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GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Drydocks World and DNV have entered into a cooperation agreement focusing on innovation and operational efficiency.

17th January 2011

Drydocks, DNV work on LNG fuelled vessels

17th January 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Bergen Group Fosen has signed a contract with Volstad Maritime to build an offshore construction ship at an estimated cost of NOK 725 million ($122 million) for delivery in the second quarter…

16th January 2011

Bergen awarded contract for OCV

16th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Carbon War Room, a not-for-profit organisation targeting market-driven solutions to climate change, has launched a series of online and live seminars for shipping industry participants on its online service.

14th January 2011

Online database expands through seminars

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Ship supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service has highlighted the need for the international shipping industry to evaluate new propulsion fuels, driven by new regulations and emission controlled areas, amongst which LNG may be…

14th January 2011

‘Bleak picture’ for owners who fail to make post-2015 plans

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consultancy Carbon Positive says the slow pace of GHG regulation in shipping opens up a great opportunity for forward-thinking, innovative members of the shipping community to develop…

14th January 2011

Slow pace of regulation opens up opportunities

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) field study on hydrogen sulphide measurements in marine fuel has reiterated concerns about the reliability of the ISO 8217: 2010 maximum 2 mg/kg limit as a safety…

14th January 2011

DNV study raises concerns about marine fuel specifications

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Nautical Control Solutions (NCS) of the USA has announced a successful defence of its US patent protection rights on its FuelTrax marine fuel management system.

14th January 2011

Fuel management system developer defends patent

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

In the light of DNV Petroleum Services’ recent study on hydrogen suphide levels in marine fuel, UK company SetaAnalytics has drawn attention to its new H2S Analyser instrument.

14th January 2011

Instrument analyses hydrogen suphide in marine fuel

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

According to Swedish company ME Solutions (Mesab), ship owners will, in the near future, be facing the problem of finding know-how, resources and capacity for the retrofitting of environmental equipment, such as…

14th January 2011

Retrofits for environment and energy efficiency.

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Castrol Marine has appointed Maersk Training as a global distributor of Castrol Academy, which the lubricant manufacturer describes as a module-based training course designed to help marine engineers develop a broad range…

14th January 2011

Castrol partners with Maersk in lubrication training scheme

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

With maritime regulations necessitating the move to more environmentally friendly operations and a greater focus on safety measures, Höegh LNG says that its SRVs are helping to set the standard for green…

14th January 2011

LNG ships aim to set standard for low emissions

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

OW Bunker, a major supplier and trader of marine fuel, has announced an extension of its cargo trading activities with the establishment of OW Bunker Trading SA, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

14th January 2011

Bunker supplier expands its operations

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

According to Carbonsave Solutions of the UK, its Kinetic fuel conditioning products are used in over 200 Wärtsilä engines, and have achieved a decrease of at least 7% in fuel consumption, with…

14th January 2011

Fuel conditioner offers 12% reduction in carbon emissions

14th January 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Norwegian company Olympic Shipping has confirmed a contract with Kleven Maritime for the delivery of a multi-purpose field supply and construction vessel to the MT 6015 design from Marin Teknikk of Norway.

14th January 2011

Olympic confirms Kleven option

14th January 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Spanish shipbuilder Astillero Hijos de J. Barreras recently delivered the ropax cruise ferry ‘Volcán del Teide’ to ferry owner Naviera Armas at a cost of Euro 120 million.

14th January 2011

Astillero Barreras delivers Armas ferry

14th January 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

GE Aviation of the USA hopes that the modern technology and proven performance of its GE38 gas turbine will make it an attractive option for marine applications.

13th January 2011

Aeroderivative gas turbine looks for marine applications

13th January 2011

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Korean company Techcross says that its has installed its Electro-Cleen System (ECS) ballast water treatment system on 11 out of 14 vessels recently built by Korean, Chinese and Japanese shipyards.

13th January 2011

Korean system well received by Far Eastern yards

13th January 2011

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Norwegian company Enwa reports that its chemical-free EnwaMatic maritime water treatment has obtained approval from engine manufacturer Wärtsilä.

13th January 2011

Engine coolant treatment gains Wärtsilä approval

13th January 2011

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Wilhelmsen Ships Service has signed an agreement to acquire Nalfleet, the marine division of Nalco.

13th January 2011

Wilhelmsen acquires chemical supplier

13th January 2011

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

US company NEI Treatment Systems has announced that in September 2010 its Korean licensee Samgong received an initial order from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for four VOS (venturi oxygen stripping) ballast water…

13th January 2011

Major order for BWTS in Korea

13th January 2011