Vessels News – Page 144
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NewsEcoshield for thrusters operating in abrasive conditions
ZF Marine Krimpen is applying Subsea Industries’ Ecoshield hard coating to the nozzles and underwater components of its azimuth thruster units supplied to vessels operating in inland waterways.
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Marine charger
US-based DC power products manufacturer Newmar has launched a new PTMP-Series 24 volt 150-amp marine specification battery charger.
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NewsIPS-powered pilot boat
The busy Strait of Messina which separates the island of Sicily from the Italian mainland is now home to a new pilot boat, manufactured by Bellcraft and powered by Volvo Penta’s Inboard Performance System (IPS).
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Fuel efficiency additive
According to Martek Marine, despite the poor reputation of fuel additives in general, its NanOx™ fuel additive is a secret weapon that''s revolutionising fuel efficiency in the marine industry.
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NewsReintjes expands to Latin America
German-based propulsion specialists have continued the expansion of its worldwide network by opening a new office in Paraguay.
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NewsEnergy saving appointment
Finnish naval architecture and engineering company Foreship has appointed well-known ship energy expert Jan-Erik Räsänen as its Head of New Technology with effect from March 1, 2017.
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Hybrid electric feasibility guide
US classification society ABS has published the ‘ABS Advisory on Hybrid Electric Power Systems’ to provide what it calls ‘the critical information marine and offshore owners and operators need to make smarter decisions about energy generation and storage’.
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Busy times for Meercat Workboats
UK-based Meercat Workboats recently reported a move to new purpose-built premises and restructuring of its management team along with news of recent deliveries and an order.
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NewsDredging adaptation for Damen tugs
In a complex and interesting deal, two tugs with heavy Dutch influence have been ordered from Damen to be equipped for dredging as well as towing duties in French Guyana.
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NewsUzmar expands its tug portfolio
Turkish tug and workboat builder Uzmar has added to it catalogue following an agreement with Robert Allan Ltd to manufacture the new RAstar 3000-W escort tug.
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NewsFirst US-built Rotortug enters service
The first US-built Rotortug, carrying the name ‘Trident’ and first in a series of three has been delivered to Seabulk Towing of Ft Lauderdale, Florida.
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NewsPiriou seals the deal for a new customer
Concarneau, France-based shipbuilder Piriou has signed a deal with a new customer for an ASD shiphandling tug for operation in the French Caribbean.
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NewsNew tug for Johannsen with more to come?
Luebeck, Germany-based J. Johannsen & Sohn has added to its fleet with the acquisition of a tug from Norway and a hint that more similar additions may be on the way.
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Svitzer’s satisfactory results in challenging markets
Global towage provider Svitzer has described financial results covering the third quarter of 2016 as ‘satisfactory’ in what it also describes as ‘very challenging markets’.
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NewsDamen success with Italian customers
Damen Shipyards Group has reported a flurry of activity involving orders and deliveries of tugs for Italian owners along with delivery of an ASD 3212 shiphandling tug for operation in Mexico.
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NewsFully electric car ferry
Under construction at a German shipyard CIG is what is claimed to be the first fully electric car ferry designed for inland waters.
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NewsDiesel outboard development agreement
The US Coast Guard has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Seawork exhibitor and British diesel outboard motor developer, Cox Powertrain.
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NewsBusy year end for Tsavliris Salvage
Reports from Tsavliris Salvage illustrate the importance of professional salvors rendering services that may not make the headlines but quietly avoid situations which otherwise certainly would.
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