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  • Southampton homecoming for the Italian-built Britannia, seen arriving prior to official naming in March. Photo by James Morgan.
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    Britannia bolsters UK cruise fleet

    2015-04-14T16:32:00Z

    As the largest vessel designed exclusively for the UK cruise market, the 144,000gt ‘Britannia’ marries a bespoke style and image with an impressive technological standard, writes David Tinsley.

  • Sinopacific has begun construction of what is said to be the world's first E169 rock installation vessel
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    Sinopacific starts rock installation vessel construction

    2015-04-14T16:19:00Z

    Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group’s Zhejiang Shipyard has started construction of what is said to be the world’s first E169 rock installation vessel.

  • The robust 'Texelstroom' will set a new standard for 'eco' ferriers when it is phased into service next year
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    Dutch ferry driven by eco-efficiency

    2015-04-14T15:35:00Z

    A new ‘double-ender’ under construction in northern Spain to serve the Dutch island of Texel will employ several different energy sources, including compressed natural gas (CNG). The vessel reflects the most thorough consideration of intertwined environmental and economic factors, writes David Tinsley.

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    Range of merchant ships for B+V Repair

    2015-04-14T14:37:00Z

    Parallel to respectable cruise ship refurbishment work so far this year, Blohm + Voss Repair has also handled a range of merchant ships from tankers to cable layers this year, writes Tom Todd.

  • ‘Far Sleipner’ is the first vessel equipped with Rolls-Royce’s latest generation dynamic positioning system DP3
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    Rolls-Royce power for 'Far Sleipner'

    2015-04-14T14:30:00Z

    Farstad Shipping ASA newbuild advanced subsea and construction vessel ‘Far Sleipner’ is not only equipped with Rolls-Royce power, it’s the first vessel equipped with its latest generation dynamic positioning system DP3.

  • 'Maria S Merian' pod work for GDD at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven
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    German research ships end refits

    2015-04-14T14:29:00Z

    The latest repairs to the trouble-plagued research ship Maria S Merian reportedly cost €2 million and included the replacement of Schottel pod swivel bearings.

  • Drydock 10 at Marseille, said to be the world’s third biggest, is being refurbished to accommodate large cruise ships and other vessel types (photo: port of Marseille Fos)
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    French yards hit high note

    2015-04-14T13:21:00Z

    The French shiprepair industry is working hard to revive Europe’s repair yards in the face of Asian and Middle Eastern competition - with some positive recent results. Bill Thomson reports.

  • Gibdock’s location at the tip of Gibraltar may offset the impact of any continued volatility within the market
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    Geography trumps volatility for Gibdock

    2015-04-14T13:05:00Z

    It seems the top three characteristics that matter in any real-estate – including offshore repair and maintenance facilities - are still ‘location, location, location’. And even the recent ups and downs of the oil price may play to geography, writes Stevie Knight.

  • The new Shell LNG bunker vessel will be powered by three 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engines
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    LNG projects gain momentum

    2015-04-13T15:06:00Z

    Despite the lack of a global infrastructure and the huge fall in the cost of the alternative fuel oils, the number of projects for LNG-powered vessels, as well as bunkering and shore supply facilities, continues to grow, writes John Barnes.

  • Wider in the beam and with greater cargo range and capacity than earlier ships, Thermopylae gives new dimensions to a high-profile fleet
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    WWL's next-generation ro-ro in detail

    2015-04-13T14:41:00Z

    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has introduced the first of its exceptionally versatile HERO class of post-Panamax vessels. David Tinsley reports.

  • Total's new facilities will enable researchers to develop a new range of lubricants
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    Total Lubmarine research focus

    2015-04-13T14:03:00Z

    Total Lubmarine has opened new laboratory facilities at its main research centre in France, already one of the largest lubricant research centres in Europe.

  • Becker’s Mewis Duct has proved successful on large ships operating below 18 knots
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    Integrated propulsion design drives efficiency

    2015-04-13T12:28:00Z

    Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) have enabled three companies to offer significant improvements in propulsion efficiency combined with short payback times, writes Bill Thomson.

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    Solar power solution receives ClassNK acceptance

    2015-04-13T11:35:00Z

    Eco Marine Power (EMP) is to release two marine solar power packages after receiving acceptance from ClassNK for its Aquarius system as installed on classed vessels.

  • The two parties will work to commercialise the Mark V technology this year
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    GTT venture advances LNG membrane technology

    2015-04-13T10:31:00Z

    GTT is joining forces with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries to advance its new Mark V technology.

  • Cryo AB will supply LNG fuel tanks and handling equipment to the new Tallink fast ferry due for delivery in 2017.
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    Cryo LNG fuel system for Tallink ferry

    2015-04-13T09:57:00Z

    Meyer Turku shipyard has ordered a high-power LNG fuel tank and gas handling system from Cryo AB, to be installed on a next-generation high-speed ferry under construction for Tallink Grupp.

  • Left to right: Noboru Ueda, chairman and president, ClassNK; Mong-Jye Lee, president, Evergreen Marine Corp; and Juha Heikinheimo, president, NAPA Group
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    Evergreen installs ClassNK-NAPA efficiency software

    2015-04-13T09:22:00Z

    Evergreen Line is to install ClassNK-NAPA Green eco-efficiency software on its chartered container vessels, allowing shore-based teams to monitor, record and analyse real-time data from the charter fleet.

  • The agreement enables Alfa Laval to use DSME patents with Alfa Laval Fuel Conditioning Modules for use on natural gas-powered ships, such as LNG carriers
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    Alfa Laval and DSME work on LNG solutions

    2015-04-10T15:09:00Z

    Alfa Laval is expanding its LNG offering with a patent license agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for the use of DSME’s patents on high pressure fuel gas supply systems.

  • The complete kit has a bespoke extension rod allowing access to second and third row cylinders
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    Link unveils new level indicator

    2015-04-09T16:59:00Z

    UK-based Link Instruments Ltd has unveiled a new ‘intrinsically safe’ liquid level indicator for use on fixed fire systems onboard LPG vessels and other vessels with hazardous areas.

  • This is the first time that Bestobell Marine has supplied its globe and check valves for LNG re-liquefaction applications
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    LNG valve contract for Bestobell

    2015-04-09T13:35:00Z

    Bestobell Marine, a leading supplier of cryogenic globe and check valves for ships, has secured two new high profile LNG carrier contracts for its cryogenic globe and check valves.

  • Niigata and Scana will be marketing the new propulsion package to the offshore market
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    Joint offshore propulsion package

    2015-04-08T12:08:00Z

    Norway''s Scana Volda AS and Japan''s Niigata Power Systems Co. Ltd have signed a business agreement to offer a joint Niigata and Scana propulsion package to the market.