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Classification ABS launches new


guide American Class society ABS has announced the release of its Guide that assists ship operators in selecting, installing and using systems that monitor local icebelt stresses and alerts crew as to the severity of potential ice impacts. Monitoring systems are becoming a valuable tool


for officers navigating vessels through Arctic waters. The sophisticated programmes provide the crew near real-time data of local stresses, oſten visually displaying hull and structural loads as a percentage of permissible levels. Te ABS Guide for Ice Loads Monitoring Systems


describes the ice loads monitoring process and the procedures for collecting and recording the data.


It


also provides guidance as to how the information gathered should be processed, evaluated and presented to enable the crew to better measure vessel performance in ice. “Installing a system to monitor ice loads gives


operators a tool that can assist navigators in determining safe speeds and manoeuvre in dense, ice covered waters,” said Mr Roger Basu, director, ABS Shared Technology. “In addition to safety, these systems can provide economic benefits through speed optimisation, better fuel economy and less downtime occurring from repairs to damage resulting from ice impact,” Mr Basu added. Ship operators may elect to apply optional


notations to their vessels to demonstrate that their system evaluation, implementation and use has been made in accordance to the Guide. www.eagle.org


Engine Volvo Penta launches D13 MG


Swedish-based Volvo has announced the arrival of its latest generator the D13 MG marine genset, which will offer more power and high load acceptance, with emission levels in compliance with EPA Tier 3 and low fuel consumption. Te D13 MG has been developed complete with


electric generator and onboard electronics, tested and classified. “Te D13 MG is better in every respect, compared


to the current D12, which also is a very good engine,” sais Gerard Törneman at Volvo Penta. “For the customer the load acceptance and low fuel consumption will mean more efficient operation at a


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lower total cost.” To keep fuel costs down the EMS 2, the engine


control system developed by Volvo, regulates fuel injection and monitors engine conditions. Te system controls the unit injectors, one per cylinder, which operate at a pressure of as much as 2000bar and atomise the fuel for optimum combustion. Te result of this efficient combustion is low fuel consumption, combined with emissions in compliance with Tier 3. The D13 is available with keel cooling, heat


exchanger or radiator cooling already from the introduction. This means it is ready to use for a number of applications, auxiliary, harbor operations, emergency and diesel electric propulsion. The noise level of the new D13 MG has been


further reduced thanks to variable injector pressure and a new, efficient cooling system. Te D13 MG has very low levels of NOx emissions and no visible smoke, regardless of load. Tis is combined with high load acceptance, due to the advanced and efficient charge air system. Te D13 MG is easy to service and has a 500-hour service interval. www.volvopenta.com


Paints and coatings CMP launches its


latest paint Chugoku Marine Paints has introduces its latest anti-fouling technology to simplify and take the management of underwater hulls forward economically, environmentally and innovately. Chugoku are introducing Seaflo Neo. Seaflo Neo is the result of several years research


and development into the design, use of carefully controlled raw materials and a highly controlled manufacturing process. Te development of Seaflo Neo is aimed at meeting


the practical requirements met in the drydock when application takes place in some of the most challenging of circumstances, the requirements of the environment by enabling the highest volume of


Volvo gets green with D13 MG.


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