Vessels News – Page 94
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Methanol Institute welcomes IMO decision
Trade association The Methanol Institute has welcomed the decision of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to invite the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol as a marine fuel and a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol fuel couplings.
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NewsDown Angle gearbox evolution
The Down Angle gearbox series WVSA which was launched by Reintjes at SMM 2016 will be presented at this year’s SMM as a “developed to the next level” product.
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NewsMulti-Engine Optimiser saves fuel and costs
Vroon Energy Services recently saved operators in the North Sea 100,000 litres of fuel using Ulstein PX121 VOS Partner with its mix of engines and the new Multi-Engine Optimizer (MEO) from Caterpillar (Cat).
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NewsWFS invests in upgrade and supply in Falmouth
In a bid to meet customer needs beyond 2020 World Fuel Services (WFS) is investing at its current supply location in Falmouth, UK, to upgrade facilities and introduce a new supply vessel.
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NewsCox unveils new high-power diesel outboard
Cox Powertrain has completed two successful distributor conferences which have taken place ahead of the launch of its much-anticipated high-power density diesel outboard, the CXO300.
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NewsScania and Nanni cooperate
Swedish engine manufacturer Scania has reached an agreement with French company Nanni Diesel that will allow Nanni to add two engines from the Scania range to its extensive offering of marinised diesel engines.
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NewsH2 boat will show zero-emissions are achievable
The quirkily named Water-Go-Round will demonstrate the viability of hydrogen fuel cells onboard supply vessels, ferries and a range of workboats.
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NewsAmphibious Energy’s EnergyPod
Dutch company Amphibious Energy has developed a transportable EnergyPod that can offer a source of renewable energy for offshore platforms reports Dag Pike.
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NewsFirst full-scale propeller blade demonstrator
Naval Group and Centrale Nantes have printed the first full-scale propeller blade demonstrator for military applications using additive manufacturing.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Recent weeks have seen a steady stream of news on the delivery and order front with strong European domination but also including global involvement within the tug building industry.
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NewsRolls-Royce engines for new Brazilian tugs
Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply engines for a series of tugs being built in Brazil, continuing a long-established relationship with the Itajai-based shipyard.
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NewsBahrain LNG terminal contract success for Smit Lamnalco
In another example of bespoke contracts for specific operations, Smit Lamnalco has won a long-term deal covering provision of marine services to the Bahrain LNG Terminal.
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News‘Maersk Honam’ salvage draws to a close
The long-running salvage operation following the cargo fire on the container ship Maersk Honam is close to a conclusion following the vessel’s berthing in Jebel Ali Port
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NewsSunken barge raised in the Netherlands
A prompt response from regulatory authorities and commercial contractors has minimised disruption on a busy Dutch inland waterway following a collision between two barges.
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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.
