Latest Equipment News – Page 144
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NewsMAIB reports on ferry’s three engine failures
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into three Wight Sky engine failures and the history of engine failures on its sister ships.
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NewsAustralia tops INTERCARGO safety inspection list
INTERCARGO has launched the 13th edition of its Benchmarking Report, noting Australia’s leading role in vessel inspections.
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NewsBoxship Optimised For Hawaii Trade
Long in gestation, the plan for re-tonnaging the Hawaii trade lane with a new generation of container ships is set to be realised.
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NewsHybrid Entrant to Norwegian Coastal Run
A new chapter in the evolution of Norway’s Coastal Express (Hurtigruten) service is unfolding through the delivery of the first of a series of purpose-designed, hybrid LNG/battery-powered vessels for a competitor to the long-established operator on the route.
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NewsMAN ES turns its attention to small-bore engines on its journey to new fuels
For ship propulsion, “dual-fuel has come to stay” in all vessel segments, according to Thomas Hansen, head of two-stroke promotion and customer support at MAN Energy Solutions. “And that gives a general need for auxiliary power also to be delivered by dual fuel.”
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NewsGram to buy four 7,000 CEU dual fuel PCTCs
Gram Car Carriers (GCC) has formed Global Auto Carriers for the purpose of ordering four 7,000 CEU dual fuel pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, with the option for an additional 2+2 vessels at the same yard.
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NewsFire-retardant pipe jacket system
A new lightweight, corrosion-free, and efficient thermoplastic piping system has been launched for applications onboard.
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NewsMSI: Capesize bulk carriers challenged by CII
Maritime research and forecasting consultancy Maritime Strategies International (MSI) suggests that the Capesize bulk carrier fleet, ironically given its young age, could be impacted more by CII regulations than other bulk segments.
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NewsMcAllister uses GHG inventory data to support decarbonisation
McAllister is utilising greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability reporting services supplied by ABS to support its fleet of more than 75 tugboats, crew boats and barges.
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NewsReusing onboard waste heat
A new solution to turn waste heat into usable energy is helping to decarbonise the shipping industry
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NewsKeppel and Sembcorp Marine agree on merger
Keppel Corporation has entered into definitive agreements with Sembcorp Marine for the proposed merger of Keppel Offshore & Marine with Sembcorp Marine.
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NewsWärtsilä launches new large bore dual-fuel engine
Wärtsilä has launched the latest addition to its multi-fuel engine portfolio: the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF engine.
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NewsChevron’s new cylinder oil meets MAN’s category II requirements
Chevron Marine Lubricants’ new Taro Ultra Advanced 40 has passed the Main No Objection Letter (NOL) Service and Confirmation field tests by MAN Energy Solutions, which allows the oil’s uninterrupted use in their Mk 9 and later engines.
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NewsAmmonia bunkering network emerging
A global bunkering network for ammonia is being brought to fruition by Yara as newbuild orders for multi-fuel vessels are set to increase uptake of the carbon-neutral fuel.
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NewsUlstein launches thorium-powered ship concepts
Ulstein has launched zero emission vessel concepts featuring a Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (MSR).
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NewsType approval for cyber resilience tools
Three cyber security solutions have gained type approval from Bureau Veritas
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NewsPathfinding during a time of transitions: Mark Darley of LR
Mark Darley, Director, Marine & Offshore at Lloyd’s Register offered his perspectives on the rapidly changing commercial maritime market in an exclusive interview with The Motorship at Nor-Shipping in Lillestrom
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NewsJapanese researchers verify a new ammonia injection concept
A study published by Japanese researchers has verified the potential of a new fuel injection concept for liquid ammonia in large 2-stroke combustion engines.
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NewsUnsecured openings led to the sinking of towing vessel
The US National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an investigation into the flooding and sinking of a towing vessel off the coast of Puerto Rico highlighting unsecured openings as the cause.
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NewsBerg Propulsion provides electric system for Seabulk’s new tug
Seabulk’s newly delivered hybrid tug features a fully integrated hybrid electric system from Berg Propulsion.
