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Japan : TESS design proves popular
Japan : TESS design proves popular Tsuneishi Shipyard in Japan has won a further order - this time from Taiwanese interests - for its innovative TESS 52 handymax bulk carrier. The Japanese yard, which recently launched the 100th ship in the TESS (Tsuneishi Economical Standard Ship) series, Jawa Power for ...
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Korea : Hanjin rakes in orders
European shipowners have beaten a path to Hanjin Heavy Industries in Korea in recent months, placing orders for container ships and chemical tankers.Vroon BV in the Netherlands has placed orders for a pair of 1,600 TEU container ships with the Korean yard, along with an order for a 30,000 dwt ...
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Korea : VLCC orders for Daewoo and SHI
Korean yards, including the troubled Daewoo shipyard, have been awarded a number of VLCC contracts in the past month. Daewoo`s orders include a pair of 300,000 dwt tankers from Worldwide Shipping for delivery at the end of 2001 and in early 2002, respectively, while Hellespoint Steamship in Greece has ordered ...
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Low speed : More power possible
There are no technical reasons why 14-cylinder in-line versions of the K98MC-C engine cannot be built, says MAN B&W. This would give an output of 79,900kW (108,600hp), a weight of around 2,460t, and a length of over 28m."The crankshaft is the key structure, and this can be divided into two ...
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Diesel-electric : SSP secures second order
Siemens-Schottel has won a second contract for its propulsion pods (SSP)s - this time for two TT-Line ferries being built by SSW Fahr. Each of the 36,000g (2,685 lane-metre) ropax vessels will be propelled by a pair of 11MW (15,000 bhp) SSPs, giving them a service speed of 22 knots. ...
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Low-speed : Merger behind schedule
Contracts transferring Samsung`s engine building division to Hanjung remain unsigned some over two months after the target date, and past the time when the new joint venture company should have started operation. Problems remain in the valuation of the business by foreign banks which started at the end of March.Until ...
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Emissions : Cleaner gensets
Alaska Diesel has introduced a soot trap and regeneration system (Stars) which can be fitted on any diesel engine up to around 200kW (268 bhp) output or 10 litres capacity.The unit requires no maintenance and is said to reduce carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in addition to being a soot trap.Stars ...
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Valves : Latest valve range
Valves : Latest valve range The G-Series valves from US company CPV are rated for up to 413 bar liquid or gas and function from -650F to 4000F, depending on the material selected. They are available in six orifice sizes from .218in to .813in, three valve types, shutoff, needle and ...
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Positioning : Cable layer gets auto track
Positioning : Cable layer gets auto track Alstom Drives & Controls has won an order for three dynamic positioning systems from DG Electrical, the electrical engineering arm of Cammell Laird, for three vessels which are being converted into cable layer ships for Global Marine Services.Alstom`s duplex DP system, the DPS902, ...
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Corrosion protection : BAC clocks up four years
Corrosion protection : BAC clocks up four years BAC Corrosion Control`s impressed current cathodic protection systems have now been operational on Stena Line fast ferries operating between the UK, Holland and Ireland for four years.The ferries are aluminium-hulled catamarans with water jet propulsion and additional protection is needed to prevent ...
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Boilers : BDT equips two cruise ships
Boilers : BDT equips two cruise ships Greens Division, part of the newly formed BDT Engineering, has secured a contract to supply six Diesecon exhaust gas boilers and two spanner boilers to each of two new cruise liners currently under construction for P&O Princess Cruise at the Monfalcone shipyard in ...
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Safety : Surveillance system for doors
Safety : Surveillance system for doors Brath has developed a surveillance system for the locking mechanism on doors using hydraulic cylinders. The system has passed the environmental requirements for instrumentation and automation listed by Det Norske Veritas, Lloyds Register and American Bureau of Shipping, says the company. Contact: ...
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Classification : ClassNK assessments
Classification : ClassNK assessments ClassNK, the Tokyo-based classification society, has introduced a conformity assessment service for life-saving appliances, marine pollution prevention and fire protection equipment under the amendments to Council Directive 96/98/EC of the European Commission. ClassNK`s Rotterdam office has been designated as a notified body to provide the ...
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Cleaning : Cleaning by microemulsion
Cleaning : Cleaning by microemulsion The Drew Marine Division of Ashland Specialty Chemical Company has developed a solvent-free air cooler cleaner that it says eliminates the hydrocarbon fumes, surface residues and sludge potential associated with the use of many conventional products. Called ACC/ME the product requires no mixing, and rinses ...
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Fuel Treatment : Reducing dosing
Fuel Treatment : Reducing dosing Drew Marine says its Amerstat 25 microbiocide fuel treatment allows a 40 per cent reduction in the dosing required to protect against biodegradation of distillate fuel in storage tanks and fuel lines. Contact: Daryl English Fax: +1 973 263 4491.
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Bridge Systems : Compact integrated console
Bridge Systems : Compact integrated console In co-operation with SAIT Marine, Radio Holland has developed a compact integrated bridge console for ships with a limited amount of space available on the bridge. The console contains the Transas ECDIS system, a Datamation conning display, the Furuno FR2115 radar, a Sailor VHF ...
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Vessel Tracking : STN Atlas to upgrade Hamburg
Vessel Tracking : STN Atlas to upgrade Hamburg STN Atlas Elektronik has won a contract for upgrading of VTS facilities at the Port of Hamburg.Due for completion in April 2000, the project involves development of new signal compression and processing facilities for eleven existing radar sites along the River Elbe ...
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Control network : ABB launches fieldbus device
Control network : ABB launches fieldbus device ABB Industria has launched a fieldbus device that enables drives to be used with LonWorks control networks.The ABB NLON-01 LonWorks adapter module allows commands to be fed to a drive remotely to adjust its motor speed or torque reference. It can also read ...
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Software : Costing part manufacture
Software : Costing part manufacture Boothroyd Dewhurst has launched DFM Concurrent Costing 1.1. The software is designed to isolate the major costs associated with part manufacture and finishing. Used as an analysis tool during part design the application guides product engineers as they investigate alternative materials and processes for producing ...
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Design software : Autoship works for Portuguese yard
Design software : Autoship works for Portuguese yard The naval shipyard, Arsenal do Alfeite of Portugal, has installed Autoship Systems` naval architecture design software at its engineering offices. The yard repairs the Portuguese fleet and designs and builds small vessels.The Autoship Works package includes Autoship (hull design), Autohydro (intact and ...
