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  • Underwater noise control
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    New underwater noise notation

    2018-03-09T12:55:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released a new underwater noise notation and ShipRight procedure on underwater radiated noise to help shipowners minimise underwater noise emissions when operating in sensitive environments.

  • De Nora has applied for USCG type approval for its BALPURE BWTS
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    De Nora submits BWTS for USCG Type-Approval

    2018-03-08T12:40:00Z

    Electrochlorination equipment supplier De Nora has submitted an application for US Coastguard (USCG) type approval for its BALPURE ballast water treatment system (BWTS) following testing.

  • The MARPOL amendments are the latest mandatory requirements aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of international shipping
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    MARPOL Convention amendments come into force

    2018-03-08T12:12:00Z

    The new International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) amendments have entered into force which update ship fuel oil reporting requirements, garbage classification and IOPP certificates.

  • Eniram Mobile has been co-developed together with Royal Caribbean Cruises
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    Eniram launches real-time mobile support service

    2018-03-07T13:56:00Z

    Eniram has launched a mobile support service which offers real-time decision-making support by providing instant mobile notifications to operators.

  • Steef Staal and Wim Knoester will head up DMC NL
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    Damen and Van der Velden announce merger

    2018-03-07T13:41:00Z

    Damen Marine Components (DMC) and Van der Velden Marine Systems (VDVMS) have merged together in order to strengthen and expand its portfolio of propulsion products.

  • K LINE has joined the coalition to broaden its involvement in both the upstream and downstream business of the global energy value chain
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    Japanese duo partner with SEA/LNG coalition

    2018-03-06T13:19:00Z

    K LINE Group and Uyeno Group of Companies have joined SEA\LNG to stimulate collaboration in APAC''s LNG hub.

  • The BlueBox SA is a tamper-proof oil content monitor (OCM) and data recorder
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    Alfa Laval tool cuts oily water discharge risk

    2018-03-06T12:22:00Z

    Non-compliant discharge of oily water continues to be an expensive environmental threat but Alfa Lava is providing peace of mind to ship owners and operators with its new standalone monitoring tool.

  • A Maripur NF 150 unit will also be supplied to Linz Shipyard for retrofit to the 150-passenger capacity river cruise vessel 'Carissima'
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    Cruise retrofit for cost-effective water treatment

    2018-03-05T13:20:00Z

    ACO Marine has been awarded contracts to supply its advanced wastewater treatment technology as retrofit solutions to river cruise vessels operating on European waterways.

  • ecoSMRT innovative technology enables LNG carriers to operate at the cutting edge of efficiency
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    LNG carrier first for Babcock technology

    2018-03-05T13:00:00Z

    Babcock''s first LNG carrier market order involves supplying ecoSMRT LNG reliquefaction technology to four newbuilds.

  • Speed restrictions would distort the market, benefit inefficient ships and force cargo onto the roads, says Danish Shipping
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    Denmark rejects speed restriction as GHG measure

    2018-03-05T08:12:00Z

    One of the world’s most environmentally progressive flag states, Denmark, has rejected the imposition of speed restrictions as a measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Exmar is to build its LPG fleet with two VLGCs that will also burn the gas as fuel
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    Exmar chooses LPG propulsion for VLGCs

    2018-03-05T07:15:00Z

    Shipping company Exmar is to install liquid petroleum gas (LPG) burning two-stroke engines on two very large gas carriers (VLGC) to be built at Hanjin Heavy Industries’ Subic Bay shipyard by 2020.

  • Integrated naviagation intelligence and engine diagnostics will enable ship operations to be further optimised
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    HHI and WinGD integrate data tools

    2018-03-05T06:35:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is to offer ship owners greater insight into ship and engine performance by integrating engine developer Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD) diagnostics system into its own data analysis platform.

  • Stena Jutlandica project
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    Stena begins first battery-powered ferry project

    2018-03-02T13:07:00Z

    The first zero-emissions Stena Line ferry powered by batteries could begin operation this year with batteries supplied by Callenberg Technology Group.

  • SolstadFarstad and Yxney Maritime AS are looking to roll out the Yxney fuel efficiency and emission reduction software MarESS
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    Solstad focuses on green software development

    2018-03-01T14:13:00Z

    SolstadFarstad and Yxney Maritime AS have completed a pilot project to develop and roll out the Yxney fuel efficiency and emission reduction software MarESS.

  • The Kirari MUSE aims to provide a neat solution to preventative maintenance for operators
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    Sound analysis tool to prevent machinery failure

    2018-02-28T12:35:00Z

    NYK and MTI Co Ltd have jointly developed a diagnostic tool that records and analyses the operational sounds of a vessel’s engine plant to help prevent machinery failure.

  • Nauticor has refuelled the DEME Group’s hopper dredger 'Scheldt River' with 85 tonnes of LNG in a five truck-to-ship operation
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    Milestone for bunkering LNG in the Lower Elbe

    2018-02-28T09:20:00Z

    A new LNG bunkering operation in Brunsbüttel Germany is aiming to set a new milestone for establishing LNG as fuel for ships in the Lower Elbe region.

  • Last year, Thordon received a record number of containership Compac contracts
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    Thordon strengthens position in container market

    2018-02-27T17:44:00Z

    Thordon Bearings is cementing its position in the containership market with another order for its Compac water lubricated propeller shaft bearing concept.

  • Tote Maritime Alaska has completed the first phase of conversion for its two Orca class vessels
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    Tote begins its Orca vessel conversion to LNG

    2018-02-27T10:33:00Z

    Tote Maritime Alaska has completed the first phase of LNG conversion for its two Orca class vessels.

  • News

    Ferries and tankers look to the future

    2018-02-27T08:56:00Z

    The March 1968 issue of ‘The Motor Ship’ continued to question whether it was feasible for the new generation of large ships – such as planned tankers of 250,000dwt-plus – to continu to rely on a single-screw propulsion system, whether diesel or turbine.

  • ClassNK is collaborating on innovation
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    A wider view on alternative fuels

    2018-02-26T15:25:00Z

    The alternative fuel markets is set to reach well beyond the now-familiar LNG, with both methanol and LPG becoming a viable source of energy for ships, according to Junichiro Iida, executive vice president, ClassNK.