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Two Indonesian Ports Have Chosen SharpEye™ Radar Technology

Cleaner Seas July 7, 2017

The second largest port in Indonesia, Surabaya has opted for the SBS-800-2. The centre of cargo distribution for East Java and a gateway to Eastern Indonesia, Surabaya is accessed from the North through the Madura strait, a 25-mile-long, 100m wide and 9.5m deep channel between East Java and

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Damen: VOS Start W2W Vessel Departs

Cleaner Seas April 8, 2017

The 80m VOS Start arrived at Oranjewerf on 1 June from her build yard in China for the installation of a motion-compensated gangway system - the first of its kind - by Barge Master and Bosch Rexroth, the extended installation of a Kongsberg reference system (including a ‘windfarm module’), and an active heave-compensated crane from SMST.

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Panama Canal Delay Averted by Fast Underwater Ship Repair

Cleaner Seas April 1, 2017

Hydrex Underwater Technology has assisted an excavation vessel hemorrhaging oil from a stern tube seal entangled with steel wire to pass safely through the Panama Canal.

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After Ten Years of Dredging, Thordon Composite Bearing is as Good as New

Cleaner Seas January 3, 2017

In drydock where the NMDC-owned dredger is being upgraded, Thordon Bearings’ Dubai-based distributor, Ocean Power International, expected that even the ‘unbreakable’ might need replacing after such demanding workloads, but it didn’t. “The Composite bearing was still in perfect working condition,” said Rafid Qureshi, Managing Director, Ocean Power International Inc.

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Seatrade Maritime Awards 2016 Winners

Cleaner Seas April 11, 2016

The recently concluded Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa 2016 awarded excellence to some of the biggest names in the shipping and maritime industry. It was definitely a night of fun and excitement, with accolades flowing as freely as the wine being served.

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Cybersecurity Threat in the High Seas? Inmarsat’s Security Solution to the Rescue

Cleaner Seas April 11, 2016

Inmarsat is set to roll out a Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution that was developed in partnership with Singtel and Trustwave. The cybersecurity solution has some amazing features, designed to address the growing number of cyber threats that know no boundaries.

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New Prestigious Norwegian Escape has a Strong Presence of Alfa Laval systems

Cleaner Seas April 5, 2016

In October 2015, Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian) received the first vessel in its new Breakway Plus Class. The 164,600 GT Norwegian Escape is not only Norwegian’s largest cruise ship to date, but also one of the largest cruise ships in the world. On board are prominent Alfa Laval systems in a range of key applications. Since entering service, Norwegian Escape has made

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Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre for LNG and Alternative Fuels Expands

Cleaner Seas February 3, 2016

The Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark will soon be expanded to five times its current size. This extraordinary development, focused on LNG and other alternative fuels, will address new challenges and possibilities for marine customers as they strive to meet environmental and energy targets. The expansion will create the world’s most advanced test

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New Standard set for LPG/E Cargo Condensers by Alfa Laval’s DuroShell

Cleaner Seas January 9, 2016

Alfa Laval DuroShell is a specially engineered plate-and-shell heat exchanger with unique design capabilities. Already used in the offshore oil and gas industry, it is now being introduced for demanding marine duties such as LPG/E cargo reliquefaction.

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DBR’s Success in Generator Sets Continues

Cleaner Seas November 4, 2015

DBR’s Success in Generator Sets Continues as they put together a 40 foot DNV 2.7-1 container generator set for a vessel owned by Jan De Nul Group.