General News 13-18 – Page 71
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NewsBourbon action plan focuses on smarter shipping
French shipping company Bourbon has launched a smarter shipping action plan in order to stay competitive and keep up with new demands from customers.
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NewsBiofouling breakthrough to harness UV-LED technology
AkzoNobel is to develop a fouling prevention technology using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LED) to eliminate fouling growth on underwater surfaces.
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NewsIMO and EBRD partner up for sustainable shipping
IMO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are partnering up to help promote sustainable shipping in the first such arrangement the body has had with a multilateral development bank.
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NewsDNV GL launches Nauticus Hull version V20
DNV GL has launched Nauticus Hull version V20 to provide improved support for the new DNV GL rules and IACS requirements.
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NewsEniram updates performance monitoring service
Eniram has introduced an update to its fleet performance monitoring service utilising an exclusive partnership with Concirrus to offer a sophisticated solution for marine insurance underwriting.
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NewsUK project to help owners assess ship technologies
The UK Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has commissioned the development of a £1.8 million system that will enable ship owners and financiers to quantify the benefits of fuel efficient technologies.
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NewsNAPA software to transform DSME ship design processes
A leading shipyard is to use 3D model-based NAPA Steel software to help to enhance the enhancing the efficiency and reliability of its designs.
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NewsHempel launches new hull performance system SHAPE
In response to the global shipping industry''s continuing focus on fuel efficiency the coatings manufacturer Hempel is launching its new Systems for Hull and Propeller Efficiency (SHAPE).
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NewsAI reduces human error onboard
New artificial intelligence (AI) technologies from Transas are set to reduce the potential for human errors during ship navigation.
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NewsBio-repellent agent proves its worth on ship trial
A twenty-four-month trial of a hull coating containing the bio-repellent active agent Selektope on a chemical and products carrier has confirmed its hard fouling prevention power according to its manufacturer I-Tech.
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NewsAutonomous ship research centre opened
A new research facility has opened in Finland to develop the technologies required for a more autonomous shipping industry.
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NewsBenelux signs coating maintenance agreement with Jotun
Benelux Overseas wants to reduce its maintenance costs and enhance its efficiency with a new fleet-wide Jotun SeaStock coatings maintenance agreement.
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NewsLack of global legislation to hinder green uptake
Over two thirds (68%) of global marine industry executives believe that a lack of uniform international environmental regulations will impede the adoption of green technologies in shipping.
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NewsRolls-Royce mulls sale of commercial marine business
UK engineering group Rolls-Royce has confirmed that it is considering the future of its commercial marine business as part of a broader ‘simplification’ of its business.
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NewsLR awards first cybersecurity notation to containership
A brand new 20k teu container ship has an energy management system which has been cyber certified by Lloyds Register.
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NewsClass S approval for Kongsberg digital simulators
Kongsberg Digital has received DNV-GL statements of compliance for two of its newest engine room simulator models.
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NewsMAN secures 10-year EMC contract
MAN PrimeServ has signed an Engine Management Concept (EMC) maintenance contract with the operator of a 50-vessel Turkish container fleet.
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NewsDutch partners develop 3D printer for shipbuilding
Marine engineering consultancy Royal Roos and 3D printer manufacturer CEAD are developing an industrial-scale 3D printer with potential applications in shipbuilding.
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NewsEngineering expansion at Royston
Royston Diesel Power has doubled the size of its UK engineering facilities to support its marine engine and technology growth.
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NewsBourbon begins DP automation project
French shipping group Bourbon has launched a pilot project to automate dynamic positioning (DP) operations onboard one of its offshore vessels.
