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  • The ‘Atair’ will be equipped with Schottel propulsion systems Photo: Schottel
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    LNG research ship propelled by Schottel

    2020-03-11T14:50:00Z

    A survey, wreck-search and research vessel currently under construction at Fassmer in Berne, Germany is to be equipped with Schottel propulsion systems.

  • The MAN 51/60DF engine is a dual-fuel engine that converts liquid fuel (diesel operation) or natural gas into electrical power efficiently and with low emissions.
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    MAN to supply DF engines for Baltic Ro-Pax project

    2020-03-11T14:32:00Z

    The latest shuttle ferry newbuilding for Tallink Grupp, the Estonian shipping company, will be powered by MAN 51/60 dual-fuel engines, the engine manufacturer confirmed today.

  • Paper copies of SRtP documentation have been replaced with a tablet-based digitalised system aboard Regent Seven Sea Cruises’ latest vessel, Seven Seas Splendor.
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    RMI issues first digital SRtP approval to LR-certified solution

    2020-03-11T12:48:00Z

    Lloyd''s Register has certified a digitalised Safe Return to Port (SRtP) solution that substitutes printed documentation with a tablet-based solution. The solution, which has been implemented on Regent Seven Sea Cruises’ latest vessel, Seven Seas Splendor, helps to reduce unnecessary operation expenditure, increase safety and replaces hard copies.

  • Dorthe Jacobsen was emphatic that regulatory and/or financial incentives would be needed for the industry to meet the IMO's decarbonisation targets.
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    Acting to meet long term objectives

    2020-03-09T21:28:00Z

    Dorthe Jacobsen, the head of emissions reduction, fuel and lubricants at MAN Energy Solutions’ two-stroke business in Copenhagen offers her view of the path to meeting the IMO’s 2050 targets

  • Havila Voyages has opted for Climeon's Heat Power solution for four coastal ferries under construction at Tersan yard in Turkey.
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    Havila adds Climeon option to Tersan orders

    2020-03-09T21:16:00Z

    Norway-based ship operator Havila Voyages has selected Climeon’s waste heat recovery system for four new coastal ferries.

  • Virgin is bringing a distinctive brand and style to the cruise market (credit: Virgin Voyages).
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    VIRGIN BRAND ARRIVES ON HIGH SEAS

    2020-03-09T19:39:00Z

    Market newcomer Virgin Voyages has commissioned its inaugural vessel, ready to begin her Caribbean cruise programme towards the end of March, writes David Tinsley.

  • The VG1000SD, which weighs 20 tonnes, at VEEM’s new gyrostabiliser facility Photo: VEEM
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    World's largest gyrostabiliser launches

    2020-03-09T13:06:00Z

    Marine propulsion and gyrostabilisation company, VEEM, has successfully constructed what is said to be the largest and most powerful gyrostabiliser in the world, for delivery to Europe’s second largest ship builder, Damen Shipyards.

  • Brunvoll has won a large thruster deal with HHI Photo: Brunvoll
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    Brunvoll in thruster deal with HHI

    2020-03-09T13:01:00Z

    Brunvoll has won a large contract for thrusters from the world''s largest shipyard, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea.

  • LNG carrier
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    AIR LUBRICATION ENDORSED BY LNGC SECTOR

    2020-03-09T11:43:00Z

    A South Korean air lubrication system fitted to Maran Gas'' latest newbuilding marks the first seagoing reference for the technology in the LNG carrier domain.

  • Finnish technology company Wärtsilä is to reorganise its Marine Business into three independent businesses.
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    Wärtsilä restructures Marine Business into three standalone units

    2020-03-06T18:50:00Z

    Finnish technology company Wärtsilä is to reorganise its Marine Business into three independent businesses, with effect from Q2 2020.

  • Schottel will supply four EcoPeller SRE propulsion units for two double-ended Ro-Pax ferries to be constructed at Ada Shipyard in Turkey
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    Schottel EcoPellers selected for Norled Ro-Pax order

    2020-03-06T16:42:00Z

    Schottel recently received an order to supply four EcoPellers for installation in two 74m long Ro-Pax ferries. The LMG-Marin designed Ro-Pax ferries will be built at Turkish shipyard Ada Shipyard and will be operated by Norwegian ferry operator Norled.

  • Korea Lines’ new 18,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel will feature Wärtsilä’s advanced cargo handling system Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Wärtsilä cargo handling system for Korea Line

    2020-03-06T12:04:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been selected to supply the cargo handling system for a new 18,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel.

  • The environmentally sustainable BC Ferries’ Salish Class vessels feature Wärtsilä’s integrated propulsion system with LNG fuelled Wärtsilä engines Photo: BC Ferries
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    Wärtsilä system for Canadian LNG ferries

    2020-03-06T11:59:00Z

    Wärtsilä has again been selected to provide an integrated system comprising the LNG plant, dual-fuel engines and electrical propulsion system for the latest addition to Vancouver, Canada-based BC Ferries’ series of Salish Class vessels.

  • ABB's cyber security systems have been certified by DNV GL Photo: ABB
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    DNV GL certification for ABB cyber security

    2020-03-05T13:18:00Z

    In an industry first, ABB’s solutions on board a large passenger ship have been awarded cyber security verification from classification society DNV GL.

  • (l-r) Trond Petter Abrahamsen, director in Framo Services and Kjetel Digre, head of operations and field development in Aker BP Photo: Lars Petter Larsen/Framo
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    Contract signed for seawater lift pumps

    2020-03-05T13:13:00Z

    Aker BP and Framo have entered into a long-term maintenance contract for seawater lift pumps where compensation is directly linked to facility uptime.

  • Optimarin and SunRui are joining forces to provide a one-stop-shop BWTS solution Photo: Optimarin
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    One-stop-shop for BWTS technology

    2020-03-04T13:57:00Z

    Optimarin and SunRui, have announced a strategic market cooperation to provide a one-stop-shop for shipowners, fulfilling increasing demand for both electrolysis and UV-based ballast water treatment system (BWTS) technology.

  • Airborne drone conducting ultrasonic thickness measurements inside the hold of a bulk carrier Photo: Bureau Veritas
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    BV conducts first survey by drone

    2020-03-04T12:17:00Z

    Bureau Veritas (BV) has completed its first survey by drone, studying the holds of a bulk carrier in an Italian port.

  • The project builds on an earlier EU-funded project focused on optimising the operation of auxiliary engines aboard J. Lauritzen’s gas carrier fleet, such as the 9,108cbm ethylene carrier Stella Kosan (pictured). (Picture courtesy of J. Lauritzen)
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    Danish research project targets main engine efficiency gains

    2020-03-04T11:44:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions is participating in a three-year collaborative project to improve the accuracy of predictive maintenance for marine two-stroke engines.

  • Serge Dal Farra, Global Marketing Director at Total Lubmarine, identified the introduction of satellite navigation and progressive automatization in the engine room as transformational changes during his career.
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    Formulating answers to the industry's lubrication needs

    2020-03-04T10:39:00Z

    Serge Dal-Farra, Global Marketing Director at energy major Total Lubmarine, assesses the post-IMO 2020 regulation and provides insight to a radically changing market.

  • Becker Marine is searching for a prototype application project for its WingSail design. (Picture: Becker Marine)
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    Wind-assisted propulsion technologies enter mainstream

    2020-03-04T10:09:00Z

    Engine designers and other OEMs are following the rapid development of wind-assisted technologies, while naval architects are looking at optimising ship designs