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NewsHainan ro-pax ferrry project completed
Kned E Hansen, CS Marine (Shanghai) and Bo Hai Shipyard have delivered the first ro-pax vessel designed for the Chinese market, ‘San Sha No 1’, commissioned by the Hainan government.
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Rolls-Royce upgrades ‘Norwegian Epic’ propulsion
Rolls-Royce will supply permanent magnet tunnel thrusters to Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) vessel ‘Norwegian Epic’ as part of an upgrade of the ship’s propulsion package.
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GE powers US Coast Guard cutter
The US Coast Guard has commissioned the National Security Cutter ‘Hamilton’, to be powered by a combined diesel and gas turbine (CODAG) system comprising a GE LM2500 gas turbine and two diesel engines.
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Hapag-Lloyd prepares for MRV
DNV GL and Hapag-Lloyd have initiated a joint project to verify the ship owner’s readiness for upcoming EU emission-monitoring regulations.
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NewsNewport Shipping urges efficiency focus
Ship owners should avoid fast steaming despite lower oil prices according to Newport Shipping Group’s technical ship management arm Ecoships, which has instead argued that companies should take the opportunity to benefit fully from energy-saving technologies.
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NewsKeppel wins MCS ice class contract
Shipbuilder Keppel Singmarine has been awarded a contract to build an ice-class, multipurpose vessel for Maritime Construction Services valued at around US$265m.
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NewsSkangass commissions LNG bunker vessel
Skangass has commissioned the first LNG bunker and feeder vessel to be built in Europe. The Coralius will be built by Royal Bodewes in the Netherlands and owned by Swedish-Dutch joint venture Sirius Veder Gas.
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ClassNK updates onboard maintenance checklists
ClassNK has released the latest version of its Good Maintenance Onboard Ships checklists to ensure vessels are safe, well-maintained and compliant with regulations.
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NewsPalfinger Marine acquires Norwegian Deck Machinery
Palfinger Marine has concluded the 100% acquisition of Norwegian Deck Machinery (NDM), adding winches to its portfolio of deck and handling equipment.
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NewsBMT Nigel Gee appoints business development lead
International maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Nigel Gee has appointed Jason Steward as its business development manager.
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NewsEaton power for newbuild cruise ships
Global power management company, Eaton, has secured a contract with German shipbuilder, Meyer Werft to supply power systems onboard two of its cruise ships currently under construction for Star Cruises.
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NewsUlstein to build offshore wind service vessels
Norwegian ship builder and designer Ulstein will supply two SX175 service operation vessels to Bernhard Schulte in its first contract within the offshore wind industry.
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NewsVan Beers joins Blohm+Voss as CEO
German shipbuilder Blohm+Voss has appointed Fred van Beers as its new chief executive officer, taking over from Dr Herbert Aly from 1 March.
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Bahamas recognises Indian Register of Shipping
The flag state of Bahamas has recognised the authority of Indian Register of Shipping to carry out statutory surveys, audits and certification of Bahamian ships and ship-operating companies.
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NewsRolls-Royce to power Alaskan ferries
Rolls-Royce has been selected by Vigor Industrial and the Alaska Marine Highway System, part of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, to provide the propulsion system for its Alaska-class ferries.
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ISSA urges cooperation in global ship supply
Abdul Hameed Hajah, new president of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), has called for industry stakeholders to work together to create an effective and efficient global supply industry.
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NewsLR to class first methanol powered vessel
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has confirmed it will class the ‘world’s first’ methanol powered vessel following its conversion to a dual-fuel propulsion system at Poland’s Remontowa shipyard.
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Yara Marine wins Hyundai scrubber contract
Yara Marine Technologies, formerly Green Tech Marine, has won an order to supply six scrubber systems to LPG Carriers being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries at Hyundai Mipo.
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NewsDamen Shiprepair completes Saga Sapphire refurb
The 196.63m Saga Sapphire has been repaired and refurbished at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam, with works including the replacement of two sewage plants and a scheduled DNV GL class survey.
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NewsPolarstern limps home after Polar breakdown
Veteran German research ship Polarstern is cutting short an Antarctic expedition and returning home for repairs after a breakdown in one of her two Escher Wyss propeller systems, writes Tom Todd.
