General News 13-18 – Page 70
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NewsWärtsilä to acquire Transas in smart marine drive
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä is to acquire UK navigation solutions provider Transas as it seeks to fulfil its vision of a marine industry connected by smart technology.
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NewsTechnologies project to aid RIB rescues
A new project to design and develop new technologies using drone technology and artificial intelligence (AI) could aid RIB search and rescue operations.
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NewsMaritime technology cooperation centre opens in Panama
Panama’s Universidad Marítima Internacional (UMIP) has opened the Latin America Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC), part of a global network of five IMO and EU-funded facilities.
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NewsBureau Veritas develops maritime cyber notations
Bureau Veritas has developed a comprehensive approach to support shipowners in addressing maritime cyber risks.
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NewsEU funding for composite repair project
Croatian maritime research company as2con has received a €600,000 European grant to develop ship repair techniques using composite materials.
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NewsDNV GL looks to drive marine battery adoption
DNV GL has launched a project designed to advance the understanding of the use of lithium-ion batteries in the shipping industry and in turn boost more widespread adoption.
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NewsEniram launches real-time mobile support service
Eniram has launched a mobile support service which offers real-time decision-making support by providing instant mobile notifications to operators.
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NewsDamen and Van der Velden announce merger
Damen Marine Components (DMC) and Van der Velden Marine Systems (VDVMS) have merged together in order to strengthen and expand its portfolio of propulsion products.
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NewsHHI and WinGD integrate data tools
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is to offer ship owners greater insight into ship and engine performance by integrating engine developer Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD) diagnostics system into its own data analysis platform.
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NewsSolstad focuses on green software development
SolstadFarstad and Yxney Maritime AS have completed a pilot project to develop and roll out the Yxney fuel efficiency and emission reduction software MarESS.
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NewsThome implements Orion waste management software
Thome’s fleet has integrated and implemented the waste management module on Orion Marine Concepts’ Fleet performance monitoring software – NAU Ver. 2.0.
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NewsScandlines hybrids add fouling protection and cooling
Scandlines has added innovative fouling protection and cooling systems on three of its hybrid ferries, further improving fuel savings.
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NewsFouling during outfitting drives Selektope demand
Biofouling during outfitting at South Korean shipyards is driving high demand for I-Tech’s Selektope antifouling solution.
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NewsSwitching to biocide-free anti-fouling measures
A German anti-fouling expert warns that anti-fouling measures must become biocide-free to adhere with legislation and that films may be the answer.
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NewsDNV GL claims E-certificate roll-out success
Following DNV GL’s introduction of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates more than 50,000 certificates have been issued just four months after its launch.
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NewsESL highlights technical sustainability investments
Reducing noise emissions at port and participation in autonomous research projects are just two of the many technical investments Finnish bulk operator ESL Shipping has reported in its latest sustainability report.
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NewsMaersk Drilling tackles thruster downtime
Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling are partnering up to create a joint 25-year strategy for thruster services to increase uptime and reduce costs.
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News€300 million facility for green ship finance
Dutch bank ING and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are provide a €300 million facility to finance European green shipping investments.
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NewsUpdated PrimeShip-HULL for rule amendments
ClassNK’s PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.5.0.0 incorporates the latest IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT) rule amendments.
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NewsPaperless class approval system on trial
A three-dimensional PDF technology that could significantly reduce the amount of time spent comparing and adapting drawings during class approvals is being tested in Germany.
