All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 1146
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NavCad reaches version 3.7
HydroComp has announced the release of NavCad 3.7, its naval architect`s tool designed to predict resistance, power, and optimum propeller parameters. This version includes new prediction methods and optimum trim analysis, says the company. New resistance prediction methods have been added for semi-displacement hulls including VTT Round Bilge, VTT Hard ...
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Tribon upgrades
The software has a number of design applications including initial and basic design as well as hull, outfitting and equipment modules. One key aspect is the rule-based automated design that allows users their own programs to control design development. Tribon M1 also features weld planning and aids factory automation. ...
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Soot solution
Unitor has added a liquid soot remover to its range. The product is injected into the exhaust manifold downstream of the turbo-charger and contains metals that act as a catalyst to burn the soot and inhibit the build up of deposits. The company says the new liquid version ...
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Kvaerner sells Kleven
Kvaerner has sold the Kleven yard in Norway back to a consortium headed by the original family for NKr48.5million ($6.15 million). The sale excludes $20 million proceeds from two newbuildings that will be delivered at the end of July, leaving one anchor handling tug on the orderbook. Martin Saaringkangas ...
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JSL by SML
Jurong Shipyard (JSL) has entered into an agreement to buy SML Shipyard (SML) for S$12 million from sister company SembCorp Logistics. SML is an ISO9002 certified yard involved mainly in repair and conversion work on small and medium sized tonnage. It operates two graving docks for ships up to ...
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From tradition to innovation
Australia’s shipbuilding industry has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis over the past two decades. The high-speed aluminium fast ferry sector now dominates an industry, which once comprised a handful of major steel builders and several dozen smaller builders specialising in steel construction. Steel construction is still active, particularly among yards ...
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Kelvin Hughes to supply Spliethoff newbuilds
Spliethoff Bevrachtingskantoor`s new multi-purpose freighters will be fitted with Kelvin Hughes radar sets. The 10 ships will each feature a Nucleus2 6000 arpa split radar system with display; a Nucleus2 5000 True Motion radar with display and a HRC-A9 interswitch unit. The multi-purpose freighters with sideport loaders will be built ...
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Regulatory regime guide published by IACS
A general guide to current safety and pollution prevention requirements for ships, and the thinking behind their development, has been published by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The 28-page guide, Ship Safety and Pollution Prevention: The Regulatory Regime, looks at hazards to and represented by ships at sea, ...
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Good news for Kvaerner
Odfjell ASA’s decision to order two chemical tankers at Kvaerner Floro is described by the Norwegian yard’s president Bjorn Lillelien as "the best recent news we have had". The contract is valued at Nkr900 million ($114 million) and will, says Kvaerner, secure employment at the yard for at least three ...
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Globe Wireless and Marinet merger
Marinet Systems and Globe Wireless have merged to combine their satellite and high frequency (HF) radio operations. Products will include least-cost routing for E-mail and data transfer. Together, the companies provide services to 2,800 vessels.
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Robot gets heavy
Gullco has developed a heavy duty version of its automated Moggy welding robot which can be used with submerged arc and MIG welding equipment. The unit can be used with any make of welding equipment and carries both the filler metal and the flux for creating the gases to submerge ...
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International work goes to Gemak
Turkey`s Gemak is modifying Geco-Prakla`s seismic ship Geco Gamma to allow it to navigate rivers en route to its next charter in the Caspian Sea. Sponsons are being added to reduce draft, and the wheelhouse is being cut and removed above a certain level so the vessel can pass under ...
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NCL fleet to grow
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is continuing with plans to further expand its fleet and has announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Lloyd Werft shipyard for another cruise ship. The 2,000-passenger vessel will be similar to Norwegian Sky, which is due to be launched at the ...
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Fire resistant windows
Glass supplier A C Yule has teamed up with Lomas Systems to supply the marine and offshore industry with TempaFlam fire resistant safety glass. The product is a modified tempered safety glass which, in addition to its fire resistant qualities, also complies with the specification for impact performance requirements for ...
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Green light for FastShip
FastShip Inc looks a step nearer to realising its goals with the announcement that it has signed a letter of intent with the USA’s National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (Nassco) for the construction of the first four high-speed cargo vessels for its trans-Atlantic fleet. The San Diego-based yard has a ...
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Slow Sulzer for fast vessels
The latest design for a low-speed engine aimed at smaller, but relatively fast, ships has led to wide consultation. Wartsila NSD has added the RTA60C to its low-speed engine range. The 60cm bore engine comes in five to eight cylinder version spanning the range 8,250 —18,800kW (11,200 — 25,800 ...
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SuperFast ferry order extended
MacGregor cargo access/transfer equipment has been specified for six SuperFast ferries ordered by Attica Enterprises from HDW. Each shipset being supplied by the company`s roro division comprises: two stern ramps, bow equipment on two levels, hoistable car decks, hoistable tilting ramp, ramp covers, provisions lift, four bunker/pilot doors, two passenger ...
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Seaborne freight expanding
Operators of both ropax vessels and freight roros are opting for newbuildings which carry more freight, and offer faster passage and turnround times. Within Europe pressure is growing to move more freight from the roads into sea transport. Also, freight roro operators are increasingly moving towards offering customers a ...
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New dock for Unithai
Unithai is soon to sign a contract for a newbuild floating dock for its yard at Laem Chabang. The 33 x 200m dock will be built in China. Though it will be a very large handymax dock, the yard`s Derick Soares advises that it should be able to hold some ...
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Diverless pollutant recovery
Polrec, a joint development by marine salvor Smit Tak and pumping specialists Frank Mohn Flatoy, is designed to recover oils, chemicals and other pollutants from wrecks at shallow and deep water locations. The system uses the Frank Mohn Remote Operated Offloading System (ROLS). The ROLS descends to the wreck, where ...
