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Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced that it is to expand its presence in Western Australia’s North West region, establishing a new facility at the SINWA site in Karratha.

8th November 2011

New facility for Australian builder

8th November 2011

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In a $7million deal, Western Australia-based shipbuilder Austal has acquired the former FBMA shipyard in the Philippines as part of its strategy to regionalise its manufacturing base for commercial vessels.

8th November 2011

Austal acquires shipyard in Philippines

8th November 2011

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Carbon Positive, a carbon management consultancy for the maritime sector, has launched its Carbon Positive Programme for Ships (CPPS), designed to support ship owners, managers and operators in CO2 emission reduction.

8th November 2011

Carbon programme launched for shipping

8th November 2011

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Lloyds Register has announced the publication of a pocket guide to help ship owners and operators understand the importance of professional maintenance and survey preparation for marine lifting appliances.

8th November 2011

Guide addresses crane safety issues

8th November 2011

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Thomas Gunn says that it has teamed up with Regs4ships to provide a complete bridge solution for the navigator, offering Regs4ships digital maritime regulations incorporated into its Voyager navigational system.

8th November 2011

Partnership addresses bridge management challenges

8th November 2011

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At the recent annual convention of the International Bunker Industry Association, held in Barcelona, the IBIA board announced its official decision to “become more closely engaged in LNG matters”.

8th November 2011

IBIA recognises LNG as fuel for ships

8th November 2011

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Scana Volda of Norway has signed a contract, valued at around NOK 24million, with STX OSV Trading for delivery of three gear and propeller systems with remote control for three STX OSV-designed…

7th November 2011

Gears and propellers for fishing vessels

7th November 2011

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Sener of Spain reports that Spanish engineering company Seaplace has recently acquired new licenses of the Foran CAD/CAM system, including the forms, naval architecture, and advanced design and drawing packages.

4th November 2011

New licenses implemented for CAD/CAM

4th November 2011

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UK company Martek Marine says that Mitsui OSK Line has made a firm commitment to install Martek BNWAS (bridge navigational watch and alarm systems) on board its ships ahead of regulatory requirements.

4th November 2011

Shipping company commits to BNWAS

4th November 2011

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The Committee for Climate Change (CCC) has recommended that the UK’s share of international shipping emissions be included in its climate targets today.

3rd November 2011

UK ship emission review published

3rd November 2011

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Marine safety equipment company Viking Life-Saving Equipment is launching a 153-person liferaft and mini slide system, packed in a single aluminum stowage box and launched by a single push-button actuator.

3rd November 2011

Quick-release evacuation system launched

3rd November 2011

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Cargotec has announced two new contracts worth around €15 million for complete MacGregor ro-ro access and transfer systems for deepsea container/ro-ro (con-ro) vessels.

2nd November 2011

Ro-ro gear order for deep-sea vessels

2nd November 2011

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The memorandum of understanding between Carnival Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has now been converted into a contract. The order, for two cruise vessels for Carnival’s Aida brand, was signed on 2…

2nd November 2011

MHI confirms order for Aida cruise ships

2nd November 2011

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Arctech Helsinki Shipyard says it has started production of a second icebreaking supply vessel for Russian shipping company Sovcomflot at the Helsinki Shipyard. Both vessels will be delivered in April 2013.

2nd November 2011

Icebreaker production starts in Helsinki

2nd November 2011

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Container ship operators Danaos Corporation reports that it has recently taken delivery of the 8,350 newbuilding ‘CMA CGM Bianca’, from Shanghai Jiangnan Changxing Heavy Industry in China.

2nd November 2011

Boxship newbuilding to Greek operator

2nd November 2011

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Cummins is to launch a new QSK95 engine with 4,000bhp (2,983kW) output in the commercial marine market. The company says this will be the most powerful high-speed diesel for marine propulsion and…

2nd November 2011

Cummins’ 4,000bhp challenges medium speed

2nd November 2011

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Norwegian company Miko Marine says it has been confirmed that the rapid availability of the companys magnetic patches ensured the speedy closure of sea chests during pumping operations to save the cruise…

1st November 2011

Magnetic patches aid emergency salvage

1st November 2011

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DNV Petroleum Services wants to remind ship operators that as from 1 January 2012, the MARPOL Annex VI global fuel sulphur limit for fuel oil will be reduced from 4.50% to 3.50%.

1st November 2011

DNVPS issues fuel sulphur reminder

1st November 2011

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Canadian company Mad Rock Marine Solutions has announced the completion of its new RocLoc MkII technology, which its says is the next evolution of the company’s on-load lifeboat hook product range.

1st November 2011

Development concludes for lifeboat release technology

1st November 2011

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Norwegian company Ulmatec has agreed to acquire the Stavanger-based Cetix Group, an oil and gas technology group with subsidiaries in Stavanger, UK and Lithuania.

1st November 2011

Ulmatec acquires Cetix group

1st November 2011