Industry News – Page 88
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NewsCold ironing in China
APL’s joint-venture terminal, Qingdao Qianwan United Advance Container Terminal (QQCTUA) in China has completed a cold-ironing trial to ensure it has the capability to meet new Chinese emission regulations.
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NewsEckerö extends Wärtsilä engine service agreement
Finnish shipping group Eckerö has extended Wärtsilä’s contract to provide engine service and maintenance across its fleet of five passenger and ro-ro vessels.
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NewsRINA certifies Carnival Maritime
Leading marine classification and certification society, RINA Services, has awarded Carnival Maritime certificates in both environmental management and occupational health and safety across its fleet.
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NewsEcospeed demonstrator vessel embarks on roadshow
Subsea Industries has held the first in a series of planned roadshows to demonstrate the zero environmental impact and simplicity of cleaning hulls protected with its Ecospeed hard coating.
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NewsTrade shrugs off uncertainty at Posidonia 2016
Greek ship owners and the marine engineering companies serving them put aside a challenging business climate to show resilience and innovation at the biennial gathering in June, writes Alice Mason.
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Hempel epoxy coating
Hempel has launched a versatile new epoxy coating for marine newbuilds which will be available in Canada, the US and Mexico.
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NewsHyundai Heavy Industries drives software development
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and companies including Microsoft, Intel and ship owner SK Shipping are partnering to stimulate the development of ship software by South Korean developers.
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Jotun hull solution for Euronav suezmaxes
Euronav is to apply Jotun Hull Performance Solution (HPS) coatings and measurement sensors to Samsung-built sister tankers ‘Cap Guillaume’ and ‘Cap Philippe’.
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NewsWärtsilä builds Canary Islands service base
Wärtsilä is participating in a new maintenance hub in the Canary Islands to enhance its service offering.
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NewsABB highlights impact of digital technologies
In a new whitepaper ABB Marine and Ports has outlined the dramatic impact that digital technologies are having on the maritime industries.
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NewsEniram acquisition to boost Wärtsilä digital services
Wärtsilä has signed an agreement to buy Eniram, a leading company in vessel performance management, with the transaction valued at €43 million.
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NewsABB opens Asia remote services centre
Automation specialist ABB is opening a new integrated operations centre in Singapore, the third facility of its type, which will allow the company’s engineers to follow the sun across the globe.
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NewsImproved coatings for Schottel thrusters
Propulsion and steering specialist Schottel has refined its Rudderpropellers with an optimised coating process that is said to offer enhanced corrosion protection and greater resistance to abrasion.
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DNV GL launches stability analysis tool
DNV GL is now offering a new stability analysis solution that allows for hydrodynamic and stability analysis on one common model.
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NewsStagger sulphur restrictions, conference keynote urges
The conclusion of a supplementary study on marine fuel availability by Navigistics Consulting and EnSys Energy was among revelations at The Motorship’s 38th Propulsion & Emissions Conference, which took place in Hamburg’s Grand Elysee hotel on 11-12 May.
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K-Line seeks further fuel savings with ClassNK CMAX
K-line Ship Management has selected ClassNK Consulting Service’s machinery condition monitoring and automatic diagnostic system for use on one of its container vessels.
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NewsSpringfield Shipping extends Eniram roll-out
Springfield Shipping Co. has announced that it has completed a new deal with Eniram for its energy efficient technology.
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ABS upgrades shaft monitoring solution
ABS and Capital Ship Management Corp have collaborated to install an advanced condition monitoring system.
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NewsISO hull performance standard nears completion
Marine antifouling coatings expert, Jotun, has adapted its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) guarantee to ensure it is fully ISO/DIS-19030-2 compliant in light of the new ISO 19030 standard nearing publication.
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NewsThe Future Engine Forum
The Motorship and ExxonMobil met several major ship owners in Hamburg last month to share perspectives on the future development of engines and emerging challenges to cylinder condition. The result was an illuminating and far-reaching discussion, of which we are pleased to present highlights in this special report.
