General News 13-18 – Page 98
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USCG detains ships on water mist failures
The US Coast Guard has detained more than 40 foreign flag vessels for water mist system deficiencies discovered during port state control inspections, according to a statutory alert from Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsFire safety measures for methanol-fuelled ‘Germanica’
SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden has completed fire risk assessments for the Stena Germanica, which will be returned to service as a methanol-powered ferry this year.
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NewsShip technology collaboration
ClassNK and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaboratively promote research and development and innovation in ship technology.
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IMO highlights off-spec ECA fuel protests
Reports of off-spec fuel supply that failed to reach ECA sulphur requirements have been released by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) following notes of protest from Liberia and Cyprus.
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Funding needed for shipping innovation, adviser claims
Private equity can offer crucial funding for required advances in marine technology, industry adviser Moore Stephens has argued.
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Odfjell adopts Navtor ECDIS solution
Odfjell will meet compliance deadlines for IMO’s Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) mandate after adopting e-navigation solutions from Navtor across its fleet.
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SSI releases new design software
SSI has released ShipConstructor 2015 R2.1 software in response to emerging ship design, engineering and building trends.
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ICCT proposes expanding North America ECAs
Extending ECAs in North America is among measures suggested in a new study forecasting marine emissions in the US Arctic to 2025, published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).
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ClassNK streamlines classification process
ClassNK has revamped its registration process, claiming to have halved the time it takes to deliver classification certificates.
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NewsBallast water system gets class approval
GEA Westfalia Separator Group has received class approval for its ballast water management system, the BallastMaster ultraV 250, from DNV GL.
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ICS highlights best and worst flag states
The latest Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) confirms a high degree of polarisation between the best and worst flag states.
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NewsNavigation incidents most costly, insurer claims
More than half of all hull and machinery insurance claim costs are caused by navigational incidents, The Swedish Club has reported.
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IMarEST studies green shipping agenda
Attitudes to green ship technologies will be the focus of an online survey and roundtable discussion organised by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEst) and the UK Science & Innovation Network (SIN) Southeast Asia.
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NewsMAN renews contract with Chinese shipbuilder
MAN Diesel & Turbo has renewed its contract with Chinese two-stroke licensee, China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) for a further ten years.
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NewsShip owners and operators at P&E 2015
The 37th Propulsion & Emissions Conference, to take place in Hamburg on 4-5 March, will welcome several leading companies from the shipping world.
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Lundqvist Rederierna adopts BASS maintenance software
Finnish tanker operator Lundqvist Rederierna has adopted maintenance management software from BASS.
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NewsRolls-Royce expands to Middle East
Rolls-Royce is supporting regional MTU sales and services in the Middle East with a new head office in Dubai.
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NewsClass approval for PureSOx scrubbers
Alfa Laval has secured the first class approvals from Lloyds Register for its PureSOx scrubber system installed onboard the DFDS Petunia and Primula Seaways.
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Korean Register authorised in Canada
Korean Register (KR) has been authorised to perform statutory services – including conducting surveys and audits as well as issuing certificates – on behalf of the Canadian government.
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NewsTechnip upgrade at DSR
Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (DSR) has secured a new contract from Technip, for dry-docking, upgrade and operational modification to the deepwater rigid pipe S-lay and heavy lift vessel, ‘Global 1200.’
