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Mill Log Marine, of Burnaby, British Columbia, has been appointed as authorised distributor in British Columbia for Canadian manufacturer, Thordon Bearings, replacing W.L. Marine.

8th October 2011

Canadian bearing company appoints new local distributor

8th October 2011

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Philippines-based Sandigan Ship Services has signed up with BASS of Norway for BASSnet Maintenance (PMS) software for its fleet of vessels.

8th October 2011

PMS for Philippine fleet

8th October 2011

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German propulsion supplier Schottel reports that it has established a sales and service company, Schottel Middle East FZE in Dubai

7th October 2011

Schottel sets up Middle East subsidiary in Dubai

7th October 2011

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What is claimed to be the first purpose-built lightering support vessel (LSV) has joined the AET Offshore fleet. ‘AET Innovator’ is intended to streamline ship-to-ship fuel transfers in the US Gulf.

7th October 2011

First lightering support vessel joins AET

7th October 2011

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Incat Crowther has been awarded a contract to design a 20m catamaran ferry to operate in the Cocos Keeling Islands, which it says will be the 34th built through its partnership with…

7th October 2011

Design contract for 20m catamaran ferry

7th October 2011

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NEI Treatment Systems has received type approval in The Netherlands for its venturi oxygen stripping (VOS) ballast water treatment system with a treatment rated capacity of 6,500m3/h.

7th October 2011

New approvals for high-capacity BWTS

7th October 2011

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PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PPG) has launched a new antifouling, Sigma Nexeon 750, claimed to deliver optimum protection against hard fouling and whitening, with high performance and low environmental impact.

7th October 2011

New high-activity antifouling

7th October 2011

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GE Marine is to provide IHI of Tokyo with LM2500 and LM500 gas turbines for the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force’s new 22DDH destroyer. The LM2500 gas turbines will feature integrated electronic…

7th October 2011

GE gas turbines for new Japanese warship

7th October 2011

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Marlink and Thrane & Thrane have come to an agreement for the introduction of the new Thrane & Thrane Sailor 900 VSAT antenna. Marlink will add the Ku-band antenna to its VSAT…

7th October 2011

Sailor VSAT offered by Marlink

7th October 2011

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Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has opened a new full service office in Ningbo, providing a comprehensive range of ships agency and maritime logistics services. The company now has five offices in mainland…

6th October 2011

Another China office for WSS

6th October 2011

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Australian ship builder Strategic Marine and UK-based vessel design company BMT Nigel Gee have signed a teaming agreement which will provide the ship builder with access to BMT Nigel Gees many designs.

6th October 2011

Shipyard takes advantage of designer’s portfolio

6th October 2011

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BIMCO’s Marine Committee recently discussed the implications of the amendments to MARPOL Annex VI which imposes an Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) to new ships built after 1 January 2013.

6th October 2011

BIMCO to help members meet EEDI rules

6th October 2011

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Software company Aveva has announced the release of version 12.1 of its Aveva Marine package, which is said to offer enhanced reporting options, improved productivity and extended language support features.

6th October 2011

Enhanced design software released

6th October 2011

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Hatlapa Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in Norwegian deck machinery company Triplex, extending Hatlapa’s portfolio to offer complete deck machinery packages for offshore supply and AHTS vessels.

5th October 2011

Deck gear companies to join forces

5th October 2011

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A ship designed by Ulstein of Norway, the seismic ship ‘Polarcus Alima’, which features the company’s X-Bow, recently transited from Norway to the Asia-Pacific region via the northern sea route (NSR).

5th October 2011

X-Bow ship travels northern sea route

5th October 2011

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Stratos Global reports that it has expanded its maritime service-delivery capabilities by opening Global Installation & Service Centers (GIS Centers) in four major maritime regions.

5th October 2011

New comms installation and service centres for four major maritime regions

5th October 2011

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Reports from China indicate that Chinese heavy industry group China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings has contracted with Shanghai NorthSea Shipping to build a shuttle tanker with an option for a second.

5th October 2011

Chinese offshore industry orders shuttle tankers

5th October 2011

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More powerful versions of two designs in Wärtsilä’s RT-flex series of electronically-controlled, low-speed engines have been released, writes David Tinsley.

4th October 2011

New ratings for Wärtsilä low-speed models

4th October 2011

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Thrane & Thrane of Denmark reports that it has shipped its 20,000th FleetBroadband terminal since the Inmarsat service was launched in November 2007.

4th October 2011

20,000th satcom terminal delivered

4th October 2011

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Caterpillar says that demand for its power products from Brazil’s emerging oil and gas industry has led to the company deciding to increase its local production and packaging capabilities, and to extend…

4th October 2011

Cat moves into Brazilian market

4th October 2011

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Ulstein has delivered a new seismic research vessel, ‘Oceanic Sirius’ to Eidesvik and CGGVeritas. The ship, built to strict environmental standards, is a sister vessel to ‘Oceanic Vega’, delivered by Ulstein in…

4th October 2011

Seismic research vessel handed over

4th October 2011

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Dutch company Royal Lankhorst Euronete says that it has acquired an industrial unit in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, which will be used for rope production.

4th October 2011

Brazilian rope factory acquired by Dutch company

4th October 2011

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Kleven Werft in Norway has hosted the naming ceremony and handling over of ‘Rem Fortress’, a platform supply vessel built at the yard for Rem Offshore.

4th October 2011

New PSV completed in Norway

4th October 2011