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    Latest auxiliary from Cummins Marine

    2011-11-08T22:08:00Z

    Cummins has announced the latest addition to its Quantum series product line and the company’s newest marine auxiliary engine, the QSB7-DM, a 6.7litre engine designed for reliability, durability and low cost of ownership.

  • NOAA’s predicted trajectories for the debris field - the red zone may be affected this year. Photo: Courtesy of J. Churnside, NOAA; created using Google.
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    Floating tsunami debris response

    2011-11-08T18:40:00Z

    A 25 million tonne marine debris field created by the Japanese tsunami back in March is currently floating across the North Pacific and will reach Hawaii by this winter, according to experts.

  • Oddbjorn Eliasen: dual fuel is not the answer
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    The down side of dual fuel, by Rolls-Royce

    2011-11-08T18:06:00Z

    According to Rolls-Royce Marine, dual fuel gas/diesel engines are not a good option, either engineering-wise or economically, compared with the Bergen lean-burn pure-gas solution.

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    BWTS guide from class society

    2011-11-08T11:00:00Z

    ABS has announced the release of a new ‘Guide for Ballast Water Treatment’ which will aid vessel owners and operators in preparing for compliance with the IMO’s new ballast water convention.

  • Wärtsilä’s new distribution centre in The Netherlands
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    Wärtsilä opens new spares centre

    2011-11-08T10:30:00Z

    Wärtsilä has inaugurated its new spare parts distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, which combines eight previous local warehouses into one global supply chain operation, from order confirmation to delivery.

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    New facility for Australian builder

    2011-11-08T09:45:00Z

    Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced that it is to expand its presence in Western Australia’s North West region, establishing a new facility at the SINWA site in Karratha.

  • The former FBMA Cebu shipyard, now owned by Austal
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    Austal acquires shipyard in Philippines

    2011-11-08T07:23:00Z

    In a $7million deal, Western Australia-based shipbuilder Austal has acquired the former FBMA shipyard in the Philippines as part of its strategy to regionalise its manufacturing base for commercial vessels.

  • Helena Athoussaki, CEO, Carbon Positive Services
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    Carbon programme launched for shipping

    2011-11-08T05:19:00Z

    Carbon Positive, a carbon management consultancy for the maritime sector, has launched its Carbon Positive Programme for Ships (CPPS), designed to support ship owners, managers and operators in CO2 emission reduction.

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    Guide addresses crane safety issues

    2011-11-08T05:18:00Z

    Lloyd''s Register has announced the publication of a pocket guide to help ship owners and operators understand the importance of professional maintenance and survey preparation for marine lifting appliances.

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    Partnership addresses bridge management challenges

    2011-11-08T05:18:00Z

    Thomas Gunn says that it has teamed up with Regs4ships to provide a complete bridge solution for the navigator, offering Regs4ships digital maritime regulations incorporated into its Voyager navigational system.

  • Carlier said that it was likely that bunker costs for ship operators would increase by between 70% and 100%
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    IBIA recognises LNG as fuel for ships

    2011-11-08T05:18:00Z

    At the recent annual convention of the International Bunker Industry Association, held in Barcelona, the IBIA board announced its official decision to “become more closely engaged in LNG matters”.

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    Hybrid ferries to be built in Scotland

    2011-11-07T23:40:00Z

    UK cabinet secretary for infrastructure and capital investment Alex Neil has recently confirmed Clyde-based Ferguson Shipbuilders as the preferred bidder to build a world''s first in environmentally friendly ferries.

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    Gears and propellers for fishing vessels

    2011-11-07T23:39:00Z

    Scana Volda of Norway has signed a contract, valued at around NOK 24million, with STX OSV Trading for delivery of three gear and propeller systems with remote control for three STX OSV-designed trawlers.

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    New Chinese president for Wärtsilä

    2011-11-07T23:38:00Z

    James Han has been appointed president of Wartsila China, succeeding John Zhu, who has decided to pursue his career elsewhere.

  • Seaspan of Spain has purchased further liceneces for the Foran system
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    New licenses implemented for CAD/CAM

    2011-11-04T06:15:00Z

    Sener of Spain reports that Spanish engineering company Seaplace has recently acquired new licenses of the Foran CAD/CAM system, including the forms, naval architecture, and advanced design and drawing packages.

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    Shipping company commits to BNWAS

    2011-11-04T06:00:00Z

    UK company Martek Marine says that Mitsui OSK Line has made a firm commitment to install Martek BNWAS (bridge navigational watch and alarm systems) on board its ships ahead of regulatory requirements.

  • Lorenz Petersen, GL's business segment manager for navy vessels, and new NCSA chairman
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    GL announces new Naval Ship Classification Association chairman

    2011-11-03T14:06:00Z

    The Naval Ship Classification Association (NSCA) has elected Lorenz Petersen, Germanischer Lloyd''s Business Segment Manager for Navy Vessels, as Chairman of the Association, at NCSA’a annual general meeting in Rome.

  • David Balston from the UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the CCC review published today
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    UK ship emission review published

    2011-11-03T13:29:00Z

    The Committee for Climate Change (CCC) has recommended that the UK’s share of international shipping emissions be included in its climate targets today.

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    Quick-release evacuation system launched

    2011-11-03T08:57:00Z

    Marine safety equipment company Viking Life-Saving Equipment is launching a 153-person liferaft and mini slide system, packed in a single aluminum stowage box and launched by a single push-button actuator.

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    Ro-ro gear order for deep-sea vessels

    2011-11-02T15:24:00Z

    Cargotec has announced two new contracts worth around €15 million for complete MacGregor ro-ro access and transfer systems for deepsea container/ro-ro (con-ro) vessels.