All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 662

  • Vivian Quenet, vice president of sales, Asia-Pacific (back) with Tong Kian Tan, applications engineer (left), and Albert Chung, sales director - Asia (right)
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    New electronics facility in Singapore

    2011-10-21T03:00:00Z

    KVH Industries of the US has officially opened its new Asia-Pacific headquarters, KVH Industries Pte, in Singapore. The new facility features a demonstration and training lab for KVH partners and customers.

  • Globe Wireless Globe iFusion system
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    Satcoms selected by Greek ship manager

    2011-10-21T01:28:00Z

    Globe Wireless has announced that Marine Management Services (MMS) of Piraeus, Greece has selected the Globe iFusion system as the communication solution for its fleet.

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    One-stop-shop for supplies in Straits of Gibraltar

    2011-10-21T01:00:00Z

    Ship supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service says that it has launched a new “integrated service solution” for vessels passing through the Straits of Gibraltar.

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    US order for ‘green’ bulkers

    2011-10-20T16:22:00Z

    US operator Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has placed an order with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation for the construction of three post-Panamax dry-bulk carriers, which will increase the strength of ADM’s deep-sea fleet to 11.

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    Safety orders for offshore newbuildings

    2011-10-20T15:28:00Z

    Norwegian company Noreq, a manufacturer of lifeboats, rescue boats and davits, says that it has recently picked up some valuable orders from Asian yards building rigs and drillships.

  • News

    104-unit cargo crane order from China

    2011-10-19T19:49:00Z

    Cargotec says it has has confirmed a contract worth around €25 million from an unspecified Chinese shipyard to deliver 104 MacGregor cargo handling cranes for 26 bulk carriers.

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    US drillship option executed in Korea

    2011-10-19T19:48:00Z

    Alpha Eagle Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US drilling contractor Atwood Oceanics, has exercised an option with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for an ultra-deepwater drillship.

  • The EEDI calculator tool can be downloaded from the BIMCO website
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    BIMCO releases calculator for EEDI

    2011-10-19T19:48:00Z

    Shipowner organisation BIMCO says that development and verification testing has been completed for the first version of the BIMCO EEDI calculator which can now be downloaded from the BIMCO website.

  • Mike Robinson, UKHO chief executive, is moving onto pastures new
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    UKHO chief executive steps down

    2011-10-19T17:14:00Z

    The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that chief executive Mike Robinson is stepping down following five successful years at the head of the organisation.

  • Globe Wireless has been granted a licence for FleetBroadband in Japan
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    Satcom provider to operate in Japan

    2011-10-19T09:15:00Z

    Maritime communications and IT provider Globe Wireless says that it has been granted a blanket wireless radio station license by the Japanese Ministry of Information and Communications.

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    Another company joins emissions body

    2011-10-19T09:00:00Z

    SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading), the industry association dedicated to shipping emissions abatement and trading, say that Oceanox is the latest company to join its roster of members and supporters.

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    Maersk chooses system for biofuel trials

    2011-10-19T08:30:00Z

    WR Systems of the US says that it has been asked to supply its Emsys laser-based emissions monitoring system for the purpose of emission verification for fuel trials on-board the AP Moller-Maersk vessel ‘Maersk Kalmar’.

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    Joint project for ECDIS and radar systems

    2011-10-18T17:33:00Z

    Norwegian electronic navigation company Maris (Maritime Information Systems) has formalised an agreement with Beijing Highlander Digital Record Technology (Highlander), which specialises in marine electronics technology.

  • The IMES EPM-XP hand-held electronic engine indicator
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    Electronic indicator for low speed units

    2011-10-18T17:32:00Z

    German cylinder pressure measurement company IMES has announced that a further major engine builder has opted for its EPM-XP hand-held electronic engine indicator in place of traditional mechanical devices.

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    New technical services group established by Braemar group

    2011-10-18T17:31:00Z

    Braemar Shipping Services is continuing to develop its global marine and offshore services sectors by bringing together several business units under the umbrella of the Braemar Technical Services (BTS) division.

  • 'Kent Sunrise'
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    Safety software for Dutch owner

    2011-10-18T17:30:00Z

    UK-based software company Marine Software reports that it has recently supplied C.T. Drent Beheer, owner and operator of specialist heavy lift dry cargo ships, with an integrated MSDM software package.

  • Prüftechnik and Aimil’s joint venture will bring alignment and condition monitoring to India
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    Joint venture targets Indian industry

    2011-10-18T17:29:00Z

    German company Prüftechnik and Aimil of India say that they are bringing their cooperation to the next level, by forming a joint venture under the name Prüftechnik Aimil Technical Services.

  • The lightweight oily water separator from Victor Marine
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    Oily water separator loses weight

    2011-10-18T17:28:00Z

    UK company Victor Marine says it has fulfilled a significant order from an Indian conglomerate to supply a series of lightweight oily water separators for installation on fast attack interceptor vessels.

  • ‘Crown Odyssey’: one of the smallest cruise ships built by Meyer
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    Small German cruise ships to beat Asia

    2011-10-18T17:27:00Z

    Ro-ro builder FSG has revealed that it and fellow German yard, cruise ship builder Meyer Werft, are working to develop new types of smaller ‘adventure’ cruise ships to beat rising Asian competition in the sector.

  • Clyde & Co marine partner, Ben Knowles
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    Clyde & Co law merger

    2011-10-18T09:35:00Z

    UK law firms Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert are to merge next month bringing together their legal expertise in the marine, aviation and energy sectors.