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German company DB Prüftechnik says that its Vibrotip data collector for machine vibration, rolling element bearing condition and pump cavitation measurement, is now available certified to new ATEX guidelines.

8th June 2011

Vibration measurement for hazardous environments

8th June 2011

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Scorpio Tankers has announced that it has signed contracts with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard of South Korea to construct five 52,000dwt product tankers at a price of about $37.4 million each.

8th June 2011

Five tankers ordered from Hyundai

8th June 2011

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Hatenboer-Water of The Netherlands says that it has received an order for its GloEn-Patrol ballast water treatment system from Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding for a new Dutch Royal Navy Joint Support Ship…

8th June 2011

Dutch Navy orders ballast water system

8th June 2011

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The Liberian Registry has accorded the status of Recognised Organisation (RO) to the classification society IRS (Indian Register of Shipping), to act on behalf of vessels operating under the flag of Liberia.

7th June 2011

Indian Registry appointed as Recognised Organisation by Liberia

7th June 2011

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Wärtsilä says it has been awarded a contract to supply an integrated solution for power generation, power distribution, and propulsion for a new diving support & construction vessel (DSCV) currently under construction…

7th June 2011

Integrated power and propulsion for DSCV ship

7th June 2011

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Nordic Yards in Wismar, Germany, has floated out Yenisei, its first type AT 19 ice-breaking Arctic tanker, as business slowly stabilises at the buffeted yard group, writes Tom Todd.

7th June 2011

Nordic floats out new Arctic tanker type

7th June 2011

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Finnish ship design company Foreship says it has concluded an extensive research and development project for a new type of central skeg for cruise ships and ferries.

7th June 2011

Skeg concept to save energy

7th June 2011

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In more good news for the German shipbuilding industry, Neptun Werft in Rostock-Warnemuende has beaten off stiff international competition to win a Government order worth €124.4 million for a new research ship.

6th June 2011

Neptun to build Berlin research ship

6th June 2011

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At its 44th meeting, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2010 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and recognised organisations. The new lists will take effect from 1…

6th June 2011

New target lists for Paris MoU

6th June 2011

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The BMT Group consultancy says that it is one of the partners involved in a new three year UK research project aimed at limiting the environmental impact of carbon emissions from the…

6th June 2011

UK launches low-carbon shipping group

6th June 2011

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German company IMES reports that its type HTT-04CA pressure sensor has received type approval certificates from class societies DNV, BV, ABS and GL for use in marine engine applications.

6th June 2011

Type approval for pressure sensor

6th June 2011

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A statement from MTU parent company Tognum says that the planned takeover by Rolls-Royce and Daimler is on course to proceed, and the doors are open for the German engine group to…

6th June 2011

Tognum takeover is successful

6th June 2011

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The Polish Register of Shipping (PRS) announced that as from 3 June 2011, it is once again accepted by IACS Council as a member of the International Association of Classification Societies.

3rd June 2011

PRS returns to IACS membership

3rd June 2011

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Germanischer Lloyd says that it is once again the top performing class society in the United States Coast Guard annual port state control (PSC) report and annual class performance list for 2010.

3rd June 2011

GL ships top USCG safety rankings

3rd June 2011

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Wärtsilä, together with Versa Power Systems (VPS), a developer of environmentally friendly, high-power solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), have concluded an agreement to develop and integrate Versa Powers SOFC technology into Wärtsilä…

3rd June 2011

Wärtsilä and Versa to jointly develop fuel cell technology

3rd June 2011

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Shell has announced a joint project with Brazilian energy group Cosan to produce low-carbon biofuel, using ethanol made from sugar cane. The joint company, known as Raízen, will initially operate in Brazil.

3rd June 2011

Shell in biofuel joint venture

3rd June 2011

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Maritime training systems provider Videotel Marine International has just launched a training module designed to aid the industry in its battle to reduce shipboard accidents and the tragic consequences that can ensue.

2nd June 2011

Shock tactics get safety message across

2nd June 2011

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DNV Petroleum Services in Singapore says that crew competence is failing to keep pace with developments in ship operation.

1st June 2011

DNV focuses on crew competence in managing marine fuel for safety

1st June 2011

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Following the introduction of its G80ME-C9 engine in October 2010, MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced the addition of further bore sizes to its ultra-long-stroke engine programme.

1st June 2011

Market demands longer stroke, says MAN

1st June 2011

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STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of South Korea is reported to have secured a new contract to build two LNG carriers for SCF Sovcomflot of Russia.

1st June 2011

Russian LNG order for STX

1st June 2011

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Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced two new contracts, the first for two LNG carriers for a Greek owner, and the second for two large drillships.

1st June 2011

LNG and drill ships ordered from HHI

1st June 2011

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Hamburg-based SAM Electronics has received orders for 17 of its PWM frequency converter shaft alternators for installation onboard 15 ships undergoing construction at yards in China, Germany and South Korea.

1st June 2011

Shaft alternator orders for 15 ships

1st June 2011

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The order for the Shell’s Prelude floating LNG project in Australia has reportedly been placed with South Koreas Samsung Heavy Industries. The value of the contract is estimated at $3 billion.

1st June 2011

Contract awarded for Shell LNG production vessel

1st June 2011