Industry News – Page 110
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NewsFerry operators welcome BWM convention move
Ferry trade association Interferry has praised a decision by the recent IMO MEPC 67 that could exempt certain ferry operators from fitting equipment required by the impending Ballast Water Management Convention.
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NewsSteerable thruster approved before production
Wärtsilä reports that DNV GL has issued approval for the design of its WST-14 thruster, indicating that the design fully complies with the classification rules.
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IBIA welcomes MARPOL Annex VI compromise
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) says it welcomes the compromise solution on the issue of ensuring bunker quality which was agreed at the recent MEPC 67 meeting.
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NewsIMO reports MEPC 67 outcome
The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 67th session at IMO headquarters in London from 13 to 17 October, and the following items were agreed.
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NewsShiprepair revived in southern UK port
Burgess Marine and Shoreham Port report that the two organisations plan to revitalise shiprepair operations at Shoreham.
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Hydrex appoints UK agent
Belgium-based Hydrex has appointed European Marine and Machinery Agencies Ltd as agent for the UK and Ireland for its underwater maintenance and repair services and Ecospeed and Ecoshield products.
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NewsNavico acquires Maris
ACQUISITION: Navico Holding AS, parent company to the Simrad brand of navigational marine electronics, is to acquire Maris (Maritime Information Systems A/S) from The Grieg Group.
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NewsMHI-MME propeller license agreement
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME) has signed a licensing agreement with Changzhou Zhonghai Marine Propeller (CZZH) for the company to manufacture and market its marine propellers.
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NewsMOL recognised as climate change leader
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been recognised as a leader for climate change transparency by international, not-for-profit organisation, CDP.
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NewsDayang Shipbuilding delivers 200th ship
China’s Dayang Shipbuilding Co Ltd reached an important milestone earlier this week when it delivered its 200th vessel built at the site since the company was founded.
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Inatech tool helps ensure ECA compliance
Cloud software and IT services provider, Inatech, has launched a new rules-based application and reporting tool to help shipowners ensure they comply with upcoming 2015 ECA regulations.
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NewsWärtsilä announces maintenance agreement with Wagenborg
Wärtsilä says that it has recently signed a six-year maintenance agreement with Netherlands-based Wagenborg Shipping,
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NewsKleven signs newbuilding deal with Maersk Supply
Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven has announced a contract with Maersk Supply Service for construction of six anchor handling vessels, with options for up to four additional ships.
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NewsMEPC 67th session opens
The 67th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 67) session, which began yesterday, is set to be a busy five-day hearing, with a total of 145 documents submitted under 20 items on the agenda.
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NewsNew shipbuilding cluster for St. Petersburg
The St Petersburg local government in Russia is considering a new shipbuilding cluster in the region, according to Dmitry Yalov, regional vice-governor, writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsMore MacGregor machinery for Sinopacific
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, is to supply a new series of deck machinery orders for 12 vessels being built by China-based Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group, building on a track-record of contracts.
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NewsFerry company puts LNG plans on hold
Western Channel Ferry operator Brittany Ferries reports that it has been forced to suspend its plans to operate on LNG fuel because the figures do not add up.
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NewsLloyd Werft swaps Artania engines
Work has begun at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB) on replacing four Pielstick main engines with Wärtsilä units as part of the comprehensive modernisation of the 44,588gt cruise ship ''Artania'', writes Tom Todd.
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NewsWärtsilä gas handling systems for VLECs
Wärtsilä is to supply gas handling systems for six new 87,000m³ very large ethane carriers (VLECs) being built at the Samsung Heavy Industries yard in South Korea.
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Ship Efficiency Awards 2014
The winners of the inaugural ‘Ship Efficiency Awards’ were announced earlier this month, following two days of discussion and debate during the fourth annual ‘Ship Efficiency: The Event’ in London, UK.
