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SCHOTTEL develops VarioDuct high performance nozzle

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A test model of the new nozzle SCHOTTEL VarioDuct SDV45 in the towing tank
A test model of the new nozzle SCHOTTEL VarioDuct SDV45 in the towing tank

The new SCHOTTEL VarioDuct SDV45 high performance nozzle is now available in the Rudderpropeller range from the German propulsion specialist SCHOTTEL. It offers provable higher efficiency at open-water speed combined with very good bollard pull values. In conjunction with optimally designed propeller geometries, the outstanding performance characteristics of the nozzle come to the fore. Given the same propulsive power, it has a greater bollard pull than the thrust of previous nozzles and, at the same time, offers considerably greater efficiency in the medium and high speed range. The system, consisting of a Rudderpropeller and the new nozzle, thus contributes significantly to fuel savings.

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Canadian Government set to commit 289m to small craft harbours

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A Canadian fishing port
A Canadian fishing port

The Canadian Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Hunter Tootoo has announced an investment of C$289m ($219m) in small craft harbours across the country from 2016 to 2017.

The recent announcement adds an investment of C$32m ($24m) to an already committed value of C$149m ($113m), to be applied on small craft harbours (SCH) in the Canadian budget of this year.

SCH is a programme launched by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans across the nation to operate and maintain a national system of harbours offering safe and reliable access to coastal communities.

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Palma based refit companies rebrand as The North Dock

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Eight marine businesses have joined forced to form The North Dock in Palma
Eight marine businesses have joined forced to form The North Dock in Palma

STP is one of the safest and most advanced Shipyard in Europe. It is a technical area of reference, set in the heart of Puerto de Palma, for the repair and maintenance of ships of up to 120 metres in length with travel-lifts of up to 700 tons. It is equipped with cutting edge and state of the art technology.

Now a group of eight independent marine businesses, which are equipped to offer a range of skills and products to the refit, repair and general yachting sectors, have joined together to form The North Dock.

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Marine surveyor gives testimony on El Faro Steam Plant inspection

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A El Faro containership
A El Faro containership

The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation into the loss of the El Faro continued with testimony from marine surveyors for the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), which provided classification and inspection services for the vessel.

Mark LaRose, a senior marine surveyor for ABS, performed a survey for the El Faro in June 2015, part of its continuous machinery survey program. Under the program, the ABS surveys 20 percent of the machinery on a ship every year for five years.

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New Tritex Multigauge 5650 Surveyor Thickness Gauge

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Tritex NDT has announced the launch of the new Multigauge 5650 surveyor thickness gauge specially for marine surveyors
Tritex NDT has announced the launch of the new Multigauge 5650 surveyor thickness gauge specially for marine surveyors

Dorchester based, Tritex NDT has launched their new Multigauge 5650 Surveyor thickness gauge. The new gauge, based on the already very popular original Multigauge 5600, has new features specifically designed for marine surveyors. The gauge can be used with existing standard soft faced probes for measuring metal thickness through coatings, up to 20mm thick, to give the same high standard of performance as the Multigauge 5600. However, by simply exchanging the probe, the gauge automatically switches to GRP measurement mode which uses single echo. This can be used to assess the condition Continue reading “New Tritex Multigauge 5650 Surveyor Thickness Gauge”

The futuristic Glider yacht takes to the water

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The new iconic and eye catching Glider Yacht on its sea trials
The new iconic and eye catching Glider Yacht on its sea trials

The Glider Yacht, the brainchild of the company’s founder, Rob McCall, has taken to the water for its official sea trials, although it is not officially unveiled until the forthcoming London On-Water, Yacht and Boat Show on the 4th May.

Managing director Richard Inwards said: “Gliders are unlike any other yacht in existence. With their unparalleled design and technological capabilities, they promise to be one of the most luxurious, high performance craft in the world.

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AkzoNobel launches new Intershield high performance primer

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AkzoNobel logo
AkzoNobel logo

The marine coatings division of AkzoNobel has launched what it says is a best-in-class anticorrosive universal primer, Intershield One-2-One, which delivers simplified maintenance, waste avoidance and enhanced corrosion protection.

