,000th DNV software package

21st October 2011

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KVH Industries of the US has officially opened its new Asia-Pacific headquarters, KVH Industries Pte, in Singapore. The new facility features a demonstration and training lab for KVH partners and customers.

21st October 2011

New electronics facility in Singapore

21st October 2011

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Globe Wireless has announced that Marine Management Services (MMS) of Piraeus, Greece has selected the Globe iFusion system as the communication solution for its fleet.

21st October 2011

Satcoms selected by Greek ship manager

21st October 2011

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Ship supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service says that it has launched a new “integrated service solution” for vessels passing through the Straits of Gibraltar.

21st October 2011

One-stop-shop for supplies in Straits of Gibraltar

21st October 2011

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US operator Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has placed an order with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation for the construction of three post-Panamax dry-bulk carriers, which will increase the strength of ADM’s deep-sea fleet to…

20th October 2011

US order for ‘green’ bulkers

20th October 2011

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Norwegian company Noreq, a manufacturer of lifeboats, rescue boats and davits, says that it has recently picked up some valuable orders from Asian yards building rigs and drillships.

20th October 2011

Safety orders for offshore newbuildings

20th October 2011

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Cargotec says it has has confirmed a contract worth around €25 million from an unspecified Chinese shipyard to deliver 104 MacGregor cargo handling cranes for 26 bulk carriers.

19th October 2011

104-unit cargo crane order from China

19th October 2011

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Shipowner organisation BIMCO says that development and verification testing has been completed for the first version of the BIMCO EEDI calculator which can now be downloaded from the BIMCO website.

19th October 2011

BIMCO releases calculator for EEDI

19th October 2011

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Alpha Eagle Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US drilling contractor Atwood Oceanics, has exercised an option with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for an ultra-deepwater drillship.

19th October 2011

US drillship option executed in Korea

19th October 2011

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Maritime communications and IT provider Globe Wireless says that it has been granted a blanket wireless radio station license by the Japanese Ministry of Information and Communications.

19th October 2011

Satcom provider to operate in Japan

19th October 2011

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SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading), the industry association dedicated to shipping emissions abatement and trading, say that Oceanox is the latest company to join its roster of members and supporters.

19th October 2011

Another company joins emissions body

19th October 2011

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WR Systems of the US says that it has been asked to supply its Emsys laser-based emissions monitoring system for the purpose of emission verification for fuel trials on-board the AP Moller-Maersk…

19th October 2011

Maersk chooses system for biofuel trials

19th October 2011

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Norwegian electronic navigation company Maris (Maritime Information Systems) has formalised an agreement with Beijing Highlander Digital Record Technology (Highlander), which specialises in marine electronics technology.

18th October 2011

Joint project for ECDIS and radar systems

18th October 2011

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German cylinder pressure measurement company IMES has announced that a further major engine builder has opted for its EPM-XP hand-held electronic engine indicator in place of traditional mechanical devices.

18th October 2011

Electronic indicator for low speed units

18th October 2011

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Braemar Shipping Services is continuing to develop its global marine and offshore services sectors by bringing together several business units under the umbrella of the Braemar Technical Services (BTS) division.

18th October 2011

New technical services group established by Braemar group

18th October 2011

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UK-based software company Marine Software reports that it has recently supplied C.T. Drent Beheer, owner and operator of specialist heavy lift dry cargo ships, with an integrated MSDM software package.

18th October 2011

Safety software for Dutch owner

18th October 2011

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German company Prüftechnik and Aimil of India say that they are bringing their cooperation to the next level, by forming a joint venture under the name Prüftechnik Aimil Technical Services.

18th October 2011

Joint venture targets Indian industry

18th October 2011

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UK company Victor Marine says it has fulfilled a significant order from an Indian conglomerate to supply a series of lightweight oily water separators for installation on fast attack interceptor vessels.

18th October 2011

Oily water separator loses weight

18th October 2011

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Ro-ro builder FSG has revealed that it and fellow German yard, cruise ship builder Meyer Werft, are working to develop new types of smaller ‘adventure’ cruise ships to beat rising Asian competition…

18th October 2011

Small German cruise ships to beat Asia

18th October 2011