General News 13-18 – Page 193
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NewsIMO approval for another BWTS
Greek company Erma First ESK Engineering Solutions says that it has received IMO final approval for its ballast water treatment system, which is based on hydrocyclonic filtration and electrolysis technologies.
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Schottel appoints service provider in Middle East region
Following on from the establishment of Schottel Middle East (SME), as a subsidiary of and new hub for, the German propulsion systems company, SCHOTTEL has named Atos International as its customer service agent.
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NewsHybrid tug joins Rotterdam fleet
Rotterdam tug operator Kotug says that its first true hybrid tug is soon to take its place in the company’s fleet, having been converted to the Xeropoint hybrid propulsion system from AKA of Canada.
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New system for navigational data to be unveiled at IMO
French company Kenta, based in Quimper and part of Pole Mer Bretagne, says that it is shortly to launch its maritime navigational data broadcasting system, Navdat, to the COMSAR meeting at IMO headquarters.
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NewsDrydocks World makes formal proposal for debt restructure
Following an outline of major terms of Dubai-based DDW’s debt restructuring last week to its coordinating bank group, the group has now formally launched its restructuring proposal at a meeting of all its lenders.
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NewsCat gensets certified for use in Brazil
Caterpillar has announced that the RBNA classification society has certified the Cat 3500C diesel electric propulsion generator set packages to meet local content regulations in Brazil.
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NewsSingle weld method improves Damen’s nozzle production
Damen Marine Components of Hardinxveld in the Netherlands, part of the Damen Shipyards Group, says it has developed a new, more efficient and environmentally friendly, method of nozzle production.
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Ballast water system approval
The Maritime Environmental Protection Committee of the United Nations'' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has granted Siemens Final Approval for its Sicure ballast water management system.
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NewsMOL publishes its KPIs
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is nailing its colours to the mast and started to regularly publish the results of several key performance indicators for its containership service, plus a number of targets.
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NewsWärtsilä launches new marine drive system
Wärtsilä has announced the launch of a next-generation medium voltage power drive system, targeted at larger marine applications, and which will be offered alongside the company’s existing low voltage marine drives.
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MOL to demonstrate gas injection
Mitsui OSK Lines has said that it is jointly, with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, to conduct a demonstration run of an electrically-controlled low speed diesel engine modified to incorporate a gas injection system.
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NewsTransas to offer fuel saving device
ECDIS manufacturer Transas Marine is to launch its own fuel efficiency monitoring system for commercial shipping, to be known as Transas Wave. The system is intended to help save fuel and reduce environmental impact.
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NewsDK’s ACS for Danish heavy lift ship
DK Group reports that it has reached agreement with Danish shipowner Dannebrog Group to install its air cavity system (ACS) technology on a 12,580dwt multi-purpose cargo ship, with a view to reducing fuel consumption.
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NewsMEPC63 paves the way for greener shipping
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its 63rd meeting at IMO HQ in London, running from 27 February to 2 March, has agreed to adopt a series of guidelines which will prove vital and far-reaching for shipping.
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NewsTokyo MoU state controls highlight hatch cover maintenance issues
Dutch company Cargo Care Solutions refers to a recent state inspection campaign that raises concerns over multiple problems with hatch openings.
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NewsGorch Fock repairs take longer, cost more
The German Navy has revealed that the condition of its sail training ship ''Gorch Fock'' is worse than first thought and that repair could take at least a month longer than planned and cost four times more than estimated.
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NewsFSG diversifies with project ship order
Germany’s FSG Shipyard revealed on 2 March it has won an order from Holland’s Rolldock for two multi-functional project-load ships – the first it has built and the first step in a yard move to diversify production.
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NewsSterntube seal benefits from new control panel
Simplex-Turbulo reports that the Simplex SC2 Airspace seal, manufactured by Simplex’s principal, Blohm + Voss Industries, has been improved through the use of a touch-screen control, handling all functions of the seal.
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NewsFirst order for Voith linear jet
Voith Turbo has announced its first order for the Voith linear jet (VLJ) to a Turbine Transfers UK wind support vessel. The 19m long vessel is designed by BMT Nigel Gee.
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NewsMultipurpose cargo ship launched at Turku
STX Finland’s Turku shipyard has launched the multipurpose deck cargo vessel which it has been building for Finnish company Gaiamare, for the transport of heavy deck cargo such as offshore wind farm structures.
