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  • Lockheed Martin’s first LNG tank for Harvey Gulf rolls out of the company’s NASA facility in New Orleans
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    Lockheed Martin delivers first LNG tank

    2014-04-16T11:19:00Z

    The first LNG tank manufactured by Lockheed Martin in the US for Harvey Gulf’s gas-fuelled PSVs has been completed in New Orleans.

  • Quest 1 schematic
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    NES adds energy storage to Quadro drives

    2014-04-15T18:18:00Z

    Norwegian Electric Systems (NES), the Bergen-based integrator of marine and offshore electric propulsion systems, has launched two new hybrid systems to the market.

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    New Russian oil tanker series

    2014-04-15T15:36:00Z

    Armada Shipyard is to build two river-sea oil tankers to the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) class for the Palmali Group.

  • Two new PrimeShip-Green software products have been released by ClassNK
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    Free EEDI design support tool released by ClassNK

    2014-04-15T14:33:00Z

    A new PrimeShip-Green software tool has been introduced by Tokyo-based classification society ClassNK to aid compliance with IMO requirements for EEDI.

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    Gazprom opens new lubes plant in Russia

    2014-04-15T11:36:00Z

    Gazprom Neft is expected to become a major supplier of marine lubrication oils to the Russian domestic shipping industry following the recent commissioning of a new production plant, writes Eugene Gerden.

  • Signalling a new chapter in small ferry design, the ‘Hallaig’ employs a hybrid power and propulsion system using batteries and diesel-electric plant (Caledonian MacBrayne)
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    Hebridean ferry puts down a new marker for hybrid technology

    2014-04-14T17:49:00Z

    Scotland’s ground-breaking, hybrid ferry project has been realised through the entry into west coast service of two double-enders incorporating a novel powering and propulsion concept, described by David Tinsley.

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    Agreement reached on MLC amendments

    2014-04-14T17:10:00Z

    An agreement has been reached for amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) to address abandonment of seafarers and crew claims.

  • An example of an underwater hull coating system specification
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    More clarity needed on dry film thickness

    2014-04-14T13:58:00Z

    Dr Raouf Kattan of Safinah and John Fletcher of Elcometer have prepared a paper discussing the pitfalls in assessing dry film thickness; Wendy Laursen summarises the findings.

  • Germans tipped for heavy ferry conversion
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    Germans in running for conversions

    2014-04-14T11:45:00Z

    Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven and Blohm & Voss Repair in Hamburg were reported in the running for two major conversions planned by Scandlines as ''The Motorship'' went to press, writes Tom Todd.

  • All offshore: ‘Bold Tern’, ‘Aeolus’, ‘Island Captain’ and ‘Island Centurion’ at LWB
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    Offshore and cruise dominate spring repair

    2014-04-14T11:45:00Z

    Offshore vessels in all their complex variety, along with seasonal cruise ships, dominate an active repair and conversion scene in Germany this spring, reports Tom Todd.

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    Repair alliance pays off

    2014-04-14T11:45:00Z

    The heads of the two Petram Group shipyards in Bremerhaven’s Kaiserhafen, German Dry Docks (GDD) and Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB), say their new repair alliance is paying off, reports Tom Todd.

  • TGE will supply gas systems for two LNG-fuelled ships to be operated by US company Crowley Maritime
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    Important contracts for TGE

    2014-04-14T11:07:00Z

    TGE Marine of Germany has announced two important recent contracts for its LNG ship fuel gas supply systems.

  • IMO and the Bangladesh government have signed an agreement to improve standards in the country’s ship recycling industry (IMO)
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    IMO and Bangladesh collaborate to improve ship-recycling standards

    2014-04-11T16:47:00Z

    IMO has concluded an agreement with the Bangladesh Government on improvements to safety and environmental standards in the Bangladeshi ship-recycling industry.

  • Kongsberg K-Sim will boost NMIT's training capabilities
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    Kongsberg simulator for NZ institute

    2014-04-11T12:12:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime is to deliver the latest version of its Engine Room Simulator (ERS), K-Sim Engine, to a new Applied Technology Facility at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) in New Zealand.

  • Henrik Uth: Owners and crew alike have to realise there are the right places to compromise and the wrong ones
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    Making the most of experience: Henrik Uth

    2014-04-10T16:43:00Z

    “Seafarers are more than just a commodity... I wanted a chance to prove that,” says Henrik Uth of the Survey Association, adding that the best thing an owner can do is make the most of the insight gained by experienced crew.

  • .A survey of over 100 ships did not find a significant difference in the extent of ballast tank corrosion between ships with anodes and those without.
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    Researchers question the effectiveness of anodes in ballast tanks

    2014-04-10T16:39:00Z

    Field evidence from over 100 ships suggests that cathodic protection is having little effect on ballast tank condition. Elsyca has developed a model to help improve the situation, writes Wendy Laursen

  • The main principle behind Cathelco's new Quantum control panel is greater connectivity.
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    New developments promise easier corrosion protection

    2014-04-10T16:16:00Z

    Wendy Laursen describes two coating and cathodic protection systems which are being refined with the aim of improved practical efficiency and cost.

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    “K” Line achieves nearly 4% fuel saving

    2014-04-10T15:58:00Z

    ClassNK Napa Green, the operational optimisation software developed by Napa and ClassNK, has been reported to have achieved a fuel efficiency improvement of 3.9% onboard a “K” Line container ship.

  • Hans Jensen Lubricators CEO Rasmus Hans Jensen and HHM Global Tech Service general manager Schawei Ma sign the contract for technical training collaboration
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    Hans Jensen and Hudong join forces for training

    2014-04-10T15:57:00Z

    Hans Jensen Lubricators and Hudong Heavy Machinery have reached agreement on a training collaboration.

  • Signing ceremony for Wärtsilä Ship Power’s first Paraguayan contract
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    Wärtsilä enters Paraguayan market with tug order

    2014-04-10T15:57:00Z

    Wärtsilä has reported an order for the delivery of an integrated propulsion solution for a new river vessel, representing the company’s first foray into the Paraguayan market.