General News – Page 88
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NewsWartsila designs zero-emissions ferry concept
Wärtsilä Marine Solutions has launched a concept for a series of innovative and cost effective shuttle ferries which feature zero or low emissions.
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Parker Kittiwake introduces ECA data gathering
Parker Kittiwake Procal, part of the Parker Hannifin Corporation, has launched the new Procal 1200M data gathering system and control unit.
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NewsIMO technology centres receive crucial funding
The European Commission has provided €10 million towards five maritime technology cooperation centres (MTCCs) to be established by the IMO in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific.
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NewsESL bulkers first for DNV GL rules
Two dual-fuelled handysize bulk carriers for Finnish owner ESL Shipping will be the first built to DNV GL’s new rules, released late last year.
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NewsJon Childs: Out of the bottleneck
Jon Childs of GE Power Conversions admits he “has been on something of a crusade” to make nailing down the most effective electrical installation less painful. But it took a neat turn of events to propel his ideas beyond the coffee machine, writes Stevie Knight.
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Danish authorities strengthen sulphur enforcement
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Danish Maritime Authority have published an action plan for 2016 in order to try and strengthen enforcement of regulations on ships’ sulphur emissions.
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NewsPPG launches cargo tank coating
PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has unveiled a new tank coating system, the Phenguard Pro.
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Wartsila electrics and power for mega containerships
Wärtsilä''s electrical and automation system has been selected for a series of three ‘mega-class’ container vessels being built for French ship owner CMA CGM.
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NewsSimplicity is key, Maersk Supply SALT200
“Today everything is possible, but if an operator doesn’t control the design it can become too complicated. And much too complicated for the crews to operate,” says Ivan Seistrup of Maersk Supply.
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NewsBWM confirmation next year, says IMO
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed that it will not be able to announce whether the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention has passed the ratification threshold until early next year.
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NewsDNV GL tests drone inspection at Remontowa
DNV GL has completed several tests at the Romontova shipyard using drones to support the hull survey of two vessels.
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NewsEvoqua partners with Drew Marine
Evoqua Water Technologies and Drew Marine have announced a partnership to provide a full compliance packet for ballast water management.
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NewsDamen Marine Components opens Jiangyin factory
Damen Marine Components has opened a new production facility in Jiangyin, adding for capacity to its Chinese factory opened in 2005 in Suzhou. At 11,000sq m, the Jiangyin production plant is nearly double the size of the Suzhou facility. At Jiangyin Damen will produce propeller nozzles, rudders, special constructions and ...
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NewsIMO seeks input for 2016 BWMS forum
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a call for papers for a major global research and development forum on ballast water management, to be held in Canada in March 2016.
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NewsMAN strengthens research relationship with CCS
MAN Diesel and Turbo has signed a technical cooperation agreement with the China Classification Society (CCS) during Marintec China 2015
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NewsIACS Council addresses efficient cyber security
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has created a Cyber Safety Panel to lend support and resources to address what it says has become a key industry issue.
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Hempel launches hydrogel-based coating
Hempel’s has launched an anti-fouling coating, Hempasil X3+, that uses highly absorbent polymer to trick organisms into minimising protein and bacterial adhesion.
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NewsStadt occupies maritime centre extension
Norwegian developer of no-loss electric propulsion drives Stadt has occupied a new €4 million maritime centre extension in its home town of Gjerdsvika.
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NewsRoyston to upgrade performance monitoring system
Royston Diesel Power has been awarded funding from Innovate UK for its new Managing Energy on Marine Vessels technology programme.
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Class NK enhances big data capabilities
Classification society ClassNK has announced that it has established a Ship Data Centre in Tokyo, Japan.
