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NewsWärtsilä power for Norwegian fishing vessel
Wärtsilä is to supply a complete propulsion solution for a new factory trawler fishing vessel currently being built in Turkey for Norwegian marine trawling operator, Halstensen Granit AS.
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NTNU researchers develop emissions solution
A new technology that could offer a small and affordable solution to cleaning particulate matter and sulphur from ship emissions is under trial at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
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NewsPage Standard #618827
The handover of Europe’s first ferry to operate primarily on LNG – the €30 million German-flagged ''Helgoland'' – is now due to take place in the second half of October, some five months later than expected, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsDubai woos Greek shipowners
The Dubai City Authority (DMCA) has held a special seminar for Greek shipowners and operators in line with its efforts to promote its maritime sector’s global competitiveness.
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NewsWärtsilä wins Bernhard Schulte BWMS order
Wärtsilä is to supply its Aquarius ballast water management systems (BWMS) for 11 container vessels owned by Bernhard Schulte GmbH & Co KG – one of the largest single retrofit contracts so far for BWMS solutions.
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NewsChinese order for PM shaft generator
WE Tech has received an order for two direct-drive permanent magnet (PM) shaft generator packages for two 68,000dwt bulk carriers to be built for Texas-based Vulica Shipping by Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry.
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NewsINOXCVA tanks for Crowley LNG ships
Cryogenic engineering and transportation specialist INOXCVA has supplied LNG fuel tanks for the first stage of Crowley Maritime’s LNG-fuelled 2,400 teu con-ro vessel project.
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NewsEngine swap for veteran crane
Hamburg port operators HHLA have installed new high-performance diesels from Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) on their veteran floating crane HHLA IV, replacing what were described as “remarkable” MAN units which have served for nearly 60 years, writes Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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Knud E Hansen unveils green cruise concept
Naval architecture consultancy Knud E Hansen has designed an expedition cruise vessel that it claims is a showcase for green technologies and new passenger features.
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NewsHitachi Zosen adopts MHI gas supply system
Engine builder Hitachi Zosen is to fit its LNG-fuelled engines with a high-pressure gas supply system ordered from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
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LaNaval to build Baleària eco-ferries
Spanish shipyard LaNaval has reached an agreement to build two LNG-powered ferries – said to be the biggest ferries ever built in Spain and the first in the country to run on gas - for shipping company Baleària.
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Newbuild cruisehips ranked by eco performance
German environmental lobbyist NABU has produced a ranking of cruise lines based on the environmental credentials of their newbuilds for delivery between 2015 and 2020.
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NewsAlfa Solution launches new corrosion control range
Norway-based corrosion protection specialist, Alfa Solution, has launched a new range of volatile corrosion inhibiting (VCI) products for the shipping and marine sectors.
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Remontowa employs drones for internal inspection
Remontowa has used an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to inspect work carried out on container vessel ‘CPO Japan’ – the first drone use in a Polish shipyard and an early test of suitability for internal repairs.
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Lloyd’s Register develops cargo capacity technology
Class society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has developed new design methodology for designing container stows that it says will extend cargo-carrying capability on ultra-large container ships (ULCSs).
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NewsMOL tests energy-saving windshield
Mitsui OSK Lines has started demonstration tests on a new windshield for containerships that could reduce wind resistance, cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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Britain and the Sea conference
As London International Shipping Week 2015 draws closer, so does the ‘Britain and the Sea Conference’, taking place at the Royal Society of Arts on Tuesday 8 September.
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NewsVard and Rolls-Royce win trawler order
A Canadian owner has ordered a stern trawler to be built by Vard Group to an advanced Rolls-Royce design and equpment package.
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NewsSick launches MARSIC emissions monitors
German sensor technology company Sick has launched two monitoring devices enabling compliance with requirements on measuring emissions from ships, and offering the proof of emissions required by port state control.
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Glosten acquires Noise Control Engineering
Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company Glosten has acquired acoustics specialist Noise Control Engineering.
