HAMBURG SÜD and ALIANÇA Support voluntary initiative on pollutant reduction in Hong Kong.
Five MAN dual-fuel Engines for LNG vessel
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Five dual-fuel MAN 51/60DF engines form propulsion plant for LNG vessel ‘Castillo de Santisteban
STX Order Hamworthy Technology
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Hamworthy Serck Como has secured a new order for its Multi Stage Flash (MSF) Evaporators, the technology regularly specified by leading cruise ship owners as the means of producing fresh water from seawater to meet World Health Organization (WHO) potable water standards.
MHI to License MET Turbocharger
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Doosan of Korea have signed an agreement under which MHI will license manufacturing and marketing of its MET Turbocharger, a supercharger for marine diesel engines, to the Korean firm. By establishing a collaborative relationship with Doosan Engine, MHI aims for further penetration of the MET Turbocharger in Korea, the world leader in diesel engine production.
Foss Tug Even Greener
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LONG BEACH, CA, October 26, 2010 — Technology that powers Foss Maritime’s hybrid tug is performing even better than originally hoped, bringing cleaner air to southern California communities and the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. That’s a finding of Evaluating Emission Benefits of a Hybrid Tug Boat(http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/marinevess/harborcraft.htm), a new report released today by…
Ivy Express attains a MLC Certificate
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TOKYO—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced that a product chemical tanker Ivy Express managed by our group ship management company MOL Tankship Management (Europe) Ltd.received a certificate of the ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) which is expected to come into force in the near future. The Ivy Express is the world’s first…
Ulstein Power & Control Launches Modular Consoles
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To facilitate easier and more cost-effective installation of bridge and machine room consoles, Ulstein Power & Control (UPC) has developed a modular console system which can be transported safely through existing doorways at any phase of the build process.
DNV Forum: “Tougher Regulations Ahead”
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“The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is widely expected to lead to tougher regulations with consequences for the whole offshore industry,” says Andreas Sohmen-Pao, CEO of the BW Group, one of the world’s leading maritime groups, to DNV Forum. He adds that new requirements, if based on thoughtful regulation, can bring the industry forward and generate business opportunities for progressive companies.
Seaspan Accepts Delivery of Two New Vessels
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Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced today the delivery of its 54th and 55th vessels, the COSCO Thailand and the Brotonne Bridge.
Composite Main Propeller for Dutch Minehunter
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Airborne Composites has supplied the Royal Netherlands Navy with a composite main propeller for an Alkmaar-class minehunter.
Investing in Shipping Stocks
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If your looking in to investing in Shipping stocks a good article been written on the subject by The Motley Fool . The article describes the General Maritime company but the principles applies for any shipping company in the stock exchange.
ExxonMobil Commissions New Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Units
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FAIRFAX, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ExxonMobil announced today it has completed commissioning of new units to produce ultra low sulfur diesel at its Baytown, Texas and Baton Rouge, LA refineries. This will enable ExxonMobil to increase the supply of ultra low sulfur diesel by over 3 million gallons a day from the refineries, and allow for reduced emissions from diesel consumption when used in modern engines.