General News 13-18 – Page 165
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NewsSimek chooses Cummins for MSV
Norwegian shipbuilder, Simek, has chosen prime movers from US-based Cummins Marine for a diesel-electric multi purpose pupport vessel (MSV) being built for Norway’s Simon Møkster Shipping.
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NewsThe single oil solution debate rages on
There has been a lot of talk about lubrication of engines running on low sulphur fuel – it’s a controversial topic raised at this year''s Propulsion and Emissions conference and one there doesn''t seem to be a single definitive answer to, yet.
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NewsBAE to build PSVs for Jackson Offshore Operators
BAE Systems has won a contract to build two new platform supply vessels (PSVs) for Florida based marine services company, Jackson Offshore Operators, LLC.
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Another acquisition for MJP Waterjets
Swedish based MJP Waterjets’ is continuing its strategy to become a market leader in water jet propulsion systems with another acquisition - AWT i Nacka AB, a specialist in automation and control systems for water jet applications.
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NewsMaersk orders Solasolv sunscreens
UK based marine sunscreen manufacturer, Solar Solve Marine, has received a number of orders from Maersk Line for its Solasolv anti glare, heat rejecting roller screens for navigation bridge and control room windows.
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NewsFifth gas-fuelled PSV for Harvey Gulf
Wärtsilä has announced a further contract to supply a complete LNG package, including the propulsion, auxiliaries and controls, for a new STX-designed PSV for US company Harvey Gulf International Marine.
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NewsViking orders 10 more river cruise ships
Following close behind the order for small cruise ships for Viking Ocean Cruises, Basel-based Viking River Cruises has placed an order for 10 new Longship class river cruise vessels with Neptun Werft in Rostock-Warnemünde.
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NewsRescue underway after 'Baltic Ace' collision
A rescue search for missing crew from the 148m cargo ship, the ''Baltic Ace'', is underway following its collision with a containership in the North Sea on Wednesday evening.
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NewsMLC checklist backed by mobile app
Lloyd’s Register and the UK P&I Club are jointly launching another pocket checklist, the latest being intended to help prepare for MLC 2006 inspections, and for the first time it will be available as a smartphone app.
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NewsMAN propeller upgrade for gravel dredger
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s PrimeServ division has performed a propulsion upgrade for a 900 m³ dredger in cooperation with owner, Saudi shipowner and constructional engineering company, National Chemical Carriers (NCC).
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NewsNew hope for insolvent German yard group
After months of growing concern over the fate of insolvent German shipbuilder P+S Werften, solutions appear likely which could mean the survival of both of the group’s yards, reports Tom Todd
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NewsFirst order for LNG-fuelled two-stroke
MAN Diesel & Turbo has confirmed the first order for its low-speed, dual-fuel ME-GI engine – the two 3,100TEU containerships to be built at NASSCO for USshipping company TOTE will be powered by 8L70ME-GI main engines.
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NewsNASSCO to build first LNG containerships
USA based shipbuilder, General Dynamics NASSCO, has finalised a contract with American group TOTE Inc, to build the world’s first LNG powered containerships.
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Wärtsilä wins order for LNG ferry
Finland’s Wärtsilä has won a contract to supply the gas powered propulsion machinery, gas storage and handling systems for North America’s first LNG powered passenger ferry.
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NewsStena looks to methanol
Stena Line has unveiled its plans to use methanol to meet emission standards for Europe’s Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) coming into effect in 2015.
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NewsFincantieri picks up more cruise orders
Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri has announced the signature of a memorandum of agreement with Viking Ocean Cruises for the construction of two more ocean cruise ships with an option for another two.
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New LNG containership concept
Finland’s Cargotec is involved in a new containership design called the STREAM development concept, which features LNG fuelled propulsion, optimised hull and efficient cargo handling.
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NewsNautical Institute launches security guide
The UK''s The Nautical Institute, has launched a practical security guide in a bid to create a security culture for the maritime industry that works both onboard vessels and ashore.
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NewsJaya delivers new anchor handling vessel
Singapore based offshore shipbuilder, Jaya Holdings, has delivered a new advanced anchor handling tug supply vessel, the ‘Jaya Supreme’, to Canadian transportation solutions company, Atlantic Towing Limited.
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NewsSpanish collaboration offers regasification service
Spanish vessel support companies, Navantia, Reganosa and Gas Natural Comercializadora, have signed a frame agreement to offer a vital regasification repair service to gas carrier vessels.
