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NewsAnother cruise crisis for Costa
It’s the second crisis for Italian cruise firm Costa Cruises in as many months. The Costa Allegra is currently adrift off the Seychelles after a fire caused the ship’s generator to fail and lose power.
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NewsTsunami debris task force crisis meet
A task force for the 2011 Japanese tsunami marine debris field, which is floating towards Hawaii, has met at the International Pacific Research Center (IPRC) In Hawaii to share information to help avert the crisis.
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NewsClass societies cooperate in Indonesia
ClassNK has entered into an agreement with Indonesian classification society, Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia Persero (BKI), to focus on deepening cooperation between the two societies in a range of maritime sectors.
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IBIA appoints new directors
Following an election, the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Robin Meech (Marine and Energy Consulting) and Ciric Cheung (Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers HK) to its board from 1 April 2012.
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NewsIMO head praises ‘green shipping’ progress
Koji Sekimizu, secretary general of IMO, has been speaking of the progress made by shipping towards greater sustainability in an interview in the run up to the 25th SMM in September.
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Another cruise operator uses trim optimisation for fuel and emissions savings
Finnish company Eniram has announced that its real-time dynamic trim optimisation technology has been deployed on two long-distance cruise ships operated by Silversea Cruises, with the aim of cutting fuel consumption.
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NewsTwo more US Navy contracts for Austal
Austal reports that the US Navy has exercised contract options funding the construction of the eighth and ninth joint high speed vessels (JHSV), as part of a 10-ship, $1.6billion programme.
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NewsGermans finish off Korean newbuilds
Wind farm installation vessels ‘Victoria Mathias’ and ‘Friedrich Ernestine’ are being finished off at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB) in work which local reports said would last two to three months, writes Tom Todd.
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Boiler conversion from HFO to dual-fuel for Harris Pye
The Harris Pye Group says that it has secured its first order for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of its own complete boiler system, to be carried out on a FPSO vessel for an unnamed owner.
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NewsCondition monitoring cut down to size
Kittiwake Holroyd is launching a new hand-held bearing checker instrument, designed to give confirmation that a bearing is properly lubricated.
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ABS Group announces acquisition of asset management provider
ABS Group of Companies has announced its acquisition of US-based maintenance and asset management solutions provider Genesis Solutions.
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News15th Havyard design ordered by Vestland
Havyard Group says it has sold yet another Havyard 832 design, the 15th so far. An 832L PSV version has been ordered by Vestland Offshore; the contract includes an option for a further ship, to the Havyard 833 design.
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DDW and Saipem form agreement
Drydocks World says that it has recently entered into a strategic agreement with Saipem, a subsidiary of the Italian oil company, Eni, aiming at mutual collaboration and technical development on offshore projects.
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New Imtech regional director
Imtech Marine has appointed Sytze Voulon to the position of regional director North West Europe (Rotterdam).
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NewsVestdavit secures patrol boat order
Norway-based boat handling system and davit supplier Vestdavit has been contracted by shipbuilder Austal to supply davits to eight new patrol boats to be built for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
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News1million bhp from Chinese engine plant
QMD, a joint venture between CSIC, Wärtsilä and MHI, says it has now achieved its first major milestone, having produced one million horsepower of two-stroke marine engines in about three years of operation.
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NewsFirst order for new onboard DC grid
ABB has announced the first contract for its direct current (DC) grid system for ship power. Shipowner Myklebusthaug Management has ordered the system for a new offshore platform support vessel, being built in Norway.
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Europe looks to form ‘maritime cluster’
Under a new initiative announced in Brussels, European shipbuilders and marine equipment suppliers have agreed to pursue the formation of one European association to represent the European Maritime Technology Industry.
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Brazilian drillship upgrade completed
The Harris Pye group says that it has successfully completed the survey and upgrade of DP-equipped drillship ‘Ocean Clipper’ for Diamond Offshore Drilling (DODI) well within schedule, taking 90 days to finish the work.
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NewsDSME to build new Royal Navy tankers
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) says it has been granted preferred bidder status for the Royal Navy’s MARS (military afloat reach and sustainability) tanker, four of which will be built for the RFA.
