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Friday, February 3, 2012
Cutter Suction Dredge Damen CSD 500
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Cutter Suction Dredgers Delivered to Azerbaijan

On 24 January 2012, Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards delivered three Cutter Suction Dredgers of its CSD 500 series to the Ministry of Emergency Situations

February 3, 2012
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Nichioh Maru shipping efficiency green nissan
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Nissan’s Solar Panel-Covered Ship, Looks to Harness the Sun for Shipping Efficiency

Sustainable mobility takes to the open water, as Nissan launches its first energy-efficient, coastal car carrier, the Nichioh Maru. Built by Shin Kurushima

January 31, 2012
Total Views: 94

Thursday, January 12, 2012
vectis eagle groot ship design
Engineering News

China Launches SUPER GREEN 8500 Cargo Ship [IMAGES/VIDEO]

Carisbrooke Shipping took delivery of the first SUPER GREEN 8500 vessel from China’s Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The vessel was delivered after

January 12, 2012
Total Views: 135

Thursday, January 5, 2012
Part 3: Marine Engineering Technology for More Efficient Shipping
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Part 3: Marine Engineering Technology for More Efficient Shipping

In Part 3 of this series on shipping efficiency technology, we look at marine engineering and power systems technologies aimed at cutting operating costs,

January 5, 2012
Total Views: 666

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Part 1: How to Design a More Efficient Ship
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Part 1: How to Design a More Efficient Ship

Wärtsilä put together a presentation recently that evaluated a number of new technologies and design concepts aimed at cutting operating costs, while at the

January 4, 2012
Total Views: 2903

propeller propulsion
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Part 2: How to Propel a More Efficient Ship

In Part 2 of this series on shipping efficiency technology, we look at new ship propulsion technologies and design concepts aimed at cutting operating costs,

January 4, 2012
Total Views: 1347

Novel 2000 TEU Container Feeder Vessel ABB Knud Hansen
Engineering News

ABB and Knud E. Hansen Team Up to Design Highly Efficient Container Feeder Vessel [Q/A]

Knud E. Hansen Naval Architects and ABB unveiled a joint project yesterday for a highly efficient 2000 TEU container feeder vessel destined for Thailand.  By

January 4, 2012
Total Views: 94

Thursday, December 29, 2011
Pieter Schelte, Offshore Supercat – The World’s Largest Catamaran
Engineering News

Pieter Schelte, Offshore Supercat – The World’s Largest Catamaran

In 2011, Allseas announced that they had awarded Daewoo Shipbuilding a 1.3Bn Euro contract for the construction of a massive catamaran designed for

December 29, 2011
Total Views: 466

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
polarcus amani
Engineering News

Ship Photo of the Day: Giant Motor-Driven Canoe?

Nope, just the latest super high ice class seismic vessel, POLARCUS AMANI .   She’s due for delivery Q1 2012 and is receiving her Polarcus

December 14, 2011
Total Views: 26

Monday, November 7, 2011
Damen PSV 3300 platform supply vessel
Engineering News

Damen Shipyards to Launch an Environmentally-Friendly Offshore Supply “Sea Truck”

Damen Shipyards will unveil its new Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) at EUROPORT 2011 and will launch a complete PSV range in the next few months. The PSV 3300 E3

November 7, 2011
Total Views: 87

Monday, October 31, 2011
A gCaptain Halloween – Navy Ships in Razzle Dazzle
Interesting

A gCaptain Halloween – Navy Ships in Razzle Dazzle

Some of you may remember a cartoon which appeared during World War I, a drawing showing an inquisitive stranger talking with the gateman at a railway crossing.

October 31, 2011
Total Views: 187

Friday, August 19, 2011
floatel ship - pyramid shape floating hotel
Blog

The History And Future Of Flotel Ships

In 1977 the JCE Group AB, founder of Consafe Offshore AB, built the world’s first purpose built flotel semi-submersible, named Safe Astoria. Since that

August 19, 2011
Total Views: 426

Thursday, August 4, 2011
Germanischer Lloyd ship's trim Eco Assistant
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Watch your trim! It may be costing you more than you think…

A screen shot of Germanischer Lloyd’s Eco-Assistant, a tool to help ship captains maximize the fuel and power efficiency of their vessels.  In times of

August 4, 2011
Total Views: 172

Monday, July 25, 2011
Lloyd's Register
Engineering News

Lloyd’s Register develops new risk management tool for vessels plying the high latitudes

New notation, ‘ShipRight FDA ICE’, introduces procedures which can help owners to manage their risks  Lloyd’s Register has given shipowners

July 25, 2011
Total Views: 23

Thursday, February 3, 2011
NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 – update
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NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 – update

As an update to our April 2009 blog post, NYK Line has released a new video outlining more details of their Super Eco Ship concept design. Highlights of this

February 3, 2011
Total Views: 114

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Award Grants for Clean Technologies.
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Award Grants for Clean Technologies.

WWL opens 2011 application period for Orcelle Grants to support clean-tech entrepreneurs. 02.02.2011– Oslo, Norway Today, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

February 2, 2011
Total Views: 39

Monday, January 31, 2011
bulk carrier liberty maritime grain
Blog

Lloyd’s Register and Bestway Marine Engineering work on new, energy-efficient bulk carrier design

Over the past year or so, the IMO has come up with a calculation that gives a rough idea of the energy efficiency of a ship.  This number is

January 31, 2011
Total Views: 68

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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Interesting Concept Design of The Week – DNV’s VLCC concept vessel “Triality”

Image © DNV/Making Waves In recent years, there has been a significant push to develop “greener” technology within the shipping industry.  Today,

December 7, 2010
Total Views: 158

Friday, November 19, 2010
Ship Design

Ship Photo of The Week – Polarcus’ SX134 Seismic Vessel

This week’s ship photo, well actually more like an illustration, depicts one of two of Polarcus’ new generation type SX134 seismic vessels that it

November 19, 2010
Total Views: 18

Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Ship Design

Photos and Video – ‘Allure of the Seas’ Clearing Storebelt Bridge

In the video above shot on October 30, Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas passes under Denmark’ Storebaelt Bridge on her maiden voyage from the

November 2, 2010
Total Views: 67
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