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A broad range of signatories, including some of the biggest names in shipping, have released an open letter to IMO members asking the UN organisation to provide better leadership and direction towards CO2 reduction. The letter is timed in advance of this weeks MEPC...

Subsea Industries has received an order for its specialist hull and rudder coatings for application to a shallow draught anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel under construction at Turkey’s Atlas Shipyard. The hard-type coatings were selected amidst strong...

Damen Green Solutions and Norwegian company TeamTec have signed a supply and service plan for AVITALISTM ballast water treatment systems. The system combines filtration and a proven, eco-friendly chemical treatment solution optimised for medium-sized to large vessels....

ABB has announced study results which show a 202% return on investment (ROI) from using ABB Preventive Maintenance. The new study indicates that the payback of preventive maintenance is immediate, while the Net Present Value - a measure of profitability of a projected...

Ash Sinha is the Group Business Development Director of global ship repair, conversion and marine specialist A&P Group. Following news that the IMO Ballast Water Convention has been ratified; A&P Group has urged ship owners to act quickly. "Finland’s accession has...

LUKOIL Marine’s Cylinder Oil for ultra-low Sulphur Fuel has been approved by MAN and Wärtsilä. NAVIGO MCL Ultra was developed by LUKOIL Marine specifically for vessels operating in Emission Control Areas (ECA). In order to comply with emission regulations, ships in...

By Robert Chesters, Managing Director, Oceanic Technical Solutions For decades Refrigerant has been regarded by many in the Marine industry as a consumable gas with the topping up of the plant seen as part of the routine maintenance plan; but this is somewhat of a...

Hydrex reports that diver/technicians performed underwater thruster operations on two vessels simultaneously in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Repairs were carried out on both azimuth thrusters of an FPSO while the thruster seals of a heavy load carrier were replaced. Both...

A new 158 metre long car and passenger ferry being built for Danish operator Mols-Linien, will be powered by two 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 31 main engines. The ship is being built at the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard in Finland. The order is recorded in the...

With a date now set for IMO regulations on Ballast Water management, Optimarin and Alfa Laval have reported that they have filed type approval applications with the US Coast Guard. Although some 60 BWT systems already have IMO type approvals, the USCG is still to...

Alfa Laval's PureSOx system will soon be installed on a Great Lakes cement carrier that will operate in the region as part of the NovaAlgoma fleet. NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Limited has recently expanded its fleet with the M/v Nacc Quebec. This ecologically efficient...

Thordon Bearings’ US West Coast Distributor, Pacific Marine Equipment has successfully completed the installation of a pair of TG100 mechanical propeller shaft seals to Hornblower Cruises & Events’ 1000-passenger capacity twin screw flagship, Inspiration Hornblower....

International Paints have released Intersleek 1000, a new fouling control coating offering fuel and CO2 savings of up to 6 percent. The new product is the first fouling control coating to be based on Lanion technology. The patented technology incorporates...

Wärtsilä has proactively planned and developed its range of Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) solutions in anticipation of the ratification of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) ballast water convention. The minimum levels of acceptance have now been...

Diesel power specialist Royston have announced the introduction of a comprehensive engine diagnostics, health check and consultancy service. This follows significant investment in personnel recruitment and training, new technology and equipment, and an enhanced...