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NewsFuel savings and European unity
In 1962, fuel economy and general ship efficiency was rather less of an issue than it is today. Nonetheless, ship owners and designers wanting to save a bit of cash were looking at ways to cut fuel bills.
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NewsBiggest and best gas ships conference yet
Experts and users alike gathered in Bergen, Norway, recently for The Motorship’s third, and biggest, gas fuelled ships conference, and enjoyed three days – and one night - of discussion and site visits.
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NewsTwo important contracts for Damen yard
Damen Shipyards Group’s Scheldepoort yard has been awarded two substantial contracts; one from the Royal Netherlands Navy to upgrade the machinery on four frigates, and the other to convert a jack-up rig into an accommodation vessel.
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BV issues offshore conversion guidance
Classification society Bureau Veritas has published guidance on conversion of ships into surface offshore units and redeployment of surface offshore units.
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Cammell Laird goes for growth
UK yard Cammell Laird has declared an aim to grow across the marine and renewables sectors, following a strong trade in the first half of 2012.
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NewsCoating helps revive historic ship
US paints supplier PPG Industries says that its PSX One advanced marine coating, introduced last year, is protecting what is known as “the world’s greatest naval ship”, the ‘USS Iowa’, which has been restored and reopened as a naval museum.
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NewsCrankshaft replaced right on schedule
Engine repairer Wetering of Rotterdam says that it has carried out one of its most challenging projects ever, in terms of complexity, engine size and component size.
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NewsNavy propeller poses challenge
Dutch propeller repairer MPR says it has completed a near-impossible repair on a propeller for a naval client.
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NewsPolish yard upgrades survey ship
EPG Shipyard of Gdynia, Poland has been contracted by Hays Ships of Aberdeen, UK, to carry out modification and repair on one of its geophysical survey ships.
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Repair to large thruster motor
UK-based electro-mechanical engineering specialist Houghton International recently completed its largest project on behalf of an unnamed international provider of offshore contract services.
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NewsSemi-sub project completed in Gibraltar
Gibdock says that it has completed work on its first offshore platform project in almost 15 years, as well as its first PCTC job for a long time.
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NewsService centre warns of non-genuine turbo parts
Diesel engineering specialist Royston has been appointed as the UK Service Centre for Napier Turbochargers.
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NewsSeven LNG tankers dock in Qatar
Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) claims to be one of the leading shipyards for LNG vessel repairs, taking advantage of Qatar’s position as a major LNG exporter.
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Spare parts supply in Brazil
Fuji Metalock Brasil has been formed as a joint venture between Fuji Trading of Japan and Metalock International, through its subsidiary Metalock Brasil. Both companies claim a significant presence in the marine and offshore markets.
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NewsMilestone reached for monitoring service
A 20% increase in service demands this year, has pushed Propulsion Dynamics’ hull and propeller performance monitoring service, Casper, to reach its 5,000th report.
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Palfinger expands with marine acquisition
The Palfinger Group is expanding its marine business through the acquisition of Norwegian cranes and lifting equipment expert, Bergen Group Dreggen AS.
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NewsSmall cats offer offshore stability
The Dutch Veka Group has designed a series of small catamarans for the offshore industry, intended for crew tendering and with the ability to carry supplies in three 10ft containers. The first, destined for an offshore wind farm, was scheduled for delivery in September.
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NewsExcursion vessel concept claims zero carbon emissions
Sauter Carbon Offset Design, which specialises in environmentally-friendly ship concepts, is promoting its ‘Leap to Zero Greenline Ferry’ design as an eco tourism excursion vessel for major ports and harbours.
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NewsOcean-going oil spill vessels
Dag Pike describes a new range of pollution control vessels from French oil spill clean up specialist Ecoceane that are designed to operate in open seas and even in ice conditions.
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NewsFlemish LNG bunkering study published
The Flemish Government and the port authorities of Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Ghent and Fluxys have published their feasibility study on LNG bunkering – with the support of Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
