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SHI receives AiP from LR for INTELLIMAN smart ship solution

SHI receives AiP from LR for INTELLIMAN smart ship solution

20 November 2018 – Lloyd’s Register (LR) has presented Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) with approval in principle (AiP) for its smart ship solution: INTELLIMAN SHIP. The solution is the first to receive LR’s ‘Digital AL2 SAFE PERFORM SECURE’ notation, confirming compliance with LR’s new Digital Ships requirements.

The marine industry is beginning to realise the benefits of operating and optimising ships that have remote access...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/20/shi-receives-aip-from-lr-for-intelliman-smart-ship-solution/

Construction begins for first LNG-fueled cruise ship to operate in North America

Carnival Cruise Line announced that the first steel was cut for the company’s first LNG-fueled ship, as part of the company’s green cruising platform. The vessel will be the largest Carnival cruise ship ever constructed and the first-ever ship operating in North America to use LNG. A steel cutting ceremony was held in Finland on 15 November.

The traditional steel-cutting ceremony held at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, signified the official start of construction of the 180,000-ton...

https://safety4sea.com/construction-begins-for-first-lng-fueled-cruise-ship-to-operate-in-north-america/

Electrochlorination remains preferred BWTS of choice for vessels with large flows and hazardous zones

Dr Stelios Kyriacou, General Manager of BALPURE® BWMS, De Nora

De Nora addresses common misconceptions relating to chlorine, hydrogen and
system configuration 

MILAN, November 19, 2018: De Nora, a market leading supplier of electrochlorination equipment, today highlighted the superior safety aspects of electrochlorination (EC) ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) in large flow, hazardous area installations. Addressing misconceptions in the market relating to chlorine, hydrogen and system...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/19/electrochlorination-remains-preferred-bwts-of-choice-for-vessels-with-large-flows-and-hazardous-zones/

Oceanco’s 109m/357ft project Bravo breaks new ground

The “Bravo”

ALBLASSERDAM, Netherlands, Nov.17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Oceanco’s 109m/357ft ‘Project Bravo’ was launched on 17 November 2018. Bravo is a prime example of Oceanco’s new wave of forward-thinking yachts. With her naval architecture by Lateral Naval Architects, exterior design and layout by Nuvolari Lenard and interior by Reymond Langton Design, Bravo is unlike any preceding Oceanco. She is the first Oceanco to utilize its innovative LIFE (Lengthened, Innovative, Fuel-efficient,...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/17/oceancos-109m357ft-project-bravo-breaks-new-ground/

Lloyd’s Register wins the 2018 PRCA Best B2B Award for its Technology Radar campaign.

PRCA Annual Awards 2018 recognises the ‘ground-breaking’ research and media campaign taken by Lloyd’s Register to deliver commercial insights that drive change for their clients, transforming the energy industry for the better.

Lloyd’s Register (LR), a leading global provider of engineering and technology-centric professional services, has won one of the most prestigious industry awards in recognition of its ground-breaking Technology Radar campaign, achieving Winner of the 2018 Best B2B...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/16/lloyds-register-wins-the-2018-prca-best-b2b-award-for-its-technology-radar-campaign/

Damen Shipyards Group celebrates Multraship Carrousel RAVE Tug winning the Maritime KVNR Shipping Award

Damen Shipyards Group is celebrating the success of Multraship and its innovation arm Novatug in winning the Maritime KVNR Shipping award 2018. Working with a number of industry partners they developed the ground-breaking Carrousel RAVE Tug (CRT) design that is safer, stronger and more manoeuvrable for its size than any equivalent vessel operating today.

Two vessels were built at Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam using hulls fabricated in Germany, and were delivered in February and May this...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/16/damen-shipyards-group-celebrates-multraship-carrousel-rave-tug-winning-the-maritime-kvnr-shipping-award/

Communications connectivity improvements to benefit crew welfare

IEC Telecom Group and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has introduced a new IEC Welfare shipboard communications solution for the Middle East market. Apart from corporate support functions, IEC Welfare can also provide crew with high-quality, on-demand data access via scratch cards, which can be purchased individually in 1, 5, or 10 GB data bundles or provided by companies as part of their social package. This integrated platform is designed to allow for easy and more affordable...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/communications-connectivity-improvements-benefit-crew-welfare/

Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings – keeping you in operation

Approximately 90% of the world’s trade is transported by international shipping, making vessel maintenance of utmost importance to the global economy. Yet despite advancements in marine technology and effective safety measures, groundings, collisions and major breakdowns still happen. In such situations, Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings can recover your vessel and get you back on the water.

Frequently ships are withdrawn from operation owing to a grounding, collision or major breakdown with three to...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/15/wartsila-seals-bearings-keeping-you-in-operation/

NYK presents plan for decarbonised vessel

As part of NYK’s attempt to achieve ship decarbonization, the company announced that it is planning a new ship called ‘NYK Super Eco Ship 2050’, which will try to meet this goal.

NYK Super Eco Ship 2050’s design incorporates reduced resistance of the hull by reducing the weight of the hull and improving the hull form. The ship will also have electric propulsion using fuel cell and adopting highly efficient propulsion equipment. These features will reduce the ship’s weight by 70%, thus reducing...

https://safety4sea.com/nyk-presents-plan-for-decarbonised-vessel/

ForSea (formerly HH Ferries Group) completes conversion of the world’s largest battery ferries, powered by ABB

Aurora electric ferry in open water. Image courtesy of ForSea

Inauguration of Tycho Brahe and Aurora marks successful completion of a high-profile conversion project with ABB’s technology at its heart.

The largest emission-free ferries in the world have been officially welcomed into service after guests boarded Tycho Brahe in Helsingborg, Sweden and Helsingør, Denmark on November 9 for a special inauguration ceremony marking completion of an all-electric conversion.

“We are delighted that the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/14/forsea-formerly-hh-ferries-group-completes-conversion-of-the-worlds-largest-battery-ferries-powered-by-abb/

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