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  • Artist impression of the LNG fuelled cruise ferry ordered by Viking
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    STX and Viking finalise cruise ferry contract

    2010-12-29T11:56:00Z

    STX Finland and Viking Line ABP have signed the final agreement for the construction of an environmentally friendly cruise ferry for Viking Line.

  • Vessels like this might be built according to the new class notations
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    World’s first class rules for wind farm service vessels

    2010-12-29T11:53:00Z

    Det Norske Veritas has developed what it says are the first class Rules for wind farm service vessels, in order to improve safety and promote uniform standards in this developing area.

  • Artist impression of the Swedish spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste vessel
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    Sweden orders nuclear waste vessel

    2010-12-29T11:48:00Z

    From 2013, a new vessel will take over the task currently performed by the SKB nuclear cargo vessel ‘Sigyn’ which has served the Swedish nuclear waste programme since the beginning of the 1980s.

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    Dutch yard secures new orders

    2010-12-29T11:45:00Z

    IHC Merwede in the Netherlands has recently secured assignments for vessels and equipment in its core markets of dredging and offshore to the value of €500 million ($500 million).

  • REM Supplier
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    Drydocks World delivers Norwegian PSV

    2010-12-29T11:43:00Z

    The PSV ‘REM Supplier’ which was built at Drydocks World’s Nanindah shipyard was delivered to Norwegian-based REM Offshore.

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    Vigor buys Todd Shipyards

    2010-12-29T11:37:00Z

    Portland, Oregon-based shipbuilder Vigor Industrial is to acquire Todd Shipyards in nearby Seattle for $130 million.

  • The LNG-powered ferries will feature a comprehensive MacGregor cargo access package
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    Cargotec to equip four new Norwegian ferries

    2010-12-29T11:34:00Z

    Four new LNG-powered ro-pax ferries, destined for service in the Norwegian fjords, will feature a suite of MacGregor ro-ro access equipment from Cargotec.

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    Record VLCS deliveries in 2010

    2010-12-29T11:26:00Z

    The number of VLCS and ULCS (Very/Ultra Large Container Ships) of above 7,500 teu delivered this year has reached a new record according to a report issued by Alphaliner.

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    Daewoo sets 2011 targets

    2010-12-29T11:22:00Z

    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is aiming to secure $11 billion in orders next year, a spokesperson said recently, confirming an earlier media report.

  • Marine engine technology from the early 1960s – a Doxford P-type on the test bed
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    When British industry mattered

    2010-12-29T10:55:00Z

    The lead item in ''The Motor Ship'', January 1961, was a message from UK Minister for Science Viscount Hailsham.

  • Nuclear fuel carrier 'Puma' – disaster avoided through use of a magnetic patch
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    Magnetic patch prevents flooding of nuclear fuel carrier

    2010-12-23T16:24:00Z

    Miko Marine of Norway reports that one of its magnetic patches has been used to seal a leak in the hull of the nuclear waste freighter ''Puma'' and thus avoid a potentially serious environmental disaster.

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    Video training helps avoid cargo risks

    2010-12-23T16:17:00Z

    Maritime training video company Videotel says that dangerous solid bulk cargoes which have the potential to sink a ship are the focus of both new legislation and its latest training package.

  • Class NK standards covering corrosion resistant steels for oil cargo tanks are expected to encourage the use of these materials to save coatings costs
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    New class standards issued for tanker steel

    2010-12-22T15:36:00Z

    Japanese classification society ClassNK says that it has developed, and now released, the first set of standards for the application of corrosion resistant steels to cargo tanks of oil tankers.

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    E-learning helps MARPOL understanding

    2010-12-22T13:57:00Z

    The American Club has released two new modules in its series of web-based e-learning aids designed to familiarise seafarers with the six annexes to the MARPOL Convention.

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    ‘White paper’ for recession-beating shipbuilding

    2010-12-21T17:13:00Z

    Aveva, a provider of engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, has released a new industry white paper entitled ''Aveva Integrated Shipbuilding''.

  • The Kongsberg engine room simulator at Bodin Maritime School is receiving an upgrade
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    Engine room simulator upgrade for Norwegian maritime school

    2010-12-21T16:40:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime''s Simulation division has signed a contract with Bodin Maritime School for an extensive upgrade of its engine room simulator, which it is claimed will make it the most comprehensive such facility in Norway.

  • Andrew Stephens congratulating Thea Corwin on her appointment.
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    New head of environment at Wilhelmsen Ships Service

    2010-12-21T16:39:00Z

    Wilhelmsen Ships Service says that it is underlining its commitment to the protection of the environment by appointing a new head of environment, Thea Corwin.

  • The Ulstein PX121 PSV
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    Two newbuild projects for Ulstein

    2010-12-20T19:56:00Z

    Ulstein Verft has been contracted to build two medium-sized platform supply vessels of Ulstein''s PX121 design for a newly established company within the Ulstein Group. The vessels will be delivered in the first and third quarters of 2012.

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    Dutch environmentally friendly ferry design

    2010-12-20T19:55:00Z

    Damen Shipyards has announced that it has been tasked with developing a new environmentally friendly ferry design for the Dutch shipping company Rederij Doeksen, which operates passenger and car ferries between Harlingen and the Dutch Wadden islands.

  • The new PSVs for Eidesvik Offshore will include an integrated Wärtsilä gas power solution featuring the recently launched Wärtsilä 20DF engine
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    LNG powered PSV order for Wärtsilä

    2010-12-20T19:55:00Z

    Wärtsilä reports that it has strengthened its position as the global leader in the market for design and propulsion systems for liquefied natural gas (LNG) platform supply vessels (PSVs) with another order.