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GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Neptun Werft in Warnemünde, better known these days as a builder of inland cruise ships, is readying the 75.9m passenger/car ferry Schleswig-Holstein for north German operator Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei (WDR).

30th August 2011

Neptun Werft readies rare ferry newbuild

30th August 2011

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Norway’s environmental strategy has provided a fillip to the uptake of gas-fuelled machinery in the marine sector, writes David Tinsley.

30th August 2011

Norway encourages gas propulsion solutions

30th August 2011

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

All electronically-controlled ME engines in MAN’s two-stroke range are available as ME-GI dual-fuel versions, incorporating high pressure gas injection arrangements, writes David Tinsley.

30th August 2011

LPG options for two-stroke engines

30th August 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Chris Daw, managing director of Kittiwake Procal, explains the importance of in-situ continuous emissions monitoring in ensuring regulatory compliance and improved operational performance.

30th August 2011

Online monitoring for transparency, compliance and performance

30th August 2011

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Korea’s increasing endeavours in the field of engine technology, complementing its considerable stance as a producer of engines for the marine and power generation markets, are encapsulated in the rapid extension of…

29th August 2011

Korean engine builder consolidates gas experience

29th August 2011

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Thruster manufacturer Brunvoll has released details of the first propulsion application for its azimuth rim driven thrusters, on a Norwegian ferry operated by Fjord1 MRF.

29th August 2011

New-generation thrusters put to work on Norwegian ferry

29th August 2011

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Jack Gaston reviews the latest tug designs, looking in particular at their efficient and environmentally-friendly propulsion arrangements.

28th August 2011

Tugowners have more choice than ever before

28th August 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

According to Total Lubmarine, its Talusia Universal lube oil, specifically designed to meet the challenges posed by using fuels with varying sulphur content, has benefited one particular tanker company.

28th August 2011

Single lubricant to meet ECA challenges

28th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Danish marine electrical company Selco, whose products include the Engine Eye diagnostic instrument, has been acquired by Littelfuse of the USA, a global manufacturer of circuit protection components and protective relays.

26th August 2011

New owner for Danish company

26th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Hamburg-based online simulation training company Safebridge says that it has reached agreement with Raytheon Anschütz to offer online, type-specific ECDIS training based on Raytheon Anschütz’s own software.

26th August 2011

Another type-specific ECDIS training solution

26th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

MAN Diesel & Turbo reports that it has received a €22 million order for complete propulsion systems for four AHTS newbuildings, being built at ST Marine Singapore for Swire Pacific Offshore Operations.

26th August 2011

16-engine offshore order for MAN

26th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Kittiwake Developments has announced what it describes as a “significant cost reduction and payment plan” for its LinerSCAN online sensors designed to safeguard engine cylinder liners.

25th August 2011

Payment plan launched for liner sensors

25th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced the completion of performance tests on a model of its ice-breaking iron ore carrier ship design. The tests were undertaken at the Institute for Ocean Technology in…

25th August 2011

Model tests end on icebreaking bulker

25th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Dutch company Westmark informs us that its P-Trap anti-piracy product has been shortlisted in the safety category of the 2011 Lloyd’s List Awards.

25th August 2011

Recognition for anti-piracy system

25th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

STX Finland says that its Rauma shipyard has now begun production of an innovative fisheries research vessel ordered by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Namibia.

25th August 2011

Production starts on new research ship

25th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

ME Solutions (MESAB) of Sweden says that it has received an order for retrofitting Alfa Laval Pureballast systems on two tank vessels.

25th August 2011

New ballast water system orders

25th August 2011

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

Wrist Ship Supply has appointed a key account manager dedicated to its Asian customers.

25th August 2011

New Singapore manager for ship supplier

25th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

UK-based Marine Software says that it has recently supplied its MPM (marine planned maintenance) system to Imtech Marine & Offshore of The Netherlands, for implementation onboard two Naval client vessels.

24th August 2011

Maintenance software for naval ships

24th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Shipping consultant Drewry has published its latest annual analysis of ship operating costs, which makes somewhat depressing reading for operators faced with low demand and increased commodity prices.

24th August 2011

Ship operators can expect cost increases

24th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Satellite communications provider Marlink says that it has donated a Sealink VSAT system to the Norwegian maritime training vessel Gann. which provides training programmes to prepare school leavers for a career at…

24th August 2011

Satellite system given to training ship

24th August 2011