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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

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Subsea Industries has unveiled a new UV-resistant coating to its portfolio of non-toxic and environmentally-safe marine hard coatings.

14th September 2016

New Subsea Industries UV-resistant coating

14th September 2016

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The rapid advance of coatings technology provides many routes of development for suppliers. For Stefan Olsen, manager, fouling release systems research and development, Hempel, it is the continual improvement of the company’s…

14th September 2016

Hempel focuses on improving proven formula

14th September 2016

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Fuel-producing islands, fleets of factory ships and pay-as-you-go propulsion are just some of the futuristic concepts proposed by Wärtsilä after a company-wide exercise in imagination.

12th September 2016

Six ideas for the evolution of shipping

12th September 2016

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RSC Bio Solutions unveiled its latest development in bio-based lubricant technology at SMM, Futerra.

9th September 2016

RSC launches new EAL

9th September 2016

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Parker Kittiwake, the condition monitoring and fluid analysis technology expert, has launched a new condition monitoring starter kit which provides essential tools to protect vital equipment from damage and prevent breakdowns.

5th September 2016

Condition monitoring starter kit

5th September 2016

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Caterpillar is to offer MaK engine users a cost-cutting survey arrangement from DNV GL by employing the condition monitoring capabilities of its Caterpillar Marine Asset Intelligence (CMAI) tool.

2nd September 2016

MaK and DNV GL collaborate on condition monitoring

2nd September 2016

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GENERAL NEWS

Royston has introduced a new comprehensive engine diagnostic, health check and consultancy service.

1st September 2016

Royston extends engine diagnostic services

1st September 2016

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A new solution from Caterpillar Marine Asset Intelligence and maintenance management specialist SpecTec will automate maintenance decisions for propulsion and other critical onboard machinery.

31st August 2016

Caterpillar and SpecTec offer predictive maintenance

31st August 2016

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International Windship Association (IWSA) will host its annual Wind Propulsion Innovation Forum at this year’s SMM in Hamburg.

26th August 2016

IWSA innovation forum at SMM

26th August 2016

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Drive maintenance and refurbishment services offered by Danfoss Drives service partner Trifix Electronic Services, are helping ship owners and operators to keep critical on-board drive systems in tip-top condition.

25th August 2016

Keeping drives shipshape

25th August 2016

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The Harris Pye Engineering Group has formed a new global Boiler Division with the aim of optimising its existing knowledge and understanding of all types of marine boilers.

25th August 2016

Harris Pye establishes boiler division

25th August 2016

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Damen Shipyards Group has signed a sales agreement with scrubber producer AEC Maritime to enable owners exclusive access to efficient, low maintenance and IMO-certified exhaust gas scrubber technologies.

24th August 2016

A combined force for scrubber solutions

24th August 2016

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Peace Boat’s Ecoship project is organising a special event at this year’s SMM exhibition to call for suppliers and to announce the latest developments in the project.

23rd August 2016

Ecoship project calls for suppliers

23rd August 2016