All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 510
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Record registrations for ClassNK
ClassNK registered 833 new vessels, a combined 21,466,272gt, in 2014 as it beat a global downturn in newbuild deliveries and secured record numbers of transfers from other class societies.
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NewsUkrainian shipbuilding on verge of crisis
The Ukrainian shipbuilding industry is bearing huge losses due to an economic crisis in the country and the ongoing military conflict in the Eastern part of the country, writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsDNV GL launches VGP verification service
DNV GL has launched a verification service offering ship operators a review of procedures and documentation for US Vessel General Permits (VGP).
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NewsGE Marine unveiled
GE has unveiled a new organisation, GE Marine, bringing together its broad technological offerings to the marine sector under vice president Tim Schweikert
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MHI next-generation LNG carriers on order
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is to build two next-generation LNG carriers for Mitsui & Co Ltd that will feature hybrid propulsion systems.
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NewsEvergreen fleet gets even bigger
The Evergreen Group has signed time charter agreements with Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd to charter a total of eleven newbuild 18,000 teu vessels, to be delivered from 2018 through 2019.
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NewsMotorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference
The 37th Motorship Propulsion & Emissions conference will give operators the lowdown on new fuels available together with the latest in engine design, ways to reduce running costs and improve fuel efficiency.
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NewsPropulsion & Emissions Conference Early Bird Discount closes 30 January
Book your place now to join ship owners, managers and operators at the 2015 Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference. The early bird rate ends soon, act now to save 20%.
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NewsLandmark year for Russian shipping
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) says that 2014 was a landmark year for the classification society with the start of construction on the first Arctic LNG carrier to RS class, among others.
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NewsGE and Fincantieri deliver
GE Power Conversion and Fincantieri have successfully delivered the ‘Costa Diadema’ cruise ship to Carnival Corporation, marking 10 years since the start of their shipbuilding relationship.
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NewsGTT membranes for more LNG carriers
France-based Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has won another order for its membrane containment systems for the maritime transportation and storage of LNG.
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Hempel epoxy coatings
Global coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched two new pure epoxy coatings, one for newbuild cargo tanks and a new primer for the marine maintenance market.
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MacGregor equipment for STX-built cruise ships
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, is to supply cargo and passenger access equipment for two cruise ships being built by STX France SA.
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NewsMAN auto-tuning package landmark
MAN PrimeServ, the service division of MAN Diesel & Turbo, will now install Pressure Mounting Instrument (PMI) auto-tuning to all of its newbuild engines as standard following successful uptake by the industry.
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NewsMeyer stays put but strategy changes
Meyer Werft has told its 3,100 workers it will not leave home base in Papenburg for at least 15 years, writes Tom Todd. The company has also revealed a new shipbuilding process at the yard.
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NewsOman Drydock wins major conversion job
Oman Drydock Company (ODC) is looking to significantly increase its market share of global shiprepair work after completing its first major conversion job.
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NewsAlfa Laval ups the pressure
Alfa Laval’s AQUA Blue freshwater generator is now available in a stronger configuration that withstands considerably higher jacket water pressures.
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NewsLithium-ion battery power
A leading battery designer and manufacturer has just received the highest level of safety approval for its new Seanergy Li-ion Super-Iron Phosphate (SLFP) battery range for commercial vessels.
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NewsNew crane order underscores German expertise
Crane builder TTS NMF says an order for an 800t capacity crane for a new self-propelled jack-up ship is of “great significance” for the Norwegian-owned specialist, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsNew head for Reintjes
Klaus Deleroi is now managing director of German marine gearbox supplier, Reintjes, following the retirement of previous head Dr-Ing Christian Schilephack.
