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NewsSweden takes tough line on 0.1% sulphur requirement
Swedish authorities have taken a tough stance on the implementation of a 0.1% sulphur fuel limit for ships at berth in European Union (EU) ports, which came into effect from 1 January, 2010.
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NewsThe changing face of towage
The February 1960 issue of The Motor Ship was something of a tugs special issue, with three articles devoted to these small workhorses.
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NewsRAN awards ship bridge simulator contract to Kongsberg
Kongsberg Maritime Simulation & Training, based in Horten, Norway, has been awarded a contract valued at more than NOK 38 million ($6.45 million) to supply the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with ship bridge simulation systems to upgrade the Navy''s training centre, located at HMAS Watson in Sydney, Australia.
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NewsAustal secures JHSV 2 and 3 contracts
The US Navy has exercised contract options funding the construction of two additional Austal Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSV) as part of an existing 10-vessel, AUD$1.8 billion program.
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NewsVoith propulsion for Egyptian tugs
Two new Voith Water Tractors (VWT) each are currently being built for the port authorities of Alexandria and Damietta. Voith Turbo Marine is supplying the propulsion components for these four vessels.
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NewsAustralia to reform naval ship repair sector
Greg Combet, minister for ‘defence personnel, materiel and science’, today announced reforms to Australia’s naval ship repair sector that will help deliver better results for the Navy and more certainty for defence industry.
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Gulf Offshore orders newbuilds from domestic yards
Gulf Offshore Logistics in the US has awarded contracts for two new classes of PSVs.
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NewsKawasaki delivers Dunkirkmax bulk carrier
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation has delivered the Feg Success bulk carrier to Cape 4 International S.A. at its Sakaide shipyard.
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NewsDNV awards world’s first MLC 2006 certificate to Thenemaris
DNV awarded Thenamaris Ships Management Inc.’s vessel, the Seacrown, the world’s first Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) certificate, consistent with a voluntary Declaration of Compliance (Part II) with the MLC.
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NewsAnalysts say financial crisis rocking the boat for Chinese shipbuilders
Although China''s shipbuilding industry reported a gross output value growth and received the most orders in the world in 2009, analysts said it still faces gloomy prospects in the next few years.
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NewsMOL promoting R&D on high-performance antifouling paint
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Nippon Paint Co., Ltd., and Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co., Ltd. are jointly promoting R&D on high-performance antifouling paints that improve vessels’ fuel efficiency.
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BV upgrades maritime portal
The French international classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has upgraded its dedicated maritime website to make it easier for the shipping industry to keep up with changes to statutory and class requirements.
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NewsMAN Diesel pre-empts IMO ship recycling regulations
MAN Diesel is to introduce a ‘materials declaration’ for all its products containing materials identified by IMO as hazardous in order to comply with the proposed ‘IMO Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships’ regulations.
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Navigational updates delivered to ships via e-mail
Chart agent Thomas Gunn Navigation Services says that it has enjoyed further success with its Voyager service, which delivers weekly Notice to Mariners and tracings correction data direct to vessels by e-mail or via web access.
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NewsDales expands repair facilities
Aberdeen-based ship repair and maintenance specialist, Dales Marine Services, has expanded its operations on Scotland’s east coast with the lease of a dry dock at the Port of Leith and a workshop at Montrose.
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NewsDales expands repair facilities
Aberdeen-based ship repair and maintenance specialist, Dales Marine Services, has expanded its operations on Scotland’s east coast with the lease of a dry dock at the Port of Leith and a workshop at Montrose.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman radars for Sydney ferries
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has been chosen to supply radars for the Sydney Harbour Ferries fleet.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman radars for Sydney ferries
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has been chosen to supply radars for the Sydney Harbour Ferries fleet.
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NewsThe impact of IMO recycling regulations on ship engines
MAN Diesel says that it is pre-empting the IMO ship recycling regulations by making materials documentation available now for its products.
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NewsNew owner of Erie Shipyard promises growth
Donjon Marine Co., Inc., a global marine services provider based in New Jersey, recently announced the creation of Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair LLC (DSR).
