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  • News

    New Subsea Industries UV-resistant coating

    2016-09-14T16:54:00Z

    Subsea Industries has unveiled a new UV-resistant coating to its portfolio of non-toxic and environmentally-safe marine hard coatings.

  • Weight and complexity have been dramatically reduced in the Mk 10 platform (left) versus the traditional HCU, actuator and exhaust valve set up
    News

    MAN debuts new engine platform

    2016-09-14T12:10:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo’s has revealed its newest two-stroke engine designs, heralding the launch of a new mass-optimised platform on which subsequent engines will be based.

  • Improving ease of application is a primary focus for Hempel
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    Hempel focuses on improving proven formula

    2016-09-14T03:25:00Z

    The rapid advance of coatings technology provides many routes of development for suppliers. For Stefan Olsen, manager, fouling release systems research and development, Hempel, it is the continual improvement of the company’s existing products that will provide customers with the greatest benefit.

  • Partners in the e4ships project gathered to reveal progress in the first phase at SMM Hamburg last month
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    Early progress for fuel cell demonstrators

    2016-09-14T02:06:00Z

    Shipbuilders Meyer Werft and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems have reported on the first phase of a German multi-party project to develop and demonstrate fuel cells for marine applications.

  • News

    New orders for Becker Marine Systems

    2016-09-13T12:26:00Z

    Becker Marine System exhibited at SMM on the back of multiple new deals for its high-performance rudders and solutions.

  • The 'Ohio' is the first of four Jones Act gas-fuelled tankers for Crowley Maritime to be classed by ABS
    News

    Guiding LNG development in North America

    2016-09-13T07:22:00Z

    From the classing of the very first gas carrier to a major role in today’s burgeoning North American LNG-fuelled fleet, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has a long perspective on one of the most promising alternative fuels on the market. Patrick Janssens, vice president of global gas solutions, speaks ...

  • Wärtsilä will deliver marine solutions to four new LNG fuelled tankers
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    Wärtsilä wins LNG fuelled tanker orders

    2016-09-12T14:50:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract for marine solutions covering four newbuild LNG tanker vessels.

  • Artificial islands producing green energy from wind or solar sources would contribute to a reduced-emissions shipping sector
    News

    Six ideas for the evolution of shipping

    2016-09-12T11:37:00Z

    Fuel-producing islands, fleets of factory ships and pay-as-you-go propulsion are just some of the futuristic concepts proposed by Wärtsilä after a company-wide exercise in imagination.

  • Gunnar Johnsen:  “You have to see what fails and why it fails - so you have to push the limits and test it. You have to get people’s trust to be able to do that...”
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    Gunnar Johnsen: magnetic personality

    2016-09-12T05:42:00Z

    There’s an age-old technology that’s now stepping out of the wings to claim its share of the limelight: permanent magnet (PM) motors. But look behind Rolls-Royce Marine’s commercial development of PM units and one remarkably tenacious man stands out. By Stevie Knight.

  • SmartWire-DT certificate handover which took place at SMM 2016
    News

    DNV GL certification for Eaton

    2016-09-09T11:22:00Z

    Eaton’s SmartWire-DT technology was certified by DNV GL at SMM, as the company showcased its latest marine and shipbuilding product portfolio.

  • News

    RSC launches new EAL

    2016-09-09T10:49:00Z

    RSC Bio Solutions unveiled its latest development in bio-based lubricant technology at SMM, Futerra.

  • News

    Report on the future of cylinder oil lubrication

    2016-09-09T09:52:00Z

    ExxonMobil has developed a report to examine the future of cylinder oil lubrication, in collaboration with the marine consultancy Fathom Maritime Intelligence.

  • Päivi Luostarinen, permanent representative of Finland to IMO, hands the country's instrument of acceptance to Kitack Lim, secretary general, IMO
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    Uncertainties linger as Finland triggers BWM Convention

    2016-09-09T07:31:00Z

    The IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force on 8 September 2017 after Finland acceded to the treaty on 8 September.

  • MAN's G-type engines have become the fastest selling in the company's history, with 1,500 orders since 2012
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    G-type engines sell fast for MAN

    2016-09-08T08:25:00Z

    The ultra-long stroke G-type engines introduced by MAN Diesel & Turbo just six years ago have become the fastest selling series in the company’s history, with 1,500 orders so far.

  • P&O newbuild is one of three more for Meyer Group
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    Carnival orders give record boost to Meyer

    2016-09-08T06:48:00Z

    Tuesday’s Carnival contracts with Meyer for three 180,000 GT LNG-driven cruise ships means the German group now has work until 2022 – its longest forward order booking time ever, writes Tom Todd

  • News

    GE Power chooses Corvus energy storage

    2016-09-07T17:44:00Z

    GE’s Power Conversion business will integrate Orca ESS technology for merchant, naval and offshore applications at its marine power test facility and customer demonstration centre.

  • The Gas4Sea triumvirate will begin LNG bunkering operations in Zeebrugge as a first step in its global plan
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    LNG trio forms global bunkering brand

    2016-09-07T11:14:00Z

    Engie, Mitsubishi Corp and NYK Line have established a new brand, Gas4Sea, under which to establish a global ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation.

  • News

    Deltamarin ro-pax vessel design

    2016-09-06T14:52:00Z

    Deltamarin Ltd will provide the Finnish Rauma Marine Constructions Oy shipyard with design services for a ro-pax vessel to be built for the Danish Mols-Linien A/S.

  • News

    Condition monitoring starter kit

    2016-09-05T15:11:00Z

    Parker Kittiwake, the condition monitoring and fluid analysis technology expert, has launched a new condition monitoring starter kit which provides essential tools to protect vital equipment from damage and prevent breakdowns.

  • Dormac anticipates an extra 45 dockings a year after launching its 155m floating dry dock at its Durban repair yard
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    Dormac launches floating dry dock

    2016-09-05T03:59:00Z

    Durban ship repair yard Dormac Marine and Engineering has launched a R300 million (€18.6 million) 155m floating dry dock that the company says will boost capacity by 45 dockings a year.