General News 13-18 – Page 233
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DNV focuses on crew competence in managing marine fuel for safety
DNV Petroleum Services in Singapore says that crew competence is failing to keep pace with developments in ship operation.
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NewsMarket demands longer stroke, says MAN
Following the introduction of its G80ME-C9 engine in October 2010, MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced the addition of further bore sizes to its ultra-long-stroke engine programme.
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Russian LNG order for STX
STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of South Korea is reported to have secured a new contract to build two LNG carriers for SCF Sovcomflot of Russia.
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NewsLNG and drill ships ordered from HHI
Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced two new contracts, the first for two LNG carriers for a Greek owner, and the second for two large drillships.
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Shaft alternator orders for 15 ships
Hamburg-based SAM Electronics has received orders for 17 of its PWM frequency converter shaft alternators for installation onboard 15 ships undergoing construction at yards in China, Germany and South Korea.
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Contract awarded for Shell LNG production vessel
The order for the Shell’s Prelude floating LNG project in Australia has reportedly been placed with South Korea''s Samsung Heavy Industries. The value of the contract is estimated at $3 billion.
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P&O Cruise order for Fincantieri
Fincantieri has announced an order from US cruise operator Carnival to build a new 141,000gt cruise ship with 3,611 passenger capacity for Carnival’s British brand P&O Cruises.
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NewsFlagship draws to a successful end
The Flagship European maritime transport project, part-financed through the EU, has now concluded. The project has facilitated R&D for some 10 new products from a number of European companies.
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NewsLarge generator delivered
Converteam says that it has shipped the first of two 75 tonne, 36MW generators designed specifically to match the electrical power requirement of the propulsion motors for the Royal Navy''s Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
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NewsBunker supplier uses e-purchasing
Software company Marine Software of the UK has supplied its MPS-Marine Purchasing solution to Bunkers (Gibraltar), for installation on board the 4,270gt ‘MT Europa Supplier I’ and at the ship management technical offices.
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NewsUS designer cleans up in Brazil
Guido Perla & Associates (GPA) reports that it has been awarded three design contracts for offshore support vessels to the specific requirements of Petrobras of Brazil, all for ships to be built in Brazilian yards.
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NewsEngine indicator goes electronic.
The mechanical indicator was an old friend for the old-style chief engineer onboard. A new portable product from a Danish company brings the engine indicator up to date, and it comes with claimed green credentials.
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NewsDNV brings LNG-fuel bulkers to the table
Det Norske Veritas has revealed two projects in which it has been jointly involved, both for high-efficiency, environmentally-friendly bulk carriers, fuelled by LNG.
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NewsMegayachts prove worth for German yards
German shipyards have turned out two big motor yachts, demonstrating that the lucrative private sector, along with passenger and specialist offshore vessels, is helping keep troubled German shipbuilding alive.
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NewsGyro compass passes 10,000 mark
German navigation system supplier Raytheon Anschütz has delivered its 10,000th Standard 22 Gyro Compass, which the company says makes this the most popular gyro compass of all time.
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Shipmanager joins ABS for energy plans
Greece’s largest tanker operator, Maran Tankers Management (MTM), is collaborating with class society ABS in the development, review and revision of company and ship energy efficiency management plans (CEEMP and SEEMP).
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NewsFire suit approved for marine use
Cosalt Workwear of the UK says that it now able to supply structural fire fighting kit that has been approved under the European MED for use at sea.
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More efficient rudders for DP applications
The result of an 18 month joint development project between Kongsberg Maritime and Becker Marine Systems has come to fruition, with the launch of a new support tool known as KBIMS.
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NewsHigh-performance antifoulings launched
Japanese company Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) has introduced two new hull coatings at Nor-Shipping, which the company says will offer advantages to shipowners in terms of value for money.
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Financial help for engine developer
UK company Ultramo has received backing from Finance South East worth around £60,000, which has enabled it to work with innovation consultancy Pera to explore future market opportunities for its technology.
