General News 13-18 – Page 97
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NewsEfficiency in focus at P&E conference
The path to more efficient ships – both environmentally and economically – was the focus of an energetic second day at The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference 2015.
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NewsPlain sailing for shipowners on sulphur compliance
The first day of The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference yesterday (4 March) was characterised by a ‘business as usual’ attitude from shipowners in the face of recently introduced sulphur fuel limits.
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Improving ‘Vessels for the Future’
A new initiative launched by DNV GL aims to improve shipping’s safety record, environmental impact and global competitiveness by 2050 to create a more sustainable European transport system.
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NewsBIMCO environmental performance guide
BIMCO has launched a new, multi-part guidance resource to support ship owners and operators to improve the environmental performance and efficiency of their ships.
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NewsBlog review: Propulsion & Emissions 2015
We present our complete live blog from The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference, which took place in Hamburg this week (4-5 March). View speaker comments, photos and video highlights from an event that shed new light on SECA compliance and offered the latest thinking on ship efficiency.
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NewsPropulsion & Emissions Conference blog review
We present our complete live blog from The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference, which took place in Hamburg this week (4-5 March). View speaker comments, photos and video highlights from an event that shed new light on SECA compliance and offered the latest thinking on ship efficiency.
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NewsContinued success for Ecoshield
Underwater technology expert, Hydrex, reports that sales of its rudder protective coating Ecoshield, are going from strength to strength.
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Emissions symposium at Europort
A ‘mini symposium’ is being held at this year’s Europort that could help operators reduce operational costs and emission levels.
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NewsBallast water compliance warning
The UK P&I Club has warned its members not to delay in ensuring they comply with the new strict ballast water management controls coming into force.
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NewsType approval for Coldharbour Marine BWM
Coldharbour Marine’s GLD optimised in-tank Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) has obtained type approval from the UK’s Marine and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) under IMO resolution MEPC 174 (58).
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IMarEST to support seafarer development
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is enhancing its partnership with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) to offer sea-going engineers further support.
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Trident Alliance hosts sulphur enforcement meeting
The shipping industry initiative promoting robust enforcement of marine sulphur regulations is inviting representatives from national and European authorities and NGOs to an event discussing how effective enforcement can be achieved.
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NewsThe Motorship Live from P&E 2015
Can’t be in Hamburg next week? Keep up with the latest from The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference 2015 with our new live reporting service.
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EU shipbuilding ‘must resume’, says MEP
A five-point plan to stimulate growth in the EU shipbuilding industry has been proposed by Portuguese Member of European Parliament João Ferreira.
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NewsAmarcon to deliver fuel efficiency boost
ABB Group company, Amarcon, has been chosen to deliver SEEMP-compliant OCTOPUS-Onboard fuel monitoring systems for 12 Handysize bulk carriers being built for Pioneer Marine Inc.
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Danish Maritime Fair announces 2015 dates
The second Danish Maritime Fair will be held on 6-8 October, with exhibition space increasing by 40% for the 2015 event.
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NewsFrench ship repair facility to reopen
The French port of Marseille Fos will re-open its giant Drydock 10 ship repair facility in the autumn to cash in the repair market for the latest generation cruise vessels operating in the Med.
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NewsMSC applies Jotun hull solutions
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is to apply antifouling hull coatings from Jotun on several new and existing vessels after a pilot programme testing the coating’s impact on speed loss.
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News“First ever” in-line closed-loop scrubber order
Wärtsilä has won a contract from Stena to install the “first ever” in-line closed-loop scrubber system to two of its ro-ro ferries, helping the operator to achieve emissions compliance.
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NewsBV to class Canadian hybrid ferries
Bureau Veritas is to class two hybrid LNG ro-ro cargo ferries being built by Sedef yard for Canada’s Seaspan Ferries.
