Ships & Yards – Page 78
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Spare parts supply in Brazil
Fuji Metalock Brasil has been formed as a joint venture between Fuji Trading of Japan and Metalock International, through its subsidiary Metalock Brasil. Both companies claim a significant presence in the marine and offshore markets.
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NewsSmall cats offer offshore stability
The Dutch Veka Group has designed a series of small catamarans for the offshore industry, intended for crew tendering and with the ability to carry supplies in three 10ft containers. The first, destined for an offshore wind farm, was scheduled for delivery in September.
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NewsExcursion vessel concept claims zero carbon emissions
Sauter Carbon Offset Design, which specialises in environmentally-friendly ship concepts, is promoting its ‘Leap to Zero Greenline Ferry’ design as an eco tourism excursion vessel for major ports and harbours.
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NewsOcean-going oil spill vessels
Dag Pike describes a new range of pollution control vessels from French oil spill clean up specialist Ecoceane that are designed to operate in open seas and even in ice conditions.
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NewsBold operators, designers act on emerging opportunities
The European shortsea sector is introducing technical innovations to make the most of limited market opportunities in difficult times, by David Tinsley.
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NewsSouth Africa reinvigorates and extends Polar capabilities
A new Antarctic research and supply vessel for the South African Government which has recently been delivered by STX Finland in Rauma is described by David Tinsley.
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NewsEncouraging breaks as Germans hold their own
In a mostly depressed market, German shipyards are managing to hold their own, with some encouraging signs for the troubled players, while diversification into the offshore sector is paying off for some, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsInnovative diesel-electric system for Dutch cargo ships
Dutch-based designers and technicians have developed a cost-effective diesel-electric power and propulsion system based on the use of a DC (direct current) bus instead of the usual AC (alternating current) board; David Tinsley explains.
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NewsDutch group develops gas-fuelled tanker designs
The Veka-Group, of Werkendam, The Netherlands, has developed three LNG tanker designs, which it says can also be used as bunker ships.
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NewsA new generation of fast ferry
A new concept for high speed vessels looks set to set to create a new generation of fast ferry offering speeds up to 70 knots, writes Dag Pike.
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LNG hybrid ferry proposed for German Bight
David Tinsley looks at a proposal for a hybrid power system based on LNG-fuelled genset engines and battery packs, which is core to a shallow-draught ferry concept proposed for operation in one of the most ecologically-sensitive coastal regions of northern Europe.
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NewsShort stays on the slipway
Kleven Maritime in Norway has a large order book, to the tune of around NOK6bn. But its managing director Ståle Rasmussen says that despite the size of its orders, it is actively looking at ways to bring home production.
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NewsWhen rigs need relief
Work aboard the ''Farstad Solitaire'' continues apace, with, says Steinar Norbovik of the STX OSV shipyard, the involvement of around 200 technicians a day - and a very intense schedule.
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NewsAn alternative to the alternative
Island Offshore’s new LNG-diesel support vessel is a pragmatic response to a number of drivers – including emissions - but the Rolls-Royce power solution might not be quite what you’d expect.
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NewsGerman yards tick over with wide range of work
German ship repair yards appeared to be enjoying a wide range of decent business and ticking over nicely mid year with some of the bigger facilities even enjoying full docks, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsEngine overhaul poses time and logistic challenges
One of the world’s most powerful self-propelled cutter dredgers, ''Leonardo Da Vinci,'' with over 20,000kW installed diesel power, recently required a full overhaul and reconditioning of its three main engines.
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NewsBourbon AHTS is first caller at Damen’s Brest yard
Dutch group Damen Shipyards recently announced the first order for its newly-acquired French shiprepair yard, known as Damen Shiprepair Brest, for work on Bourbon Offshore’s AHTS Alcyon.
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NewsSmaller vessels star at Middle Eastern repairer
Nico International, part of Topaz Ship Repair Division, reports a busy time at its strategically-sited Middle Eastern locations.
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NewsTwists and turns to an LNG story
The changeover of the ‘Bit Viking’to LNG propulsion has been an important environmental industry ‘first’, but behind the scenes, Scandinavian energy technology companies UWIRA, KWH and Mittel had a challenge on their hands.
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NewsFirst of four eco-design Suezmax tankers joins AET fleet
The Malaysian-headquartered tanker owner/operator AET took delivery of its first Suezmax vessel in April 2012 from Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
