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on December 2014ExxonMobil introduced Mobilgard 410 NC, touted by the oil company as a zinc-free high-performance oil designed to offer improvement in piston cleanliness, reduction in liner wear and a enhancement in bearing protection. In testing conducted in extreme service conditions with both EMD and GE marine
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on December 2014RSC Bio Solutions said that its EnviroLogic Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs), including hydraulic, stern tube and thruster oils, and SAFECARE cleaners and their constituent components have been evaluated by independent laboratories to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) d
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- Norsafe for Pieter Schelte page: 71
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on December 2014The Norsafe JYN100 is a conventional Totally Enclosed Lifeboat (TELB) designed and built in accordance with the latest NORSOK R-002 standards, with a capacity of 106 persons. The hydraulic davit systems are designed for platform installation/decommissioning and pipelay vessel Pieter Schelte, a 382 x
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on December 2014When a 36-m tugboat was converted into a superyacht for polar expeditions, added comfort meant new luxury materials and furniture, but also a state-of-the-art HVAC system and sound and fire protected walls. But an occurring smell from the diesel and sewage tank caused comfort restriction on the newl
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on December 2014Viking Yachts worked with Marine Exhaust Systems to introduce a convertible sportfishing yacht with a resin-infused hull, the new Viking 92, which employs Marine Exhaust Systems’ TL Linear Series mufflers to keep the roar of the twin 2,635 hp Tier 3 engines at bay. A muffler in a tube, the design of
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- Phoenix EcoMod 450 Floodlight page: 71
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on December 2014Phoenix Products Company Inc. introduced the EcoMod 450, the latest addition to the company’s EcoMod Series of LED floodlights. With an output of up to 41,250 lumens, the EcoMod 450 replaces up to 1,500W HID floodlights and easily retrofits to existing Phoenix installations. The EcoMod 450 uses EcoV
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on December 2014January 1, 2015 is an important date for ship owner and operators to ensure that their vessels, when operating inside ECA zones, are doing so in compliance with strict new emission edicts concerning the emission of sulfur. While the effects of low-sulfur fuel on marine engines is well recorded, on t
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- Are Offshore Ports the Future? page: 58
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on December 2014The benefits of offshore ports in the U.S. & Africa In many parts of the world, offshore ports are a good solution for meeting the requirements of the rapid changes in the international container and bulk shipping industry. Bigger ships, changing routes and destinations require larger and deeper po
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on December 2014Höegh Jacksonville was delivered by Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries S.A. (DMHI), the first from a series of two 6,500 units Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC). This vessel is owned by Ocean Yield from Norway while the charterer is Höegh Autoliners AS, a leading global provider of RoRo vehicle transporta
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- Great ships of 2014: Siem Moxie page: 57
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on December 2014The ISV Siem Moxie, an Ulstein SX 163 design not only has been deemed a “Great Ship” in our pages, it has also been awarded the “Offshore Renewables Awards 2014” and the “Innovation Awards” by an international panel. The Siem Moxie measures 242 x 55.7 ft. (74 x 17 m). It is the very first X-Bow sup
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on December 2014Millions of tons of waste reach the oceans each year, causing the sea to become the planet’s largest garbage depot, as inadequate or nonexistent waste management systems – particularly in coastal and island communities – enable massive patches of marine debris to form around the globe. In an effort
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on December 2014Harvest Leader is an ECO CLASS 7700 units PCTC, built at Hyundai Mipo Dock (HMD) and delivered in October 2014 with a CLEAN class notation. The efficient Post Panamax design was achieved via close collaboration of the owner, the builder and class, in this case DNV GL. The most significant improvemen
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on December 2014Gas Star is the first of two 84,000 CBM LPG Carrier built by Hyundai Heavy Industries for KSS. The vessel measures 225 x 36.6 m, with a depth of 22.2 m and a design draft of 11.6 m. The ship is powered by a HYUNDAI-MAN B&W 6S60MC-C8.2 main engine with a NCR output of 11,340 kW at 89.5 rpm, enablin
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- MLS: eLearning Re-thought page: 36
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on December 2014Marine Learning Systems, an eLearning software and services provider, delivers interactive, customized maritime training with a key focus on safety and performance improvement. Company founder and CEO Murray Goldberg explains. “Creating technologies that improve training outcomes” is Murray Goldbe
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- MAN Diesel & Turbo: Power Play page: 35
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on December 2014MAN Diesel & Turbo has developed a lead in the supply of modern engines with dual fuel capability. Here we speak with the company’s Ole Grøne, SVP, Low-Speed Promotion and Sales, for his insights on the company’s future trajectory. Simply put, MAN Diesel & Turbo is all about power with one of the
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- R.W. Fernstrum: Keeping it Cool page: 34
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on December 2014Founded by Robert W. Fernstrum 65 years ago, R.W. Fernstrum & Company is now run by the third generation of Fernstrums who continue to build and extend its commercial marine heat exchanger business. Sean Fernstrum, President & Owner discusses the future. R. W. Fernstrum & Company is a third-generat
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- Alfa Laval: Keeping it Clean page: 33
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on December 2014Forced by regulation to clean up, ship owners have never been so keenly aware of the exact emissions coming from their ships. And when it comes to cleaning up, Alfa Laval is there every step of the way, as Peter Leifland, President, Marine & Diesel Division, Alfa Laval, explains. Alfa Laval can
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on December 2014As the first company to commercialize hollow fiber membranes for air separation onboard ships, Air Products AS, Norway (APAS) is a true pioneer. Managing Director Tom Cantero discusses his company’s technology, developments and outlook. A manufacturer of gas processing systems for offshore, shipbo
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- Since 1927, The Damen Way page: 30
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on December 2014Damen is a ubiquitous name in global ship and boatbuilding, delivering its unique brand with customary style and flair from ports of call around the world. For insights on the company’s long, colorful history and its bright future, we received insights from Arnout Damen, COO. Like many great mar
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- Hempel: Born in Maritime page: 29
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on December 2014As Hempel approaches its 100th anniversary in 2015, Christian Ottosen, Group Marine Marketing Director, offers insights on the company’s initiatives and drivers. Here’s a hint: protecting ships at sea and protecting the environment. Hempel was created 99 years ago as a specialist marine paints p