TOKYO—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that the company is joining the “With All Our Hearts*1” international contribution project to recycle children’s clothing, and will assist with transportation of the clothing. The project is sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Justice. This project aims to donate second-hand children’s clothing collected at 150…
Wärtsilä and Ecospec co-operate to provide clean power solutions
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Wärtsilä, a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets, and Ecospec Global Technology, owner of the revolutionary CSNOx emissions abatement technology, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together towards the common goal of improving the environment by providing the world with clean power solutions. By combining…
Site Update
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Dear reader, Site have been updated with information about shipbuilding. Please see section under ships. Sincerely Admin
KONGSBERG hydroacoustics in the Gulf of Mexico
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The Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico created a large marine oil spill and KONGSBERG acoustic products have since been used as tools to monitor the damage. The vessels from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that monitored the distribution of the oil flow all had KONGSBERG acoustic systems in common.
Site Update
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Two more pages have been added today on the site, “Chartering” and “Staff Onboard”! Please add your comments for improvement. sincerely/admin
Wärtsilä and Deltamarin introduce innovative ferry family at Interferry 2010
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Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solution provider and Deltamarin, the foremost design company in the cruise and ferry market, announce the introduction of an innovative series of ferry designs. The designs are being presented during the 35th Interferry Conference in New York, 3-6 October, 2010. By working in partnership, the two companies have identified the…
DNV acquires Behnke, Erdman & Whitaker Engineering, Inc.
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The acquisition of Behnke, Erdman & Whitaker Engineering, Inc. (BEW Engineering, Inc.) in San Ramon, California, supports the DNV strategy of growth in Clean and Renewable energies.
Saving energy on the Seven Seas
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ABB variable speed drives have reduced the energy consumption of three luxury cruise ships by up to 1,600 tons of fuel a year per vessel, a huge saving in both operating costs and CO2 emissions, all with a payback time of less than one year.
Volvo Penta India secures large order for D12MH engines
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Volvo Penta India has secured an order for 40 no’s of D12MH-350 from Sesa Goa for powering their iron ore barges which will ply in Mandovi & Zuari Rivers in Goa, on west coast of India. Volvo Penta is the first imported engine manufacturer in India to offer IRS (India Register of Shipping) approved engines.
Christening of the CMA CGM World’s Largest Maltese-Flagged Containership
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The CMA CGM PEGASUS, symbol of the strong commitment of CMA CGM Group in Malta, was christened today at Malta Freeport in the presence of the Hon Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of Malta, and Mrs Catherine Gonzi, his wife, godmother of the vessel. This vessel is registered in Valetta under the Maltese flag. (Malte, Vendredi…
Allweiler pumps in exhaust gas treatment systems in ships
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As environmental regulations become more stringent, waste gas treatment systems are growing in importance. H+H Umwelt- und Industrietechnik GmbH of central Germany has been using Allweiler progressing cavity pumps as a core component of these systems since 2003. The company has been manufacturing catalytic waste gas treatment systems since 1998. Originally they focused on applications in block heating stations and…
Wärtsilä signs contract to manufacture controllable pitch propellers at Wärtsilä CME Zhenjiang Propeller in China
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Wärtsilä CME Zhenjiang Propeller Co Ltd will invest EUR 12 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Inauguration of the new factory and the first deliveries of propellers, are planned for the second quarter 2011.