All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 505
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Deltamarin designs FPSO conversion
Deltamarin of Finland has entered into a contract with Jurong Shipyard of Singapore for the basic engineering of the Libra FPSO.
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NewsCruise repair contract for Damen Rotterdam
Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam has been awarded a repair and maintenance contract from MSC Cruises, with respect to the 2010-built, 293m ‘MSC Magnifica’.
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NewsMAN Diesel names next CEO
The new CEO of MAN Diesel & Turbo SE will be Dr Uwe Lauber, who takes over responsibility for the Augsburg-based group with effect from 1 January 2015.
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NewsMHI bulk carrier delivered
The first of three Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) designed bulk carriers has been delivered to US based Archer Daniels Midlands Company (ADM), following completion at Oshima Shipbuilding in Nagasaki.
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NewsTapping into Scandinavian markets
The UK’s Cammell Laird shipyard has signed a new agreement designed to step up its company profile in the thriving marine and offshore markets in Scandinavia.
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Ecoships customises ship efficiency
Ecoships, a subsidiary of Newport Shipping Group, has launched a customised version of the Six Sigma DMAIC approach to process and performance evaluation.
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NewsWaste heat recovery system operates at lower temperature
A waste heat recovery system has been launched which is able to convert engine jacket water heat into electrical energy, unlike other systems on the market which need heat sources of much higher temperatures.
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NewsTeledyne gyrocompass certified by DNV
UK-based Teledyne TSS’ SGB 2000 gyrocompass can now be used onboard IMO-registered vessels after being certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
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NewsFerry operators welcome BWM convention move
Ferry trade association Interferry has praised a decision by the recent IMO MEPC 67 that could exempt certain ferry operators from fitting equipment required by the impending Ballast Water Management Convention.
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NewsSteerable thruster approved before production
Wärtsilä reports that DNV GL has issued approval for the design of its WST-14 thruster, indicating that the design fully complies with the classification rules.
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IBIA welcomes MARPOL Annex VI compromise
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) says it welcomes the compromise solution on the issue of ensuring bunker quality which was agreed at the recent MEPC 67 meeting.
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NewsIMO reports MEPC 67 outcome
The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 67th session at IMO headquarters in London from 13 to 17 October, and the following items were agreed.
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NewsShiprepair revived in southern UK port
Burgess Marine and Shoreham Port report that the two organisations plan to revitalise shiprepair operations at Shoreham.
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Hydrex appoints UK agent
Belgium-based Hydrex has appointed European Marine and Machinery Agencies Ltd as agent for the UK and Ireland for its underwater maintenance and repair services and Ecospeed and Ecoshield products.
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NewsNew standard set for LNG containment systems
TI Group, subsidiary of Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has reached a major milestone, completing the gas trial for the first LNG carrier built to a Boil Off Rate (BOR) of 0.08% per day.
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NewsNavico acquires Maris
ACQUISITION: Navico Holding AS, parent company to the Simrad brand of navigational marine electronics, is to acquire Maris (Maritime Information Systems A/S) from The Grieg Group.
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NewsMHI-MME propeller license agreement
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME) has signed a licensing agreement with Changzhou Zhonghai Marine Propeller (CZZH) for the company to manufacture and market its marine propellers.
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NewsLNG bunker fuel network agreement
LNG America and Buffalo Marine Service Inc are joining forces to design an LNG bunker fuel network for the US Gulf Coast region.
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NewsFifth Gas Fuelled Ships conference offers packed programme
The Mercator Media Gas Fuelled Ships Conference 2014, held in association with ''The Motorship'', follows four previous successful conferences, in Hamburg 2010, Rotterdam 2011, Bergen 2012 and last year on board the Viking Grace cruise ferry, travelling between Stockholm and Turku under LNG propulsion.
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NewsPlans for first pure LNG barge unveiled
Tenders are being invited from EU shipyards for the construction of what is believed to be the world’s first pure LNG-driven port and inland barge, reports Tom Todd.
