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Maritime navigation supplier Furuno acquires EMRI A/S

Danish provider of advanced ship manoeuvring systems Furuno has announced the acquisition of fellow Danish steering specialist EMRI A/S. Based near to Copenhagen, EMRI is a prominent provider of steering control systems, autopilots and track control systems. Muneyuki Koike, Senior Managing Director at Furuno, said: “We are very pleased to welcome EMRI and our new colleagues to Furuno’s organisation. The acquisition of EMRI complements our existing and growing presence in the marine market and reinforces our strategy to enhance safety and efficiency at sea.”

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Bakker Sliedrecht makes sailing efficient with generator protection system

Bakker Sliedrecht has developed a generator protection system (CDG Protection) that makes operating with a closed bus system when sailing more efficient and safer. The class-approved system is of particular importance for offshore diesel-electric vessels with a dynamic positioning system where blackouts are not permitted. “This protection is mandatory for DP vessels which sail with a closed bus system. On other ships, the crew must determine what to do in case of a failure or deviant behaviour. Then it depends on how alert they are”, said Paul Bracké, who retired from Blakker Sliedrecht in 2019.

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Royal IHC delivers TSHD to Port Authority of Douala

In August 2020, Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC successfully delivered the 3,000m 3 trailing suction hopper dredger Mont Mandara to Cameroon’s Port Authority of Douala (PAD). The Mont Mandara is from IHC’s popular standardised range of dredging vessels, ideal for common maintenance and land reclamation projects. It offers exceptional flexibility to PAD as it can be customised to adapt to its dedicated working environment. Initially, it will be used to execute vital dredging work to maintain the access channel to the port of Douala- Bonabéri.

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Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has confirmed it will be using Voith’s Schneider Propeller for the third ship in the VectRA 3000 series. Decisive factors were the high reliability and performance of the propeller: “The outstanding efficiency of the Voith Schneider Propeller minimises performance requirements and thus reduces fuel consumption while maximising safety for the ship and the environment”, said Ali Gurun, Vice President at Sanmar.

Modulift and pewag group announce strategic alliance

Global supplier of custom-designed heavy lifting equipment, Modulift, has announced a new strategic alliance with pewag group, one of the oldest chain manufacturers and home to worldwide leading brands for integrated safety solutions for man and machine. The partnership is expected to leverage each company’s unique strengths and assets to expand customer reach, as well as to promote the service to a higher level. Ägyd Pengg, Managing Director of pewag group said: “Adding the know-how, products and services of Modulift to our

Sanmar Shipyards to use Voith Schneider Propeller for VectRA 3000 series

existing range of lifting devices is a perfect match.”

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AncoferWaldram Steelplates flexes its muscle

AncoferWaldram Steelplates B.V. (AWS) is a stockholding wholesaler and steel service centre that has specialised in the supply of hot-rolled heavy carbon steel (quarto) plates and profiled parts for more than 40 years. Over time, AWS has developed into a business that sets the standard for its industry. It is the combination of comprehensive stocks of 100,000 tons of heavy carbon steel plates, plus the sophisticated profiling plant, that gives AWS a decisive lead in experience, product range and customer service. The services AWS provides for all kinds of custom products, together with the expert advice provided by its staff, are what makes AWS a valued partner for customers. AWS is a company of the Dillinger Group in Dillingen, Germany, Europe’s leading producer of heavy steel plates with an annual rolling capacity of 2.0 million tons.

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All-aluminium ferry Nairana equipped with Schottel propeller

The Incat Crowther-designed all-aluminium ferry Nairana built by Australian shipbuilder Richardson Devine Marine (RDM) has been successfully delivered to ferry operator Sealink Tasmania equipped with a state-of-the-art propulsion system from Schottel. A structurally identical sistership is currently under construction at RDM. Roger Janes, Sales and Marketing Manager of RDM, said: “The brief was to provide two unique new vessels that are highly manoeuvrable to facilitate rapid turnaround times, have multiple engines for redundancy, and are economical. Overall, they needed to be uncomplicated and reliable. By installing Schottel rudder propellers, the challenge was enthusiastically met and successfully overcome.”

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Voith delivers on order for eight electric VSP

German drive technology manufacturer Voith has successfully delivered on its order from Norwegian shipping company Østensjø for eight electric Voith Schneider Propellers. The order is for four new offshore service vessels, and the all-electric VSP supports the shipping company in achieving its emission targets. Its reported that accurate dynamic positioning and optimum manoeuvring performance were the decisive factors. The electric version of the VSP is characterised by lower fuel consumption in dynamic positioning because it acts very quickly against disturbing wind, wave and flow forces.

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