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NewsGlobal Shippers Forum backs EC carbon proposals
The Global Shippers’ Forum has backed European proposals to establish a system to reduce carbon emissions from the maritime sector.
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NewsBIMCO ship efficiency package
BIMCO members can now take advantage of a new package geared towards aiding efficiency improvements within their operations.
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NewseLoran stations for UK coastline
The South and East coast of the UK is set to acquire seven differential eLoran stations to help backup vulnerable GPS, essential to ensure the safe navigation of ships.
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NewsRolls-Royce launches LNG campaign in North America
According to Rolls-Royce, “natural gas is the clear choice of fuel to power an energy-efficient, sustainable America.”
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NewsJets for 50-plus knot ro-pax ferry
Wärtsilä reports that it has provided the waterjets for what is claimed to be the world''s fastest high speed ferry, which has now passed its sea trials and is ready to begin commercial operation.
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Martek expands into Russia
A UK marine safety expert has entered into the Russian offshore market with the sale of its Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) to energy giant Gazflot.
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NewsHydrex appoints UK agent
Belgian underwater repair specialist, Hydrex, has appointed a UK agent as part of its expanding network “to keep up with demand”.
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NewsTGE gets order for first LNG-fuelled cruise ships
German company TGE Marine Gas Engineering says that it has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to deliver two complete LNG fuel systems.
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NewsLNG for ships by 2015 at the latest, says Gothenburg
The Port of Gothenburg in Sweden says that it expects to have LNG fuel available for shipping by 2015 at the latest.
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NewsNorwegian Cruise Line chooses scrubbers for Breakaway Plus newbuilds
The two Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway Plus cruise newbuilds from Meyer Werft are to be equipped with Green Tech Marine exhaust gas cleaning systems.
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NewsWärtsilä retrofits German ferry
Wärtsilä is to fit a German car and passenger ferry with dual fuel engines as part of a retrofitting contract awarded by German shipyard, Brenn-und Verformungstechnik Bremen GmbH (BVT).
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NewsUS owner announces offshore fleet expansion
Already one of the largest operators of shore vessels in the world, US company Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has announced a major fleet expansion plan, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsFincantieri build for France
Fincantieri has signed a contract with French cruise line, Compagnie du Ponant, for the construction of a super luxury cruise ship.
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NewsDubai service partnership
Marine and offshore expert, Mubarak Marine LLC, has entered into a AE$130m partnership with Dubai Maritime City to develop an onsite industrial centre for shipbuilding and repair.
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NewsFirst orders for X62 two-stroke engine
Wärtsilä says that it has received its first two orders for the X62 series, its latest mid-size low speed engine intended specifically for Panamax bulk carriers, Aframax and LR2 tankers and container feeder ships.
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NewsCargotec acquires Hatlapa
Cargotec’s MacGregor brand has acquired the German offshore deck equipment Hatlapa Group in a deal worth €160m.
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NewsMAN engines for LNG carriers
MAN Diesel and Turbo is to supply its MAN51/60 dual fuel engines for six Chinese LNG carriers owned by a consortium formed by Sinopec Kantons, MOL and Shanghai based CSLNG.
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NewsStudy says new ships in demand but hard fought-over
A German study says despite recession, newbuildings remain in high demand world wide, but that shipyards are having to fight hard for every order, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsNew drillship order
Seadrill Limited has ordered four new ultra-deepwater drillships to be built by Daewoo Shipyards and Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
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NewsMicanti antifouling success
Dutch antifouling provider, Micanti, has further developed its non toxic antifouling foil, Thorn-D, for the shipping industry after generating interest at this year''s Seawork Exhibition.
