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The 2010 CIMAC circle, held on 9th September at SMM, attracted over 150 delegates all interested in the main topic: the total cost of ownership of marine propulsion engines.

24th September 2010

CIMAC looks at the true cost of engines

24th September 2010

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Cargotec has reported that contracts for 275 MacGregor cargo handling cranes with a total value of more than €80 million were signed during the month of August 2010.

23rd September 2010

€80 million crane orders for Cargotec

23rd September 2010

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Ahead of the forthcoming MEPC61 meeting, International Paint says that improved efficiency and reduced carbon emissions can be achieved by employing simple, proven and readily available technology.

23rd September 2010

Innovative coatings offer quick ‘return on investment’

23rd September 2010

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Venezuelas state shipping company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) has signed a deal to buy 10 Aframax oil tankers worth $700 million from Russias United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) for delivery by 2016.

23rd September 2010

Venezuela orders Aframax tankers from Russia

23rd September 2010

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Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry have shown a marginal drop over the past three months, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from leading accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens.

23rd September 2010

Shipping prepares to increase investment activity

23rd September 2010

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Today (23 September 2010) marks the 33rd celebration of World Maritime Day, the annual occasion when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlights a key issue for IMO and the shipping industry.

23rd September 2010

IMO World Maritime Day message

23rd September 2010

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Norwegian maritime training specialist Seagull has been prompted by anticipated enforcement of the International Labour Organization’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) to augment its computer-based training packages with new modules detailing the…

22nd September 2010

Training module from Seagull targets MLC

22nd September 2010

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An integrated system of Allweiler frequency converters on board Stena Line’s latest fleet addition, the 62,000gt ‘Stena Hollandica’, promises to cut energy consumption, reduce wear and tear, and improve component efficiency.

22nd September 2010

New pump control systems boost efficiency

22nd September 2010

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In an interesting departure from the norm, a Danish ferry company, Hundested-Rørvig, has ordered a double-ended ferry from a Bangladesh shipbuilder.

22nd September 2010

Bangladesh to built Danish ferry

22nd September 2010

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MAN PrimeServ’s Online Service is a service solution that combines operating data from engines and turbochargers, data-processing technologies and the company’s own, expert knowledge to provide customers with regular reports, remote operation…

22nd September 2010

MAN PrimeServ introduces online service

22nd September 2010

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MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a cooperation agreement, with an eye on upcoming emission regulations, with the German company, Couple Systems, to work together on dry exhaust gas scrubber systems.

22nd September 2010

MAN aims to introduce dry scrubber technology

22nd September 2010

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Babcock International Group Marine Division reports that it has completed a study to investigate the commercial implications of developing a nuclear-powered LNG carrier, something it claims as a first.

22nd September 2010

Could LNG ships be powered by nuclear energy?

22nd September 2010

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DNV recently verified that two newbuildings at Oshima Shipyard in Japan have been built according to a guideline from IMO encouraging reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in shipping.

22nd September 2010

DNV verifies vessels according to IMO emission reduction

22nd September 2010

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South African shipbuilding company Damen Shipyards Cape Town, part of the Dutch owned Damen shipbuilding group, would consider expanding its facilities in Cape Town if the South African Navy’s (SAN) Project Biro…

22nd September 2010

Navy project could expand SA shipbuilding

22nd September 2010

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The world’s three largest container shipping companies, CMA CGM, MSC and Maersk Line, have decided to cooperate in the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.

22nd September 2010

Leading container lines join forces against piracy

22nd September 2010

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Iridium says that a comparison report by Frost & Sullivan found that although the equivalent Inmarsat product was cheaper in terms of purchase cost and airtime cost, the Iridium satphone proved superior…

21st September 2010

Report backs Iridium for sat phone performance

21st September 2010

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A complex range of differing legal judgments in recent years has led to greater discrimination on the part of plaintiffs in identifying the most favourable regime for actions involving classification societies.

21st September 2010

Differing judgements could influence class selection

21st September 2010

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South Shields based Solar Solve Marine recently received an order from LV Shipping & Transport to measure, supply and install 15 of its ‘Solasafe’ anti-glare, heat rejecting roller screens to some of…

21st September 2010

‘Maersk Lancer’ gets anti-glare treatment

21st September 2010

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MAN Diesel & Turbo has reached agreement with TGE Marine Gas Engineering, market leader and specialist in the design and construction of cargo-handling systems for cryogenic gases, regarding their future cooperation.

21st September 2010

MAN to cooperate with gas-tank specialist

21st September 2010

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MAN Diesel & Turbo plans to carry out full-scale ME-GI testing on a gas fired engine at its Copenhagen test centre.

21st September 2010

MAN readies gas engine for full-scale testing

21st September 2010