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IZAR Manises Tests, Delivers Mitsubishi Engine
Manises Propulsion and Energy. IZAR's two stroke diesel engines factory has tested and delivered a Mitsubishi engine of 8,670 kW at 127 rpm, that will be assembled in the 25,000 tons chemical ship, that is being built in the Turkish shipyard Celik
Siemens To Supply Fuel Cell Technology
The Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) has been contracted to supply the most updated propulsion and automation systems (Nautos) for a trio of new submarines to be built for the Greek Navy for delivery between 2005 and 2008. The $35.
MTU Engine Series Logs Success on Inland Waterways
MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines have recently been optimized for the requirements of inland shipping, a development that might not bode well for makers of engines used to dominating this niche away from the MTU brand. Since being launched in the year 2000,
Texaco Engineers Will Get Advanced Training On MarineSafety Simulator
More than 300 senior Texaco marine engineering officers will receive advanced training on a unique 36,000-shp engine room simulator, James A. Cole, vice president in charge of Texaco's Marine Department, announced recently. "Under a four-year contract recently
James Moseley Heads Port Of Jacksonville Propeller Club
James F. Moseley, a leading admiralty attorney and past president of the Jacksonville Bar Association is the new president of The Propeller Club of the United States Port of Jacksonville (Fla.), an organization that has more exthan 400 members
Wartsila Wins Environmental Award
Det Norske Veritas granted Wartsila's Finnish companies, Wartsila Finland Oy and Wartsila Technology Oy, ISO 14001 environmental certification in recognition of the functionality of Wartsila's environmental management system. Wartsila's ISO 14001
Security and Safety: Questions & Answers
MR recently sought some safety insights from Jim Ligotti is Vice President, Maritime Solutions, Ingersoll-Rand Security and Safety Solutions, Ingersoll- Rand Company Limited (IR). Q: What does ISPS mean for ports and vessels? A: All of the more
Tuna Farming Goes Offshore
Izar Fene Shipyard, in collaboration with Itsazi Aquaculturehas, has developed an Offshore unit for the breeding, fattening and transport of the bluefin tuna (Thunnus Thynuus). Sailing at eight knots, the unit is able to transport (e.g.) living tunas from the Mediterranean to Japan.
VTC Expands Possibilities With Cutler-Hammer Agreement
Vosper Thornycroft Controls (VTC) has expanded its expertise in electrical power and propulsion systems by entering into a Systems Builder Agreement with Cutler-Hammer (C-H). Previously, VTC has just operated at the lower end of the market in switchboard and electrical systems,
McDermott Orders Rig Systems For Hutton Field From Hydranautics
Hydranautics, Inc. has been chosen by McDermott Engineering Ltd. of London to provide two complete hydraulic rig systems for use on Amoco's Northwest Hutton Field p l a t f o rm in the North Sea (U.K.). The contract calls for eight 200-ton, push/pull piston gripper jacks,