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Gas-fuelled two-strokes come into play | |
Marine Power & Propulsion: October 2016 Recent vessel deliveries have raised the commercial profile of a new generation of low-speed propulsion engines with the capability to run on gas or liquefied gas. | |
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Working with the virtual world | |
The Naval Architect: October 2016 “It’s a new way of doing things, but it’s clear to me that it’s going to become the standard way of designing ships over the next few years,” says Robert J. Spencer, Knud E. Hansen. | |
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LNG-powered bulk carrier premieres use of high manganese steel | |
The Naval Architect: October 2016 LNG is a cleaner source of energy than oil and, as emissions regulations become tougher, a number of owners have decided to use the fuel. The Korean Register outlines the development of an LNG-powered bulk carrier that has been designed to use high manganese steel in its construction. | |
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Jobs still a challenge for naval architects | |
The Naval Architect: October 2016 In what is still a very challenging market for many businesses, what is the outlook for naval architects and the businesses employing them? Faststream looks back on another indifferent year in naval architecture recruitment and what to expect for the remainder of 2016 and beyond. | |
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Shipowner takes aim at EEDI | |
The Naval Architect: September 2016 For some months now The Naval Architect has reported on the difficulties surrounding the EEDI regulations for ro-ro and ro-pax vessels. The strength of feeling around the issue is illustrated by owner Jonathan Blackman | |
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Deck cranes receive risky diagnosis | |
The Naval Architect: September 2016 Chris Dyson, a partner and marine engineer at Brookes Bell LLP, discusses deck crane design and crane failures with The Naval Architect. | |
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Internet energy efficiency drive powers low carbon future | |
The Naval Architect: September 2016 If low fuel prices may have given owners and operators something of a reprieve on costs, the importance of energy efficiency continues to grow and a new website has been designed to help them as they continue to operate in a demanding economic environment, writes Sandra Speares. | |
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Cushioning the blows | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016 AMC and ESNA are hoping to take advantage of surface effect ship design to result in reduced wave-induced motions at faster speeds in rougher conditions. | |
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Lift-ofaf for liftboats | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016 Increased demand for cost-efficient liftboats in Asia and the Middle East is benefiting designers, shipyards and OEMs alike. | |
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Damen introduces decom design | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016 The major shipbuilder has unveiled a flexible vessel concept, which could prove capable of undertaking the decommissioning of more than 50% of existing North Sea fixed platforms. | |
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New EU proposals for ship recycling licences | |
Shiprepair eNews August 2016 A European Commission report recommends that any ship over 500gt calling at an EU port would need to pay for a ship recycling licence. | |
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Costa Crociere take a stake in Chantier Naval de Marseille | |
Shiprepair eNews August 2016 Costa Crociere and San Giorgio del Porto in Genoa have signed a strategic partnership for the expansion of Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard. | |
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MTU enhances remanufacturing options | |
Shiprepair & Conversion Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016 Rolls-Royce’s German engine division, MTU, is expanding its rebuild, overhaul and remanufacturing capabilities. | |
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Battery conversion project confirmed | |
Shiprepair & Conversion Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016 HH Ferries is investing around US$35 million to reduce emissions on two of its large passenger vessels. | |
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Oman project highlights mobile propeller services demand | |
Shiprepair & Conversion Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016 Stone Marine Shipcare’s new mobile workshop recently proved its worth at Oman Drydock. | |
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