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    HVAC acquisition

    2013-10-16T12:51:00Z

    Hi Air Korea has acquired majority control of the Novenco Group, a global supplier of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) technology.

  • AG Ems signs LNG newbuild as retrofit takes shape
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    Germans sign €30m LNG ship deal

    2013-10-16T06:32:00Z

    Ferry operator AG Ems has signed a contract with the Fassmer Shipyard for Germany’s first combined passenger and cargo ferry with LNG propulsion, reports Tom Todd.

  • MaK's larger engines, including the M 32 C and the sister M 34 DF, now have EPA Tier 2 approval
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    Caterpillar announces EPA certification for MaK range

    2013-10-15T19:38:00Z

    Caterpillar has made the larger MaK range of medium speed engines available in the US with EPA Tier 2 Certification.

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    LNG bunkering recommendation

    2013-10-15T15:51:00Z

    DNV GL has launched a Recommended Practice on LNG bunkering for suppliers and operators, aimed at making the process more safe and efficient.

  • More UT design OSVs to be built at Cosco in China
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    Chinese offshore order for Rolls-Royce

    2013-10-15T13:45:00Z

    Rolls-Royce says it has won an order to provide an integrated design and equipment package for two OSVs to be built at Cosco (Guangdong) Shipyard for Singapore based offshore services company Chellsea Group.

  • The 50DF dual-fuel engine is a popular choice for LNG carriers
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    More Wärtsilä engines for LNG carriers

    2013-10-15T12:17:00Z

    Wärtsilä is to supply its 50DF dual-fuel engines and propulsion systems for two LNG carriers being built at Chinese shipyards.

  • A 400-tonne MacGregor subsea crane on board North Sea Shipping's ‘North Sea Giant’ has a similar design with the main AHC winch installed under deck
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    Turkish yard orders MacGregor cranes

    2013-10-15T12:13:00Z

    Cargotec has announced an order for two MacGregor active heave-compensated (AHC) offshore cranes, of 250t and 15t capacity, from an unnamed Turkish shipyard.

  • The CM-1000 series with Active Valve Control offers energy savings of up to 85%
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    Colfax enhances Smart Technology

    2013-10-14T16:05:00Z

    Colfax Fluid Handling has added an Active Valve Control option to its Smart Technology CM-1000 series sea water cooling system controller.

  • TMC’s has a new range of custom engineered compressors fo the offshore sector
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    Custom engineered compressors

    2013-10-14T15:48:00Z

    Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC) is offering a new series of custom engineered compressors for the offshore industry.

  • Novenco Nippon has been appointed as part of Bestobell's international trading strategy
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    Bestobell looks to the East

    2013-10-11T11:27:00Z

    Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group, has appointed a new agent in Japan to develop its business even further in the Far East.

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    Promas Lite with revised nozzle gains first order

    2013-10-10T17:27:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has announced the first contract to for a new version of its Promas Lite propulsion system, featuring a new nozzle design for improved efficiency gains.

  • Caterpillar has launched upgrade kits to bring older 3500 series engines up to current EPA emission specs
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    EPA-certified low emission kit for Cat 3500 series

    2013-10-10T17:27:00Z

    Caterpillar has recently launched EPA certified Cat 3500 marine emissions kits, as an alternative to re-powering existing vessels in order to ensure compliance with current US emissions limits.

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    BV class for Chinese ultra-large boxships

    2013-10-10T15:20:00Z

    Classification society Bureau Veritas is to class three Ultra-Large Container Ships (ULCSs) to be built for China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and chartered to French operator CMA CGM. The ships are due for delivery in 2015.

  • The 'Commander' chair has been designed to meet NORSOK S-002
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    Operator chair agreement

    2013-10-10T12:24:00Z

    An initial two-year framework agreement has been signed by Alu Design and Oceaneering to supply a newly developed operator chair.

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    Supporting the market

    2013-10-09T17:22:00Z

    SB Broneske’s market share of elastic support for cruise ships is on the up and expected to increase to 60% by 2014.

  • Wärtsilä’s 20DF is now released on the US market, featuring EPA Tier 4 compliance
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    W20DF released to US market for EPA Tier 4

    2013-10-09T15:49:00Z

    Wärtsilä has released its 20DF dual-fuel engine for sale in the US market, with full compliance with the strict United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions limits.

  • The Wärtsilä Bio Seal Ring, offering longer life with EALs
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    Long life seal ring for use with EALs

    2013-10-09T12:18:00Z

    Wärtsilä has launched a stern tube seal ring specifically designed for use with environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs).

  • WR Systems says that its Emsys monitor could provide a key to viable measurement of carbon emissions from ships
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    Measuring mass emissions rates pre- EU MRV initiative

    2013-10-09T12:17:00Z

    US company WR Systems is promoting its Emsys emissions monitor as a means of compliance with the EU’s MRV proposal.

  • Kistler's latest electronic indicator measures cylinder pressure on large diesel engines
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    New version of Electronic Indicator

    2013-10-09T12:12:00Z

    German instrumentation company Kistler has introduced a new version of its Electronic Indicator, HLV4.0, claimed to be more durable, faster and more accurate.

  • Optimarin has announced a ”breakthrough“ BWTS agreement
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    Large potential order from V.Ships for Norwegian BWTS

    2013-10-08T17:20:00Z

    Optimarin says its has signed a “landmark framework agreement” with major ship management company V.Ships.