All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 1167
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Vickers Ulstein announces structure
The newly-formed Vickers Ulstein Marine Systems is to have its headquarters in Norway, and will employ 5,000 people worldwide it was revealed at last month’s Nor-Shipping. It is expected to generate total sales of over £500 million ($800 million) per year from four business areas: propulsion; engines; deck machinery; and ...
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Thrane & Thrane plans remote terminal
Thrane & Thrane is to develop a maritime communication terminal including display, keyboard, GPS receiver, DC supply and an antenna. In addition to digital voice, fax and data services, the terminal will have emergency functions, says the company. The product is targeted at merchant ships, yachts, and fishing boats. The ...
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Smaller package from Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval has launched its Separation Unit range which is a complete package comprising separator, a sludge removal kit, control cabinet and ancillary components mounted on a single base. In addition to reducing the overall volume by more than 5m3 and saving 1.5t, the new unit does not have to ...
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Deutz adds duo
Two new marine engines, the 1013 and 1015, have been added to the Deutz range. Both are marinised versions of established distillate-burning engines with power outputs (for genset use) of 80 to 155kW (210 bhp) and 210 to 413kW (561 bhp) respectively. The 1013 engine has a 108mm bore with ...
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IMO acts on counterfeits
The MSC has agreed a draft resolution highlighting the issue of fraudulent certificates of competence. It invites member states and parties to STCW to report any cases or suspected cases of fraud to the IMO and the relevant administration. It also calls for intensified efforts to eliminate the problem ...
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On-line access from LR
Shipowners that have LR classed vessels are now able to check the survey status of their ships over the Internet using Class Direct Live. After entering a user name and password, owners can get direct access to the actual records used by LR without the need for dedicated software. ...
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Brunvoll delivers ‘silent’ thruster
As predicted by The Motor Ship in October 1998, Brunvoll has delivered the first of its resiliently mounted ‘super silent’ tunnel thrusters to Chantiers de l’Atlantique to be fitted to the Millennium class cruise ships. Resiliently mounting the thruster reduces noise levels by up to 15 dBA or 20-25 dBA ...
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Precautions prevent pirates
. This updated edition contains a map showing where attacks occur most frequently - there were 467 incidents reported last year where violence to the crew was involved, and 643 in 1997. The guide is designed to help reduce the possibility of ships being attacked and to limit the consequences ...
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Technical paper published
Called Automated Water Treatment Systems, it was written by Rob Van Solingen, product manager for Drew Marine`s Engineered Systems and Products line and was published by the Indian Institute of Marine Engineers for its November 1998 conference in Mumbai. Contact: Rob Van Solingen. Fax: +1 ...
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Water works for NOx
A combined injection valve uses one needle for fuel and another for water, allowing individual control of each. Water injection (at 200 to 400 bar) is started before the fuel (in order to cool the combustion chamber and lower the NOx) and can be turned on or off at ...
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More marinised turbines
The units weigh around 1.8t and can be supplied with gearing for CODOG operation suitable for direct drive to waterjets or propellers for fast ferry operations. Allison has initially set hot section overhaul intervals at 12,000 hrs and says the 0.5t section can be changed in less than eight ...
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Liberian row settled
Following the settlement of the dispute, all litigation has been dropped and the US-based LISCR will take over as planned. International Registries will continue to administer the Marshall Islands registry. To assist its operation, LISCR is setting up the Liberian Maritime Advisory Board which will be based ...
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Ecoair expands its range
The units incorporate the ECOM control system, a microprocessor-based module which controls all functions of the compressor. Contact: Ecoair UK. Fax: +44 1925 255919.
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Multiple echo technique used
The instrument has a measurement range between 1-200mm and is housed in a sealed IP65 case with an electro-luminescent backlit LCD which can be viewed in light conditions from bright sunlight to complete darkness, says the company. The unit is supplied complete with probe, protective leather case, coupling and ...
