General News 13-18 – Page 84
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NewsSMM 2016: Top technology take-outs
Last week biennial shipping technology fair SMM welcomed more than 2,200 exhibitors and around 50,000 visitors from around the world. The Motorship presents its round up of trends and themes from a busy and energising week.
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New Subsea Industries UV-resistant coating
Subsea Industries has unveiled a new UV-resistant coating to its portfolio of non-toxic and environmentally-safe marine hard coatings.
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NewsHempel focuses on improving proven formula
The rapid advance of coatings technology provides many routes of development for suppliers. For Stefan Olsen, manager, fouling release systems research and development, Hempel, it is the continual improvement of the company’s existing products that will provide customers with the greatest benefit.
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NewsSix ideas for the evolution of shipping
Fuel-producing islands, fleets of factory ships and pay-as-you-go propulsion are just some of the futuristic concepts proposed by Wärtsilä after a company-wide exercise in imagination.
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RSC launches new EAL
RSC Bio Solutions unveiled its latest development in bio-based lubricant technology at SMM, Futerra.
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Condition monitoring starter kit
Parker Kittiwake, the condition monitoring and fluid analysis technology expert, has launched a new condition monitoring starter kit which provides essential tools to protect vital equipment from damage and prevent breakdowns.
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NewsMaK and DNV GL collaborate on condition monitoring
Caterpillar is to offer MaK engine users a cost-cutting survey arrangement from DNV GL by employing the condition monitoring capabilities of its Caterpillar Marine Asset Intelligence (CMAI) tool.
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NewsSucceed with science or survive with art?
In a white paper published exclusively to the marine industry on Motorship.com, Krishna Uppuluri, digital marine solutions leader, GE, outlines the rationale and key steps to be taken as marine operations shift from a traditional, subjective approach towards an objective, data-driven future.
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NewsRoyston extends engine diagnostic services
Royston has introduced a new comprehensive engine diagnostic, health check and consultancy service.
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NewsCaterpillar and SpecTec offer predictive maintenance
A new solution from Caterpillar Marine Asset Intelligence and maintenance management specialist SpecTec will automate maintenance decisions for propulsion and other critical onboard machinery.
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IWSA innovation forum at SMM
International Windship Association (IWSA) will host its annual Wind Propulsion Innovation Forum at this year’s SMM in Hamburg.
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NewsKeeping drives shipshape
Drive maintenance and refurbishment services offered by Danfoss Drives service partner Trifix Electronic Services, are helping ship owners and operators to keep critical on-board drive systems in tip-top condition.
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Harris Pye establishes boiler division
The Harris Pye Engineering Group has formed a new global Boiler Division with the aim of optimising its existing knowledge and understanding of all types of marine boilers.
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NewsA combined force for scrubber solutions
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a sales agreement with scrubber producer AEC Maritime to enable owners exclusive access to efficient, low maintenance and IMO-certified exhaust gas scrubber technologies.
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NewsEcoship project calls for suppliers
Peace Boat’s Ecoship project is organising a special event at this year’s SMM exhibition to call for suppliers and to announce the latest developments in the project.
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Driving data quality and openness
Under the guidance of a former Maersk and ABS vessel performance specialist, a small Danish company with government backing is taking on two of the toughest challenges facing operators as they plan their digital migration, writes Gavin Lipsith
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NewsSMM moves with the times
With an expected 50,000 visitors and a sold-out exhibition featuring more than 2,100 companies, the SMM fair in Hamburg this month is growing even as many in the maritime industry struggle. But in its choice of focus areas – digitisation and green propulsion – it is very much on trend.
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NewsEltorque launches compact valve actuator
Norwegian electronic valve control specialist Eltorque has launched what it claims is the most compact and sophisticated valve actuator in its portfolio.
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Chugoku adds Selektope to antifouling paint
Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) has launched its first branded marine coatings to feature the antifouling ingredient, Selektope.
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BWMS sampling technology advances
Sea-Bird Scientific is advancing technology for the rapid viability assessment of phytoplankton, designed specifically for ballast water analysis.
