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Dutch group develops gas-fuelled tanker designs
The Veka-Group, of Werkendam, The Netherlands, has developed three LNG tanker designs, which it says can also be used as bunker ships.
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Bold operators, designers act on emerging opportunities
The European shortsea sector is introducing technical innovations to make the most of limited market opportunities in difficult times, by David Tinsley.
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The old makes way for the new
Wendy Laursen describes how the major classification societies are forging ahead with designs for the future, in particular encouragement of concepts for future ships making use of low-emission technologies and fuels.
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South Africa reinvigorates and extends Polar capabilities
A new Antarctic research and supply vessel for the South African Government which has recently been delivered by STX Finland in Rauma is described by David Tinsley.
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ECA compliance solutions should be chosen wisely
Sigurd Jenssen, director exhaust gas cleaning at Wärtsilä Environmental Solutions, explores the options for ECA compliance and the importance of making an informed decision.
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Green issues impact on machinery insurance
Denzil Stuart examines marine insurers’ concerns over machinery damage claims, fuel choice, slow steaming and how propulsive power may be changing, and also quotes some exclusive comments by a major hull insurer.
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Shipping faces new safety challenges
The shipping industry’s safety record is again under the microscope, writes Denzil Stuart. A major new report identifies a series of new safety challenges for the industry to get a grip on a century after the ''Titanic'' disaster.
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Are single oil solutions the future of cylinder lubricants?
Two of the most challenging trends facing shipping today are the increasingly stringent and widespread sulphur regulations and the adoption of slow steaming operations across several ship types, according to Total Lubmarine.
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Emissions measurement goes back to the future
Helena Athoussaki, CEO of Carbon Positive looks at how measuring emissions will generate the roadmap to sustainable shipping – or ‘taking emissions management back to the future’.
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MAN boosts dual-fuel marine offering
MAN is adding a new string to its bow in the dual-fuel stakes through the development of the 35/44DF marine engine, to serve a broad power band in 10 configurations, writes David Tinsley.
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Encouraging breaks as Germans hold their own
In a mostly depressed market, German shipyards are managing to hold their own, with some encouraging signs for the troubled players, while diversification into the offshore sector is paying off for some, writes Tom Todd.
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New propulsor designs target speed and manoeuvrability
Some are still on the drawing board, but a range of new propulsor designs are expanding speed and manoeuvrability limits for high speed vessels, says Wendy Laursen.
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MAN unveils latest cruise power technology
Henrik Segercrantz speaks to MAN Diesel & Turbo about the future of four-stroke propulsion, particularly concerning passenger vessels.
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No-loss electric drive for Korean ‘green ship’
David Tinsley describes an innovative, Norwegian-developed electric propulsion system ordered by Samsung Heavy Industries as part of a South Korean ‘green ship’ initiative.
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Anti-corrosion system chosen by cruise ship builder
German company Rösler has sold a preservation and painting system to a leading cruise ship builder, which is also active in the offshore sector.
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New strategic partnership for coatings business
US group PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings business, which includes the Sigma. Amercoat and Pitt-Char brands, has signed a global distribution agreement with Hi-Temp Coatings Technology for selected Hi-Temp branded products.
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Landmark order for fuel-saving hull paint system
The Chinese subsidiary of Norwegian company Jotun, known as Jotun Cosco Marine Coatings (Qingdao) has signed an agreement with the Cosco Container shipping company to help reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions.
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Russian government encourages domestic recovery
The Russian government is considering creating conditions for the recovery of its marine engineering industry, in the form of support for domestic manufacturers of and attracting foreign investors to establish production in Russia, says Eugene Gerden.
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Innovative diesel-electric system for Dutch cargo ships
Dutch-based designers and technicians have developed a cost-effective diesel-electric power and propulsion system based on the use of a DC (direct current) bus instead of the usual AC (alternating current) board; David Tinsley explains.
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Dutch group develops gas-fuelled tanker designs
The Veka-Group, of Werkendam, The Netherlands, has developed three LNG tanker designs, which it says can also be used as bunker ships.