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Lubmarine continues the development of marine lubricants for conventional fuels
“There will not be a future moment when there is a universal switch-over to new fuels and new engines; rather a transition through sustained evolution,” says Dr Oliver Denizart, Lubmarine’s Technical Manager
UK repair materials maker wins Class approvals
Leading UK based manufacturer of epoxy and polyurethane repair materials and coatings, Resimac, has been granted certification from Bureau Veritas for the supply of surface protection and cold repair products into the marine & offshore industry. Set up in 2009,...
OSV diesel overhaul wrapped up in Curacao
ROYSTON RISES TO FAST TURNAROUND CHALLENGE ON OSV OVERHAUL New work to overhaul engines on an offshore support vessel (OSV) operated by United Offshore Support (UOS), has been completed by diesel power specialist Royston. Engineers undertook the 30,000 running hour...
Extra new 40 BN cylinder oil prevents deposit build-up by extra detergency for 2020 fuels
A Technical Seminar in Athens by LUKOIL Marine Lubricants has addressed the changes in engine lubrication that the shipping industry is facing because of the crucial legislative changes in 2020. Stefan Claussen, Technical and Marketing Director of LUKOIL Marine,...
Seals reduce maintenance time for OSVs
Thordon Bearings has reported success for a customer in the demanding offshore sector, with a bearing and seal installation in “perfect condition” after over three years of operation. Global Tiger, operated by UAE-based Global Marine Co is a 42m (138ft) crew/supply...
Self-indicating tank protection coating released
Nippon Paint Marine has added to its NOA range of self-indicating epoxy coatings with a new system specially developed to protect chemical and product carrier tanks from corrosion and cargo contamination. NOA PC 700, a phenolic/novolac-based epoxy, is resistant to a...
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe provides industry-leading agenda
Full details have been released of the industry-leading conference agenda framing the debut of Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE), which takes place at the Fira Barcelona on 4-5th December, 2019. Over two days, the speaker programme will bring together 30 of the...
GAC opens in Ireland
As part of its European growth strategy, the GAC Group has opened its first office in the Republic of Ireland, providing a wide range of shipping services to vessels at the country’s ports as well as in Northern Ireland. GAC Ireland provides ship agency services at...
New monitor system for cylinder liners
Chris-Marine has launched an Advanced Camera for Cylinder Liner Condition Monitoring. "The launch of our Cylinder Liner Condition Camera LCC is an important step for us and for our customers,” says Alexander Malt, Global Sales & Marketing Director at Chris-Marine. “We...
New smart software system for oily water discharge data collation
Developers of smart water quality monitoring technology Rivertrace Limited, have created a new, web-based software system for the automatic collation of MARPOL oily water discharge data. RIVERTRACE CONNECTED has been developed by Rivertrace in partnership with UK...
Heavy-lift jack-up departs Rotterdam after maintenance work
Heavy-lift jack-up vessel Innovation, one of DEME’s DP2 installation vessels, left Damen Verolme Rotterdam shipyard in early September 2019 following a major refit. Innovation spent several months in the Verolme shipyard undergoing renewal of its aft leg sections and...
BIO-UV takes 100% stake in Scottish ozone and AOP water treatment company
BIO-UV Group, the manufacturer of the BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system, has acquired a 100% stake in Scotland-based Triogen Holdings and its subsidiary Suez Purification and Disinfection Systems from Suez Water Technologies & Solutions. Triogen supplies water...
Diesel spares supply for Scottish ferries
Marine diesel power specialist Royston has secured a new OEM spare parts contract with Scottish ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac). The move sees Royston supplying and installing original Mitsubishi, Volvo and Cummins parts and components to support...
Feature: International Viewpoint
Remote diagnostic contract ABB has won a contract to supply ABB Ability Remote Diagnostic Systems for Marine to eleven Sovcomflot vessels operating in the Arctic and Russia’s Far East, helping optimise safety and performance through 24/7 remote support. Sovcomflot’s...
Low-flow-rate BWTS unveiled for retrofits
BIO-UV Group has unveiled a modified, more compact version of its low flow rate BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system (BWTS) to meet market demand for retrofit installations aboard vessels where engine room space is limited. The BIO-SEA Easy-To-Fit skid is a modified...
Carbon fisher gets seawater bearings
Thordon Bearings has successfully completed the commissioning of a set of water-lubricated SXL propeller shaft bearings to what is widely considered the world’s largest all-carbon sports fisher. Four SXL bearings were retrofitted to the 39.5m (129ft) maxi sportfish...