General News 13-18 – Page 96
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NewsTransport moves from road to sea with 'Cargo Ferry'
A new eco-friendly maritime transport concept, the ''Cargo Ferry project'', has been unveiled by DNV GL and presented through Nor Line''s new LNG-fuelled ship, ''M/S Kvitbjørn''.
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NewsDigital authentication for Wärtsilä components
Wärtsilä has developed new digital identification technology that helps to improve component traceability and it is in the process of implementing it.
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NewsWärtsilä service for Golar LNG fleet
Wärtsilä has signed a five year technical management agreement with Golar Management Oslo for delivery of services to Golar LNG – a leading global independent owner and operator of LNG carriers.
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ClassNK opens Cadiz survey office
Classification society ClassNK has opened a new survey office in Cadiz, Spain.
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NewsEvergreen installs ClassNK-NAPA efficiency software
Evergreen Line is to install ClassNK-NAPA Green eco-efficiency software on its chartered container vessels, allowing shore-based teams to monitor, record and analyse real-time data from the charter fleet.
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NewsLink unveils new level indicator
UK-based Link Instruments Ltd has unveiled a new ‘intrinsically safe’ liquid level indicator for use on fixed fire systems onboard LPG vessels and other vessels with hazardous areas.
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NewsTransforming the future of shipping
During the recent CMA Shipping 2015 conference, ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki provided the conference''s keynote address focusing on the executive technology leadership helping transform the future of shipping.
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NewsHapag Lloyd chooses Colfax
Hapag Lloyd will be equipping its 13,200 teu Hamburg Express class and other vessels with the Colfax CM-1000® pump control system.
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NewsDNV GL addresses cybersecurity
DNV GL addressed the increasing problem of cyber threats and cybersecurity in the maritime and offshore industry at this year’s Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Shipping event.
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NewsRolls-Royce gas engines for FLNGV
Rolls-Royce is to supply two all-gas engines for power generation onboard ‘Hilli’, a former LNG carrier being converted to a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNGV).
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NewsIMO conducts ballast water system survey
The IMO wants all stakeholders involved in the testing, approval, fitting and operation of ballast water management systems (BWMTS) to complete an online survey to review the current approval guidelines.
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NewsThe outlook for e-navigation
Michael Bergen, president of marine electronics association CIRM and maritime industry director of Jeppesen, highlights some of the key trends facing maritime industries as the concept of e-navigation matures.
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Tech firms commit to Russian shipbuilding
Dassault Systèmes, one of EU’s leading software and IT companies, has stated its commitment to the Russian shipbuilding industry in the face of trade sanctions imposed on the country in the wake of the Crimea crisis, writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsDNV GL hull and propeller analysis
DNV GL is launching an advanced hull and propeller performance analytics module as part of the new fleet performance management service, ECO Insight.
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NewsWärtsilä SCR breakthrough in China
Wärtsilä is to supply its first two-stroke engine with high-pressure SCR system built in China to a new 22,000dwt multi-purpose vessel under construction at the Ouha Shipyard for China Navigation Co (CNCo).
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Consultancy venture for Chinese market
A new joint venture is being launched by German shipping consultancy, TECHNOLOG, and Maritime Risk Manage Co., Limited, to provide shipping consulting to the Chinese market
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Southeast Asian shipbuilding gains momentum
More than 587 vessels are expected to be built in Southeast Asia this year, according to data from IHS Maritime & Trade.
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IACS acts on ‘MOL Comfort’ report
The International Association of Classifications Societies (IACS) is analysing the report on the ‘MOL Comfort’ breakup, which reveals the problem could’ve been sea loads exceeding the hull girder strength.
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NewsScrubber finance solution for shipowners
Wärtsilä is teaming up with Clean Marine Energy Europe Ltd (CME) to provide a funding solution to help shipowners comply with sulphur emissions legislation through the use of exhaust gas cleaning technology.
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NewsBusiness award for Mercator Media
Mercator Media Limited, publisher of The Motorship magazine and organiser of the Propulsion & Emissions and Gas Fuelled Ships conferences, has won a business excellence award for international development.
