General News – Page 169
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NewsGE hybrid propulsion for MARS tankers
The new fleet of military afloat reach and sustainability (MARS) tankers for the UK’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary is to use an energy efficient hybrid propulsion system based on GE drive technology.
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Integrated power for Russian icebreakers
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply integrated power and automation systems for two new icebreakers being built for a Russian state-owned enterprise by Vyborg Shipyard JSC, a long-time partner of Wärtsilä.
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NewsBWTS ordered for windfarm jack-up ship
GEA Westfalia Separator says that its BallastMaster ultraV ballast water treatment system has been ordered for an offshore wind power installation vessel newbuilding for Hochteif.
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NewsNew Havyard vessel enters operations
The new Havyard designed ‘Vestland Mira’ PSV went into service seven minutes after its naming ceremony in Balestrand, Norway recently.
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NewsABB propulsion for wind turbine vessels
ABB recently delivered four of its Azipod C propulsion systems for the wind turbine installation vessel, ‘Blue Ocean II’, being built by Samsung Shipyard in Korea.
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NewsSoftware for compliance and efficiency
Classification society ABS has released a new energy and environmental manager module for its NS5 Enterprise asset management software, in order to help owners and operators meet environmental and operational demands.
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NewsLloyd Werft gets Schlumberger conversions
Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven has won a contract from oilfield service provider Schlumberger to convert two platform supply vessels into well-service ships for North Sea operation, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsBox ship deliveries trigger demolition
An estimated 1.7million TEU is scheduled to be delivered during 2013 making it the biggest year ever for containership deliveries, according to Braemar’s latest Quarterly Container Ship Fleet Statistics.
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NewsMJP Waterjets acquires Ultra Dynamics
Sweden’s MJP Waterjets AB has acquired the UK and US based waterjet specialist, Ultra Dynamics – the merger will create one of the world’s largest waterjet providers.
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NewsMore power for MTU 20V8000 engine
Tognum company MTU Friedrichshafen has announced that higher power ratings are to be made available for its large high speed engine, the series 8000. The maximum output has been raised from 9,100kW to 10MW.
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NewsAframax tanker design from Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä Ship Design has announced a new design for an Aframax-size tanker that focuses on efficiency, and is said to offer solutions for current and forthcoming emissions legislation.
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NewsKeel laid for Western Ferries vessel
Scottish ferry operator, Western Ferries, has hosted a keel laying ceremony for the first of two vessels being built by Birkenhead based shipyard and engineering company, Cammell Laird.
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US shipyard lays keel for two tankers
The Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc (APSI) in the US has laid the first of two keels for two new Aframax tankers it is building for SeaRiver Maritime Inc – the marine affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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Tanker company confirms green credentials
Petroleum tanker operator AET has formally committed to the MPA Green Shipping Programme. President and CEO, Hor Weng Yew, signed-up to the initiative at a Singapore bunkering conference, SIBCON.
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NewsMeyer to build its biggest cruise ship ever
German cruise ship builder Meyer Werft has clinched a giant contract worth about €700 million with Norwegian Cruise Line for a 163,000gt cruise ship and secured an option for a second.
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NewsNew joint project on LNG Bunkering
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and nine key members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established a four-month study into LNK Bunkering organised as a Joint Industry Project (JIP).
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NewsSAM Electronics wins major IT contract
Hamburg based system solutions company, SAM Electronics, has won a contract to supply and install a full IT network and associated equipment for the world’s largest offshore construction vessel.
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NewsPrototypes a challenge, says FSG chief
New orders have meant future security for leading German shipyard Flensburger (FSG), but MD Peter Sierk has cautioned that developing and building four prototypes at once is “an enormous challenge”, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsDamen builds terminal tugs for KOC
Damen has signed a contract with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to build 14 Damen ASD tugs.
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NewsGreenPort Congress – towards sustainability
The seventh GreenPort Congress was held during the first week of October 2012 in Marseille - during which nearly 200 environmental experts across the sector came together to discuss working towards a continuous commitment to sustainable operations.
