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Sulzer RTA98C cracks repaired
Wartsila NSD is undertaking repairs and modifications to the first eight RTA96C engines following the discovery of cracks in the A frames. These first engines are fitted in container ships in service with P&O Nedlloyd, Hanjin Shipping and NOL. To rectify the problems, Wartsila NSD has redesigned the stiffeners inside ...
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DNV and AVL co-operation
Engine and emissions specialist AVL is to co-operate with DNV in the field of power generation and marine propulsion systems. The aim is to combine the engine experience of AVL with the ship hull and machinery expertise of DNV to provide support to shipyards and shipowners. Areas of co-operation will ...
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DFDS orders Dolphins
Danish Ferry operator DFDS Seaways has ordered Dolphin Safe Rescuer rescue boat/lifeboats for its fleet of roro passenger ships from Sea Safe Boats Sweden. The crafts meet the IMO requirements, which come into force on July 1, 2000, says Sea Safe. The order from DFDS Seaways is the first ...
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Compact high-pressure system
The EC 1000 is a compact high-pressure waterjet system from WOMA that operates at up to 1,000 bar. The pressure is generated by plunger pump Type 45Y with pressure sensitive speed control and liftable suction valves. Powered by a 38kW, 1.9 litre VW diesel engine the unit`s nominal water flow ...
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Ingersoll-Rand expands range
Ingersoll-Rand has added models, from 15 to 22kW, to its SSR range of small rotary screw compressors. They are self-contained electric motor driven, single-stage units. Each model comes with an acoustic enclosure which reduces noise to 73dBA or less, says the company. Controls include on-line/off-line, timed auto start/stop and an ...
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Self-contained units from Cruisair
Cruisair has introduced a series of large, self contained air conditioning and heat pump systems. The seawater-cooled direct-expansion Type FP package unit contains the air conditioning compressor, condenser, evaporator coils, blower and other components on a single chassis. The unit is enclosed by an insulated aluminium housing with integral condensate ...
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TankRadar for LNG carriers
Hyundai Heavy Industries is to use Saab TankRadar as the primary custody transfer system by for two LNG carrier newbuildings. Previously the system has been installed on the existing LNG carrier LNG Delta. It has also been ordered for the LNG/C Arzew soon to be reactivated. Saab TankRadar CTS will ...
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Compact sub-sea unit
A new compact motion sensor (CMS) has been launched by TSS. The sensor measures 16cm x 9cm and can measure dynamic pitch and roll to an accuracy of better than 0.25 deg and is depth rated to 3,000m, says the company. It is designed for surface and sub-sea applications, including ...
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Virtual reality design for bridge layout
Litton Marine Systems has introduced Design Vision 1.0, a design tool for creating and evaluating integrated bridge system designs. Design Vision is a CAD program that allows the designer to construct a 3D model of the bridge layout and evaluate various configurations, says Litton. The designer can select one of ...
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New range from STN Atlas
A range of high-performance 12 and 16-inch radars, called the Radarpilot Atlas 1000 Series, has been introduced by STN Atlas Marine Electronics. Designed for stand alone or integrated use, the sets are capable of simultaneously tracking 50 targets in a variety of modes, with trails adapted to signal strengths of ...
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Marine direct-dial service launched
EAE has launched a global maritime communications system, which it says offers an alternative to existing satellite communications services. Applications available include e-mail, direct-dial telephone, fax, payphones and data transmission. The system can also be used for video conferencing and internet access, says EAE. Vessel telecommunications costs year-on-year can be ...
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Least-cost messaging calculated launched
Globe Wireless has release of the Globe Communications Centre (GCC) which it says is designed to streamline onboard messaging and data file transfers for commercial vessels. The GCC routes communications through the Maritime Data Network as well as through satellite systems via a protocol developed by Marinet Systems, which recently ...
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Inmarsat-4 approved launched
Inmarsat has decided to proceed with its fourth generation system, at a cost of $1.4 billion. The space segment of the system will consist of two in-orbit satellites plus one ground spare. Inmarsat says it will offer customers a range of personal multi-media communications at between 144 and 432kbps/sec via ...
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Kockumation signs deal with Kockums
Kockumation, maker of the Loadmaster vessel loading system, has signed deal with Kockums to make use of its Tribon shipbuilding design and information system. Kockumation says that the deal means that it can automatically access the details of the majority of the world`s merchant fleets, with calculations produced using a ...
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KPN and Telstra to merge mobile satellite business
KPN, Royal Dutch Telecom of the Netherlands and Telstra of Australia are to merge their global mobile satellite communication businesses. KPN will hold 65 per cent of the shares with Telstra holding the remaining 35 per cent. The new company, headquartered in The Hague, will combine KPN`s satcom business and ...
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Light-weight emergency beacon
Navtec has developed a portable emergency Inmarsat-E beacon that weighs less than 1,200g. Called the navtec epirb global-3 it has an alerting time of approximately three minutes and contains a GPS receiver for position indication via satellite. The unit can be used as stand-alone or can be supplied with a ...
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Poseidon dimensioning tool upgraded
Poseidon, the interactive ship structure dimensioning application from Germanischer Lloyd, has been upgraded. Now called Poseidon ND, it has been given a set of new features and a new user-friendly interface, says the company. The new software gives the results of finite element calculations earlier in the design process, says ...
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US alliance deal
Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) and Cascade General have signed an alliance agreement for the maintenance and repair of ATC?s fleet of Alaska North slope tankers, formalising a longstanding relationship between the two companies. The agreement is non-exclusive, but commits ATC to sending the majority of its ships to Cascade General ...
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Seven ship block booking
Blohm+Voss Repair has won a seven ship block booking from Yangming Marine Transport Corporation. The contract, which is valued at up to DM10 million ($5.3 million), covers routine drydocking, maintenance and repairs to seven of the Taiwanese owner?s container vessels. The ships are scheduled to call at the yard one ...
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Quality certificate
Remontowa, Poland?s leading repair yard, has achieved ISO 9001 quality certification. Certificates were awarded by both Lloyd?s Register and the Polish Register of Shipping in January. Certification covers the design and building of ships, offshore projects, steel structures, and ship conversions and repairs.
