News 2-4 – Page 90
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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.
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News‘Kea Trader’ wreck removal enters a new phase
Shanghai Salvage Company (SSC) is preparing to continue with the wreck removal operation of the ill-fated ''Kea Trader'' in the South Pacific.
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NewsISU appoints new Secretary General and honours former SOSREP
Two items of news from the International Salvage Union have drawn attention to the value of experienced personnel representing the interests of the industry and overseeing casualty response activity.
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NewsSalvors battle container ship fire
Global salvage specialists Ardent and Smit Salvage are engaged in a major salvage operation following a container ship fire in the Arabian Sea.
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NewsArdent forms alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean
Marine salvage company Ardent has formed a partnership with two Greek companies aimed at providing a better response capability in the Eastern Mediterranean and adjacent waters.
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NewsPrestigious branding award for Albwardy Damen
Albwardy Damen shipyard in Sharjah UAE has won a Superbrands 2018 award recognising its shipbuilding success, of course including the construction of tugs.
