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Monthly Archives: April 2018
Wärtsilä to provide optimised maintenance for a complete fuel gas handling system for Viking Grace
The technology group Wärtsilä and Viking Line, a Finnish ferry company, have signed an Optimised Maintenance agreement for the Wärtsilä LNGPac system onboard passenger ferry Viking Grace. This is the first Optimised Maintenance agreement ever made for Wärtsilä LNGPac, a complete gas handling system for ships fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Viking Grace was the first passenger ferry to utilise LNG as a fuel source. The agreement also includes Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and online support for the Wärtsilä LNGPac system. Additionally, Wärtsilä extends its existing Optimised Maintenance agreement for Viking Line’s Viking Grace ferry for another five years.
Fjord1 orders Rolls-Royce Autocrossing system for more ferries; Ingalls awarded $27 million for DDG 51 follow yard services
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Dualog’s Crew Connection App: Helping Seafarers Manage Their Time Online
Delivering quality internet connectivity to the world’s vessels is a ‘must have’ in our fast-changing shipping industry but helping today’s seafarer manage the way he or she accesses this internet capacity is essential if this valuable resource is to be used effectively and efficiently.
Small U.S. shipyards should apply for grants; GAO reports on status of heavy polar icebreaker acquisition
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers called out to four people in under 24 hours
Exmouth and District Round Table members handing over the FLIR to Exmouth RNLI Crew volunteers in December, 2017. (Credit: Exmouth RNLI)
Volunteers from Exmouth lifeboat station were called upon to help four people in three incidents in under 24 hours between 13 and 14 April. Crew volunteers located a missing person, tasked to two men in difficulty in the river Exe and Shore Crew gave casualty care to a lady who had fallen on the beach.
Onorato Wins First Event of 2018 Melges 32 World League Circuit
One final race gives Onorato a big kick start to the 2018 season, Holzapfel crowned Forio d’Ischia Corinthian Champ
Onorato’s Mascalzone Latino in Charge at 2018 Melges 32 World League
A breezy day in Forio d’Ischia enables three races giving Melges 32 Class veteran teams the top podium positions
Forio d’Ischia, Italy (April 14, 2018) – Day Two in Forio d’Ischia, Italy delivered three races, officially ushering in the 2018 Melges 32 World League, European Division racing season. In true, competitive Melges 32 style, the points across the top tier of teams at the end of the day is tight, setting up for what will be a very exciting and intense finale on Sunday.
Melges 14 Adds European Builder
Establishing a world-renown builder in Portugal and signing new dealers worldwide
ZENDA, Wis. (April 13, 2018) – Melges Performance Sailboats is proud to announce a new Melges 14 build partnership with Nelo, the world’s largest supplier of kayaks and rowing shells.
No Racing for Opening Day at 2018 Melges 32 World League
Lack of breeze results in no racing for the first day of 2018 Melges 32 World League competition in Forio d’Ischia
Forio d’Ischia, Italy (April 13, 2018) – The 2018 Melges 32 World League, European Division season is off to a little bit of a slow start in Forio d’Ischia, Italy. Unfortunately, the breeze did not show up for the first day of scheduled racing, but it looks like it’s well on the way for Saturday and Sunday’s rounds of competition.