General News – Page 54
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NewsContract signed for seawater lift pumps
Aker BP and Framo have entered into a long-term maintenance contract for seawater lift pumps where compensation is directly linked to facility uptime.
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NewsBV conducts first survey by drone
Bureau Veritas (BV) has completed its first survey by drone, studying the holds of a bulk carrier in an Italian port.
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NewsWind-assisted propulsion technologies enter mainstream
Engine designers and other OEMs are following the rapid development of wind-assisted technologies, while naval architects are looking at optimising ship designs
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NewsCoronavirus wreaks havoc across global shipping industry
As Maersk tells employees to stay home after travel to affected countries, and China’s PMI slips below 2008 lows, Covid-19’s impacts on shipping become clearer.
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NewsROLLS-ROYCE TO REVIEW BERGEN DIVISION
London-headquartered Rolls-Royce Holdings is to conduct what it describes as “a strategic review” of its Bergen engine division in Norway, writes David Tinsley. The medium-speed designer and manufacturer is no longer viewed as core to the group’s operations.
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NewsSmart Maritime Council adopts data standard
A cross-industry membership group has announced it will support the use of the ISO 19848 data standard for shipboard machinery and equipment.
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NewsKongsberg to equip polar cruise ships
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract worth approximately NOK300 million to equip three adventure cruise ships for Portuguese company, Mystic Cruises, with a fourth to follow.
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NewsHIS high-speed camera system from Kistler
Kistler is adding a new product to its portfolio - the innovative HIS high-speed camera system with optical probes to visualise the combustion process in engines.
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NewsJoint research project to reduce carbon footprint
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) and Aalto University in Finland have agreed to collaborate on R&D aimed at developing technologies to reduce shipping''s environmental impact and improve safety.
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NewsReport liquefaction incidents says Intercargo
Intercargo is reminding ship owners and operators of the importance of investigating and reporting liquefaction incidents, in order for lessons to be learnt.
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NewsIMO issues coronavirus advice
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has released advice on the growing coronavirus emergency to member states, seafarers and the shipping industry.
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NewsCMB carbon offsets aim for zero by 2020
CMB is showing its environmental credentials by offsetting all its CO2 emissions in order to have net zero CO2 emissions from 2020.
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NewsAlfa Laval commits to zero-emission vessel target in decarbonisation coalition
Sameer Kalra, President Alfa Laval Marine Division, committed to bring Alfa Laval's experience, portfolio of marine technologies and R&D resources to the challenge of developing zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030,Alfa Laval is committed to reaching this vital goal, which is key to decarbonizing the global shipping industry and reaching the ...
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NewsReuben Brothers acquire Italian shipowner assets
RB|RD Armatori, a company controlled by Reuben Brothers with the joint venture participation of Rizzo and De Carlini families, has completed the takeover of Italian shipowner RBD Armatori.
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NewsClassNK approves Bangladesh recycling site
Classification society ClassNK has issued a statement of compliance (SoC) to PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries Limited (PHP), a ship recycling facility in Bangladesh, verifying that the facility is in line with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (HKC).
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NewsABB delivers emissions plan to US government
ABB Marine & Ports has delivered a testimony in the US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure about the future of marine technologies, presenting a comprehensive approach to reducing marine emissions.
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NewsSouth Korea eyes ECA from 2022
South Korea is to introduce a requirement that vessels must operate on 0.1% sulphur fuel while berthed or moored at seven specified ports. The requirement will take effect from 1 September 2020.
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News'Mandatory contribution' R&D fund proposed by industry leaders
A global decarbonisation R&D fund could be financed by a mandatory contribution of US$2 per tonne of marine fuel, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsClimate change needs global approach: BIMCO
BIMCO has welcomed the recognition of the European Commission that tackling climate change is a global issue that needs an international collaborative approach.
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NewsFuture-proof shipping solutions initiative
CSSC and DNV GL have begun a strategic partnership with a focus on developing future-proof solutions and competencies for shipping in a variety of fields including alternative fuels and environmentally friendly technologies.
