General News – Page 119
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NewsMAN solution proves its worth
MAN Diesel and Turbo’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solution, being developed with support from Alfa Laval, is proving successful onboard two AP Moller-Maersk vessels.
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NewsABS will class first US LNG bunker vessels
ABS has been chosen as the classification society for LNG America’s first LNG bunker barges, currently being designed by Jensen Maritime.
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NewsNES supplies more diesel-electric power for Gulf Offshore
Norwegian Electric Systems has announced the signing of a further contract with Simek for the delivery of a complete diesel electric system for Gulf Offshore`s newbuilding 131.
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NewsRo-ros and cruise ship to get energy-saving system
Rolls-Royce has announced two separate and significant orders for its Promas Lite propulsion system, an integrated high-efficiency propeller and rudder designed specifically for retrofit applications.
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NewsIsland Offshore orders OSV from Vard
Vard Holdings has secured a new contract with Island Offshore for the construction of an offshore support vessel to a Rolls-Royce design.
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NewsFuel treatment for the slow steaming age
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has launched a new range of fuel treatments under the Unitor brand name, intended to address problems resulting from aspects like fuel switching, blending and slow steaming.
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NewsDamen Bergum prepares for market revival
Damen Shipyards Bergum, a specialised yard of the Damen Group, is looking to build more of its trademark smaller sea-going vessels and as a result, is preparing for a “market revival”.
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NewsMHI system for industry ‘first’
A Mitsubishi Energy Recovery System (MERS) supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been installed on a Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) for the first time.
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NewsEmirates and Sweden join forces
Emirates International Maritime Academy (EIMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic co-operation with Sweden’s World Maritime University (WMU).
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News‘Round Table’ looks at cold corrosion
The subject of cold corrosion came under the spotlight at a round table discussion hosted by ExxonMobil and ''The Motorship'' in Hamburg on 20 May.
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NewsFirst Scandlines ferry at Blohm + Voss
Blohm + Voss Repair is in the news again for the second time in a week with the arrival of the first of two controversial ro-ro ferry newbuildings being modified for Scandlines, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsABB secures US£20m worth of orders
ABB is to supply electrical power and propulsion systems for two next generation offshore vessels – contracts worth more than US$20m.
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Repeat LNG package order for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä has announced that it has been contracted to supply integrated LNG equipment and propulsion packages for three more LNG tankers for Danish operator Evergas, in an extension to a similar previous order placed in 2013.
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DNV GL completes Japanese risk assessment
DNV GL has completed a risk assessment ‘hazard identification study’ (HAZID) on a series of three methanol-fuelled tankers for Japanese owners Mitsui OSK Lines and Minami Nippon Shipbuilding.
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Finnlines works to reduce fleet emissions
In a bid to reduce its environmental impact and comply with new upcoming stringent SOx emissions regulations, Finnlines has ordered a range of exhaust gas cleaning systems.
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NewsQueen Elizabeth at B+V for first overhaul
''Queen Elizabeth'' was docking at Blohm + Voss in Hamburg Thursday evening 15 May for her first overhaul since entering service in 2010 and the work, reportedly costing €30 million, will include scrubber installation, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsSteering control system added to Hatlapa range
A new steering control system is being introduced by Hatlapa, which is owned by Cargotec company MacGregor.
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NewsAzipods for Finnish LNG-fuelled icebreaker
ABB reports that it has secured a contract to supply electric power equipment, including Azipod propulsion units, for an ice breaker vessel being built for the Finnish Transport Agency (FTA) at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard.
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NewsSTX France bags fourth Oasis cruise ship order
STX France has announced a contract with Royal Caribbean Cruises to build a fourth cruise ship in the ‘Oasis’ series.
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ABS class contract for LNG carriers
ABS is to classify two ‘Moss-type’ LNG carriers to be built in Korea for Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).
