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3D Printed Ship’s Propeller Prototype Produced
A prototype of the world’s first class approved ship’s propeller manufactured using 3D printing techniques has been produced by a cooperative consortium of companies that includes Damen Shipyards Group, Rotterdam Additive Manufacturing LAB (RAMLAB), Promarin, Autodesk and Bureau Veritas. The 1,350mm diameter propeller – named WAAMpeller – was fabricated from a Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB) alloy at RAMLAB in the Port of Rotterdam.
Kelvin Hughes Rolls Out Its New ECDIS
Kelvin Hughes has introduced its latest Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) designed for commercial ships as well as naval and coastguard patrol vessels. Available as a standalone ECDIS or as part of a truly multifunction bridge display network with multiple operator positions, the new ECDIS is type approved to meet the latest International Hydrographic Office (IHO) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards.
Raytheon Anschütz INS for Spliethoff’s R-type Vessels
The Dutch shipping company Spliethoff selected Raytheon Anschütz to engineer and deliver Synapsis NX integrated navigation systems (INS) for six new ice-classed multipurpose vessels scheduled to be delivered in 2019. Spliethoff’s new R-type vessels are built at the Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuiling in accordance with the polar code and the LR NAV1 notation requirements to ensure safe operations in remote regions, including the Arctic.
Technology
Unique Group Partners with INNOVO, Kongsberg
Integrated subsea and offshore solution provider Unique Group has entered into a cooperation
John Deere Rolls Out Trio of Marine Engines
John Deere Power Systems has expanded its lineup with three new marine engines available for order
Alfa Laval’s PureSOx Tallies 100+ Installs
To date, a total of 109 vessels have been installed with Alfa Laval PureSOx platform for
Maritime Safety
Hornblower NYC Ferries Carrying Sea-Fire Protection
Safety is a paramount concern to the NYC Ferry Service. That's why each of Hornblower's new fleet
Ampelmann Gangway System Increases Operational Efficiencies
Ampelmann has enhanced its existing E1000 gangway transfer system to speed up conversion of its
Drying Diving Suits in an Underwater Safety Facility
Auxilium Offshore, specialized in the provision of mission equipment for the international
Marine Propulsion
Scrubbers Installed on Two NCL Vessels
Exhaust gas cleaning systems, also known as scrubbers, have been installed on two Norwegian Cruise
SCHOTTEL's New ProAnode Goes to Market
The first SCHOTTEL Rudderpropeller with the newly developed and patented ProAnode has left the
Wärtsilä Dual-fuel Engines for LNG Carrier Newbuilds
Wärtsilä, through its joint venture company CSSC Wärtsilä Engine (Shanghai) Co (CWEC)
Marine Power
SKF Launches Magnetic Bearings Tuning Service
SKF has rolled out a new service called 'certified tuning E300V2', which leverages the
Twiflex: Turning, Locking & Braking System
Regular maintenance of propulsion shafts and propellers requires shafts to be aligned and locked
Protecting Marine Diesel Engines from Cat Fines Damage
DNVPS has warned that cat fines levels are increasing year by year. Lower sulphur marine fuels have even higher cat fines levels than typical heavy fuel oils (HFO).
Marine Electronics
Hyster to Discuss Latest Developments at Breakbulk Americas
Technology developments in Big Trucks, such as a zero emissions, high-capacity electric powered
Radio Holland Names Lund Asia Regional Director
Radio Holland has appointed Steen Brodsgaard Lund as Regional Director Asia. He will be
Hatz Launches Online Documentation Portal
Motorenfabrik Hatz said it has created a new online portal which makes available to customers
Software Solutions
Augmented Reality for Maritime Satcom Technicians Explored
Cobham SATCOM is working with custom software house Kanda and Osterhout Design Group (ODG)
GE Powers Maersk’s Mega Ships
GE’s Marine Solutions recently delivered its power take off/power take in (PTO/PTI) solution along
Simrad Announces A2004 Autopilot Controller
The new Simrad A2004 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of workboat