Vessels News – Page 117
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NewsEncouraging local tug crews in South Africa
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is contributing to the development of local skills for crewing its tugs with its cadet training programme.
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NewsZ-Tech success continues for RAL
Robert Allan Ltd has provided details of the recent flurry of orders and deliveries of its successful Z-Tech series of tugs.
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NewsHybrid electric RoPax ferry
Danfoss Editron has provided the hybrid electric drivetrain system powering a new ferry connecting the communities of Thyborøn and Agger in north west Denmark.
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NewsPanda producing more powerful pods
Fischer Panda has extended its product range to include high voltage propulsion systems offering powers up to 100kW writes Dag Pike.
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COMPAC 21st
Thordon Bearings will mark the 21st anniversary of the first cruise ship installations of its Compac water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings with a series of celebratory events this year.
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NewsProp promises radiated noise reduction
A new technology aimed at reducing the underwater radiated noise (URN) generated by ships’ propeller cavitation has been developed by Strathclyde University and Oscar Propulsion.
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NewsISU Associate Members’ Day
The International Salvage Union’s annual Associate Members’ Day has revealed results of its 2018 Pollution Prevention Survey and a reminder of the importance of the industry.
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NewsVetus aims at displacement craft market
The new D-Line range of engines from Dutch engine mariniser Vetus, which is based on the proven range of base engines from Deutz, has been upgraded to provide dedicated power units mainly for displacement boats writes Dag Pike.
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NewsFully electric workboat shows fish farming future
‘Astrid Helene’ is a fully electric salmon farm workboat designed and built by Grovfjord Mekaniske Verksted, Norway.
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NewsPDENH is third investor in EST-Floattech
PDENH (Participatiefonds Duurzame Economie Noord-Holland) has become the third company to invest in EST-Floattech, a Dutch technology firm that develops energy storage systems for fully electric and hybrid maritime application and mobile energy applications.
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NewsWorldwide patents for Sharrow Propeller
The Sharrow Propeller design, that its US inventors claim increases efficiency 9-15 percent, now has 20 worldwide patents.
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NewsSalvage round-up
During a busy period for the salvage industry we examine three operations including the salvage of a Norwegian frigate, a capsized pipe-layer and another container ship fire.
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NewsSchottel’s simple hybrid propulsion solution
Propulsion system manufacturer Schottel and towage service provider Svitzer have developed a new hybrid propulsion concept distinguished by its simplicity.
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NewsNWA welcomes new MCA Workboat Code
The UK''s National Workboat Association is celebrating launch of the second edition of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Workboat Code redefining working practices and standards.
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NewsTug engine order first for MAN
MAN Energy Solutions has secured a notable order to supply the first IMO Tier III-compliant engines for shiphandling tug operations in the Mediterranean.
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NewsKotug Smit Towage agree to sell to Boluda
Kotug International BV and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell their joint venture company Kotug Smit Towage to Boluda Group.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Another busy period for tug builders brings news on a global scale but this month we examine orders and deliveries for twelve vessels with a European theme.
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NewsNOx clock running down
Environmental responsibility, particularly in respect of Nitrous Oxide (NOx), was the focus of attention for over a hundred members of the shipping industry who attended a UAE branch technical meeting of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, when Magdolin Mikhail, Upstream & Design Manager, Cummins presented ...
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NewsIMR vessel features three propulsion systems
A new Inspection Maintenance Repair (IMR) vessel is equipped with three different Schottel propulsion systems to enable maximum manoeuvrability and a high free-running speed.
