Latest News – Page 455
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USCG detains ships on water mist failures
The US Coast Guard has detained more than 40 foreign flag vessels for water mist system deficiencies discovered during port state control inspections, according to a statutory alert from Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsFire safety measures for methanol-fuelled ‘Germanica’
SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden has completed fire risk assessments for the Stena Germanica, which will be returned to service as a methanol-powered ferry this year.
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NewsShip technology collaboration
ClassNK and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaboratively promote research and development and innovation in ship technology.
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IMO highlights off-spec ECA fuel protests
Reports of off-spec fuel supply that failed to reach ECA sulphur requirements have been released by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) following notes of protest from Liberia and Cyprus.
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NewsCheap oil offsets sulphur regulation costs
Lower oil prices have minimised the cost impact of tighter sulphur caps in Europe and North America ECAs, according to data gathered by Drewry Maritime Research.
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Funding needed for shipping innovation, adviser claims
Private equity can offer crucial funding for required advances in marine technology, industry adviser Moore Stephens has argued.
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Odfjell adopts Navtor ECDIS solution
Odfjell will meet compliance deadlines for IMO’s Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) mandate after adopting e-navigation solutions from Navtor across its fleet.
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NewsWärtsilä and Cryonorm cooperate on LNG system
Advanced LNG systems for inland waterways will be the focus of a new cooperation between Wärtsilä and Dutch cryogenic vaporizer company Cryonorm Systems.
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NewsRoyal Caribbean’s quantum leap
As Royal Caribbean Cruises prepares to take delivery of ''Anthem of the Seas'' in April, David Tinsley takes a look at first-in-class sistership ''Quantum of the Seas'', hailed as a major stride forward in cruising comfort and efficiency.
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SSI releases new design software
SSI has released ShipConstructor 2015 R2.1 software in response to emerging ship design, engineering and building trends.
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NewsBallast water treatment: The third way
There are options beyond UV and electrochlorination for ballast water treatment systems, as Coldharbour Marine''s inert gas system shows. CEO Andrew Marshall discusses the thinking behind the technology, and the challenges any BWT system faces, in The Motorship''s February issue.
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NewsHavyard delivers windmill OSV to Esvagt
Danish shipping company Esvagt will receive the first of three windmill OSVs from Havyard Ship Technology’s Leirvik yard in Sogn today.
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ICCT proposes expanding North America ECAs
Extending ECAs in North America is among measures suggested in a new study forecasting marine emissions in the US Arctic to 2025, published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).
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ClassNK streamlines classification process
ClassNK has revamped its registration process, claiming to have halved the time it takes to deliver classification certificates.
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NewsBallast water system gets class approval
GEA Westfalia Separator Group has received class approval for its ballast water management system, the BallastMaster ultraV 250, from DNV GL.
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ICS highlights best and worst flag states
The latest Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) confirms a high degree of polarisation between the best and worst flag states.
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GE delivers first IMO Tier III compliant engine
GE Marine has delivered its IMO Tier III compliant V250 marine diesel engine to Norwegian ferry operator Bastø Fosen – one of its first Northern European customers.
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NewsCBO orders Ulstein PSV
Brazilian ship owner CBO has ordered a design and equipment package for Ulstein’s PX105 PSV.
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NewsNavigation incidents most costly, insurer claims
More than half of all hull and machinery insurance claim costs are caused by navigational incidents, The Swedish Club has reported.
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IMarEST studies green shipping agenda
Attitudes to green ship technologies will be the focus of an online survey and roundtable discussion organised by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEst) and the UK Science & Innovation Network (SIN) Southeast Asia.
