General News 13-18 – Page 218
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Engineers say existing technology could slash global emissions
The technology needed to cut the world’s greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2050 already exists, according to a joint statement by eleven engineering organisations.
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Two-stroke gas engine for tier III limits
Wärtsilä reports successful trials of its latest low-speed gas engine technology. The trials were conducted on the RTX5 test engine at the company''s facilities in Trieste, Italy.
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Equipment maker signs up for new Inmarsat service
Thrane & Thrane, an Inmarsat FleetBroadband terminal developer, has confirmed that it has been appointed by Inmarsat as a key launch manufacturer for the forthcoming Inmarsat Global Xpress service.
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NewsNew coupling for genset applications
Vulkan Couplings reports that it is introducing a new product, the Vulkardan G 84, designed for generator drives and electric motors in the medium power range, catering for torque up to 63kNm.
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NewsHavyard delivers PSV in Faroe Islands
Norwegian builder Havyard says that its latest delivery, Saeborg, a Havyard 832L supply vessel built for Faroese owner Tummas Justinussen, is about to be named and handed over in the Faroes.
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ClassNK approves ECDIS course
ClassNK says it has issued its first approval for maritime training programmes to an ECDIS course offered by NYK Shipmanagement (NYKSM) of Singapore.
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NewsSatcom system selected for LNG tankers
Following a successful trial, MOL LNG Transport, a subsidiary of Mitsui OSK Lines, is to instal the KVH TracPhone V7 satellite communications system from KVH Industries onboard three of its LNG tanker ships.
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NewsBreaking the naval architecture mould
Yachts and offshore structures do not receive much coverage in The Motorship, but a new design from BMT Nigel Gee that appears to be combining the two concepts has been creating interest.
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Reefer fleet is dwindling, says Drewry
The outlook for reefer ships is a cautious one, according to Drewry Maritime Research, in its latest ‘Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review and Forecast 2011/12’, which identifies a quickly-changing industry.
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NewsFuel monitoring system for new tug
Maltese towage operator Tug Malta has specified the Royston ''enginei'' fuel consumption monitoring system for its newest tug, currently under construction at the Zamakona yard in Spain.
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NewsTurbine access system wins Carbon Trust funding
Houlder and BMT Nigel Gee have announced a contract from the Carbon Trust as a participant in the offshore wind accelerator access (OWA-A) competition, following success in the Seawork 2011 innovation awards.
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News3 million hours for dual-fuel engines
Wärtsilä reports that its dual-fuel engines have now exceeded 3 million running hours in both land-based and marine applications, a record that the company claims cannot be matched by any other engine manufacturer.
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NewsOil company and shipowners mark 50 years
ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants and shipowning partnership the Greek Group have celebrated a 50-year business partnership, representing the oil company’s longest supply agreement with a marine customer organisation.
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NewsChinese-built ships have novel Dutch bow
Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding will shortly launch the first vessel of the ‘Super Green 8500’ type for Carisbrooke Shipping. This is the first Chinese-built ship with a Groot Cross-Bow.
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NewsMaersk trials US scrubber technology
DuPont subsidiary Belco Technologies, based in the US, says that it has reached an agreement with A.P. Moller–Maersk of Denmark to carry out shipboard trials on one of its Belco marine scrubbing systems.
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NewsCargo systems for 31 Russian tankers
API Marine of Aalborg, Denmark, reports new contracts with two Russian shipyards - JSC Zavod Krasnoe Sormovo and JSC Okskaya Sudoverf - for cargo control, alarm and automation systems for 31 newbuildings.
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Hatch cover and crane orders from Korea
Cargotec has confirmed two major orders, worth some €45 million, for cargo equipment for container ships and bulk carriers being built at South Korean shipyards.
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Class focus on materials technology training for marine engineers
Lloyd''s Register says that its is offering training courses in the properties of materials, welding techniques and non destructive examination to engineers responsible for ship construction, repair and maintenance.
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NewsDesign starts on wind-solar ship
Japanese company Eco Marine Power has started detailed design of its wind and solar sail panel. The company and its partners intend these to be used in arrays for auxiliary propulsion of large ships.
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Imtech acquires Techsol of Canada
Dutch technical services provider Imtech has announced the acquisition of the Canadian marine company Groupe Techsol Marine, an acquisition which gives Imtech a marine production site in Canada.