Intershield One-2-One, part of AkzoNobel’s International range of marine coatings, is a surface tolerant universal primer for use during on board maintenance. It is based on the company’s Intershield 300 pure epoxy technology, which provides a unique balance of abrasion and corrosion resistance with optimum levels of hardness and flexibility, delivering long-term performance and effective corrosion control.

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Former Olympian launches BlackCat Superyachts and turns superyacht builder

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Concept image for Black Cat Super Yachts
Concept image for Black Cat Super Yachts

The name of Mitch Booth may not be instantly recogniseable to you, but he’s an Olympics winning sailor and a multihull racer. Mitch has helmed America’s Cup craft in his time and knows his stuff. Furthermore, he has overseen the build of multihulls over the past 40 years on the water. So given his vast experience, perhaps it is not surprising that he has turned superyacht builder. Booth is the founder of BlackCat Superyachts, which plans to tap into the growing awareness of the advantages of catamarans; and what a beauty he is creating.

Booth has teamed up with Lymington, UK based Malcolm McKean Yacht Design to bring BlackCat Superyachts from concept to reality.

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‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about’ series of IIMS handy guides reaches ten

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'What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels' is one of ten IIMS handy guides now available
‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’ is one of ten IIMS handy guides now available

The recent publication of ‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’ by Hugh Raynor brings the number of IIMS handy guides in the series published since last September to ten. There are a further six IIMS handy guides in the early stages of production, being prepared for launch later this year. They include the following topics: inclining experiments, GRP/FRP, small craft engines, moisture metres, riveting, arc welding and using computers in marine surveying.

Additionally, four of the IIMS handy guides have recently been released for publication on Amazon Kindle as eBooks and available to purchase and download now. The rest will follow soon. To find and browse them go to your local Amazon site and search for ‘what a marine surveyor needs to know about’.

In ‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’, author Hugh Raynor sets out to explore the subject and explain in simple terms what dynamic positioning is and why it is needed. He says that DP has evolved into a highly complex beast, and in many ways the systems now in place on modern vessels are every bit as sophisticated and safe as can be found on any new jet airliner.

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World’s first ocean going vessels capable of running on methanol set for delivery

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MAN Diesel & Turbo Logo
MAN Diesel & Turbo Logo

Starting in April, Waterfront Shipping Company Ltd. (WFS), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), Westfal-Larsen Management (WL) and Marinvest/Skagerack Invest (Marinvest) are proud to welcome innovative, clean-burning, fuel-efficient vessels to the sea. These seven 50,000 dead weight tonne vessels are built with the first-of-its kind MAN B&W ME-LGI 2-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil, or gas oil.

This groundbreaking ship technology will significantly reduce emissions while giving ship owners a viable, efficient and convenient fuel alternative. With the growing demand for cleaner marine fuel to meet environmental regulations, methanol is a promising alternative fuel for ships that can meet the industry’s increasingly stringent emissions regulations. Methanol is a biodegradable, clean-burning marine fuel that reduces smog-causing emissions such as particulates, sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

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FPSO composite repair system for offshore structures approved by Bureau Veritas

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FMSo computer demonstration
FMSo computer demonstration

Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has approved in principle the repair of offshore structures using the bonded composite product Coldshield, developed by Paris based Cold Pad. Coldshield is a composite structural reinforcement specifically developed for the harsh environments of offshore units.

Matthieu de Tugny, Senior Vice-President and Head of Offshore, Bureau Veritas, says, “Coldshield offers a long awaited solution for the repair of corroded offshore structure without the need for welding or downtime. We have combined our expertise in marine composites and bonding with our experience of the hydrodynamic loadings and constraints of offshore units to assess Coldshield. We believe that Coldshield is the first non-welded structural repair method available for an FPSO hull.”

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Lloyd’s register releases guidance notes for inspections with drones

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Image of a drone
Image of a drone

Lloyd’s Register has issued a new guidance note which supports the marine and maritime industry in the safe and effective deployment of the next generation drone and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology that can significantly improve productivity gains through reducing risk exposure, survey times and in-service inspection costs of offshore, marine and onshore infrastructure.

The first phase of its guidance notes for drones and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is giving operators in the energy and marine industries confidence in using UAS for offshore, marine and onshore surveys and in-service inspections.

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