Vessels News – Page 88
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NewsFirst type approval for commercial ‘sail’
Norsepower Oy Ltd., the leading clean technology and engineering company pioneering modern auxiliary wind propulsion for the global maritime industry, has announced that its innovative Rotor Sail Solution has received the first-ever type approval design certificate granted to an auxiliary wind propulsion system onboard a commercial ship.
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NewsIWSA reports rapid project progress
There has been increasing interest from ship owners to learn more about wind-assist and primary wind propulsion and engage with test installations, said the International Windship Association (IWSA).
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Record revenues for Rolls-Royce Power Systems
Rolls-Royce''s Power Systems division saw adjusted revenue climb 15 % to a record GB£3.5bn or €3.9bn in 2018.
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NewsHigh-efficiency shallow-water thruster
A new shallow-water azimuth thruster available in the power class up to 150kW has optimal efficiency and manoeuvrability.
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NewsTug expansion for Mammoet in the Middle East
Heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet has announced an expansion of tug and barge services in the Middle East following a strategic partnership with Astro Offshore.
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NewsYear of renewal for Alfons Håkans
Finnish towage, salvage and marine services provider Alfons Håkans has reflected on a year of renewal for the company including new tug acquisitions and disposals.
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NewsEuropean tug owners face industry challenges
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) is predicting a year of opportunities for the industry but also challenges for a traditional business model under pressure.
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NewsBoluda send-off for Spanish training ship
Five Boluda Towage and Salvage tugs have participated in the ceremonial sailing from Cádiz of the Spanish Navy training ship ‘Juan Sebastián Elcano’ on its 91st training cruise.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
This month’s round-up includes three items of news concerning orders of note with further signs of the popularity of Turkish-built tugs for UK operators.
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NewsSupport for Green Maritime Methanol project
Shipowners, shipyards, manufacturers and ports have joined forces to investigate the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable alternative transport fuel in the maritime sector.
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NewsLightweight diesels for Dutch pilot boat
Netherlands MAN dealer MAN Rollo is to supply two MAN diesel engines that each generate 882kW at 2,100 rpm for a new pilot boat, which is being built for the Dutch Pilotage Service (Nederlands Loodswezen).
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NewsBSI acquires Hundested
Hundested Propellers has been acquired by Danish company BSI A/S who currently own a range of marine companies including BSI rod and wire rigging, Moonlight, Easy & Skylight range of hatches and port lights that are used by the wind power industries, as well as Gori propellers and Jefa steering ...
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NewsFirst hollow propeller blade demonstrator
Naval Group and Centrale Nantes have printed the first demonstrator of hollow propeller blades by metal additive manufacturing as part of the European H2020 project, RAMSSES.
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NewsShort sea retrofit hybrid system
Finland-headquartered technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with the international shipping company Hagland Shipping AS for a hybrid retrofit installation.
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NewsAmmonia as a workboat fuel
In the search for reducing emissions from commercial vessels the two fully emission free fuels are hydrogen and ammonia writes Dag Pike.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
After the usual quiet holiday period, activity is back in full swing with news dominated by deliveries and orders for Damen and more design success for Robert Allan Ltd (RAL).
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NewsJenkins Marine assists with ferry refit
UK-based Jenkins Marine has taken part in a complex operation to remove a chain ferry from its ground tackle and tow it to drydock for its regular refit.
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NewsTowing deck machinery success for MacGregor
Cargo handling specialist MacGregor has secured orders for deck machinery for eight tugs to be built in Hong Kong and a US Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship.
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NewsAssessing future fortunes for tugs
Tug and offshore vessel broker Century Marine Services has provided an insight into the current state of the tug and OSV market suggesting a positive future for twin-screw conventional tugs.
