Vessels & Shipyards – Page 15
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NewsNewport Shipping to offer turnkey Norsepower retrofit via app
Newport Shipping is to offer customers of its NMS online repair and retrofit booking platform access to Norsepower''s auxiliary wind propulsion system after agreeing a partnership agreement with the Helsinki-based firm.
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NewsKeel laid for Finnlines’ second hybrid RoRo
Finnlines’ newbuilding programme has progressed to budget and schedule with all three new ultra-green RoRo vessels in the production phase and the laying of the keel of the second RoRo at the Nanjang Jinling shipyard on 12 May 2021.
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NewsTechno-economic study to assess case for alt fuel conversions
An industry consortium has launched a ‘Conversion Optionality Study’ to assess the techno-economic, environmental and financial case for converting existing vessels to zero carbon fuels and -technology.
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NewsOSK-ShipTech to support Great Lakes passenger ferry project in East Africa
Danish naval architects OSK-ShipTech has signed a contract to provide Owner’s Assistance and local assembly supervision of a new passenger ferry currently being assembled in Tanzania.
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NewsWINDFARM PROJECTS SPUR NEWBUILD BUSINESS
South Korea’s adaptive shipbuilding industry has landed a major export deal in the rising market for offshore windfarm construction vessels, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsDamen launches new RoPax in Timor-Leste
Damen Yichang Shipyard has launched a new RoPax 6716, to be operated by the Port Authority of Timor-Leste (APORTIL) stimulating trade, education and employment in the region.
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NewsMTU SERIES 4000 GENSETS FOR US NAVY FRIGATES
Rolls Royce has won the contract to supply a package of mtu Series 4000 gensets for the lead frigate in the U.S. Navy''s new Constellation class. Construction of the newbuilding is expected to begin at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin later in 2021.
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NewsABB software boosts ferry efficiency
ABB software will enable energy savings and performance gains for Tallink’s new LNG-powered ferry.
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NewsDamen wins Australian tug deal
Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a contract by Australia-based Engage Marine for the delivery of three ASD Tug 3212, Damen’s Next Generations Tugs Series.
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NewsBELGIUM INVESTS IN NEW RESEARCH PLATFORM
Long in the gestation, Belgium’s plan for a new vessel to reinvigorate the country’s oceanographic research endeavours is coming to fruition in the Spanish-built, 71m Belgica, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCommercial solutions dominate the shortlist for 2021 Motorship Award
The shortlist of nominees for the 2021 Motorship Award is dominated by commercially available solutions, ranging from batteries and wind propulsion through to propulsion solutions.
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NewsBabcock completes engineering package for Debmarine mining ship
Babcock has completed a programme of critical integration engineering and design work for De Beers Marine Namibia (DBMN) diamond mining ship MV !Gariep.
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NewsNew high-performance tug for SAAM service at Port of Callao
A new high-performance tug has been handed over to SAAM Towage. The tugboat, designed by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd, will enter service at the Port of Callao, as part of the world’s third largest operator''s new service in Peru.
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NewsFUNDING BOOST TO SMALLER US YARDS
Grants totalling nearly US$20 million have been authorised for improvement schemes at smaller shipyard companies throughout the USA, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsGerman research flagship Atair enters service
Five years in the making, Germany’s unique new €113.8 million government-owned LNG research all-rounder Atair has finally entered service, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsTAIWAN LINE DRIVES BOXSHIP FLEET EXPANSION
A new Japanese-built generation optimised for east Asian container trade is entering service with ambitious Wan Hai Lines, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsTENSION IN THE GERMAN MARITIME CHAIN
Preparations for business revival and redirection after the collapse of cruise tourism are central to endeavours by shipbuilders in the Federal Republic, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCASPIAN RAILSHIP SHOWS AZERBAIJAN INTENT
Built in Baku to a Ukrainian design, Azerbaijan’s new ferry is central to the country’s logistic goals and testament to its advancing production capabilities.
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NewsDIRECT ELECTRIC DRIVE PROPULSION SYSTEM CHOSEN FOR BULK CARRIER
After over 60,000 hours of trouble-free operation for shipowner Polarcus, Berg Propulsion’s Twin Fin direct electric drive propulsion system has been chosen by CSL Group for their latest self unloading bulk carrier under construction in China.
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NewsGermans pioneer low-draught hybrid tankships
HGK Shipping in Duisburg is building two innovative low-draught inland tankers of “pioneering” hybrid propulsion design and more are likely to follow, reports Tom Todd.
