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Panama accepts GL EDD programme
Germanischer Lloyd says that it has been authorised by the Panama Maritime Authority to offer its extended dry docking (EDD) programme for vessels flying the Panama flag.
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NewsTwo-stroke power for multi-role ro-ros
MAN Diesel & Turbo reports that Danish ferry operator DFDS has signed a contract for the construction of two ro-ro vessels, each to be powered by two MAN B&W 8S40MEB9 engines.
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NewsRolls-Royce in bid for MTU business
Reports from various sources, including Bloomberg and the UK Daily Telegraph, suggest that Rolls-Royce and Daimler are combining to take over MTU’s parent company Tognum.
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NewsSoftware designs stability into new ferries
Napa software has been applied by STX Finland Rauma for finding the optimum subdivision design for the P&O Ferries newbuilding ‘Spirit of Britain’.
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Aker Drilling orders ultra deepwater drillships
Aker Drilling, through its subsidiary Aker Drilling Offshore Services Public, has confirmed a contract for construction of two ultra-deepwater drillships from Daewoo.
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Upgraded engine tested to Tier II rules
Wärtsilä reports that its first upgraded RT-flex68-D engine equipped with a VTG turbocharger has been successfully tested at Doosan in Korea and found to be fully compliant with IMO Tier II regulations.
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Third drillship on order from HHI
A subsidiary of Noble Corporation has exercised an option with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of an additional ultra-deepwater drillship, the third such ship to be ordered in 2011.
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Satcom solution for piracy situation
Satcom provider Iridium has been suggesting a useful application for its system in combating the Indian Ocean pirate threat.
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NewsNew crane arrives at Rosyth
The Goliath crane ordered by Babcock has arrived at the UK’s Rosyth dockyard from manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery.
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NewsIBIA appoints three members to its board of directors
The International Bunker Industry Association announced at its recent Annual General that three members have been elected to its board of directors.
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NewsLatest Ulstein PSV delivered
The platform supply vessel ’Rem Hrist’ was delivered by Ulstein Werft to Remøy Shipping on 3 March 2011.
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NewsNew MES orders and more gangways
Norway-based Brude Safety has recently received a contract for marine evacuation systems (MES) for the Torghatten ferries being built at Remontowa.
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NewsNew Sales and Business Director for GE
US company GE Marine has appointed David J. DePauw as director, sales and business development, for the company’s aeroderivative marine gas turbine business.
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OW Bunker appoints new regional manager
Marine fuel supplier and trader OW Bunker has appointed Jesper Jervild to the position of Regional Manager for the Middle East and South Africa.
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NewsCrane goes gardening on mega-cruise ship
Royal Caribbean Cruises employs a Palfinger marine crane to do the gardening onboard its latest Oasis class cruise ship, the ‘Allure of the Seas’.
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NewsMaersk contract benefits Korean yards
Following last week’s announcement of a 10-ship order, with options for further vessels, placed with Daewoo by Maersk Line, shares in Daewoo and other Korean yards are soaring in value.
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Shanghai launches marine investment fund
As part of the Shanghai local government’s plan for the city to become an international shipping centre by 2020, the local government has launched a RMB 50 billion ($7.6 billion) fund to invest in the city’s nascent shipping and shipbuilding industry.
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NewsGas engines ordered for ‘green’ ferry
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the propulsion machinery to STX Finland for the new environmentally-friendly passenger ferry being built for Finnish operator Viking Line.
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NewsCar carrier cargo contracts continue
Norwegian company TTS Marine reports that it is still winning contracts from car carrier builders for cargo access equipment, two additional contracts havimg recently been received for ro-ro equipment.
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NewsNew mid-size waterjet series from Wärtsilä
A new mid-size range of Wärtsilä waterjet s features ''plug & play'' installation, inboard hydraulics, ease of maintenance and improved economic and environmental performance.
