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  • Alfa Laval's PureNOx water treatment system will combine with MAN's EGR unit to meet IMO's Tier III NOx standard
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    MAN approves Alfa Laval for scrubbers

    2015-06-22T22:17:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo has approved Alfa Laval to supply its PureNOx water treatment for use with MAN’s exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) scrubber, making Alfa the first company to receive such approval.

  • Robert Houston, president, Mideast (right) and Marorka regional director Georg Haraldsson at the signing
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    Marorka strikes 26-vessel Mideast deal

    2015-06-22T21:52:00Z

    Energy management systems company Marorka is to serve 26 VLCCs under a deal with Mideast Ship Management, a subsidiary of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia.

  • The MAN TCX17 prototype mounted as part of the two-stage turbocharging system currently under trials in Augsburg
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    MAN tests two-stage turbocharger

    2015-06-22T21:25:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo has carried out the first testbed run of its prototype two-stage turbocharger - a single unit comprising its existing TCR20 and TCX17 turbochargers - at the company’s factory in Augsburg, Germany.

  • The Havyard 931 CCV design has undergone extensive tests, including of its seaworthiness and fuel economy in rough seas Photo: Havyard
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    ESVAGT orders Havyard CCV

    2015-06-22T19:17:00Z

    Havyard Design & Solutions has signed a contract with Astilleros Zamakona for a design and equipment package for a newbuild 88m Havyard 931 Crew Change Vessel (CCV), due for delivery in May 2017.

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    Saft to power CalMac hybrid ferry

    2015-06-22T17:27:00Z

    Advanced technology batteries manufacturer, Saft, is to supply state-of-the-art Li-ion battery systems to Imtech Marine for a new hybrid ferry destined for Scotland.

  • 'Normand Pacific' returned to Gibdock's drydock for three weeks
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    Solstad returns to Gibdock

    2015-06-19T15:57:00Z

    Norway’s Solstad Offshore has returned to Gibraltar-based ship repair company, Gibdock, for the special survey of its 5,000 tonne Construction Support Vessel (CSV) ‘Normand Pacific’.

  • Two stern trawlers for DFFU will be built by Kleven to Rolls-Royce's NVC 374 design
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    Fishing vessel hat-trick for Kleven

    2015-06-19T11:14:00Z

    Norwegian yard Kleven has secured three fishing vessels orders from two owners in the space of a week, with two trawlers for Deutsche Fischfang-Union (DFFU) and a live fish carrier for Sølvtrans all to be built to Rolls-Royce designs.

  • Installation will take place in Jinhai
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    Wärtsilä scrubbers for new container ships

    2015-06-18T17:19:00Z

    Wärtsilä is to install its Hybrid Scrubber Systems on three new 2,500 teu container vessels to clean the exhaust from both the main and auxiliary engines.

  • In initial model tests the 'whale tail' reduced friction on the vessel by 9-17%, with a similar reduction in heave and pitch
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    ‘Whale tail’ wave foil shows promise

    2015-06-18T14:35:00Z

    A new whale tail-shaped wave foil could harness wave energy to reduce fuel consumption for propulsion, if initial results from tests at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) at Marintek’s towing tank are confirmed.

  • Forty flights over four days confirmed the usefulness of drones to Tsuneishi's shipbuilding process
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    Tsuneishi Shipbuilding to enlist aerial drones

    2015-06-18T13:25:00Z

    Tsuneishi Shipbuilding is to employ drones and communications systems from V-cube after a successful trial exploring drone use to enhance productivity and safety in its shipbuilding operations.

  • Actively controlled air cushion technology reduces vertical motion on the Wave Craft, allowing a smooth ride and improved windfarm access
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    Umoe Wave Craft enhances windfarm access

    2015-06-18T12:31:00Z

    Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal has demonstrated its new windfarm service vessel at Seawork 2015, featuring an actively controlled air cushion to minimise vertical motion in high sea states.

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    Alfa Laval installs tenth scrubber for Grimaldi

    2015-06-17T16:40:00Z

    Alfa Laval is to install the tenth PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning system for returning Italian customer, the Grimaldi Group.

  • ABB will supply an e-house accommodating medium and low-voltage switchgear as part of its package to Bumi Armada
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    ABB power for Bumi Armada FPSO

    2015-06-16T16:41:00Z

    ABB is to supply electric power and automation systems for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel ordered by offshore services provider Bumi Armada.

  • The new carrier will use the recently approved LNT A-BOX gas containment technology for small- to mid-sized vessels
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    ABS class for LNG carrier

    2015-06-16T14:15:00Z

    ABS will provide approval of a containment system and classification for a new medium-sized LNG vessel to be built in China for Sino-Norwegian company Landmark Capital.

  • MacGregor has developed new cold climate technology for equipment on the ten DSME LNG carriers
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    MacGregor equipment order for DSME newbuilds

    2015-06-16T11:14:00Z

    Ten LNG carriers under construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co (DSME) will feature deck machinery from Cargotec’s MacGregor.

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    Zvezda invests in engine production

    2015-06-16T09:44:00Z

    Russian power equipment company Zvezda will invest up to RUB 10 billion (US$250 million) in the production of a new generation of diesel engines, writes Eugene Gerden.

  • The electrically-driven honing machine offers greater control and flexibitlity to operators
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    Chris-Marine launches electric honing machine

    2015-06-15T15:33:00Z

    Engine maintenance machine specialist Chris-Marine has launched an electrically-driven cylinder lining honing machine for four-stroke and small two-stroke engine cylinders.

  • Two vesels for AIDA Cruises will be built at Meyer Werft's yard in Papenburg (pictured), with the remaining vessels to be built in Turku
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    Carnival enlists Meyer for LNG cruise ships

    2015-06-15T12:42:00Z

    Meyer Werft and Meyer Turku are to build the first cruise ships to be powered by LNG at sea under a multi-billion euro contract with Carnival Corporation for four 180,000gt cruise ships.

  • The Svitzer reverse stern drive, LNG-fuelled tug is among eight demonstration concepts under the LeanShips project
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    Damen-led LeanShips project kicks off

    2015-06-15T12:27:00Z

    Dutch shipbuilder Damen is coordinating a multi-party, EU-supported project that aims to develop eight demonstrable concepts for low energy and near-to-zero emissions (Lean) ships.

  • The drydock is being expanded to meet an increase in demand
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    Canadian drydock expansion

    2015-06-15T12:08:00Z

    Canadian shipyard Verreault Navigation Inc is expanding its drydock with the help of the Business Development Bank of Canada in response to an increase in demand.