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  • W&O Supply will offer Bestobell Valves' LNG cryogenic valves for LNG fuel applications
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    W&O chosen as Bestobell supplier

    2013-08-05T20:57:00Z

    US based W&O Supply has been chosen as a North American distributor for Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group (PEGL).

  • 'Wellservicer', Technip’s DP-Class 3 multi role diving support vessel in dry dock
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    Gibdock Technip overhaul

    2013-08-01T19:54:00Z

    Offshore vessel specialist Gibdock has secured its first dry dock contract from Technip, an expert in construction and engineering work for the energy industry.

  • The hydrostatic level transmitter
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    Tank gauging system accommodates list and trim

    2013-08-01T17:30:00Z

    The latest tank gauging system from PSM of the UK combines level measurement transmitters with an associated display and control system that is capable of calculating the required corrections to take account of list and/or trim.

  • ‘Willem de Vlamingh’ after conversion
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    Dredger converted to cable layer

    2013-08-01T13:41:00Z

    Energomontaz-Polnoc Gdynia (EPG Shipyard) of Poland has begun the conversion of Jan de Nul’s stone dumping vessel ‘Willem de Vlamingh’ into a cable layer.

  • The opening ceremony for Goltens' new Dubai facility was attended by several Arab and Norwegian dignitaries
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    Dubai repair centre opens

    2013-08-01T13:40:00Z

    Machinery repair specialist Goltens has recently opened its new facility in Dubai.

  • ‘Orange Sun’, one of the Atlanship fleet of juice tankers to be retrofitted with BWTS by Panasia
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    BWTS retrofit contract

    2013-08-01T13:39:00Z

    Korean company Panasia says it has recently signed a contract for retrofitting its Glo-En Patrol ballast water treatment system to the fleet of juice tankers owned by Atlanship.

  • The Damen-designed OPV ‘Sarah Baartman’, one of six ships to be repaired and maintained by Damen Cape Town
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    South African fishery fleet maintenance for Damen

    2013-08-01T13:30:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Cape Town has been contracted by the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) for repair work and ongoing maintenance to its fleet of six fisheries research, protection and surveillance vessels.

  • Repairs to two Stena Superfast ferries in Belfast included removal and repair of rudders, tail shaft removal and repair, blasting and painting, deck repairs, and main engine repairs
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    Busy repair period for H&W

    2013-08-01T13:28:00Z

    Belfast-based Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries’ ship repair and conversion business reports that the beginning of 2013 was one of the busiest periods in the yard’s recent history.

  • Scotland’s Northlink Ferries are among the vessels covered by Finning’s engine support agreement with service provider Serco
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    Engine service contract for Cat distributor

    2013-08-01T13:27:00Z

    Finning Power Systems, the UK-based distributor for Caterpillar engines, reports that its marine division has signed a five-year, exclusive product support agreement with UK-based international service company, Serco.

  • The 1993-built ‘Bergensfjord’ (Morten Rød)
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    Fjord ferry to be upgraded in Rauma

    2013-08-01T13:26:00Z

    STX Finland and Fjord Line have signed a contract for conversion of the cruise ferry ‘Bergensfjord’. The 134m long, 24m wide ship was built in Norway in 1993.

  • Miko magnetic patch used for emergency repair
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    Norway endorses emergency repair patches

    2013-08-01T13:25:00Z

    The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has renewed its service agreement with Miko Marine for the emergency provision of magnetic and fabric patches for damaged vessels.

  • Components of the AutroSafe 4 system, being installed in several upgrade projects including the ‘Carnival Sunshine’ cruise ship
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    First major cruise refit for fire safety system

    2013-08-01T13:23:00Z

    Autronica Fire and Security of Norway has recently fitted its AutroSafe 4 fire detection system, as part of a major refit of cruise ship ‘Carnival Sunshine’.

  • The L16/24 GenSet has been continuously developed to keep up with modern demands
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    MAN GenSet sales success

    2013-08-01T13:08:00Z

    MAN Diesel and Turbo’s L16/24 GenSet engine remains competitive after continuous re-designs since its launch in the 1990s, reaching sales of 3,000 units.

  • MAN's gas-fuelled four-stroke on test in Augsburg
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    Gas fuelled ships, 1963 style

    2013-08-01T00:01:00Z

    One of ‘The Motor Ship’s’ campaigns was to promote the advantages of the Diesel engine over steam power. Therefore it was rather a surprise to read in the July 1963 issue a leading article on a ship powered by a steam turbine.

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    Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign

    2013-07-31T17:26:00Z

    The Maritime Authorities of the Paris and Tokyo Memorandam of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control are set to launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) to ensure compliance with SOLAS Chapter II-1.

  • emissions into total vessel monitoring and analytics, ESRG
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    Exhaust emissions added to cloud-based remote monitoring

    2013-07-31T16:01:00Z

    US company ESRG says that its OstiaEdge onboard monitoring software has now gained the capability to monitor exhaust emissions, being able to interface with WR Systems’ Emsys system.

  • Bluetooth connection has made Prüftechnik’s Shaftalign system easier to use
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    Shaft alignment made simpler

    2013-07-31T16:01:00Z

    Prüftechnik Alignment Systems of Germany has added a wireless version of its Shaftalign system, claimed to be the first wireless alignment system of its type.

  • A previous PCTC design by Deltamarin, for Hoegh Autoliners; the company is to provide the design for the latest Wallenius Lines ships
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    Deltamarin to design new PCTCs for Chinese yard

    2013-07-31T15:58:00Z

    Deltamarin of Finland has been contracted by Chinese Tianjin Xingang Shipbuilding Heavy Industry and Swedish shipowner Wallenius Lines to carry out approval and detail design work for two (plus two options) Post Panamax car carriers.

  • ‘Viking Grace’ – gas fuelled venue for GFS conference
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    Onboard a gas fuelled ship – conference will hear the story so far

    2013-07-31T13:59:00Z

    Liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for ships is coming ever more closely under the spotlight. The fourth Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference - entitled ‘The prospects for LNG as a maritime fuel for the future’ - will take place onboard the cruise ferry ‘Viking Grace’ from 11-12 September ...

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    Chinese shipbuilding decline

    2013-07-30T17:39:00Z

    Orders have fallen dramatically over the last year in the Chinese shipbuilding industry, according to a top maritime analyst.