Latest News – Page 390
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NewsCorvus batteries for Wightlink ferry
Wärtsilä has selected Corvus’ Orca Energy lithium-ion based energy storage system (ESS) for installation on a new hybrid ferry being built for UK operator Wightlink Ferries.
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NewsProject Forward and Shell discuss LNG supply
Project Forward is in talks with Shell about potential LNG supply options and requirements as the Greek LNG-fuelled ship initiative led by Arista Shipping enters its next phase.
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NewsGoogle applies for wind-assisted propulsion patent
A patent filed recently by Google proposes harnessing the company’s Makani energy kite to ships in order to provide propulsion power for vessels.
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NewsHudong-Zhonghua to market turbine-driven gas carrier
GE’s Marine Solutions and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a new LNG carrier design.
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Fincantieri China venture to build Carnival ships
A recently established joint venture between Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) has signed a non-binding agreement to build the first vessels built in China for the Chinese cruise market.
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App addresses boiler dosing challenges
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has introduced a new innovation to counter the threat of vessel boiler failure.
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NewsThe Switch to acquire Wärtsilä drives business
Electric drivetrain specialist The Switch is to strengthen its offer with the acquisition of Wärtsila Drives’ product portfolio, testing centre and manufacturing facilities.
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Shell launches high BN cylinder lubricant
Shell Marine has developed a new lubricant to protect modern ultra-efficient diesel engines against cold corrosion while still optimising cylinder oil feed rates, across the entire range of vessel operating conditions.
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NewsEcoCoaster sets short-sea efficiency benchmark
Finland’s Meriaura Group plans to transform its fleet with a visionary concept of ice-trading vessel that drastically reduces fuel consumption and which can run on bio-oil. By David Tinsley.
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NewsOffshore owners struggle for LNG propulsion payback
Offshore vessel owners are failing to justify investments in LNG propulsion driven by demands from oil majors, a trio of Norwegian owners have reported.
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NewsOptimarin USCG type approval imminent
Optimarin is set to become first supplier of an environmentally friendly UV-based system to gain USCG approval.
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NewsExtensive control system refit
Kongsberg Maritime has completed an extensive refit of a 21-year-old main engine, remote control system aboard a VLCC during the vessel’s scheduled docking.
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NewsNew partners for piston free vessel project
GTT, CMA CGM and DNV GL have signed a cooperation agreement with new three new project participants for the second phase of the PERFECt project.
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New level for Thordon’s SeaThigor seal
Thordon Bearings has unveiled a new robust shaft seal as part of its programme of enhancements underway to optimise its COMPAC seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system.
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NewsMalaysia awaits its ship
Malaysia faces many challenges as it attempts to reinvigorate its shipbuilding industry, writes Jaya Prakash.
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NewsGE and Zentech cooperate on offshore vessel design
GE’s Marine Solutions business and Zentech Inc have signed a cooperation agreement under which the two parties will work together to provide advanced vessels for their marine and offshore customers.
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NewsNew EALs from Klüber Lubrication
Klüber Lubrication presented its latest Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) for ships and offshore installations at SMM.
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NewsSMM 2016: Top technology take-outs
Last week biennial shipping technology fair SMM welcomed more than 2,200 exhibitors and around 50,000 visitors from around the world. The Motorship presents its round up of trends and themes from a busy and energising week.
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NewsRolls-Royce expands permanent magnet thruster range
Rolls-Royce has successfully completed a year of sea trials of its new Azimuth Permanent Magnet Thruster which it made available to customers for the first time at this year’s SMM exhibition.
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New Subsea Industries UV-resistant coating
Subsea Industries has unveiled a new UV-resistant coating to its portfolio of non-toxic and environmentally-safe marine hard coatings.
