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Global shipping must begin ‘decarbonising’ as soon as possible according to a report released yesterday by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and research collaboration Shipping in Changing Climates.

19th October 2016

‘Decarbonisation’ now a priority says LR study

19th October 2016

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Carnival’s in-house ship manager adds more brands to its remit as the company’s fleet operations centre in Hamburg moves towards predictive maintenance.

19th October 2016

Carnival Maritime expands management role

19th October 2016

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The Port of Vancouver is proposing to offer ships with low underwater noise class notations or noise reducing technologies discounts on harbour dues.

18th October 2016

Vancouver proposes underwater noise incentives

18th October 2016

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Chris-Marine has acquired monitoring products from German-based Lemag Lehmann and Michels GmbH.

14th October 2016

Chris-Marine buys Lemag Lehmann & Michaels

14th October 2016

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Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is taking firm hold in many industries. Projects in the marine field, albeit relatively few, show the participants’ determination to be prepared for the future. David Tinsley…

10th October 2016

Marine sector embraces new initiatives in 3D printing

10th October 2016

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AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business has developed a new biocide-free fouling control coating, Intersleek 1000.

7th October 2016

AkzoNobel launches Intersleek 1000 biocide-free coating

7th October 2016

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Elcome International has established a new calibration lab and electronics component repair facility in Dubai.

5th October 2016

Elcome opens electronics calibration and repair facility

5th October 2016

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On the eve of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, the International Chamber of Shipping has urged the body to set a definitive timescale for the industry to reduce greenhouse…

5th October 2016

Set emission reduction timescale, ICS urges

5th October 2016

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DNV GL and Tekomar have entered into a partnership agreement with the aim of improving data exchange and integration between performance systems.

4th October 2016

DNV GL partners Tekomar for performance management

4th October 2016

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The Norwegian Coastal Authority has designated coastal waters off Trondheim as an official test bed for autonomous shipping with the aim of encouraging technology development in the area.

4th October 2016

Norway creates autonomous shipping test bed

4th October 2016

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Leading ro-pax ferry designer, Deltamarin, is seeking to address challenges in the Asian ferry market with a new ferry design.

3rd October 2016

Addressing Asian ro-pax ferry challenges

3rd October 2016

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Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new portfolio of fully Integrated Vessel Concepts which are the products of the company’s new Integration strategy.

29th September 2016

Kongsberg launches system integration solution

29th September 2016

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A project to establish an ‘autonomous vessel ecosystem’ in Finland aims to have the first autonomous coastal cargo vessels on trial by 2025, according to coordinators.

29th September 2016

Finland plots autonomous future for shipping

29th September 2016

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Finnish performance management specialist Eniram and new owner Wärtsilä Corp are challenging the fleet optimisation market with the launch of a low-cost, cloud-based solution.

27th September 2016

Eniram launches low-cost fleet optimisation

27th September 2016

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DNV GL presented Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) with Approval in Principle for its Con-Green 2000 feeder design at SMM in Hamburg.

27th September 2016

Hyundai Mipo gets DNL-GL feeder approval

27th September 2016

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Lloyd’s Register (LR) and QinetiQ have announced a new collaboration to increase levels of security for cyber-enabled ships.

27th September 2016

GasLog pilot for LR and QinetiQ cybersecurity venture

27th September 2016

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The winners of the inaugural International Windship Association (IWSA) Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards, were announced at SMM 2016.

26th September 2016

International Windship Association Awards

26th September 2016

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A European Commission funded project to develop simulation and modelling software has been launched in a bid to improve the competitiveness of European shipyards.

26th September 2016

Software project to bolster European shipyards

26th September 2016

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Thordon Bearings has unveiled a new robust shaft seal as part of its programme of enhancements underway to optimise its COMPAC seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system.

16th September 2016

New level for Thordon’s SeaThigor seal

16th September 2016

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Malaysia faces many challenges as it attempts to reinvigorate its shipbuilding industry, writes Jaya Prakash.

16th September 2016

Malaysia awaits its ship

16th September 2016

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GE’s Marine Solutions business and Zentech Inc have signed a cooperation agreement under which the two parties will work together to provide advanced vessels for their marine and offshore customers.

15th September 2016

GE and Zentech cooperate on offshore vessel design

15th September 2016

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Klüber Lubrication presented its latest Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) for ships and offshore installations at SMM.

15th September 2016

New EALs from Klüber Lubrication

15th September 2016

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Last week biennial shipping technology fair SMM welcomed more than 2,200 exhibitors and around 50,000 visitors from around the world. The Motorship presents its round up of trends and themes from a…

15th September 2016

SMM 2016: Top technology take-outs

15th September 2016