General News – Page 209
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NewsNew Dutch tanker type underway at Meyer
Work has begun in Germany on an environmentally friendly Dutch LNG tanker type which will run on both heavy oil and low emission LNG fuel and is the first of her kind for both her owners and her builders.
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NewsHamworthy wins FSRU re-gas orders
Hamworthy has secured a contract for the supply of re-gasification technology on board what are understood to be the world’s first newbuild floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs).
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Voith enters waste heat recovery market
Voith reports that it has developed a new technology in order to respond to fuel price rises and environmental concerns, with the launch of its Voith SteamTrac compact waste heat recovery system.
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NewsFirst order for two-stroke with EGR
MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced the first order for its second-generation EGR system, to be employed on the 6S80ME-C9 main engine onboard a Maersk Line 4,500TEU newbuild container vessel.
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NewsWärtsilä scrubs up well at Europort
Wärtsilä has signed a cooperation agreement at Europort with Finnish and Dutch shipyards to facilitate installation of scrubbers in the marine market.
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NewsEuroport ‘Maritime Odyssey’
The Europort maritime exhibition in Rotterdam has opened with a clear vision for the maritime industry by 2041.
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NewsClassNK guidelines for NOx reduction
ClassNK has announced the launch of new guidelines for Selective Catalytic Systems (SCRs) and Redundant Agent Supply Systems for commercial vessels.
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NewsInstrument detects particles in lubes
The Amot metal particle detector (MPD) is an on-line continuous wear debris monitor that signals the presence of metal particles in lubricating oils, thus alerting operators to perform oil condition checks.
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Latest auxiliary from Cummins Marine
Cummins has announced the latest addition to its Quantum series product line and the company’s newest marine auxiliary engine, the QSB7-DM, a 6.7litre engine designed for reliability, durability and low cost of ownership.
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NewsFloating tsunami debris response
A 25 million tonne marine debris field created by the Japanese tsunami back in March is currently floating across the North Pacific and will reach Hawaii by this winter, according to experts.
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NewsThe down side of dual fuel, by Rolls-Royce
According to Rolls-Royce Marine, dual fuel gas/diesel engines are not a good option, either engineering-wise or economically, compared with the Bergen lean-burn pure-gas solution.
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BWTS guide from class society
ABS has announced the release of a new ‘Guide for Ballast Water Treatment’ which will aid vessel owners and operators in preparing for compliance with the IMO’s new ballast water convention.
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NewsWärtsilä opens new spares centre
Wärtsilä has inaugurated its new spare parts distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, which combines eight previous local warehouses into one global supply chain operation, from order confirmation to delivery.
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New facility for Australian builder
Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced that it is to expand its presence in Western Australia’s North West region, establishing a new facility at the SINWA site in Karratha.
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NewsAustal acquires shipyard in Philippines
In a $7million deal, Western Australia-based shipbuilder Austal has acquired the former FBMA shipyard in the Philippines as part of its strategy to regionalise its manufacturing base for commercial vessels.
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NewsCarbon programme launched for shipping
Carbon Positive, a carbon management consultancy for the maritime sector, has launched its Carbon Positive Programme for Ships (CPPS), designed to support ship owners, managers and operators in CO2 emission reduction.
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Guide addresses crane safety issues
Lloyd''s Register has announced the publication of a pocket guide to help ship owners and operators understand the importance of professional maintenance and survey preparation for marine lifting appliances.
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Partnership addresses bridge management challenges
Thomas Gunn says that it has teamed up with Regs4ships to provide a complete bridge solution for the navigator, offering Regs4ships digital maritime regulations incorporated into its Voyager navigational system.
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NewsIBIA recognises LNG as fuel for ships
At the recent annual convention of the International Bunker Industry Association, held in Barcelona, the IBIA board announced its official decision to “become more closely engaged in LNG matters”.
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Hybrid ferries to be built in Scotland
UK cabinet secretary for infrastructure and capital investment Alex Neil has recently confirmed Clyde-based Ferguson Shipbuilders as the preferred bidder to build a world''s first in environmentally friendly ferries.
