All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 662
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GL updates ship Rules
Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has released updates to its Rules for seagoing ships and naval vessels. The updated Rules came into effect on 1 May 2012.
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Way clear for Thrane & Thrane takeover by Cobham
Cobham, a UK-based international group active primarily in defence and aerospace, says that it has reached agreement with the board of Thrane & Thrane of Denmark for the acquisition of Thrane & Thrane’s shares and warrants.
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NewsTidal optimisation offers bunker savings
According to oceanographic company Tidetech, tidal optimisation is a critical tool for improving efficiency on coastal shipping routes, so it is making its tidal data available for integration into ship bridge systems.
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NewsDelegates booking fast for P&E 2012
The 34th Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference 2012 is pleased to announce attendance from a large berth of ship owners and operators for the event on 23–24 May, in Hamburg.
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NewsJumbo installation at Anholt windfarm
Jumbo Heavylift’s DP2 vessel Jumbo Javelin has recently installed the first transition pieces (TP) for the Anholt Offshore windfarm in Denmark.
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NewsAustal opens marine support base
Austal has officially announced the opening of its marine support base in Henderson, Western Australia, intended to meet a growing demand for the company’s marine services and facilities.
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NewsKleven to build second Sanco seismic ship
Sanco Shipping has declared an option for a second seismic vessel to be built at Kleven Maritime’s Myklebust yard. ’Sanco Sword’ will be to Skipsteknisk’s ST324 CD design, and a sister to ’Sanco Swift’, currently in build.
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NewsFerry company favours Cammell Laird
Merseyside, UK, yard Cammell Laird looks likely to return to shipbuilding following the announcement that Western Ferries has appointed the company as its preferred bidder to build two new vessels.
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NewsFirst installation for intelligent monitoring system
The first new Intelligent Monitoring System from Becker Marine of Germany (BIMS) has been installed on Wilhelmsen’s newbuild car carrier ''Titania''.
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More about the ‘75% more efficient’ ship propulsion system
A little further information has come to light about the TGPS propulsion system from Australian company Gamma Light & Heavy Industries, which claims to offer a 75% reduction in fuel consumption.
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NewsWind farm ships near completion at LWB
Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB) said on 30 April the two wind farm installation ships ‘Victoria Mathias’ and ‘Friedrich Ernestine’, at the yard since February for unspecified work, will be completed in May and June.
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NewsOperators take servicing philosophies to extremes
In the critical area of turbocharger maintenance, equating quality with original equipment manufacturers doesn’t suit everyone, according to Wendy Laursen.
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NewsDual fuel gains credibility in the low speed market
Both major designers of large low speed two stroke marine engines have demonstrated their commitment to gas as an alternative fuel and have demonstrated dual-fuel technology applied to their engine designs, while, additionally, two Asian licensees are demonstrating their commitment to LNG ship power.
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NewsMixed fortunes in German yards as offshore booms
Tom Todd relates a story of mixed fortunes currently in German newbuilding with some yards busy and prospering while others struggle to find work and stay afloat. Proving a blessing is offshore work, specifically tough wind power transport and installation newbuildings and yards continue to switch production to join in ...
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NewsThe true hybrid platform supply vessel becomes reality
Det Norske Veritas has announced the latest, and third, phase of the FellowShip project, in which energy storage capability in the form of a battery pack is introduced in the energy system of the offshore supply ship ‘Viking Lady’. This allows the benefits of a true hybrid energy system to ...
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NewsAutomation, longevity and early ro-ros
The leading article in the May 1962 Motor Ship reminded us that, then, the USA was still lagging behind the rest of the world in adopting the Diesel engine in place of steam.
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NewsChinese bulker class aims for high efficiency
The popular image of Chinese shipyards still tends to be one of low-tech operations turning out large numbers of vessels, built to basic standards, with cost and simplicity having priority over efficiency, timely delivery and sophisticated design.
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NewsDon’t overlook auxiliary issues
Its worth noting that some auxiliaries see larger load steps while the propulsion engines are near idling, as they are often connected to pumps, cranes and other gear such as thrusters, says Tomas Aminoff of Wärtsilä.
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NewsFairmount refloats bulk carrier
The Greek owned bulk carrier, Akiba, which was recently grounded off the coast of Maputo, Mozambique, has been successfully refloated - thanks to the expertise of Rotterdam’s Fairmount Marine.
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Cargotec establishes offshore service centre in Houston
To further expand its offshore service capabilities, Cargotec has established a new offshore service centre in Houston, USA, to provide repair, upgrades and systems modernisation for rigs, vessels and platform operators.
