Latest Equipment News – Page 200
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NewsNAPA launches 3D model sharing platform
Maritime software and services provider, NAPA, has launched a new platform giving users access to the most current 3D ship model throughout the design process.
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NewsDNV launches requirements tracker
DNV has launched a new digital tool enabling its customers to track the requirements and deadlines of legislation for both individual vessels and entire fleets.
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NewsSteel cut for first Explora cruise ship
The first steel of the first of four new luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Explora Journeys, the luxury arm of the MSC Group’s cruise division, was cut on 10 June.
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NewsRolls-Royce implements new brand identities
Rolls-Royce''s Power Systems business unit has rebranded to draw distinction between the corporate and product aspects of the company.
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NewsTotalEnergies joins ammonia as marine fuel coalition, increases research focus
TotalEnergies has joined with 22 other industry participants to develop a joint study of common issues on ammonia as an alternative marine fuel. The coalition includes leading companies in the energy, mining, power utility, chemical, terminal, shipping, shipbuilding, manufacture, bunkering, and classification society sectors.
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NewsGERMAN SUPPLIERS SEE MARKET RECOVERY
Following last year’s business downturn inflicted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Germany’s marine and offshore equipment sector reports clear signs of recovery, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCMHI awards contracts for Awind CSOVs
China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI) has awarded the contracts for the design of two construction service operation vessels (CSOV) for Norway-based shipowner Awind AS. The contract also includes the supply of a power and propulsion package along with navigation, automation, deck machinery equipment and control systems.
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NewsTMC COMPRESSORS FOR FIVE HHI LNGC NEWBUILDINGS
Hyundai Heavy Industries has contracted TMC Compressors to supply marine air lubrication system (ALS) compressors to five newbuild LNG carriers under construction for three different shipowners.
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NewsModular construction for full-electric ferry project to cut costs
An EU-funded research project to introduce modular design and production concepts from the automotive sector into the shipbuilding market has begun construction of a full-electric passenger ferry in Norway.
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NewsNexans flagship delivers on time
The final milestone in the Aurora construction endeavour has been reached with the delivery from Ulstein Verft of the Nexans’ flagship DP3 cable lay vessel.
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NewsASRY offers green steel recycling in Gulf
A maritime repair and fabrication facility in the Arabian Gulf has achieved compliance with three environmentally-conscious ship recycling certifications – the Hong Kong Convention, European Union Ship Recycling Regulation and IS0 30000.
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NewsSHI SIGNS DEAL TO DEVELOP NUCLEAR-POWERED VESSELS
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Korea''s nuclear research institute, KAERI, to design and develop nuclear-powered ships using compact molten salt reactor (CMSR) technology.
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NewsDe Nora adds UV BWMS systems to portfolio after Hyde Marine acquisition
De Nora, the ballast water treatment system (BWTS) supplier and electrochemical process specialist, has announced the acquisition of Calgon Carbon Corporation''s UV Technologies Division. The deal includes the products, brands and assets of Hyde Marine, the UV BWMS supplier, along with municipal and industrial water treatment brands.
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NewsJUST MEETING EEXI REQUIREMENTS RISKS MISSING CII POTENTIAL
To meet Energy Efficiency Index (EEXI) requirements, shipowners are balancing the need for energy saving technologies with what some in the industry see as a quick fix – engine power limitation (EPL).
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NewsSTATOR TECHNOLOGY OFFERS WEIGHT AND EFFICIENCY SAVINGS
In a second retrofit project on the same vessel, ECM’s PCB stator design technology has proven its value in reducing motor weight and size and has enabled the replacement of an air handler’s belt drive for a higher efficiency direct drive.
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NewsClean technologies, maritime decarbonisation and market complexity
Shipowners'' should consider clean technologies alongside slow steaming when assessing different solutions to EEXI and CII rules, argues Noah Silberschmidt, CEO, Silverstream Technologies.
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NewsGTT Group ranks top for patents
In 2020, France’s patent office rated GTT Group the top ranking medium-sized company with 58 patents published during the year.
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NewsGEA marine separator for polar research ship
GEA is delivering eight marine separators to shipping company F. Laeisz for installation on board one of Germany''s best-known research vessels helping to save more than 15 tonnes of CO2 per year.
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NewsERMA FIRST acquisition
Ballast water equipment manufacturer ERMA FIRST has acquired a German marine water specialist.
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NewsABB to supply digital and electric package for MBARI research vessel
ABB has been selected to supply a package of electric and digital solutions for a new research vessel for California-based Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). The package includes the first installation of ABB''s Onboard DC Grid™ power system platform aboard a research vessel.
