Latest Equipment News – Page 191
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NewsNew DNV RP on software reliability
Nakilat and DNV have teamed up with a group of leading yards and system suppliers to elevate software reliability and maintenance during operations.
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NewsLATEST CRUISE VESSEL SETS STANDARD FROM ITALY
Italian shipbuilding capability in the capital-intensive vessel stakes has been underscored by the industry’s largest delivery to date, that of the 170,400gt MSC Seashore, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsVard signs CSOV contract
Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard has signed a contract, estimated at €100 million, for the design and construction of two construction service operations vessels (CSOV), with an option for a further two.
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NewsInsolvent but confident Pella Sietas goes back to work
Normal work has resumed at the insolvent but still busy Hamburg shipyard Pella Sietas after it was announced that complaints of unpaid wages were being settled and new investors sought, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsK Line to trial onboard CCS system
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ('K' LINE) is preparing to undertake the first tests of a carbon capture and storage system onboard a vessel, following the installation of a CCS system aboard its Corona Utility bulk carrier at the Yokohama facility of project partner Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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NewsUK BUYER FOR BERGEN ENGINES
Rolls-Royce is to sell its Bergen Engines business to diversified, privately-owned UK engineering group Langley Holdings, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsUK supplier aims to deliver first onboard urea generator by end-2021
ARAN SRL, an Italy-based urea production system supplier, has joined forces with Fluechem Ltd, the UK based chemical bunkering solutions supplier, to deliver what they claim is the first ship based marine Urea Generator system.
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NewsFirst hull survey with mini ROV for BV
Bureau Veritas and service provider MaDfly – Marine Drone Services have successfully completed the first full in-water ship’s hull survey with a mini ROV on a Brittany Ferries’ ship.
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News300th Azipod for cable-laying vessel
ABB has marked its 300th Azipod installation with a contract to supply an integrated power and propulsion package for an eco-friendly cable-laying and repair vessel.
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NewsMAN ES to deliver first methanol-fuelled engine with LGIM-W solution
MAN Energy Solutions has delivered its first methanol-fuelled engines equipped with its water in methanol LGIM-W solution following successful shop tests for two engines equipped with the solution at a Korean licensee earlier this year.
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NewsWinGD receives first order for integrated hybrid powerpack
The award of a first contract for a WinGD battery-hybrid powerpack represents a next step on the engine designer’s journey into electrification and system integration, Paul Gunton reports
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NewsClassNK awards first hull monitoring notation
ClassNK has granted its hull monitoring system notation for a new 211,000dwt bulk carrier built by Japan Marine United for Daiwa Kisen.
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NewsNew company focuses on hydrogen engines
Three Japanese marine engine manufacturers, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Technology Co. and Japan Engine Corporation have created a new company to further the development of hydrogen-fuelled engines.
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NewsREVISED RELIABILITY CENTRED MAINTENANCE STRATEGY PROPOSED FOR AUTONOMOUS VESSELS
Reliability centred maintenance (RCM) is a strategy that is likely to be adopted for autonomous shipping and may have broader applicability, but a recent study identified important limitations that need to be addressed.
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NewsFAST RO-PAX FERRIES FOR JAPANESE COAST
Japan’s long-distance, home-grown coastal ferry fleet has been augmented by two exceptionally fast ro-pax vessels, employing multi-engine, medium-speed diesel power, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsDamen wins equipment contract
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been awarded a contract to provide rudders and steering gear for a Spanish shipbuilder.
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NewsFramework to discuss ammonia as marine fuel
ITOCHU Corporation has brought together companies and organisations to discuss common issues around the use of ammonia as an alternative marine fuel.
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NewsWärtsilä signs Brazil tug maintenance deal
Wärtsilä has signed a seven-year long-term maintenance agreement to support the operations of two river pusher tugs operating in northern Brazil and owned by Hidrovias do Brasil.
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NewsHybrid surface effect ship classed by BV
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has classified a hybrid-powered Surface Effect Ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer. The 24 passenger vessel features an air cushion, twin hulls and an innovative diesel and electric drivetrain with considerable battery storage onboard.
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NewsSCR RETROFIT HELPS CRUISE VESSEL COMPLY WITH TIER III RULES
Faced with introduction of tighter emissions regulations, shipowner Mystic Ocean decided to commission a study to assess how the 27-year old cruise vessel Vasco da Gama could meet the latest standards until the early 2030s and beyond.
