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As The Motorship reaches a milestone 1,000 followers on Twitter, the marine technology industry’s longest-established magazine is stepping up its social media strategy.

15th July 2015

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15th July 2015

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Leading classification society, ABS, has been selected to class 11 ultra-large containerships (ULCs) for Maersk Line.

9th July 2015

ABS classing for Maersk ULCs

9th July 2015

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US-based PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has unveiled a new range of high performance, antifoulings suitable for a variety of operating conditions.

9th July 2015

PPG launches new antifouling range

9th July 2015

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The Korean Register (KR) has adapted its SeaTrust-HullScan software package in response to the upcoming Harmonised Common Structural Rules (CSR-H).

8th July 2015

Korean Register software adapted for CSR

8th July 2015

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Rolls-Royce is to participate in a €6.6 million research project to develop ship technologies that could pave the way for autonomous vessels.

6th July 2015

Rolls-Royce in autonomous ship project

6th July 2015

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A consortium of 27 companies have signed an agreement to investigate the viability of 3D-printed maritime spare parts under a project initiated by the Zuid-Holland regional development agency InnovationQuarter.

3rd July 2015

Dutch consortium in 3D printing project

3rd July 2015

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The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has added the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) validation to its service offerings.

2nd July 2015

Indian Register offers EEDI validation

2nd July 2015

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NAPA is releasing new tools and interfaces with class society software to streamline ship design compliance with the new Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC&OT).

1st July 2015

NAPA streamlines ship design compliance

1st July 2015

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Lim Ki-tack has been elected the new secretary-general of United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO).

1st July 2015

IMO elects new secretary-general

1st July 2015

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GE Marine has upgraded its Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) Training at its Houston Marine Technical Training Centre to help the industry meet new Nautical Institute (NI)-implemented DP standards.

23rd June 2015

GE Marine upgrades DP training facility

23rd June 2015

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ABB is to supply electric power and automation systems for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel ordered by offshore services provider Bumi Armada.

16th June 2015

ABB power for Bumi Armada FPSO

16th June 2015

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Russian power equipment company Zvezda will invest up to RUB 10 billion (US$250 million) in the production of a new generation of diesel engines, writes Eugene Gerden.

16th June 2015

Zvezda invests in engine production

16th June 2015

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Dutch shipbuilder Damen is coordinating a multi-party, EU-supported project that aims to develop eight demonstrable concepts for low energy and near-to-zero emissions (Lean) ships.

15th June 2015

Damen-led LeanShips project kicks off

15th June 2015

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Popular and respected CEO of DNV GL – Maritime Tor Svensen has been appointed executive vice president of DNV GL Group, with former maritime COO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen taking the division’s top job.

12th June 2015

Group role for DNV GL’s Svensen

12th June 2015

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A new cooperation aimed at improving hull performance was unveiled by class society DNV GL and paint manufacturer Jotun at Nor-Shipping last week.

10th June 2015

DNV GL and Jotun announce partnership

10th June 2015

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Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the acquisition of Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) for a purchase price of around €295m.

3rd June 2015

Wärtsilä completes acquisition of MSI

3rd June 2015

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ShipServ, a leading marine e-marketplace, has secured an order for its full suite of decision support tools for e-procurement and sourcing activities from the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).

2nd June 2015

UASC chooses ShipServ

2nd June 2015

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On the first day of Nor-Shipping 2015, DNV GL has recast predictions for the year 2020 firstm published in 2012, with an amended outlook for LNG and scrubber uptake, hybrid propulsion and…

1st June 2015

DNV GL updates 2020 vision

1st June 2015

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When Fugro was looking to kit out its walking jackup platform Wave Walker 1 with new lighting, it turned to the UK lighting expert, E LED.

28th May 2015

Bright outlook for jackup platform

28th May 2015

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Italian classification society RINA has launched an asset integrity management initiative aimed at enhancing safety of ro-pax ferries.

28th May 2015

RINA launches ferry safety scheme

28th May 2015