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NewsManaging risk as batteries break new ground
The drive for energy efficiency – in particular the harnessing of otherwise wasted energy from a ship or its environment - is causing the marine industry to look more closely at energy storage. Bill Thomson examines the latest guidance from Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsClassNK to launch composite propeller guidelines
The first class society guidelines on composite propellers are to be published by ClassNK this month – a landmark recognition of the growing practical benefits of composite materials to the shipbuilding industry.
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NewsDe Hoop’s Esnaad evolution
Dutch company Shipyard De Hoop has delivered the first of a new series of PSVs which it believes mark an important evolution on its other recently delivered vessels.
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NewsComposites in ship building
Since composites were first used in boat building in the late 1940’s, there has been considerable speculation about how these versatile materials could be used for ship building. Dag Pike examines recent developments.
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NewsGibdock expands in German market
Gibraltar-based ship repair yard, Gibdock, is expanding its presence in the German market, working with its local agent to secure business from some of the country’s leading shipowners and managers.
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NewsLR approval for oil mist detector
Quality Monitoring Instruments (QMI) has received Lloyd’s Register type approval for its engine oil mist detection system.
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NewsUS surge in cryogenic valve orders
Bestobell Marine has benefited from a major increase in demand for cryogenic valves in the US marine market, citing a spurt in orders for new dual-fuel vessels.
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NewsWärtsilä hails LNG carrier progress
Wärtsilä says its more powerful 34DF engine, relaunched with a higher maximum continuous rating in 2013, is becoming the auxiliary engine of choice among South Korean shipyards building LNG carriers.
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NewsDeltamarin reveals future container design
Deltamarin has revealed the first state-of-the-art container vessel in its series, said to have been developed with flexibility in mind to meet future transportation needs.
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NewsDNV GL adds gas bunkering notation
A new class notation for gas bunker vessels has been developed to ensure safe fuel transfer operations from one ship to another in and around ports.
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NewsLoose lashings storage system
Macgregor has developed a new 40ft flat rack loose lashings storage system that is designed to give increased capacity and make better use of available deck space.
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NewsNew LNG bunker barge concepts from Jensen
Jensen Maritime, part of Crowley Maritime Corporation, has unveiled two new, fully-customisable LNG bunker barge concepts, said to be ideal for ports not located near an LNG terminal.
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NewsDNV GL enhances bulb optimisation service
DNV GL is enhancing its ECO retrofit service to support shipowners and operators tailoring retrofit projects for a more energy efficient future fleet.
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NewsMAN engines for biggest cutter dredger
MAN Diesel and Turbo is to supply three of its MAN L/V 48/60CR engines for Jan De Nul Group’s new self-propelled, cutter-suction dredger – set to be the world’s largest.
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NewsMAN approves Lemag fuel switch system
Lemag, Lehmann & Michels has received a letter of no objection from MAN Diesel & Turbo for the use of its CONTROLmag fuel switching system with MAN engines.
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NewsHeavyweight proof for hybrids
If anyone wanted hard-metal proof that battery array vessels are beginning to be taken seriously, it’s to be found in the 150m long, 27m wide ‘Edda Freya’, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsVersatile class for PNG liner trade
A new generation of multipurpose cargo vessels has been commissioned by Singapore-based China Navigation Company (CNCo) to meet the exacting and evolving needs of scheduled services to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and western Pacific islands. David Tinsley reports.
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ABS invests in academic research
ABS says advances have been made in technology that will impact the role of classification in the future, and its academic research aims to help the industry benefit.
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NewsDITAS adopts ECO Insight performance management
Turkish ship management company DITAS Marine Operations and Tanker Management Co is to employ DNV GL’s ECO Insight fleet performance management solution for its ten tankers.
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CSBC selects Siemens for propulsion packages
CSBC Corporation Taiwan has chosen Siemens to supply diesel-electric propulsion systems and other equipment for four 65,000-tonne semi-submersible deck cargo vessels (SSDCVs).
