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Submarines: DCNS unveils fuel cell AIP

« Given that half the submarines currently on order will be equipped with air-independent propulsion systems, second-generation fuel cells are both a critical technology and an enormous challenge for DCNS.” This was how the guide introduced the machine that a Mer et Marine journalist — the very first — was about to inspect at DCNS’s Indret plant near Nantes.

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Total Lubmarine lance un nouveau produit adapté aux zones SECA

Total Lubmarine has today launched Talusia Optima, a new cylinder lube oil compatible with high sulphur heavy fuel oils and ultra-low sulphur distillate fuels.

The new lube is a breakthrough development that will simplify the management of vessels trading globally in and out of Emission Control Areas, and offers the potential to significantly reduce lube consumption and help extend engine life. Talusia Optima is suitable for use with fuels ranging in sulphur content of between 0 and 3.5%.

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Partenariat entre Intellian et Inmarsat autour du Fleet Xpress

Intellian Technologies, the worldwide leader in maritime satellite communications systems, and Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communication services, announced today a partnership aimed at accelerating the transition process for customers seeking connectivity via Inmarsat’s recently launched Fleet Xpress service.  Combining high speed, global connectivity with the reliability of Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband network, Fleet Xpress is a fully managed, streamlined broadband satellite communications service that promises to be a winning solution for many of the higher vo

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