All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 691
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Cosalt sold to Survitec
Survitec Group has added further to its portfolio of marine safety interests through its acquisition of the marine division of Cosalt plc, in a deal valued at £31million.
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Antigua and Barbuda authorises GL for MLC certification
The maritime administration of Antigua and Barbuda has authorised Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to carry out inspection and certification services under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006).
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NewsLaid-up ‘TV star’ dredger resurrected
The A&P Tees shiprepair yard reports that it is gaining a reputation for giving vessels which have appeared on television a new lease of life, the latest being 5,891dwt trailing suction hopper dredger Arco Beck.
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NewsAntarctic ship proves paint durability
Belgian company Ecospeed reports that when British Antarctic Survey''s RRS Ernest Shackleton was drydocked recently in Denmark, checks on the condition of the hull paint showed it to be virtually intact.
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NewsNeptun Werft readies rare ferry newbuild
Neptun Werft in Warnemünde, better known these days as a builder of inland cruise ships, is readying the 75.9m passenger/car ferry Schleswig-Holstein for north German operator Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei (WDR).
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NewsLPG options for two-stroke engines
All electronically-controlled ME engines in MAN’s two-stroke range are available as ME-GI dual-fuel versions, incorporating high pressure gas injection arrangements, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsNorway encourages gas propulsion solutions
Norway’s environmental strategy has provided a fillip to the uptake of gas-fuelled machinery in the marine sector, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsOnline monitoring for transparency, compliance and performance
Chris Daw, managing director of Kittiwake Procal, explains the importance of in-situ continuous emissions monitoring in ensuring regulatory compliance and improved operational performance.
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NewsNew-generation thrusters put to work on Norwegian ferry
Thruster manufacturer Brunvoll has released details of the first propulsion application for its azimuth rim driven thrusters, on a Norwegian ferry operated by Fjord1 MRF.
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Korean engine builder consolidates gas experience
Korea’s increasing endeavours in the field of engine technology, complementing its considerable stance as a producer of engines for the marine and power generation markets, are encapsulated in the rapid extension of the HiMSEN portfolio from Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine & Machinery Division(HHI-EMD), writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSingle lubricant to meet ECA challenges
According to Total Lubmarine, its Talusia Universal lube oil, specifically designed to meet the challenges posed by using fuels with varying sulphur content, has benefited one particular tanker company.
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NewsTugowners have more choice than ever before
Jack Gaston reviews the latest tug designs, looking in particular at their efficient and environmentally-friendly propulsion arrangements.
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New owner for Danish company
Danish marine electrical company Selco, whose products include the Engine Eye diagnostic instrument, has been acquired by Littelfuse of the USA, a global manufacturer of circuit protection components and protective relays.
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Another type-specific ECDIS training solution
Hamburg-based online simulation training company Safebridge says that it has reached agreement with Raytheon Anschütz to offer online, type-specific ECDIS training based on Raytheon Anschütz’s own software.
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Supply ship orders for Sri Lankan yard
Colombo Dockyard of Sri Lanka has gained a contract from a Singapore-based owner to build four 78m multi-purpose PSV ships, each of 3,600dwt. The yard sais that the owner has asked to remain confidential.
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16-engine offshore order for MAN
MAN Diesel & Turbo reports that it has received a €22 million order for complete propulsion systems for four AHTS newbuildings, being built at ST Marine Singapore for Swire Pacific Offshore Operations.
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NewsPayment plan launched for liner sensors
Kittiwake Developments has announced what it describes as a “significant cost reduction and payment plan” for its LinerSCAN online sensors designed to safeguard engine cylinder liners.
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NewsModel tests end on icebreaking bulker
Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced the completion of performance tests on a model of its ice-breaking iron ore carrier ship design. The tests were undertaken at the Institute for Ocean Technology in Canada.
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NewsRecognition for anti-piracy system
Dutch company Westmark informs us that its P-Trap anti-piracy product has been shortlisted in the safety category of the 2011 Lloyd’s List Awards.
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NewsProduction starts on new research ship
STX Finland says that its Rauma shipyard has now begun production of an innovative fisheries research vessel ordered by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Namibia.
