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NewsRecord LNG jobs for Sembcorp
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine, a global leader in LNG ship repair and life extension work, says it has rewritten the industry record for the highest number of LNG vessel repair and upgrade projects in a single year.
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NewsLagersmit launches oil collector ring
Lagersmit has launched an oil collector ring (OCR) which aims to prevent oil leakage into the engine room.
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Belco scrubbers for Vulica Shipping bulkers
Jiangsu Hantong Shipyard Heavy Industry Co has awarded DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DuPont) a contract to supply scrubber systems developed by subsidiary Belco Technologies for two new-build, self-unloading bulk carriers.
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NewsTurbocharger service agreement
ABB Turbocharging has secured a turbocharger service agreement for Dynagas Ltd’s entire fleet which should help deliver significant operating costs, time savings and maximise application engine uptime for the operator.
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NewsSaft batteries for ABB cable layer
ABB’s cable-laying vessel will be fitted with Saft’s new generation liquid cooled high power Li-ion battery system.
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NewsIMO seeks input for 2016 BWMS forum
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a call for papers for a major global research and development forum on ballast water management, to be held in Canada in March 2016.
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NewsDual-classed UCLS trio for COSCO
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co is to build what DNV GL says are the first three ultra large container ships (ULCS) built in China, ordered by COSCO Container Lines for delivery beginning in January 2018.
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NewsAsahi in waste heat recovery trial
A new waste heat recovery system inspired by geothermal power plants, developed by Kobe Steel, Asahi Shipping Co and Miura Co, has gained approval as environmental equipment by ClassNK.
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NewsMAN strengthens research relationship with CCS
MAN Diesel and Turbo has signed a technical cooperation agreement with the China Classification Society (CCS) during Marintec China 2015
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NewsSmaller engines the next step in efficiency?
Using small but highly efficient engines in new vessels could make more sense than slow steaming on large, de-rated engines, according to ABB Turbocharging.
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NewsShipping escapes measures in COP21 text
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has vowed to continue work towards stronger carbon reduction measures after shipping escaped mention in the ‘Paris Agreement’ forged at COP21 of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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NewsIACS Council addresses efficient cyber security
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has created a Cyber Safety Panel to lend support and resources to address what it says has become a key industry issue.
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Hempel launches hydrogel-based coating
Hempel’s has launched an anti-fouling coating, Hempasil X3+, that uses highly absorbent polymer to trick organisms into minimising protein and bacterial adhesion.
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NewsWartsila power for Arctic icebreakers
Two new Aker Arctic designed icebreakers will have their main power provided by Wärtsilä generating sets.
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NewsStadt occupies maritime centre extension
Norwegian developer of no-loss electric propulsion drives Stadt has occupied a new €4 million maritime centre extension in its home town of Gjerdsvika.
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NewsRoyston to upgrade performance monitoring system
Royston Diesel Power has been awarded funding from Innovate UK for its new Managing Energy on Marine Vessels technology programme.
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Class NK enhances big data capabilities
Classification society ClassNK has announced that it has established a Ship Data Centre in Tokyo, Japan.
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NewsBestobell launches compact cryogenic valve
Parker Bestobell Marine, leading supplier of cryogenic valves for ships, has launched a new compact version of its innovative Float Isolation Valve (FLIV).
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NewsWinGD supplies engines for LNG carrier
Winterthur Gas and Diesel (WinGD) is supplying two five-cylinder, 72cm bore Wärtsilä brand dual-fuel engines to power a new membrane LNG carrier (LNGC).
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NewsCMA CGM highlights emissions progress
Global shipping group CMA CGM has announced a 50% reduction in its emissions per container transported over the past decade, as states prepare to gather for the COP21 climate talks in Paris.
