General News 13-18 – Page 57
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NewsUnions call for release of Stena Impero crew
UK-based trade union for maritime professionals Nautilus International and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today raised serious concerns over the seizure of UK-registered oil tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz. The two organisations called for a diplomatic resolution to the situation and de-escalation of tensions in the ...
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NewsStena Bulk: Stena Impero crew 'in good health'
Stena Bulk, the Swedish-owned tanker operator, has made a formal request to visit the 23 crew members aboard Stena Impero when it diverted to the Port of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on 19 July. All the crew are reported to be in good health, while the vessel is at ...
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NewsICS: concerns about British tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has expressed concerns about the safety of seafarers and freedom of navigation after receiving reports that a British registered vessel, Stena Impero, has been diverted from its original course in the Strait of Hormuz while sailing in international waters.
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NewsMacGregor to acquire TTS Group ASA
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a clearance decision from the Chinese competition regulator, SAMR, for the company’s acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA.
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NewsNew PBST air management systems brand launched
The air management systems of MAN Energy Solutions and Czech turbocharger manufacturer PBS Turbo are to sold under a new PBST brand, the company announced in a release today. Under the PBST name, marine customers will in future be able to find a wide range of technologies for turbocharging and ...
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NewsNew UK centre for maritime innovation
A consortium of British companies, academia and government, has formally established a new national centre for maritime innovation and technology.
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NewsWärtsilä in first hybrid solution for bulk carrier agreement
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a project agreement with Monaco-based ship operator Marfin Management for the first hybrid installation for a bulk carrier. Under the terms of the agreement, which represents a new technology benchmark for the marine sector, the innovative system will be installed on the Paolo Topic, a ...
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NewsLouis Dreyfus Armateurs joins IWSA
French shipping company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA). The move follows a number of steps by the LDA Group to further the development of primary renewable solutions.
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NewsIACS commits to quality and engagement
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has held its 79th Council session (C79) in South Korea where quality operations, new technologies and industry engagement were discussed.
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NewsFast charging at sea feasibility study
Volvo Penta is to complete a feasibility study together with ABB in Sweden and Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg to evaluate technology that can meet the challenge of providing fast charging of electric vessels.
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NewsNEW COMPOUND LEAVES MR TANKER BARNACLE-FREE
A copper-free antifouling paint containing the barnacle-repelling active agent Selektope® has kept the hull of a 46,067 dwt tanker experiencing several long idle periods per year free from barnacle fouling as the vessel sails past month 40 in its dry dock cycle.
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NewsTaking a broader view of turbocharging
Christoph Rofka, Vice President – Head of Technology at ABB Turbo Systems provided a wider perspective on the rapidly evolving turbocharger landscape in an interview with The Motorship at the 2019 CIMAC Congress.
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NewsMOL introduces next-gen coal carrier design
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has introduced a next generation coal bulker design, featuring design innovations to optimise discharge operations and speeding up cargo handling, as well as improving vessel stability.
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NewsABS to class Harvey Gulf hybrid solution
ABS has been selected to class two Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) being retrofitted with a battery/converter system by Harvey Gulf International Marine.
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NewsFeasibility of hybrid power study published
The results of a study into the cost effectiveness of hybrid power generation has been published.
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NewsLR in drive for sustainable financing
Eleven major shipping banks, supported by a number of industry partners including Lloyd’s Register (LR), will launch the Poseidon Principles – a pioneering doctrine that will integrate climate considerations into lending decisions in line with IMO’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) strategy.
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NewsJotun and HHI sign MoU
Jotun and Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding heralding an era of close cooperation and the use of a new, solvent-free primer.
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NewsDaewoo and DNV GL join forces
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and DNV GL have agreed to cooperate on joint development projects (JDP) for future technologies in the shipbuilding and offshore plant industries.
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NewsOshima Shipbuilding and DNV GL sign strategic cooperation
Oshima Shipbuilding and classification society DNV GL have signed a long-term strategic cooperation to conduct R&D into new bulk carrier designs. Oshima unveiled the first design to result from the cooperation, the “Oshima Ultramax 2030” at Nor-Shipping 2019 in Oslo last week.
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NewsLR gives approval for eco-tanker
Lloyd''s Register (LR) has presented Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with approval in principle (AiP) for a very large crude carrier (VLCC) ‘eco-tanker’ design, capable of using volatile organic compounds (VOC) mixed with LNG as fuel and Norsepower’s rotor sail solution for wind-assisted propulsion.
