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Fierce competition between MAN and ABB for their share of the large turbocharger market has not prevented a measure of compatibility, if unintentional, being demonstrated in their products. This is borne out…

Hamworthy KSE is supplying sewage handling systems for seven open-hatch bulk carriers to be constructed at Stocznia Gdynia for US-based forest product company Westwood Shipping Lines. The 44,000g vessels are replacements for…

Poseidon Simulation AS has received Det Norske Veritas Product Certificate for GMDSS simulation, Class A. The certificate guarantees that the simulator system gives the capability to simulate a realistic environment. The system…

Rolls-Royce plans a formal launch of its Marine Trent 30 gas turbine early next year. The company says it will be able to deliver the Marine Trent 30, with a power rating…

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries says the first application of the world?s largest commercially available turbocharger is performing to expectations. "The turbocharger was opened up for inspection after 2,500 hours of service and this…

IAC has won the contract to supply acoustic enclosures for a series of new frigates being built at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai for the Indian Navy. In addition to containing the noise…

The Royal Danish Navy has signed an agreement with Primar ENC covering the delivery of official ENCs. It involves a navy supplier model, designed to allow the download of all charts and…

Rolls-Royce plans a formal launch of its Marine Trent 30 gas turbine early next year. The company says it will be able to deliver the Marine Trent 30, with a power rating…

Turbo Service International has launched a web-based turbocharger repair service. The website, located at www.turbo chargerbreakdown.com, is designed for use by onboard satellite communications systems and consequently features no graphics or unnecessary…

The Seadevil (Seaborne Navigation System/Doppler Velocity Log) has been jointly developed by Kearfott Guidance & Navigation Corporation and RD Instruments. It is a navigation system designed for surface and subsurface craft, including…