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  • A similar range of equipment was supplied to an earlier series of ice-class LNG carriers built to serve the Yamal LNG project. (Copyright: Wärtsilä Corporation)
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    Wärtsilä to supply integrated bridge systems to ice-breaking LNGCs

    2020-07-16T18:06:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver a complete bridge systems installation for five ice breaking dual-fuel LNG carriers under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries'' shipbuilding complex in South Korea. The vessels are destined for operation in connection with the Arctic LNG-2 project.

  • MISC will become the third owner of VLEC tonnage when 6 VLECs under construction in South Korea are delivered later this year. (Image: MISC owned and operated LNG carrier Seri Cempaka, credit: MISC Berhad)
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    MISC acquires STL VLECs

    2020-07-16T17:35:00Z

    Malaysian energy shipping group MISC Berhad has reached an agreement with Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical (STL) to acquire six very large ethane carriers once construction is completed.

  • The vessels managed by Knutsen OAS Shipping include recent delivery Traiano Knutsen. (Image: Knutsen OAS Shipping)
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    Knutsen inks technical service agreement with GTT

    2020-07-16T13:42:00Z

    Leading independent tanker owner and operator Knutsen OAS Shipping signed a technical service agreement with Gaztransport & Technigaz’s (GTT) covering a fleet of 17 vessels.

  • Cryopeak and ITB are developing a new tug and barge for LNG bunkering Photo: Cryopeak
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    Breakthrough in LNG bunkering in Canada

    2020-07-16T13:15:00Z

    Cryopeak and ITB have developed a design for an articulated tug and barge (ATB) which is planned to be in operation in 2023.

  • BSM has launched a new training facility in Cyprus Photo: BSM
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    BSM launches liquid cargo training centre

    2020-07-16T13:11:00Z

    Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has launched a new liquid cargo training facility at its Maritime Training Centre in Cyprus to support its growing global LNG shipping operations.

  • Kelvion's new more compact ComFinSafety heat exchanger (Image: Kelvion)
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    Kelvion launches compact heat exchanger product

    2020-07-16T12:56:00Z

    Heat exchanger specialist Kelvion has launched a new compact heat exchanger that integrates its double tube safety technology.

  • Rostock – plenty of room for planned new hydrogen facility. (Photo: Rostock Port –Nordlicht)
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    Rostock reveals plans for hydrogen test facility

    2020-07-16T12:03:00Z

    Rostock has welcomed plans to build a hydrogen fuel production and processing plant for shipping in the east German Baltic port, writes Germany correspondent Tom Todd.

  • Neles specialises in the manufacture of valves Photo: Neles
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    Alfa Laval in Neles takeover bid

    2020-07-15T14:41:00Z

    Alfa Laval is making a cash offer for all issued and outstanding shares in valve manufacturing specialist, Neles.

  • SeaDrain White Photo: GF Piping Systems
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    New piping system for marine industry

    2020-07-15T11:27:00Z

    GF Piping Systems has launched a new marine drainage pipe system offering the marine industry a paint-free, corrosion-free drainage solution.

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    Automatic FLUME system in development

    2020-07-14T18:02:00Z

    Hoppe Marine is developing a fully automatic version of its FLUME roll damping tank which will automatically adjust the level of the tank to the current loading condition of the vessel by communicating with the loading computer.

  • The new CDWE wind farm main installation vessel is due to begin operations in the Taiwan Straits in 2023. (Image: Wärtsilä)
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    Wärtsilä package for Taiwanese wind farm MIV

    2020-07-14T14:51:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been selected to provide a range of solutions including a propulsion package for a large wind farm main installation vessel (MIV) to be built at the CSBC shipyard in Taiwan.

  • WinGD has released revised guidance for cylinder oil selection and use. (Image: WinGD)
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    WinGD releases updated cylinder oil guidance

    2020-07-14T14:07:00Z

    Engine designer WinGD has released detailed cylinder oil guidance for its customers in a new cylinder lubrication guide, the company announced on 14 July.

  • ABB will supply the integrated power system for the world's largest diamond recovery vessel. (Image: Marin Teknikk AS)
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    ABB to power offshore diamond recovery vessel

    2020-07-13T18:28:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group has awarded ABB the contract for an advanced integrated power package for the world’s first custom-built diamond recovery vessel.

  • Prime Lake's washwater processing module uses redox technology to neutralise organic impurities. (Image: Prime Lake)
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    Start-up targets onboard open loop washwater trial

    2020-07-13T17:39:00Z

    A Swedish start-up has successfully completed a land-based pilot test of its Electro-Aeration redox solution on open loop scrubber washwater.

  • Rotterdam-based shipping company Anthony Veder has already implemented a remote repair scheme on its fleet, including gas carrier Coral Flavia. (Image: Anthony Veder)
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    Not rocket science: Anthony Veder's remote repair solution

    2020-07-13T16:20:00Z

    The starting point for the live remote repair scheme operating onboard Anthony Veder’s gas tanker fleet was a simple question: “How can we get necessary knowhow on board a ship if a technical incident occurs?”

  • Efficient Kamsarmax tonnage for Saudi trade.
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    BOOST TO SAUDI-OWNED BULKSHIP CAPACITY

    2020-07-13T14:52:00Z

    Saudi Arabian operator Bahri is strengthening its dry cargo logistic capabilities with a new series of Kamsarmax-class bulk carriers built in Vietnam, writes David Tinsley.

  • GTT has received an order for three new LNGC Photo: GTT
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    GTT receives order for three LNGC

    2020-07-13T12:01:00Z

    GTT has received an order from the Chinese shipyard HudongZhonghua Shipbuilding Co. for the tank design of three new LNG carriers (LNGC) on behalf of the Chinese ship-owner COSCO Shipping.

  • The ‘Legacy of the Fjords’ Photo: The Fjords
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    Third all-electric catamaran for The Fjords

    2020-07-13T11:53:00Z

    The Fjords has taken delivery of a third all-electric, carbon fibre catamaran designed and constructed by Norwegian shipyard, Brødrene Aa.

  • The Covid-19 pandemic has stranded more than 200,000 seafarers Photo: IMO
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    Class seafarers as key workers, urges IMO

    2020-07-10T13:40:00Z

    The IMO Secretary-General has welcomed the commitment of 12 countries to facilitate crew changes and achieve key worker designation for seafarers, following a virtual ministerial summit hosted by the UK government on 9 July.

  • Keel-laying for the RSD-E Tug 2513 Photo: Damen
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    Keel laid for Auckland’s electric tug

    2020-07-10T13:35:00Z

    Damen Song Cam Shipyard, together with joint venture partner Song Cam Shipyard, has hosted a keel-laying ceremony for the electric RSD-E Tug 2513 that Damen is building for the Ports of Auckland, New Zealand.