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NewsMaritime safety technologies conference
A conference on the application of new technologies to maritime safety has addressed underwater vision technologies, autonomous ships and surveillance platforms.
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NewsFirst major restoration in 80 years for historic tug
Foss Shipyard in Seattle has completed a ten-day drydocking assessment of the condition of what is believed to be the world’s oldest wooden tug in preparation for a major restoration project.
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NewsMarine trenching and cable lay acquisition
An offshore engineering service provider has acquired Fugro’s trenching and cable lay services business in order to better monopolise the sector.
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NewsStudy considers Panama Canal tug safety
An A-list team of international experts led by The Maritime Group International (TMG) has delivered a review of tug operations in the newly expanded Panama Canal.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
For this month’s look at recent deliveries and orders we consider eight newbuilds with European connections, and news of a new tug series from Robert Allan Ltd being built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards
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NewsDual-fuel MAN L23/30 engine passes TAT
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s dual-fuel MAN L23/30DF engine has passed its Type Approval Test (TAT).
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NewsProject to minimise the environmental footprint of ferries
A project to lower the environmental footprint of a new LNG fuelled ro-pax ferry has developed a new hull design to lower resistance, total propulsion energy demand and CO2 production.
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NewsIncreasing confidence in energy storage field
Energy storage product specialist Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) has achieved certification to ISO 9001:2015 which may indicate the market and regulators’ increasing confidence in the technology.
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NewsTight squeeze canal tow for cruise ship section
Rotterdam-based Kotug and Hamburg-based Bugsier Reederei have played a key role in the towing of the first of two engine room sections through the Kiel canal locks with a gap of just centimetres each side.
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NewsHydrogen power for diesel-engined CMB passenger vessel
The ‘Hydroville’, which was officially Christened by Belgian shipping line CMB at the end of November is claimed to be the world’s first accredited passenger vessel powered by hydrogen in a diesel engine.
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NewsBunker suppliers must prepare for the ‘death of fossil fuels in shipping’ says ICS
Marine fuel suppliers should anticipate that there may no longer be significant demand for fossil fuels from shipping within as little as 25 years, if not sooner, and that the sector is now on an inevitable trajectory towards a future of zero CO2 emissions.
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NewsManor Renewable Energy Ltd acquires Manor Marine UK Ltd
Manor Renewable Energy, suppliers of generators, vessels and personnel to the Offshore Renewables Sector, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of UK ship builders, Manor Marine UK Limited.
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NewsBunker refuelling separation units
A new range of mobile fuel separation units enables vessels to refuel directly from the bunker supply.
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NewsMaritime pilots pick up top IMO bravery award
Two American maritime pilots who defied fire to bring a burning ship to safety, averting a major maritime catastrophe, received the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during the 2017 IMO awards ceremony, held on 27 November 2017.
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NewsAtlas Elektronik Finland successfully completes minelayer modernization
Atlas Elektronik Finland Oy as prime contractor has successfully completed the Mid-Life Upgrade program for three Pansio class inshore minelayers of the Finnish Defence Forces.
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NewsJohn Deere launches new marine auxiliary engines
John Deere Power Systems has introduced marine engines specifically designed for radiator-cooled marine gen-set and auxiliary applications.
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NewsShoreham Port Authority sings the praises of Twin Disc marine gears
Shoreham Port Authority has reported over three decades of continuous use from its MG514 marine gears, which were installed on-board their vessel the ‘Aduri’ in 1984.
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NewsPort of Blyth emergency exercise
A planning exercise testing the Port of Blyth’s preparedness for emergencies and its response to security incidents has taken place.
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NewsFirst full electric freefall lifeboat order
Dutch lifeboat manufacturer Verhoef has been awarded the first contract for the delivery of aluminium freefall lifeboats with electric propulsion on behalf of the Valhall Flank West project in Norway.
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NewsZF rolls out SUPERSHIFT 2 for further gearbox models
Marine propulsion specialist, ZF is launching its SUPERSHIFT 2 electro-hydraulic gear shifting technology for further gearbox models.
