All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 479
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Operating costs continue fall in 2014
Ship operating costs declined by an average of 0.8% last year, with reduced lubrication costs and lower spend on repair and maintenance among key factors, according to the 2015 edition of Moore Stephen’s OpCost benchmarking tool.
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NewsMaersk orders MHI waste heat recovery systems
Maersk Line has placed an order for waste heat recovery systems from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), to be fitted on 11 mega-container carriers under construction by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
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NewsAlewijnse secures Van Oord service contract
Systems integration expert, Alewijnse Marine Systems, and international dredging and marine contractor, Van Oord, have signed a long-term service level agreement for the cable-laying vessels ‘Nexus’ and ‘HAM601’.
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NewsVersatile tankers for Atlantic ethane traffic
A new chapter has opened in liquefied gas transportation with the entry into service of Danish owner Evergas’ first Dragon design vessels: the largest, most flexible and state-of-the-art multi-gas carriers to date. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsWilhelmsen acquires rope specialist
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is expanding its business with the acquisition of high performance ropes provider, Timm AS.
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DNV GL hails launch of new rules
Efficient, flexible and future proof: Class society DNV GL believes its new rules, published today and coming into effect on 1 January 2016, set a new industry benchmark.
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IMO proposes maritime technology centre network
The International Maritime Organisation has proposed a global network of maritime technology cooperation centres to accelerate capacity building and technology transfer in the sector.
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SulNox enlists experts for emulsion assurance
Emulsion fuel technology provider SulNOx Fuel Fusions has partnered with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to provide verification, testing, technical support and consultancy services.
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NewsPlug ‘n’ play BWMS solution delivered
Marine Systems Inc (MSI) has delivered a pair of first-of-kind modular ballast water management system (BWMS) units for tank barge and ship operations, designed to fit in a twenty-foot container footprint.
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CMA CGM vessel gets Bio-Sea BWMS
BIO-SEA has equipped one of the CMA CGM shipping group’s largest vessels with a BWTS BIO-SEA2000 (2000m3/h) ballast water management system.
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NewsPM shaft generator orders for WE Tech
WE Tech Solutions Oy is to supply two Permanent Magnet Shaft Generator solutions, including an efficient DC-link power distribution, for a series of 9,400-tonne asphalt/bitumen tankers owned by Tarbit Shipping AB.
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NewsCathelco protection for Turkish newbuilds
Cathelco has reported a series of orders from Turkish yards for its corrosion protection and anti-fouling products.
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NewsMAN propeller excels in bulker trials
One of the first commercial applications of MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new fixed pitch propeller design, combined with a higher propeller layout and MAN’s new recommended light running margin (LRM), has achieved good results on the first of a new bulker series for Lemissoler Navigation Co.
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NewsGE outlines data-driven marine potential
The marine industry has greatly underestimated the opportunities that the digital revolution will bring to the sector, according to GE chief economist Marco Annunziata.
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NewsVard to build Topaz subsea vessels
Vard Holdings Limited has secured new contracts for the design and construction of two Offshore Subsea Construction Vessels (OSCVs) for the Dubai-based Topaz Energy and Marine.
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NewsABB Turbo secures 400-vessel service deals
ABB Turbocharging is set for a busy future after signing long-term Maintenance Management Agreements (MMA) with three leading transport companies covering a total of 400 turbochargers globally.
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NewsFast-track emissions reduction project launched
A joint initiative to accelerate the uptake of energy-efficient technologies has been launched by the International Maritime Organisation, the UN Development Programme (UNDGP) and the Global Environment Facility.
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New IACS chair outlines priorities
The ABS chairman, president and CEO, Christopher J Wiernicki, has set out his priorities as incoming IACS chairman, emphasising the unique role the organisation plays in promoting global safety and security.
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NewsNorwegian Car Carriers chooses Optimarin BWMS
Two pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) under construction for Norwegian Car Carriers (NOC) at Hyundai Samho shipyard will be fitted with 667m3/h capacity ballast water management systems (BWMS) from Optimarin, the technology supplier has revealed.
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NewsDNV GL approved Mark V technology
DNV GL has granted General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) for GTT''s new containment system, Mark V.
