Features
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Varying approaches to the cylinder lubricant dilemma
Oil companies are taking diverse approaches to the question of the different cylinder lubrication needs of two-stroke engines running high or low suplhur fuels, and those changing between high and low sulphur fuel, such as when entering or leaving ECAs. 01 Feb 2012 - The Motorship
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Norway leads the way in the offshore industry
The Norwegians – and the west coast area in particular – enjoy a strong position in the global offshore industry. Building on the foundations of North Sea oil and gas, Norway has established itself at the forefront of ship and equipment design, building and operation. 01 Feb 2012 - The Motorship
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Two-strokes gear up for latest emission regulations
The two main low-speed engine designers continue to bring upgraded versions of their range to the marketplace. 31 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Offshore orders for high speed Cat engines
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has won two significant orders for its 3500 series diesel electric propulsion engines to power offshore support vessels. 31 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Large PSV joins Swire Pacific fleet
Swire Pacific Offshore Operations in Singapore recently took delivery of its latest platform supply vessel (PSV) from Universal Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) in Japan. 31 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Maersk opts for energy-saving propellers
During 2011, Spanish company Sistemar, part of the Cintranaval-Defcar group, concluded a trial in conjunction with A.P. Moeller – Maersk on Sistemar’s CLT propeller. 31 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Military vessels at the environmental cutting edge
The move towards energy-saving and environmental measures encompasses warships as well as commercial craft; in fact military vessels may have lessons in ‘green’ technology for the wider world, as Dag Pike reports. 31 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Flemish master joins DEME fleet
The IHC Merwede shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands, recently delivered a trailing suction hopper dredger to the Belgian dredging company DEME (Dredging, Environmental & Marine Engineering) Group. 31 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Mitsui 56s keep rolling off the production line
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) recently completed and delivered the latest example of its Mitsui 56 series bulk carrier ‘Diamond Jubilee’ (MES hull no 1780) at its Tamano Works to Helios Navigation of Panama. 31 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Designers must limit potential exposure to liability
Robert Sniffen, International Transport Intermediaries Club, considers the risks and responsibilities faced with ship designers and naval architects. 30 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Bigger boxships herald bigger problems for insurers and salvors
Denzil Stuart looks at the impact of the growing size of container vessels on the marine insurance community. 29 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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Whither 2012 and beyond? as uncertainty builds up
A mood of anxiety may well characterise the movement in the coming year as clubs face up to some very testing challenges. Denzil Stuart reports. 29 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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The silent and invisible onboard killers
Two P&I clubs have recently emphasised to owners and managers the hazards of fumigated cargoes and entering enclosed spaces, responsible for fatalities among seafarers, writes Denzil Stuart. 29 Jan 2012 - The Motorship
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12-cylinder engine designed for high power and light weight
Italian engine manufacturer Seatek is probably the only diesel engine builder in the world that builds engines dedicated to the marine market, writes Dag Pike. 31 Dec 2011 - The Motorship
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New fixed podded drive
Gearbox manufacturer Reintjes is the latest company to enter the developing market for pod drives for smaller vessels, writes Dag Pike. 31 Dec 2011 - The Motorship
