General News – Page 89
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NewsCMA CGM highlights emissions progress
Global shipping group CMA CGM has announced a 50% reduction in its emissions per container transported over the past decade, as states prepare to gather for the COP21 climate talks in Paris.
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UK Chamber highlights slow efficiency technology uptake
At the UK Chamber of Shipping Evaluation of Energy Efficiency Technologies event it was argued that most fuel savings were being achieved by slow steaming.
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NewsMultiple steerable propeller contract
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract for the delivery of 12 azimuth thrusters to Sanmar Shipyard in Turkey, with an option for an additional 30 units.
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NewsWärtsilä designs and powers advanced trawler
A new pelagic fishing trawler ordered by Scottish owner Mewstead LLP will be built according to a Wärtsilä design and will feature a broad scope of Wärtsilä propulsion machinery.
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NewsTackling cargo liquefaction
It remains one of the most challenging and deadliest issues facing the bulk carrier segment, but some concerted industry action – and increasing focus from regulators and class societies – aim to better protect seafarers and vessels from the threat posed by cargo liquefaction. Gavin Lipsith reports.
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NewsPredicting returns on hull coating investment
A new consultancy tool from AkzoNobel, Intertrac Vision, has been launched to help ship owners and operators quantify the cost, fuel consumption and emissions implications of their fouling-control coatings selection.
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Yard worker health research
The medical team at Drydocks World Dubai have successfully completed collaborative research with the UK’s Imperial College London into the health and wellbeing of its yard employees.
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NewsIntegrated operations centre enhances ABB monitoring
ABB is now monitoring equipment onboard nearly 100 vessels from a new integrated operations centre in Billingstad, opened in September and introduced to press yesterday.
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Seven ship RCL deal for Hyde Marine
Hyde Marine has been awarded with another retrofit contract for Hyde GUARDIAN Gold Ballast Water Treatment systems by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL).
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Calnetix patents to find marine applications
Three US patents recently awarded to Calnetix Technologies could find use in marine applications, the company has confirmed to The Motorship.
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NewsMy first container ship
A new wooden toy launched by French shipping line CMA CGM, My First Container Ship, is set to bring out the shipping magnate in children - and the inner child in all ship enthusiasts..
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Wilhelmsen top line down
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding (WWH) has reported a 7% decline in top line, mainly driven by weaker performance in the group’s shipping activities.
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NewsDNV cert for simulators
Maritime simulator developer VSTEP has received a DNV-GL accreditation for its new generation of GMDSS simulators.
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NewsHeat Exchanger GEA changes to Kelvion
The Heat Exchanger division of GEA Group will now operate under the new name of Kelvion.
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NewsLIVE BLOG: Gas Fuelled Ships Conference
The first day of the Gas Fuelled Ships LIVE blog kicks off today from the Conference taking place in Hamburg, follow the blog to make sure you don’t miss any of the action.
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NewsImtech Marine rebranded under new owners
Brands under the newly named RH Marine Group will be given increased accountability and responsibility, while new owners Parcom Capital and Pon Holdings will bring fresh investment in new technologies.
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NewsShip operating costs set to increase
Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2015 and 2016, according to the latest survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens.
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NewsWärtsilä advances Chinese joint venture
Wärtsilä has taken a major step in its Chinese engine building business with the start of construction for the new CSSC Wärtsilä Engine (CWEC) factory in Lingang, Shanghai.
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Industry stakeholder meeting addresses key issues
Shipowners, ship builders and classification societies addressed key issues in the industry at the annual Tripartite meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Market acceptance for Selektope
The antifouling substance Selektope has been signed off by the European Commission coinciding with its first commercial application in Asia.
