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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

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Fincantieri has announced an order from US cruise operator Carnival to build a new 141,000gt cruise ship with 3,611 passenger capacity for Carnival’s British brand P&O Cruises.

1st June 2011

P&O Cruise order for Fincantieri

1st June 2011

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The Flagship European maritime transport project, part-financed through the EU, has now concluded. The project has facilitated R&D for some 10 new products from a number of European companies.

31st May 2011

Flagship draws to a successful end

31st May 2011

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Converteam says that it has shipped the first of two 75 tonne, 36MW generators designed specifically to match the electrical power requirement of the propulsion motors for the Royal Navys Queen Elizabeth…

31st May 2011

Large generator delivered

31st May 2011

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Software company Marine Software of the UK has supplied its MPS-Marine Purchasing solution to Bunkers (Gibraltar), for installation on board the 4,270gt ‘MT Europa Supplier I’ and at the ship management technical…

31st May 2011

Bunker supplier uses e-purchasing

31st May 2011

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Guido Perla & Associates (GPA) reports that it has been awarded three design contracts for offshore support vessels to the specific requirements of Petrobras of Brazil, all for ships to be built…

31st May 2011

US designer cleans up in Brazil

31st May 2011

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The mechanical indicator was an old friend for the old-style chief engineer onboard. A new portable product from a Danish company brings the engine indicator up to date, and it comes with…

30th May 2011

Engine indicator goes electronic.

30th May 2011

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Det Norske Veritas has revealed two projects in which it has been jointly involved, both for high-efficiency, environmentally-friendly bulk carriers, fuelled by LNG.

30th May 2011

DNV brings LNG-fuel bulkers to the table

30th May 2011

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German navigation system supplier Raytheon Anschütz has delivered its 10,000th Standard 22 Gyro Compass, which the company says makes this the most popular gyro compass of all time.

27th May 2011

Gyro compass passes 10,000 mark

27th May 2011

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Greece’s largest tanker operator, Maran Tankers Management (MTM), is collaborating with class society ABS in the development, review and revision of company and ship energy efficiency management plans (CEEMP and SEEMP).

27th May 2011

Shipmanager joins ABS for energy plans

27th May 2011

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Cosalt Workwear of the UK says that it now able to supply structural fire fighting kit that has been approved under the European MED for use at sea.

27th May 2011

Fire suit approved for marine use

27th May 2011