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Repair yards remain confident
Competition from the Middle East and China has intensified leading to a further drop in turnover for Singapore?s ship repair sector. Yet the nation?s shipyards continue to win significant repair and conversion contracts; on the basis of their ability to deliver quality results in a timely fashion, according to the ...
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Complete with shaft generator
APL?s newest addition, APL Holland, comes equipped with a cost-saving feature - the shaft generator. This 2,100kW generator can fully supply the electricity needs of this gearless fully cellular containership while it is steaming, if it is not carrying any reefer containers, says Michael KW Ngai, vice president of newbuildings ...
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Linear signal is computer compatible
McNab says its Model IC/SB broad range salinity monitor and controller has been specified by Todd Pacific Shipyard to monitor boiler condensate on the USS Sacramento. The company says that its IC/SB has a linear signal that is directly computer-compatible which facilitates monitoring, an advantage for high-concentration condensate applications. McNab ...
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Westfalia launches compact range
Westfalia Separator has launched a new generation of mineral oil separators. Called the D Type, they succeed the company?s C range. Westfalia says the new machines are smaller, lighter, easier to maintain, and more efficient. A range of four modular separation systems for marine, offshore and industrial applications is offered: ...
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Solar Sailor close to HK contract
Solar energy ship designer Advanced Technology Watercraft (ATW) is close to signing a contract with a Hong Kong ferry operator for two of its innovative solar and wind powered ferries.
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Croatians rebuild Onassis? Christina
Croatian-shipyard Viktor Lenac has completed a virtual rebuild of Aristotle Onassis? former private yacht Christina O. It has replaced 600t of steel and 12t of aluminium on the 1943-built vessel. It has also carried out 140t of pipe replacement and 85km of electrical cable laying in a contract placed with ...
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Schottel celebrates
Schottel has received a repeat order from Swedish shipowner Rederi AB Donsotank to supply a second unit of its Siemens Schottel Propulsor (SSP) podded propulsion system. The order is worth around $5m and the twin propeller SSP 7 (5.1MW) will be fitted to a new chemical products tanker being built ...
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Improved tool design causes a stir
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has come a long way since its invention in 1991. The Welding Institute (TWI), the inventor and patent holder for the process, based in Cambridge, UK is currently working on industry projects to improve tool efficiency to allow even higher welding speeds in aluminium alloys. Original ...
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CNG carrier: pipe dream or reality?
A number of oil majors are seriously considering a new technology for the carriage of compressed natural gas (CNG) in coiled pipes onboard ship. Enron, BG International, Chevron, Conoco, Exxon Mobil, Shell and Marathon have all contributed to developments to date. Now the company behind a preliminary study into the ...
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BVI units for new cruise liner
Alstom Marine Shipyard has ordered B+V Industrietechnik (BVI) fin-stabilisers for a luxury cruiseship newbuilding for Crystal Cruises. The two S 700 type stabilisers, weighing 76 tonnes each, will be delivered in March 2002 and the 14m2 fins, plus housings, will be integrated into the vessel?s hull. The 68,000g luxury-liner will ...
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Rescue buoy projectile for pneumatic line thrower
Restech has launched a new type of projectile for its latest pneumatic line thrower, the PLT- Mini. It is based on the bigger Solas-approved PLT Rescue 230, but can also launch a rescue buoy projectile. The company says it has a throwing range of up to 90m and it can ...
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Community building
Of all the industry?s in the world this is the one that can benefit most from e-commerce," proclaims Gil Patrick, chairman of Setfair. He shares the view of his compatriots at ShipServ and iShipExchange, that the proliferation of faxes involved in paper-based purchasing, the global nature of shipping and its ...
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Growing order book for Marine Software
Marine Software has supplied Marine Planned Maintenance for Windows to Byron Marine for MV Dorada, the Falkland Islands Fishery Protection vessel. Marine Software carried out a skeleton setup of the planned maintenance database creating a planned maintenance (PM) JobCard for each item on the master survey list. Byron?s own staff ...
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Applications and telemetry via Inmarsat D+
Satamatics has announced that it has gone live with its satellite-based telematics information services via Inmarsat. Applications include fleet management, asset tracking, positioning and messaging and the monitoring and control of remote fixed installations. The company has also announced that Globecomm Marine has agreed to transfer its entire requirement for ...
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American Eagle takes satellite update service
American Eagle Tankers, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, has signed up with ChartCo?s ChartManager satellite chart update service. Trials began last summer on the Eagle Corona following which the company decided to fit out the rest of its fleet and ordered a further 19 installations. The ships are ...
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New axial unit from Dry Air Technology
Ventilation company Dry Air Technology has launched a new axial fan. Called the VAF-12E it has a five-vane motor mount and an eight bladed fan with 12in blades. The company says a throughput of 2,200cfm is achieved and its duct ring has a larger lip for a more secure duct ...
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Video-based first aid course
The Maritime Medical Emergencies Joint Venture has released a video-based first aid training course called Onboard First Aid: Immediate Actions. Parts one and two of the three-tape set feature medical professionals portraying shipboard personnel as they demonstrate the immediate actions required for stabilising the condition of an ill or injured ...
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Equotip 2 launched by Proceq
Proceq has announced details of developments to its range of dynamic and static hardness measuring systems for metallic materials. The company says its Equotip 2 is now a complete hardness measuring system which can perform hardness measurements in grooves and at the bottom of holes and can also carry out ...
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QM 2 gets Kelvin Hughes system
Cunard is to install a Kelvin Hughes fully integrated bridge system onboard Queen Mary 2. The company will supply a flat screen bridge system comprising eight screens from which the vessel?s navigation systems, radars, dynamic positioning system and engine monitoring can be controlled. Contact: Ron Nailer Fax: +44 20 8500 ...
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Incat converts 050 for US Army
Incat Australia?s newly commissioned dry dock has made its debut with groundbreaking work to refit Incat 050 as a Theatre Logistics Vessel for the US Military. Formerly known as Top Cat, the November 1998-launched vessel has already proven itself at sea with a 100% reliability rating for the three times ...
