General News – Page 127
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NewsTwo more PSVs to be built at Ulstein
Ulstein Verft has announced new contracts for two PSVs for Blue Ship Invest, to the PX121 design, and with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2015.
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NewsZeebrugge completes ‘first’ bunkering operation
The Port of Zeebrugge has completed a ‘truck to ship’ LNG bunkering operation – the first to be performed in the Flemish coastal port.
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NewsRolls-Royce engines ABS-certified
Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ MTU Series 4000 engines have been awarded Naval Vessel Rules (NVR) certification by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
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NewsNorway commits to the ShipArrestor
The Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket) has signed a contract with Miko Marine AS to become the first national agency to purchase the ShipArrestor system.
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NewsRussia to provide $4 billion shipbuilding cash to Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine are considering implementing a number of major joint investment projects in shipbuilding during the next few years, as part of recently signed agreements between the two countries’ governments, writes Eugene Gerden.
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Marine gensets market boost
The European marine genset market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.13% between 2013 and 2018, according to a new report.
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News'Maritime Maisie' hull strength compromised
Lloyd’s Register emergency response experts assessing the hull of the ‘Maritime Maisie’ chemical tanker have said its strength is severely impaired and it needs to get to a port of refuge as soon as possible.
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IBIA works to improve bunker quality
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is calling on marine fuel suppliers to adopt the ISO 2010 specifications for bunkers in a bid to improve bunker quality across the supply chain.
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NewsTOTE goes with Wärtsilä four-strokes for LNG conversions
Wärtsilä says that it has been contracted by US shipowner Totem Ocean Trailer Express (Totem Ocean) to supply equipment for what is said to be the largest LNG conversions to be undertaken in the US.
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NewsMachinery inspection deficiencies
Preliminary results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery resulted in 68 ships being detained over a three month period, according to the Paris MoU on Port State Control.
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Four methanol carriers ordered
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) of Japan says that it has contracted with Methanol Holdings Trinidad (MHTL) to build and charter four methanol carriers.
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News87% of industry wants common fuel measurement methodology
A study commissioned by International Paint suggests that some 87% of ship operators would welcome a common methodology to measure fuel consumption, and hence the effectiveness of so-called low-resistance hull coatings.
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NewsFour more gas-fuelled PSVs for Siem
Wärtsilä has been contracted by Siem Offshore to provide ship design, propulsion systems and other equipment for four more PSVs to be built at Remontowa in Poland for Siem Offshore.
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NewsWE Tech technology ‘game-changer’
Finland’s WE Tech is developing its WE Drive technology to offer merchant ships “game-changing technology”.
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NewsSietas delivers offshore installer
Just a week after being sold to the Russians, Sietas Shipyard in Hamburg-Neuenfelde Monday handed over what is, for the moment at least, its last big newbuilding, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsCroatian operator orders two Ultramax bulkers from China
Croatia’s shipping company Atlantska Plovdiba has placed an order for two 63,800dwt Ultramax bulk carriers from Chinese shipbuilder Qingshan, writes Jaroslaw Adamowski.
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OSV work at A&P Tyne
The 6,254 grt ‘Seven Osprey’, an offshore support vessel from the Subsea7 fleet, is currently drydocked at A&P Tyne due to undergo an extensive scope of work.
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NewsSaga Cruises returns to Gibdock
Saga Cruises’ ‘Saga Ruby’ has returned to Gibraltar’s Gibdock shipyard for repair and maintenance work.
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NewsFuel supplier issues guidelines for operators
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants has released what it refers to as ‘top-tips’ to help vessel owners and operators achieve good value when purchasing marine bunkers.
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NewsTest and training centre opens its doors in Denmark
Alfa Laval recently formally inaugurated its new Test and Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark, on site of the former Aalborg shipyard.
