Latest News – Page 308
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NewsVan Oord’s Svanen in new Baltic project
Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel, Svanen, is to be deployed once again in the Baltic Sea, where it will help lay the foundations for a new wind farm.
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NewsWaigaoqiao begins second FPSO for SBM Offshore
Chinese shipyard Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding began construction work on 20 January on a second floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSO) for Netherlands-based SBM Offshore. The contract for construction of the second hull was signed on 21 November 2018.
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NewsSchottel: new mechanical hybrid solution for thrusters
Schottel, the German-based propulsion specialist, has developed a new mechanical hybrid solution for thrusters on workboats, improving main engine loading and optimising utilisation during light operation.
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NewsSFK orders hybrid passenger ferry
German tug and ferry company, Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK) has commissioned Holland Shipyards to design and deliver a new foot passenger ferry.
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NewsWaterborne TP releases latest agenda
The Waterborne Technology Platform, the European research and innovation platform for maritime industries, has presented its latest Strategic Research Agenda to the European Commission.
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NewsFerus Smit delivers LNG coastal tanker to Erik Thun
Dutch shipyard Ferus Smit delivered the ‘Thun Evolve’, a new dual-fuel LNG powered coastal tanker, for Swedish shipping company Erik Thun on 15 December 2018.
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NewsUK government announces ambitious maritime strategy
The UK government is to announce an ambitious maritime strategy today to maintain the UK’s position as a leading global maritime hub.
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NewsNavantia delivers Monte Urquiola Suezmax
Navantia, the Spanish shipbuilder, recently delivered the Monte Urquiola at its Puerto Real facility in south-western Spain. The vessel is the third of four Suezmax tankers originally ordered in 2015.
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NewsIridium launches broadband satellite service
Satellite network operator Iridium launched a new connectivity platform to provide high-speed broadband services to maritime and terrestrial customers. Iridium Certus utilises Global L-band VSAT, based on Iridium''s new $3 billion low orbit satellite constellation of 66 satellites.
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NewsFinland to permit remote pilotage in waters
Finland is to permit pilotage to be performed remotely in its territorial waters, after an act of parliament modified the Pilotage Act. The law is expected to enter effect from 1 February 2019.
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NewsDanfoss acquires UQM
UQM, a developer of alternative energy technologies, is merging with the Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss, in a deal worth approximately US$100m.
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NewsOSC’s ambitious expansion plans
The chief financial officer of state-owned Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has spoken of the firm’s ambitious expansion plans as the company hopes to cement its role in the bulk and container market.
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NewsRolls-Royce completes azimuth production and service upgrade
Rolls-Royce has completed a €57 million redevelopment of its thruster manufacturing plant in Rauma, Finland, consolidating thruster assembly and testing onto a single site.
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NewsIncat to build ship for Trinidad & Tobago
Incat Tasmania will build a new fast passenger/cargo ferry for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago that is able carry 239 cars or a combination of trucks and cars.
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NewsBecker rudders for Knutsen shuttle tanker newbuilds
Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) has specified Becker high-lift full spade rudders for two shuttle tanker newbuilds awarded to Hyundai Heavy Industries in September 2018.
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NewsMeyer Turku delivers Mein Schiff 2 to TUI Cruises
TUI Cruises has taken delivery of 110,000 GT Mein Schiff 2 from Meyer Turku shipyard at the port of Kiel in Germany.
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NewsAnthony Veder LNG bunker vessel debuts with AIDAnova
Specialist LNG carrier Anthony Veder''s converted LNG bunker vessel, Coral Methane, has completed its first LNG refuelling with AIDAnova in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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OCIMF outlines VOC emission controls
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published a technical paper outlining methods to reduce the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during transit and while loading and discharging cargoes.
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NewsMV Werften to acquire local ship designer
MV Werften announced plans to acquire Neptun Ship Design, Germany’s largest ship design practice, on 16 January 2019. The practice is to operate as an independent subsidiary providing design services for the group, focusing on the basic design of new ship projects.
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NewsWärtsilä designs and powers fishing boat
Technology group Wärtsilä is to provide the ship design, main engine and other propulsion equipment for a new state-of-the-art fishing vessel.
