General News – Page 265
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NewsCIMAC looks at the true cost of engines
The 2010 CIMAC circle, held on 9th September at SMM, attracted over 150 delegates all interested in the main topic: the total cost of ownership of marine propulsion engines.
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NewsMercator Media Ltd teams up with EWP Communications
A ports magazine, e-news and series of events specifically aimed at issues thrown up by the growing environmental agenda is the subject of a new venture by Mercator Media. Called GreenPort, the publications will provide news – and analysis.
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News€80 million crane orders for Cargotec
Cargotec has reported that contracts for 275 MacGregor cargo handling cranes with a total value of more than €80 million were signed during the month of August 2010.
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NewsInnovative coatings offer quick ‘return on investment’
Ahead of the forthcoming MEPC61 meeting, International Paint says that improved efficiency and reduced carbon emissions can be achieved by employing simple, proven and readily available technology.
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Venezuela orders Aframax tankers from Russia
Venezuela''s state shipping company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) has signed a deal to buy 10 Aframax oil tankers worth $700 million from Russia''s United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) for delivery by 2016.
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Shipping prepares to increase investment activity
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry have shown a marginal drop over the past three months, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from leading accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens.
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NewsIMO World Maritime Day message
Today (23 September 2010) marks the 33rd celebration of World Maritime Day, the annual occasion when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlights a key issue for IMO and the shipping industry.
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Training module from Seagull targets MLC
Norwegian maritime training specialist Seagull has been prompted by anticipated enforcement of the International Labour Organization’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) to augment its computer-based training packages with new modules detailing the responsibilities of shipboard officers, and focusing on compliance.
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New pump control systems boost efficiency
An integrated system of Allweiler frequency converters on board Stena Line’s latest fleet addition, the 62,000gt ‘Stena Hollandica’, promises to cut energy consumption, reduce wear and tear, and improve component efficiency.
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Bangladesh to built Danish ferry
In an interesting departure from the norm, a Danish ferry company, Hundested-Rørvig, has ordered a double-ended ferry from a Bangladesh shipbuilder.
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MAN PrimeServ introduces online service
MAN PrimeServ’s Online Service is a service solution that combines operating data from engines and turbochargers, data-processing technologies and the company’s own, expert knowledge to provide customers with regular reports, remote operation support and troubleshooting help.
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NewsMAN aims to introduce dry scrubber technology
MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a cooperation agreement, with an eye on upcoming emission regulations, with the German company, Couple Systems, to work together on dry exhaust gas scrubber systems.
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NewsCould LNG ships be powered by nuclear energy?
Babcock International Group Marine Division reports that it has completed a study to investigate the commercial implications of developing a nuclear-powered LNG carrier, something it claims as a first.
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DNV verifies vessels according to IMO emission reduction
DNV recently verified that two newbuildings at Oshima Shipyard in Japan have been built according to a guideline from IMO encouraging reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in shipping.
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Navy project could expand SA shipbuilding
South African shipbuilding company Damen Shipyards Cape Town, part of the Dutch owned Damen shipbuilding group, would consider expanding its facilities in Cape Town if the South African Navy’s (SAN) Project Biro materialised.
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Leading container lines join forces against piracy
The world’s three largest container shipping companies, CMA CGM, MSC and Maersk Line, have decided to cooperate in the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
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NewsReport backs Iridium for sat phone performance
Iridium says that a comparison report by Frost & Sullivan found that although the equivalent Inmarsat product was cheaper in terms of purchase cost and airtime cost, the Iridium satphone proved superior in all other respects.
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Differing judgements could influence class selection
A complex range of differing legal judgments in recent years has led to greater discrimination on the part of plaintiffs in identifying the most favourable regime for actions involving classification societies.
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News‘Maersk Lancer’ gets anti-glare treatment
South Shields based Solar Solve Marine recently received an order from LV Shipping & Transport to measure, supply and install 15 of its ‘Solasafe’ anti-glare, heat rejecting roller screens to some of the wheelhouse windows on Maersk Lancer.
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NewsMAN to cooperate with gas-tank specialist
MAN Diesel & Turbo has reached agreement with TGE Marine Gas Engineering, market leader and specialist in the design and construction of cargo-handling systems for cryogenic gases, regarding their future cooperation.
