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Big Data predicts vessel performance
International Marine Coatings has published a new whitepaper which reveals the high degree of accuracy of its predictive Intertrac Vision tool to real life vessel operations by correlating to the speed loss of a globally trading VLCC vessel over a five-year docking period, in line with the principles of the ISO 19030 standard.
Ship owners alliance calls for robust implementation of sulphur cap
The Trident Alliance has welcomed IMO’s decision on introduction date of the 0.5% Global Sulphur Cap, but stresses the need for a robust implementation plan. In a statement for press the Trident Alliance says it believes that effective enforcement of the Global...
First Asian approval for exhaust gas cleaning systems
The Singapore flag state authorities have approved Wärtsilä's exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) systems, making it the first EGC to be approved by an Asian flag authority. The approvals relate to Wärtsilä EGC systems ordered for two new RoRo vessels owned by a Japanese...
El Nino river levels fail to prevent bearings conversion in Impala
Thordon Bearings has successfully completed the oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearing conversions of the first four of 15 Impala Terminals Colombia-operated tug/tow boats. Impala Zambrano, the first of 15 triple-screw and twin-screw pusher boats scheduled for...
Industry names ask IMO for better leadership on climate change technology
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...
Damen wins 13-tug order from Edison Chouest Offshore
The USA’s largest operator of OSVs, Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), has teamed up with Damen to build a total of 13 heavy duty mooring assistance and escort tugs. These will be deployed on two major maritime projects for which ECO has recently won contracts, based in...
Ecospeed strengthens polar code compliance for ice-going vessels
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 to partner with TeamTec on BWT System
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....
Grand Bahama Shipyard is Open for Business Following a Brief Closure After Hurricane Matthew.
Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. October 13, 2016 – Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBSL), the largest shipyard in the Caribbean and Central America, reports minor damage from Hurricane Matthew and confirms they are open for business and ready to continue serving their...
Study says prevention is 202% better than cure
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...
Guest Editorial: Ship Owners need to act quickly for IMO Ballast Water Convention
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...
Gibdock delivers for Seatruck with Clipper service
Gibdock has achieved a fast 11-day turnaround on a renewal project on the Seatruck Ferries container/ro-ro vessel Clipper Point. The ship has now been introduced to Seatruck Irish Sea operations. Returning Gibdock customer Seatruck scheduled Clipper Point (5,193dwt)...
ABB’s OCTOPUS marine software improves safety and efficiency of TPI Megaline vessel
The Korean heavy lift company TPI Megaline has selected ABB’s predictive OCTOPUS marine software to ensure safe and efficient operations on one of its vessels. Mega Caravan transports huge loads such as oil rigs and drill ships, ABB’s software will assist the ship’s...
Double certification for Albwardy Damen
Albwardy Marine Engineering/Damen Shipyards Sharjah has recently received two important quality management certifications. The first involves the new ISO 9001:2015 Management System Certificate awarded by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). The second is the...
Intellian v100 attracts Vietnam’s largest offshore customer
Intellian Technologies, provider of maritime satellite communications systems, has strengthened its presence in the offshore rig support sector with an order from the largest owner/operator of vessels in Vietnam serving the oil and gas industry. The contract, which...
Cylinder Oil for ultra-low Sulphur Fuel approved
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...