General News 13-18 – Page 99
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NewsLR to class first methanol powered vessel
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has confirmed it will class the ‘world’s first’ methanol powered vessel following its conversion to a dual-fuel propulsion system at Poland’s Remontowa shipyard.
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NewsPacific Basin opts for ShipManager
A leading Handysize bulk carrier operator has opted to install DNV Gl’s ShipManager fleet management system within the next two years in order to make its fleet more operationally efficient.
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NewsRussia renews focus on commercial shipbuilding
Russia’s Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev has announced a renewed focus on the commercial shipbuilding industry as a key aim regarding the development of the sector in 2015.
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NewsSecond FLNG vessel conversion order
Keppel Shipyard has secured the contract from Golar Gimi Corporation to perform the US$705m conversion of a second Moss Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, the ‘GIMI’, into a Floating Liquefaction Vessel (FLNGV).
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NewsWärtsilä power for super dredger
One of the world''s largest non self-propelled cutter dredger vessels currently being built in China will be equipped with Wärtsilä engines, both to generate power and to drive the dredging pump.
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NewsHappy New Year – and changes for 2015
The Motorship sends its best wishes for the New Year and we welcome Gavin Lipsith who takes over as editor on 5 January. All the best for 2015 to all our readers, advertisers, conference delegates, supporters and sponsors, and other friends.
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NewsArctech Helsinki passes to Russian ownership
United Shipbuilding Corporation, the Russian state-controlled shipbuilder, has completed its purchase of the remaining half of Arctech Helsinki Shipyard’s shares from former joint owner STX Finland.
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Cruise ship drill requirements
New requirements for musters of newly embarked passengers prior to or immediately upon departure come into force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsCylinder lube equipment order
Singaporean shipowner Petredec Services Pte Ltd has ordered HJ Lubtronic SIP cylinder lubrication equipment from Hans Jensen Lubricators for a series of 12 newbuild vessels.
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NewsElliott Bay design for freight-passenger ferry
Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has designed a freight and passenger ferry, while Louisiana-based Conrad Shipyard will build the new vessel for the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA).
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About turn by ICS on ballast convention
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has decided to modify its stance towards the ratification by governments of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.
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Nordic Yards plans to build yard in Brazil
Nordic Yards, the Russian-owned German shipbuilder, is reported to be planning to invest up to €300 million to build a new shipyard in Brazil, writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsNewbuild high speed LNG ferry
A new passenger ferry being built for Swedish operator Rederi AB Gotland will be the first Swedish flagged LNG powered passenger vessel and claimed to be the world''s first LNG fuelled high speed ro-pax ferry.
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NewsHavyard wins contract for UK windfarm
Havyard Ship Technology AS is to build another 832 SOV windmill service vessel for Denmark’s Esvagt, which will use the vessel on long-term contract with Dudgeon Ltd for a UK offshore windfarm.
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NewsMHI construction figures
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has released its 2014 construction figures which are down on last year, but it has been a year of transition for the shipbuilder.
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Video programmes to help ECA compliance
KVH company Videotel has released two new programmes designed to help shipowners meet progressively tighter fuel and emission controls including the 1 January 2015 ECA sulphur limit.
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NewsLloyd’s Register backs Chinese recycling yards for EU List
Lloyd’s Register (LR) says it is supporting applications from two Chinese ship recycling yards - Zhoushan Changhong International Ship Recycling and Jiangyin Xiagang Changjiang Ship Recycling - for inclusion in the EU list.
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News‘First’ ShipArrestor system gets green light
Norway’s Miko Marine’s first two ShipArrestor systems have been accepted by the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA).
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NewsEngine and eco revamp for research veteran
The veteran multi-purpose German research ship ''Heincke'' is getting new MAN main engines with SCR filters from HUG as part of an extended stay at Motorenwerke Bremerhaven (MWB) lasting until early February, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsAutomation and electrical boost for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is set to acquire L-3 Marine Systems International for €285m, a move that will strengthen its position in automation and electrical systems.
