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Wärtsilä, ABB and HUG develop low emissions technology
In an extension of their existing cooperation in the development of 2-stage turbocharged medium speed diesel engines, Wärtsilä and ABB Turbo Systems intend to cooperate with a third partner, after-treatment specialist Hug Engineering, based in Elsau, Switzerland.
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NewsRickmers christens four containerships
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) witnessed a quadruple naming ceremony at its Ulsan shipyard recently when the German Rickmers Group christened four ultra-large container ships (ULCS) of 13,100 TEU each.
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Samsung snaps up big orders
Samsung Heavy Industries has recently signed contracts worth $1.7 billion to build 10 large container vessels and nine oil tankers.
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New flagship for Holland America Line
Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard has delivered a new flagship, the ‘Nieuw Amsterdam’, to Holland America Line (HAL), a member of Carnival Group. The new ship is the fourteenth the Italian shipbuilder has built for HAL.
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IMO agrees amendments to STCW
At the recently concluded IMO diplomatic conference held in Manila, Philippines, the amendments to the International Convention and Code on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), were agreed.
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NewsSurveying in cyberspace
DNV has inaugurated a 3D survey simulator at Gdynia, Poland, designed to improve safety in the shipping industry. Using this, DNV says, virtual ships are used for training, knowledge sharing and development.
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ClassNK opens three new offices
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has officially announced the opening of three new exclusive surveyor offices today in Tartous, Syria; Callao, Peru; and Sibu, Malaysia.
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Brazilian nautical charts go electronic
Jeppesen Marine of Norway has concluded an agreement with Brazil’s Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DHN) which gives Jeppesen access to all of the nautical charts and data published by DHN for Brazil’s sovereign waters.
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NewsHeavy lift company expands in Australia
Netherlands-based heavy lift operator Jumbo Offshore has opened a new regional office in Perth, Western Australia.
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Single oil for high and low sulphur heavy fuels
Total Lubmarine claims to have the only lubricant product in the market that can operate successfully for HFO at sulphur contents ranging below 1% and above 4%.
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NewsGas cargo system could impact on LNG-fuelled ships
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) says that it has developed what it claims to be the largest yet independent-type LNG cargo containment system.
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NewsShipbuilding statistics and engine design
Most of the July 1960 issue of The Motor Ship was taken up by tables of ships on order arranged by country, which showed Great Britain still held a leading position, closely followed by Germany and Japan.
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NewsKittiwake launches marine oil laboratory test service
Kittiwake Developments has launched a new, independent marine oil test service, developed specifically with the needs of the marine industry in mind.
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GNMTC and STX France sign cruiseship contract
GNMTC and STX France have confirmed the signature of a contract for the construction of a new cruise ship. This signature follows the letter of intent signed on 4 June, 2010.
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GL issues the first EEDI certificate
The EEDI certificate was issued in accordance with the voluntary EEDI guidelines, MEPC.1/Circ.681 and 682 of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). With this first EEDI certification, Hapag-Lloyd emphasizes its leadership in sustainable container shipping. The attained EEDI value of the Hapag-Lloyd vessel is significantly better than the present average vessel ...
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NewsSuezmax pair ordered by FRO
The Bermuda-based tanker owner Frontline has entered into a contract with Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries in China for delivery of two 156,900 dwt Suezmax newbuildings.
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Hellenic signs newbuilding contracts
Hellenic Carriers Limited recently announced that two of its newly formed subsidiaries have entered into shipbuilding contracts with Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding in China for the construction of two 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax vessels.
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NewsMARPOL and SOLAS amendments enter into force
IMO has reminded ship operators that today (1 July) new and more stringent regulations to reduce harmful emissions from ships, and enhanced safety regulations for passenger ships, come into force.
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DNV appoints communication manager for its new division
In an important move to strengthen its communication and branding activities in sustainability services, DNV has announced the appointment of Stuart Brewer as communication manager of its newly established sustainability & innovation division.
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GL and NMRI explore environmental risk evaluation criteria
The National Maritime Research Institute of Japan (NMRI), an independent technical institution helping Japan’s government for its policy making and establishing maritime laws, regulations and standards, and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) recently signed a project cooperation agreement.
