Intellian launches
one-meter military grade, Inmarsat type-approved Global Xpress maritime
terminal [Nov 2016] The Global Defense and Intelligence sector stands to
benefit from a groundbreaking high-throughput, one-meter Ka-band Global Xpress
(GX) maritime terminal, ‘Type Approved’ by Inmarsat and just launched by leading
satellite terminal provider, Intellian Technologies.
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MAN Diesel & Turbo
signs deal for three new cruise vessels with Fincantieri shipyard [Nov 2016]
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the engine-supply contract from Fincantieri for
newbuildings ordered by Costa Asia and P&O Cruises, Australia. The two
companies are members of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest
leisure travel company with a combined fleet of over 100 ships across 10
cruise-line brands.
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Wartsila Seals &
Bearings: Press Release 7th November 2016 [Nov
2016] The Wartsila
Sternguard In-water Serviceable Seal has won the Technical Innovation award at
the Seatrade Maritime Awards for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent &
Africa. The award was presented in a ceremony held on 31 October 2016 in Dubai.
Wartsila Sternguard In-water Serviceable Seal was also chosen as the winner of
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SFL - Sale of older
VLCC [Nov 2016] Ship Finance International Limited (NYSE: SFL) ("Ship
Finance" or the "Company"), today announced that it has agreed to sell the 1998
built VLCC Front Century to an unrelated third party. Ship Finance has
simultaneously agreed to terminate the corresponding charter party for the
18-year old crude oil carrier with a subsidiary of Frontline Ltd. ("Frontline").
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Carisbrooke Shipping joins
forces with Nova Marine Carriers [Nov
2016] We are pleased
today to announce as from 1st January 2017 the expansion and consolidation of
all the commercial short sea bulk activities of Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd and
Nova Marine Carriers SA. Notwithstanding both Groups’ commercial networking
offices, the coordination of all chartering and operation activities will be
channelled from Nova Marine’s HQ
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Lamprell, Delivery of
jackup rig To Ensco [Nov 2016] Lamprell, a leading provider of
fabrication, engineering and contracting services to the energy industry, is
pleased to announce the completion of construction of the "Ensco 141" jackup
drilling rig and its delivery to Ensco Intercontinental GmbH, a subsidiary of
Ensco plc. The contract for the "Ensco 141" rig was signed in April 2014
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Market Snaps Up First
HyProp ECO System [Nov 2016] MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the
order for a complete propulsion package for a chemical tanker. As a world-first,
the package features a full HyProp ECO system with PTO/PTH; HyProp ECO is an
innovative, fuel-saving, hybrid propulsion system. The system will be employed
aboard a 7,500-dwt stainless-steel chemical tanker ordered
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OCEAN Alliance Sets Out
Network [Nov 2016] Members of the OCEAN Alliance, COSCO Container Lines,
CMA CGM, Evergreen Line and Orient Overseas Container Line, today signed a
document entitled the Day One Product, which sets out the proposed OCEAN
Alliance’s network, including port rotation for each service loop. The Day One
network intends to deploy around 350 container vessels
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Lloyd’s Register Renews
Ecospeed approval for ice shipE [Nov
2016] Classification
society Lloyd’s Register has renewed its certification of the Ecospeed hard
coating as an approved abrasion resistant hull protection system for vessels
operating in Polar waters. Upon receiving the new Certificate, Subsea
Industries’ CEO Boud Van Rompay said: “Lloyd’s Register’s renewal confirms the
lasting durability
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The CMA CGM Group powers
the new OCEAN ALLIANCE [Nov 2016] Today, members of the new OCEAN
ALLIANCE - the CMA CGM Group, COSCO Container Lines, Evergreen Line and Orient
Overseas Container Line - announced the proposed network of the largest shipping
alliance in the world. The four partners will share their capacity on several
routes to offer more services for their customers.
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New Mobdock reduces rudder
repair costs [Nov 2016] The introduction of a new underwater
habitat for rudder repairs is saving shipowners thousands of dollars in
emergency drydocking costs, according to Hydrex Underwater Technologies’
Production Executive Dave Bleyenberg. Until recently, permanent in-water rudder
repairs were not possible
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LNG Fuel is not a solution
for reducing GHGs [Nov 2016] Liquefied natural gas is not a
panacea to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and its increasing use as a marine
fuel could be worse for the environment than burning heavy fuel oil. In stark
contrast to media reports claiming that the use of LNG as a marine fuel can
reduce the industry’s CO2 emissions by 75%,
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Wartsila's service ensures
a reliable and pleasant cruise for passengers of M/S Artania [Nov 2016]
Ship management company V.Ships has chosen Wartsila to provide maintenance
services for its long term client Phoenix Reisen's cruise vessel M/S Artania.
Increased predictability of maintenance operations and recommendations on how to
optimise the engine's fuel consumption help V.Ships improve
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Hyundai Heavy Industries
and KEPCO Receive AIP for 2MW Supercritical CO2 Power Generation System
[Nov 2016] HHI, the world’s largest shipbuilder and Korea Electric
Power Corporation (KEPCO), a leading utility firm in South Korea, announced
today that they received an Approval in Principle (AIP) for a 2MW Supercritical
CO2 (S-CO2) Power Generation System recovering waste heat
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BIMCO updates GUARDCON
guidance notes to reinforce importance of validating firearms end user
certificates [Nov 2016] BIMCO, the world’s largest
international shipping association, has today voiced serious concerns about the
apparently sizeable number of private maritime security firms (PMSCs) that are
operating on ships without legitimate permits and licences to transport and
carry weapons.
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Global Initiative Seeks
Improved Environmental Performance by Reducing Emissions [Nov 2016]
Crowley Maritime Corp. has joined the Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG), a
global, business-to-business initiative dedicated to reducing the environmental
impacts of global goods transportation and promoting responsible shipping.
Membership in the group underscores Crowley’s practice of prioritizing and
utilizing technology |