Latest News – Page 244
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NewsFirst Damen Electric Cutter Suction Dredger
The Damen Shipyards Group has revealed its first Electric Cutter Suction Dredger, the ECSD 650.
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NewsAlleviating COVID-19 driven drydock conundrums
According to Ian Nash of SPS Technology, the knock-on effects of COVID-19 have meant access to drydocks has been restricted to ensure shipyards can effectively practice social distancing.
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NewsLow sulphur fuel not without problems
The IMO''s global sulphur fuel cap has not eradicated the potential threats from cat fines, sludge, compatibility issues, asphaltene and fuel stability that can damage the health and maintenance of diesel engines.
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NewsFinancing for floating offshore wind projects
Three organisations have joined forces to establish an investment vehicle to finance of the development phase of at least 2GW of floating offshore wind projects across the globe during the next five years.
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NewsGerman Baltic port enters new ferry era
A new era in hybrid and all-electric ship operation is getting underway in the German Baltic seaport of Kiel mid-year with the arrival of the first of a planned series of innovative commuter ferry newbuilds, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsHealthy MoD contract for Barrus
Engine dealer and custom engine builder Barrus has signed acceptance of a new seven-year contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), ‘for the delivery of engine support to maintain the capability of MoD boats’.
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NewsShipbuilder behind 30-year Atlantic record
Three ships built by an Australian shipbuilder have together clocked up a 30-year stake on a trophy for the fastest commercial passenger ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
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Teledyne distributorship
Teledyne has announced that Groove Associates Ltd is now appointed an official distributor for Teledyne Impulse-PDM - this includes Teledyne Impulse & Teledyne Impulse-PDM, products & connectors.
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NewsInnovative propulsor now incorporates electric drive
With the new electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP), Voith is pushing ahead with the continuous electrification of its drive technologies.
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NewsNew port call boosts short sea efficiency
A European short sea ro-ro operator has added a new port of call to its shipping schedule that will support reliable, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly short sea operations across the continent.
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NewsUSVs carry out scour assessments
Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder (MBES) and mobile laser scan surveys have been successfully carried out using USV''s in Wales to assess the scour extents at the foundations of multiple structures and to provide additional information on the structures above surface.
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NewsWaterjets going electric all at once
Two water jet manufacturers, Hamilton and Doen, have almost coincidentally announced that they can offer water jets from their range adapted for hybrid diesel and fully electric operation writes Dag Pike.
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NewsHoward Arneson dies
Howard Arneson, the powerboat legend who gave his name to his famous surface drive system also used extensively in high speed commercial craft has died at the age of 99.
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NewsIMarEST appoints new chief executive
The Insitute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has appointed a new chief executive.
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NewsProduction starts for innovative electric motor
The company behind the innovative Volabo electric motor has announced that they have now put the motor into series production with the first units being available at the end of the year writes Dag Pike.
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NewsSite characterisation survey key to offshore wind site evaluation
According to Applied Acoustic Engineering, one of the critical elements in site selection for offshore windfarms is the evaluation of the presence of any geological restrictions.
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NewsDiving becomes more accessible
Compressor diving equipment has become more accessible at a UK manufacturing and supply company.
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NewsScandlines considers second rotor sail installation
Danish-German Scandlines will consider a second rotor sail plant for its hybrid ferry ''Berlin'' if experience with the just-installed system on sister ship ''Copenhagen'' proves positive, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsImpressive SAR cruiser gets a going-over
One of the most versatile cruisers in Germany’s sea rescue service DGzRS is undergoing extensive routine overhaul until about mid August in the Tamsen Maritim shipyard, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsZero emissions ferries
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will design and equip two new zero-emissions ferries. The ships are to be built for Norwegian operator Boreal Sjö at Holland Shipyards in the Netherlands.
