Vessels News – Page 101
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NewsShoreham Port Authority sings the praises of Twin Disc marine gears
Shoreham Port Authority has reported over three decades of continuous use from its MG514 marine gears, which were installed on-board their vessel the ‘Aduri’ in 1984.
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NewsZF rolls out SUPERSHIFT 2 for further gearbox models
Marine propulsion specialist, ZF is launching its SUPERSHIFT 2 electro-hydraulic gear shifting technology for further gearbox models.
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NewsCox Powertrain Introduces new Dutch Distributor at METSTRADE
Cox Powertrain, the British company behind the development of the world’s highest power density diesel outboard engine, the CXO300, has announced De Wolf Maritime Safety as its distributor for the Netherlands and Belgium.
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NewsWorkboat Show premiere for Cummins’ latest, leanest, cleanest diesel
Cummins Inc. announced at the International Workboat Show the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 solution for its marine QSK38 engine with cleaner emissions and improved warranty.
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NewsFloating turbines and giant container ships keeping Boluda busy
Boluda France has reported on two towing operations perhaps routine, but of interest involving France’s first floating offshore wind turbine and assisting one of the world’s largest container ships.
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NewsGrand naming for Østensjø’s dual-fuel trio
Three of the more notable tugs deliveries in recent times have now completed the process of their entry into service with the traditional name-giving ceremony at Hammerfest in Norway.
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NewsNew eco-friendly tug designs from Wärtsilä
Helsinki-based technology group Wärtsilä has introduced three new tug designs featuring its HY propulsion system adding to designs and innovations aimed at addressing environmental and efficiency issues.
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NewsDamen opens its doors for another Workboat Festival
Damen Shipyards has thrown open its doors for the second year to an invited audience of clients, industry partners and media representatives including from ‘MJ’, showcasing its range of workboats.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
This month’s look at new arrivals to the tug world together with recent orders, as usual concerns news with predominantly European involvement but also from further afield of industry interest.
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NewsAustralia’s first Damen dredger
The first dredger built by Damen for Australia is capable of working to depths of 15m.
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NewsYanmar at Europort
Yanmar Europe will be present at Europort 2017 in Rotterdam, in Hall 1 Stand 1220, promoting the company’s range of commercial marine products from diesel engines, transmissions to the new small diesel outboard developed by Neander Shark in Germany.
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NewsDown angle gearbox from Reintjes
As part of the company’s planned move into new areas, the German marine propulsion company Reintjes has introduced a down angle gearbox that is claimed to have advantages over conventional gearboxes.
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NewsYanmar D-Torque diesel outboard
The outboard engine market is dominated by petrol engines which are mainly designed for the leisure market so it was a new experience to start up a diesel outboard, the first to bear the Yanmar badge for 10 years.
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NewsFuel monitoring system demand prompts expansion
Growing global demand for advanced technology marine fuel monitoring systems from Royston has prompted an expansion of the company’s dedicated enginei support team.
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NewsBusy times for Tsavliris
With annual statistics covering Lloyd’s Open Form cases considered elsewhere in this column who better than Tsavliris Salvage to turn to for a snapshot of typical recent salvage activities.
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NewsIncreasing demand but falling revenues for salvors
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has provided statistics for 2016 reporting increasing numbers of services but falling revenues adding to commercial pressures for salvors.
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NewsSalvors deal with bulker fire
An on-going salvage operation has highlighted potential dangers from shipboard fires and dealing with the phenomenon of chemical reaction.
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NewsNew UK SOSREP appointed
The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has announced the appointment of a new Secretary of State’s Representative (SOSREP) for maritime salvage and intervention.
