Vessels News – Page 117
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Recent weeks have seen a steady stream of news on the delivery and order front with strong European domination but also including global involvement within the tug building industry.
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NewsRolls-Royce engines for new Brazilian tugs
Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply engines for a series of tugs being built in Brazil, continuing a long-established relationship with the Itajai-based shipyard.
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NewsBahrain LNG terminal contract success for Smit Lamnalco
In another example of bespoke contracts for specific operations, Smit Lamnalco has won a long-term deal covering provision of marine services to the Bahrain LNG Terminal.
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News‘Maersk Honam’ salvage draws to a close
The long-running salvage operation following the cargo fire on the container ship Maersk Honam is close to a conclusion following the vessel’s berthing in Jebel Ali Port
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NewsSunken barge raised in the Netherlands
A prompt response from regulatory authorities and commercial contractors has minimised disruption on a busy Dutch inland waterway following a collision between two barges.
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NewsImproving the tow line – the vital link
In much of the tug industry, rope has been regarded as a commodity – "if it breaks, throw it away and replace it”, has often been the mantra.
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NewsTwin Disc acquires Veth Propulsion
Twin Disc, Inc. has acquired Netherlands -headquartered marine propulsion specialist Veth Propulsion Holding, B.V. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
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NewsStart-up guarantees 10% fuel saving
A German start-up has launched a technology which it claims is capable of optimising the fuel consumption efficiency of all marine diesel engines.
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NewsVolvo Penta will introduce electric by 2021
Volvo Penta is to offer electrified solutions in both its marine and industrial segments by 2021 with the aim of becoming a driving force in sustainable power solutions.
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NewsPM motors deliver market leading efficiency
Danfoss (formerly Visedo) has successfully designed and delivered two Danfoss permanent magnet electric motors (EM-PMI) with synchronous reluctance-assisted technology for Veth Propulsion.
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NewsEnvironmentally-friendly dredger propulsion
Finish technology group Wärtsilä will provide the engines, propellers, and control system for a new hopper dredger being built by Damen.
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NewsABB technology for LDA’s second windfarm SOV
Maritime transportation group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) will add a second 83 metre windfarm service operation vessel (SOV) to its fleet, featuring an extensive range of ABB’s technology, with the award-winning power distribution system Onboard DC Grid at its core.
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Energy storage for Fjord1 battery ferries
Corvus Energy has announced that it has been selected by Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to supply the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for the shore stations at Brekstad and Valset, Norway.
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NewsMercury overhauls its outboard propulsion range
Barrus will be exhibiting some brand-new additions to Mercury''s commercial and leisure product ranges at Seawork International 2018.
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NewsCJR Propellers focuses on saving fuel costs for windfarm service vessels
This was the challenge facing Mainprize Offshore, who are always looking to increase efficiency. Therefore, improvements in propeller performance and vibration levels on their windfarm support vessels would lead to reduced maintenance levels, reduced docking, reduced failures and overall increase in efficiencies and cost savings.This led Mainprize to approach Southampton’s ...
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Corvus ESS for five more battery ferries
Canadian battery specialist Corvus Energy has been selected by Norwegian Electric System (NES) to supply lithium ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) for two new all-electric ferries being built by Havyard for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.
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NewsLake gas ship is a propulsion first
A new ferry described as the first inland passenger ship in Europe with LNG gas engines, is being built in Germany for delivery in 2020, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsDouble salvage operations for TsavlirisDouble salvage operations for Tsavliris
Tsavliris Salvage is never far away from the news with its activities, recently reporting its role in two salvage operations of note.
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NewsBusy times for Smit Salvage
Smit Salvage, part of Boskalis group is one of the best known global salvage companies and has reported a busy second half of 2017 and start to 2018.
