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NewsMore success for propulsion control system
Kongsberg Maritime says that it has achieved 3,000 deliveries for its AutoChief C20 machinery control system, following the latest factory acceptance test (FAT).
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NewsBoxship engine completes type approval
MAN Diesel & Turbo says that its Mk9 80-cm bore super-long-stroke engine recently completed its type approval test (TAT) at engine builder HHI-EMD, a division of Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea
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NewsComms package for deep-sea tugs
Stratos Global says that its Inmarsat Fleet Broadband satellite communications service offering has been selected for six deep-sea tugboats in Fairplay Towage’s fleet.
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Big Chinese orders on the horizon
Reports from China indicate that a private equity-led consortium has ordered 50 to 100 new container, tanker and dry-bulk ships, which will be leased to Chinese operators.
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Yet another jackup contract for Keppel
Keppel FELS has announced a contract worth about $210 million from Japan Drilling Company (JDC) to build a KFELS Super B class jackup rig.
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NewsHavyard AHTS begins build in China
Keel laying recently took place for a Havyard 843 AHTS being built for Sinopec at the Yuexin Shipyard in China.
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NewsAnchor-handling equipment on order
Cargotec has announced an order for MacGregor anchor-handling systems for two 12,000 bhp AHTS/oil recovery vessels under construction in China.
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NewsTurbocharger family now complete
MAN Diesel & Turbo has completed its TCA turbocharger range following the extensive test programme carried out on the smallest variant, the TCA44.
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NewsHigh thrust jets for Norwegian workboats
One of the latest deliveries from Norwegian builder Grovfjord Mek Verksted is a 10m fast planing aluminium workboat, driven by an Ultrajet waterjet.
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NewsOil spill radar establishes itself in market
Consilium Marine & Safety of Sweden reports that its recently launched oil spill radar has enjoyed a strong demand in the marketplace.
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NewsImproved boxship concept launched
DNV and MAN Diesel & Turbo have jointly launched the next stage of DNV’s Quantum concept ship, with improvements to the machinery and the hull design and arrangement.
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NewsDorman name continues under new ownership
Dorman Diesel, a name previously associated with small marine propulsion and genset engines, is set to reappear in the marketplace following a change of ownership.
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News42m wave piercing ferry for Bali
Australian designer Incat Crowther has secured a contract to design a 42m wave piercing catamaran ferry for Indonesian operator Quicksilver Bali.
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NewsMalaysian crew boat from Strategic Marine
Western Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine’s Singapore shipyard has delivered another 40m offshore oil and gas support vessel to Malaysia.
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Green lubes for cruise shipmanager
Castrol Marine has announced a deal to supply environmentally responsible lubricants to Miami-based cruise ship management company International Shipping Partners (ISP).
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NewsRolls-Royce wants a slice of MTU
Following earlier speculation this week about a takeover bid for MTU, Rolls-Royce and Daimler have issued a joint statement concerning their proposed offer to acquire Tognum, the parent company of MTU.
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NewsDiesel engines for greener Navies
In a paper given to the 2010 Defence Technology Asia conference, Christoph Fenske, Senior Manager for Naval Surface Craft at MTU Friedrichshafen, examined the impact of IMO Tier 2 and Tier 3 emissions limits on naval vessels – although navies are not legally obliged to meet these limits, many naval ...
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NewsRenewables contract for repair yard
The UK-based A&P Group has announced a multi-million pound contract for the renewable industry with work being carried out at its shipyard in Falmouth.
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Livestock ships ordered in China
COSCO Guangdong Shipyard is reported to have secured a contract to build four livestock carriers, including one optional vessel, for a European shipowner.
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New training scheme for ECDIS
Transas Marine’s simulation and on-board systems divisions have joined forces to launch a global ECDIS training network, known as GET-Net.
