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- Ecospeed Fuel Savings Calculator page: 87
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on November 2013Ecospeed displayed the “CLEAN SHIP – EFFICIENT SHIP – GREEN SHIP – PARTNERSHIP” concept during Europort. CLEAN SHIP – Ecospeed can be cleaned rapidly and will only improve in smoothness with each cleaning. EFFICIENT SHIP - The concept is supported by the Ecospeed fuel savings calculator. GREEN SHIP
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- GE Dynamic Positioning System page: 87
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on November 2013New software from GE’s Power Conversion business that enables its Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems to save fuel and put less wear and tear on vessel propulsion equipment is on the shortlist to win an Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Award this year. “Energy Efficient Dynami
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- Cobham Touchscreen Navtex page: 87
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on November 2013The new SAILOR 6390/91 Navtex System from Cobham SATCOM is now available to order. As a black box system, with separate touchscreen user-interface, the SAILOR 6390/91 Navtex System introduces a new approach that Cobham says enhances safety and efficiency, while being fully GMDSS compliant as a stand
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- TNKC Fleet & BASS Software page: 87
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on November 2013BASS won a contract for a fleet-wide system upgrade for the subsidiary of the K-Line group Taiyo Nippon Kisen Co., Ltd. (TNKC). With this upgrade, 107 TNKC vessels will operate on the BASSnet 2.8 Fleet Management System. The ship management company has been operating on BASSnet 2.0 since 2001. TNKC
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- Paperless Navigation page: 87
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on November 2013Transas Hellas agreed with Minerva Marine to equip its fleet with ECDIS and official charts aiming to shift within a specified timeframe to paperless navigation. In addition to the premium line of Transas ECDIS and Transas Admiralty Data Service TADS (official ENCs), Minerva Marine decided to deploy
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on November 2013Colfax Fluid Handling introduced an Active Valve Control option to its Smart Technology CM-1000 Series intelligent sea water cooling system controller. The CM-1000 Series with optional Active Valve Control may be applied to both newbuild and retrofits. Introduced in April, the CM-1000 Series is desi
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on November 2013With chart and nautical publication management highlighted as one of the most common reasons for deficiency detentions by Port State Control (PSC), ship operators are calling for new and effective navigation solutions. The features of Thomas Gunn’s new Voyager 4 digital chart management system pr
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on November 2013New from Carlisle & Finch, SmartVIEW is a Microprocessor-based Control System which allows Carlisle & Finch Products to be controlled from any screen on board the ship or from a remote PC in another location. The NightFINDER is the combination of a high Intensity Searchlight and Night Vision Ca
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on November 2013Harris CapRock Communications signed a five-year contract with Carnival Corp. to provide communications services onboard more than 100 cruise ships in its 10 cruise line brands. Harris will deploy a fully managed, end-to-end Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) solution utilizing the latest gener
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- Jeppesen Updates VVOS Software page: 86
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on November 2013Jeppesen has launched updated versions of its Voyage and Vessel Optimization Solution (VVOS) and FleetManager software. VVOS Version 2.3 voyage optimization product is enhanced by incorporating Emission Control Area (ECA) boundaries and adding restricted RPM zones. FleetManager Version 1.4, a sh
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- New Engine and Steering Solution page: 71
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on October 2013Raymarine has launched a new ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface. The ECI-100 bridges the gap between engine instrumentation, drive-by-wire propulsion systems, and Raymarine network navigation systems. The ECI-100 collects and connects engine information to give simple and immediate acces
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- Anti Corrosion Technology Clam page: 71
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on October 2013ACT Clamps from STAUFF protect against crevice corrosion in salt water. Designed for use with stainless steel tube and pipe, ACT clamps can be used for both underwater and top-side applications. Crevice corrosion is a problem when seawater is trapped in gaps between conventional clamps and the pipe
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- Home Study For Mariners page: 71
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on October 2013Professional mariners learn in a variety of ways, times and places. They have to. After spending months at sea, that homeport time can be hard to fill up with training. Sorensen offers home study programs with various options to prepare deck officers and engineers. The 500/1600 Master/Mate Inland or
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on October 2013Rolls-Royce won a contract to design the gas turbine system for the U.K. Royal Navy’s future Type 26 Global Combat Ship, which will, subject to contract, feature the marine gas turbine Rolls-Royce MT30. Rolls-Royce will work with prime contractor BAE Systems and Tognum, Rolls-Royce’s collaboration w
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- MTNW Debuts LCI-90i-IS page: 71
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on October 2013Measurement Technology NW (MTNW) Launched its LCI-90i-IS Rugged Programmable Controller (RPC) has been awarded the globally recognized Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. UL quality approval allows customers to use the industry leading RPC in hazardous applications without additional testi
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on October 2013ExxonMobil Marine Limited, an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, introduced Mobil SHC Aware, a new comprehensive series of synthetic, environmentally acceptable lubricants. Mobil SHC Aware synthetic lubricants are formulated to help marine operators enhance vessel reliability, minimize maintenan
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on October 2013Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, introduces Vic-Press, an IACS-approved flame-free press system for joining small-diameter stainless steel pipe. With Type Approval certification from IACS member agency Germanischer Lloyd, Vic-Press offers a quick, simple, safe and reliab
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on October 2013MV Balder, equipped with Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) from Clean Marine, is reported to be the first vessel in the world to operate this type of system in the U.S. Emission Control Area (ECA). Upon arrival in Baltimore recently, the vessel’s Master sought approval from the coast guard to enter
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- New Diesel Welder/Generators page: 70
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on October 2013The new Trailblazer 325 Diesel and Bobcat 250 Diesel welder/generators by Miller Electric Mfg. Co. — both fully compliant with all applicable EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulations — deliver multiprocess welding capabilities and smooth generator power, with innovative technologies designed for the p
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- Bestobell FLIV for LNG Carrier page: 70
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on October 2013Bestobell Valves announced a new contract which brings the total of orders for its innovative patented Float Level Insulation Valves (FLIV) across the world to over 100. The new contract for FLIV is with Bestobell’s Chinese partner, Valseal International Ltd. on behalf of Hudong Shipyard in Shanghai