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NewsP&S in Scandlines cancellation talks
Berthold Brinkmann, administrator of the insolvent German P+S Werften shipyard group, says he is “unperturbed” by news that ferry company Scandlines is cancelling its construction contract for two new ships.
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NewsNew chief financial officer for Jaya
Mr Chong Chow Pin has been appointed the new chief financial officer of Singapore based offshore energy services group, Jaya Holdings Ltd.
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NewsHHI develops new LNG storage tank
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has developed an independent liquefied natural gas storage tank model, the Lobe-Bundle Tank.
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Paris MoU focuses on passenger ship safety
The 27 member states of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control Committee have agreed to organise a Harmonized Verification Programme (HAVEP) on operational controls on passenger ships.
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NewsNew heavy-duty small engine from Korea
Korean engine maker Hyundai has introduced a heavy duty high-speed diesel engine with a 500bhp continuous rating, which is aimed primarily at the smaller commercial vessel markets, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsICS heads to Doha Climate Change Conference
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will be representing global shipowners at the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) in Doha on 27 November.
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NewsNaming ceremony of STX double ended ferry
STX Finland Oy’s Rauma Shipyard has recently celebrated the naming of the double ended ferry built for Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy (FinFerries).
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NewsGas-fuelled ferry based on R-R Environship
Rolls-Royce has announced a teaming agreement with Italian company Lauro Shipping to design innovative new gas powered ferries based on Rolls-Royce’s Environship concept, the first such application for a passenger vessel.
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NewsCMM receives oil and chemical tanker
Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has delivered the oil and chemical tanker, the ‘King Gregory’, to Greek operational service provider, Consolidated Marine Management (CMM).
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Latest on P&S insolvency
The troubled German P+S Werften group has reported that several parties, as yet unnamed, have expressed interest in the Peene shipyard at Wolgast, while the administrators continue to seek a buyer for the Stralsund yard.
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Wärtsilä continues Brazilian success
Finland’s propulsion expert, Wärtsilä, is continuing its success witinh the Brazilian drill ship programme with another genset and propulsion order for three new vessels.
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NewsCastrol welcomes MAN lube recommendation
Castrol Marine has spoken on the latest recommendations to ship-owners from MAN Diesel & Turbo, supporting Castrol’s advice that misapplication of mid-range base number (BN) cylinder oils can cause corrosion.
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News1,000th SEEMP for GL's FutureShip
Despite some indications to the contrary, Germanischer Lloyd believes that compliance with the incoming requirement for a ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP) is a high priority for many ship operators.
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Wilhelmsen acquires Novenco Fire Fighting A/S
Norwegian fire fighting solutions provider, Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS), recently acquired Denmark based Novenco Fire Fighting A/S (NFF).
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NewsHansen-designed ferry for Ven-Trafiken
Danish naval architect, Knud E. Hansen is behind the design of a new double end ferry which has just been delivered to Swedish domestic ferry company, Ven-Trafiken.
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NewsChristening for Anthony Veder LNG carrier
Dutch gas shipping company, Anthony Veder, has scheduled the christening of its new LNG carrier to take place on 7 December 2012 at the Cruise Terminal in Rotterdam.
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NewsSKF kit to cut maintenance costs
Sweden’s SKF Group, an expert in global marine services and solutions, has launched a marine condition monitoring kit aimed at simplifying and reducing the cost of shipboard maintenance.
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NewsMarin Teknikk design for US subsea vessels
Norwegian ship design firm Marin Tekknik has signed a contract to supply Louisiana-based Otto Candies with a design and engineering package for a new subsea support and construction vessel.
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NewsCooler protection for Finnish OPV
According to UK company Cathelco, its cathodic anti-fouling systems have been specified for the box coolers on a new 96m Finnish Border Guard patrol vessel being built at STX Finland’s Rauma yard.
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NewsRolls-Royce to power offshore drillships
Rolls-Royce has won orders worth over £70m to supply large thrusters for high tech offshore drilling vessels form a variety of customers including Seadrill, Pacific Drilling and Ensco.
