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Under the guidance of a former Maersk and ABS vessel performance specialist, a small Danish company with government backing is taking on two of the toughest challenges facing operators as they plan…

19th August 2016

Driving data quality and openness

19th August 2016

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With an expected 50,000 visitors and a sold-out exhibition featuring more than 2,100 companies, the SMM fair in Hamburg this month is growing even as many in the maritime industry struggle. But…

19th August 2016

SMM moves with the times

19th August 2016

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Norwegian electronic valve control specialist Eltorque has launched what it claims is the most compact and sophisticated valve actuator in its portfolio.

18th August 2016

Eltorque launches compact valve actuator

18th August 2016

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Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) has launched its first branded marine coatings to feature the antifouling ingredient, Selektope.

12th August 2016

Chugoku adds Selektope to antifouling paint

12th August 2016

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Sea-Bird Scientific is advancing technology for the rapid viability assessment of phytoplankton, designed specifically for ballast water analysis.

11th August 2016

BWMS sampling technology advances

11th August 2016

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Damen Green Solutions’ InvaSave technology has completed shipboard testing onboard the Henrike Schepers.

11th August 2016

Port ballast water solution approval

11th August 2016

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The Korean Register of Shipping (KR) has expanded its land-based test facilities for Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS).

9th August 2016

Korean Register expands BWMS test facilities

9th August 2016

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The LNG bunkering of Ternsund has been completed at the Port of Rotterdam.

9th August 2016

First LNG bunkering at Rotterdam complete

9th August 2016

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Danelec Marine is leading a two-year R&D project which aims to help improve efficiency in ship operations and safer navigations.

9th August 2016

Danelec leads vessel optimisation and navigation project

9th August 2016

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ClassNK has released the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.3.5.0.

4th August 2016

ClassNK releases new hull software

4th August 2016

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ClassNK has concluded that 8000 N/mm3/2 is the minimum required brittle crack arrest toughness for extremely thick brittle crack arrest steel plates of 100mm used in ultra-large container ships.

28th July 2016

ClassNK identifies ULCS steel strength requirements

28th July 2016

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AkzoNobel’s marine coatings business has outlined its full compliance with ISO 19030, the new standard for measuring hull and propeller performance.

27th July 2016

International Paint incorporates hull performance standard

27th July 2016

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GTT Training has obtained two approvals for G-Sim training software from DNV GL in accordance with their standard for Maritime Simulator Systems.

26th July 2016

LNG training software wins DNV GL approvals

26th July 2016

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The Port of Rotterdam’s investment in an additive manufacturing has reached its second stage with the launch of the RAMLAB Metal Parts On Demand project.

25th July 2016

Rotterdam additive manufacturing project advances

25th July 2016

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Siemens has developed a containerised service solution for its shipboard drives that it claims can reduce maintenance times by up to 15%.

22nd July 2016

Siemens deploys drives service in a box

22nd July 2016

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Blue Star Ferries has installed updated fuel consumption and emissions logging software from Eco Marine Power (EMP) on its ro-ro passenger ferry Delos as part of a long-running renewable energy innovation project.

22nd July 2016

Blue Star installs updated fuel, emissions software

22nd July 2016

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APL’s joint-venture terminal, Qingdao Qianwan United Advance Container Terminal (QQCTUA) in China has completed a cold-ironing trial to ensure it has the capability to meet new Chinese emission regulations.

21st July 2016

Cold ironing in China

21st July 2016

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Finnish shipping group Eckerö has extended Wärtsilä’s contract to provide engine service and maintenance across its fleet of five passenger and ro-ro vessels.

21st July 2016

Eckerö extends Wärtsilä engine service agreement

21st July 2016

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Leading marine classification and certification society, RINA Services, has awarded Carnival Maritime certificates in both environmental management and occupational health and safety across its fleet.

20th July 2016

RINA certifies Carnival Maritime

20th July 2016

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Subsea Industries has held the first in a series of planned roadshows to demonstrate the zero environmental impact and simplicity of cleaning hulls protected with its Ecospeed hard coating.

20th July 2016

Ecospeed demonstrator vessel embarks on roadshow

20th July 2016