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  • The ‘Pioneer Knutsen’
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    Dutch group develops gas-fuelled tanker designs

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    The Veka-Group, of Werkendam, The Netherlands, has developed three LNG tanker designs, which it says can also be used as bunker ships.

  • First of a new series of sea-river coasters from Groningen Shipyard, the 3,700dwt 'Lady Anna' for Wijnne Barends
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    Bold operators, designers act on emerging opportunities

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    The European shortsea sector is introducing technical innovations to make the most of limited market opportunities in difficult times, by David Tinsley.

  • The ClassNK guidelines are published under 17 different chapter headings that include electrical installation, control, monitoring and safety systems
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    The old makes way for the new

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    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.

  • ‘S.A.Agulhas II’ has a multipurpose role, serving as a polar supply vessel, research ship, icebreaker, expedition vessel and passenger ship, although her core function is logistic support for South Africa's Antarctica research bases (image by Urban Soul)
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    South Africa reinvigorates and extends Polar capabilities

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    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.

  • One of the Messina ro-ro ships fitted with a Wartsila Hamworthy scrubber
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    ECA compliance solutions should be chosen wisely

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    Sigurd Jenssen, director exhaust gas cleaning at Wärtsilä Environmental Solutions, explores the options for ECA compliance and the importance of making an informed decision.

  • Both ocean-going and short-sea ships display a somewhat volatile claims record
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    Green issues impact on machinery insurance

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    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.

  • 100 years after the ‘Titanic’ – sea travel is far safer, but still room for improvement
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    Shipping faces new safety challenges

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    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.

  • Lubmarine barrels on barge
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    Are single oil solutions the future of cylinder lubricants?

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    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.

  • Visible pollution is likely to harm shipping’s good environmental track record, but the real danger is in its carbon footprint
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    Emissions measurement goes back to the future

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    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’.

  • MAN is raising the stakes in the dual-fuel engine market with the new 35/44DF series, seen here in six-cylinder format
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    MAN boosts dual-fuel marine offering

    2012-10-01T00:01:00Z

    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.

  • Sietas builds second ferry for Faergen
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    Encouraging breaks as Germans hold their own

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Masson Marine has developed a propeller-pump for improved propeller efficiency that consists of a stator assembly, specific nozzle and rotor
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    New propulsor designs target speed and manoeuvrability

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • The benefits of dual-fuel operation
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    MAN unveils latest cruise power technology

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Henrik Segercrantz speaks to MAN Diesel & Turbo about the future of four-stroke propulsion, particularly concerning passenger vessels.

  • Incheon Port Authority's new guideship will use Wärtsilä dual-fuel machinery and Stadt Stascho's No-Loss electric drive system
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    No-loss electric drive for Korean ‘green ship’

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    David Tinsley describes an innovative, Norwegian-developed electric propulsion system ordered by Samsung Heavy Industries as part of a South Korean ‘green ship’ initiative.

  • Rösler’s RRB 246 system provides automatic pre-treatment and cleaning of sheet and beam parts
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    Anti-corrosion system chosen by cruise ship builder

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    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

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Several COSCO container vessels are to receive Jotun's Hull Performance Solution during drydocking
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    Landmark order for fuel-saving hull paint system

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • USC subsidiary ‘Proletarian Zavod’, which may form a joint venture with Hakkinen of Finland
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    Russian government encourages domestic recovery

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • The VG6000-E cargo ship design, applied to three Dutch newbuilds, uses a diesel-electric system with a direct current (DC) bus (Vuyk Engineering Groningen)
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    Innovative diesel-electric system for Dutch cargo ships

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • The ‘Pioneer Knutsen’
    News

    Dutch group develops gas-fuelled tanker designs

    2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The Veka-Group, of Werkendam, The Netherlands, has developed three LNG tanker designs, which it says can also be used as bunker ships.