General News – Page 152
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NewsNew Lilaas lever technology
Norway’s Lilaas AS is introducing new versions of its electronically-controlled LO1 lever technology that include electronic integration which the company says is unique in the marine market.
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NewsABS exhaust gas scrubber advice
Maritime classification company, ABS, has released its ‘Advisory on Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems’, to help vessel owners and operators assess practicality of using exhaust gas scrubbers to meet current and upcoming environmental regulations.
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NewsClassNK agreement with Mayanmar Government
Global classification society, ClassNK, has been granted authorisation to carry out statutory surveys on behalf of the Myanmar Government.
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NewsTransas to supply engine simulator to Resolve Maritime Academy
Resolve Maritime Academy (RMA) of Florida, USA, has ordered a Transas Techsim 5000, DNV approved, Class A, full mission engine room simulator for its new simulation facility in Fort Lauderdale.
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Containership build gets underway in China
China Shipping Industry Co Ltd (CIC) has begun work this week on the 10,000 teu containership for China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL).
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Caspian Ice Class orders for Robert Allan
Canada based Robert Allan Ltd has been awarded contracts for two new designs of icebreaking OSVs for use in the North Caspian Sea.
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NewsNew Navtor distribution
Norwegian e-navigation company Navtor’s agreement with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) will see its Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS) distributed on the Navtor NavStick USB device.
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NewsSpecial Remora vessel to operate in Brazil
Remora of Norway says that its HiLoad DP offshore loading solution has been chartered to Petrobras of Brazil on a long-term contract.
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NewsABB HPT becomes MAN two-stroke option
ABB Turbocharging says that its high-pressure tuning (HPT) has been added to the list of options offered by MAN Diesel & Turbo’ for its two-stroke engine range.
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NewsMHI Ramform vessels for Norway
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received an order from Norwegian marine seismic and electromagnetic services provider, Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (PGS), for two of its Ramform Titan class vessels.
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NewsNew agreement to improve shipping capabilities
General Electric (GE) has signed an agreement with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) to help improve the capabilities of the shipping engineering community in China.
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NewsMitsui produces 3.83m BHP for 2012
Japan’s Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co Ltd (MES) announced that it has produced 3.83 million horsepower (BHP) by 187 sets of Mitsui-MAN B&W diesel engines for 2012.
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NewsPropulsion & Emissions conference success
The 35th Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference in Copenhagen last week was deemed a great success by all who attended.
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NewsRepeat order for fish transporter
Rolls-Royce has signed a repeat order from Norwegian shipping company Sølvtrans AS for a second live fish transport vessel.
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NewsEco-friendly shipping MOU
Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s AIMS Global Engineering (AIMS) to market and develop renewable energy solutions for shipping.
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NewsFatigue model to improve durability
A new fatigue model has been developed by Heikki Remes, a researcher at the Aalto University in Finland, to allow for the development of lighter, more durable and more energy efficient ships.
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NewsRaytheon bridge system contracts
German navigation system manufacturer, Raytheon Anschütz, has won a number of contracts for its integrated bridge systems, to be installed on newbuilt vessels for offshore operations.
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NewsMilestone for MAN engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo has sold its 500th MAN 48/60 medium speed engine, marking a milestone for the engine which has gained a reputation for being a good all rounder and a sturdy workhorse.
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NewsLast chance to book for P&E conference
It''s the last chance to book for The Motorship''s Propulsion & Emissions Conference 2013 - the annual two day event kicks off in Copenhagen, Denmark tomorrow.
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NewsMulti-purpose ro-ro takes shape at P&S
Work on the two special ro-ro ships for DFDS continues at the Volkswerft Stralsund yard in Germany despite the difficulties being faced by parent P&S.
