Equipment
Deck & cargo equipment, safety, navigation, communications (and any other non-machinery related equipment).
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Don’t overlook auxiliary issues
Its worth noting that some auxiliaries see larger load steps while the propulsion engines are near idling, as they are often connected to pumps, cranes and other gear such as thrusters, says Tomas Aminoff of Wärtsilä. 30 Apr 2012 - The Motorship
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Ship machinery and system production in Russia
A joint venture between a Russian shipyard and a major European marine manufacturer hopes to take advantage of the development of shipping in the Arctic region during the next few years, as Eugene Gerden reports. 29 Feb 2012 - The Motorship
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Integrated control – the ‘whole ship’ system
Dag Pike looks at the variety of systems which combine control of several onboard systems in a fully-integrated fashion. 29 Feb 2012 - The Motorship
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Operators wary of ECDIS risks
Wendy Laursen points out that there is still a lot of work to be done by manufacturers, operators and hydrographers before ECDIS can really be claimed to improve the safety of shipping 28 Feb 2012 - The Motorship
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Navigation news in brief
28 Feb 2012 - The Motorship
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Addressing the human fatigue question
Dag Pike says little has changed in relieving watchkeeper fatigue in 100 years of navigation, but the situation is improving as bridge watch alarms become mandatory. 28 Feb 2012 - The Motorship
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Bridge systems look forward to new mandates
2012 is likely to provide plenty of work for maritime electronic systems suppliers and installers, to meet the latest IMO regulations and carriage requirements. 28 Feb 2012 - The Motorship
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Offshore operators’ needs met by innovations and upgrades
Cargo handling group Cargotec says its understanding of offshore support operations enables introduction of innovative solutions, developed in-house or requested by customers, encompassing upgrades as well as new systems. 30 Nov 2011 - The Motorship
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Plastic hatch cover supports save maintenance
Dutch company Cargo Care Solutions claims that its newly-launched plastic hatch cover support pads can save up to 40% of the costs associated with traditional hatch cover supports. 30 Nov 2011 - The Motorship
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API technology for Russian newbuildings
API Marine, based in Aalborg, Denmark, has signed contracts with two Russian shipyards JSC Zavod Krasnoe Sormovo and JSC Okskaya Sudoverf for supply of full cargo control, alarm and automation system for a total of 31 newbuildings. 30 Nov 2011 - The Motorship
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Hatch covers and lashing systems for South Korea
Cargotec has confirmed new orders worth around $35 million to deliver MacGregor hatch covers, lashing bridges and fixed lashing gear for eleven 8,800TEU container ships being built by Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea. 30 Nov 2011 - The Motorship
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New offshore crane contracts
Bergen Group Dreggen has been awarded new contracts with an aggregated value of $7 million from three different international customers, comprising eight different crane units for offshore and maritime operations. 30 Nov 2011 - The Motorship
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Corrosion protection for seawater filters
German filter supplier Armaturen-Wolff says that it has developed, with a partner company, a superior method of protecting seawater filters against corrosion. 20 Nov 2011 - The Motorship
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Quantifiable results from hull coatings
The right hull coating can, claim several paint suppliers, make a real difference to a ship’s fuel consumption and environmental performance, through lowering hull resistance, and maintaining smoothness throughout the life of the coating. 20 Nov 2011 - The Motorship
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Marine evacuation systems: a viable alternative to lifeboats
With MES now in its fourth decade it is now a well-proven system with clear advantages in certain applications, says Richard McCormick, Marin-Ark sales manager, Survitec Group. 29 Oct 2011 - The Motorship
