Industry News
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New PBST air management systems brand launched
15/07/2019The air management systems of MAN Energy Solutions and Czech turbocharger manufacturer PBS Turbo are to sold under a new PBST brand, the company announced in a release today. Under the PBST name, marine customers will in future be able to find a READ more
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New UK centre for maritime innovation
12/07/2019A consortium of British companies, academia and government, has formally established a new national centre for maritime innovation and technology. READ more
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Wärtsilä in first hybrid solution for bulk carrier agreement
09/07/2019Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a project agreement with Monaco-based ship operator Marfin Management for the first hybrid installation for a bulk carrier. Under the terms of the agreement, which represents a new technology benchmark for the READ more
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Louis Dreyfus Armateurs joins IWSA
08/07/2019French shipping company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA). The move follows a number of steps by the LDA Group to further the development of primary renewable solutions. READ more
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IACS commits to quality and engagement
01/07/2019The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has held its 79th Council session (C79) in South Korea where quality operations, new technologies and industry engagement were discussed. READ more
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Fast charging at sea feasibility study
28/06/2019Volvo Penta is to complete a feasibility study together with ABB in Sweden and Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg to evaluate technology that can meet the challenge of providing fast charging of electric vessels. READ more
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NEW COMPOUND LEAVES MR TANKER BARNACLE-FREE
28/06/2019A copper-free antifouling paint containing the barnacle-repelling active agent Selektope® has kept the hull of a 46,067 dwt tanker experiencing several long idle periods per year free from barnacle fouling as the vessel sails past month 40 in its READ more
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Taking a broader view of turbocharging
27/06/2019Christoph Rofka, Vice President – Head of Technology at ABB Turbo Systems provided a wider perspective on the rapidly evolving turbocharger landscape in an interview with The Motorship at the 2019 CIMAC Congress. READ more
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ABS to class Harvey Gulf hybrid solution
24/06/2019ABS has been selected to class two Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) being retrofitted with a battery/converter system by Harvey Gulf International Marine. READ more
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MOL introduces next-gen coal carrier design
24/06/2019Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has introduced a next generation coal bulker design, featuring design innovations to optimise discharge operations and speeding up cargo handling, as well as improving vessel stability. READ more
