Latest Equipment News – Page 269
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NewsABS and SDARI sign 3D model JDP
ABS and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have signed a joint development project (JDP) to use 3D models to streamline the class process.
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NewsWärtsilä ensures Mauritius cargo reliability
Wärtsilä has won the contract to provide a fully integrated main propulsion system for a new multi-purpose cargo vessel being built for Mauritius Shipping Corporation (MSCL) at the Huanghai Shipyard in China.
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NewsHull form optimisation drove super-eco Ultramax gains
A hull form optimisation project using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) helped a new class of Ultramax bulk carriers to achieve best in class fuel consumption
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NewsVoith launches innovative eVSP solution
German propulsion specialist Voith has launched its new electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP) propeller drive. The innovative solution uses a permanent-magnet synchronous motor as its main drive, and represents a significant advance in Voith''s electrification of its drive technologies.
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NewsNew Diagomar Plus lab in Chicago extends North American coverage
Total Lubmarine has opened a new Diagomar Plus Laboratory in Chicago, extending the global reach of its technical support services.
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NewsWärtsilä provides radar for Mayflower 2020
Wärtsilä is providing the radar system for the first fully autonomous, unmanned vessel to cross the Atlantic.
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NewsABB hybrid power for live fish carrier
A Færøysund live fish carrier will become the first of its kind to feature ABB hybrid power and propulsion solution with integral energy storage.
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NewsPump it up (when you need it)
Engine efficiency has been limited by the need to avoid potentially damaging peak pressures. But supposing you could alter those pressures on the hoof, adjusting for load while the engine was operating?
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NewsFuture of UK ship recycling uncertain
The European Commission has clarified what will happen at the end of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement transition period, when the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU) No 1257/20137 no longer applies in the UK.
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NewsWinGD halves methane slip with first X-DF2.0 solution
WinGD is launching an innovative new solution that will permit further optimisation of its X-DF dual-fuel engine platform. The solution, Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER), will lower methane emissions by 50%, and lower fuel consumption in both gas and diesel modes.
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NewsDigitalisation solution offers lubricant procurement benefits for Greek shipowner
Product tanker owner Eletson Corp has simplified its lubricant procurement processes by switching to an e-commerce purchasing solution.
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NewsMAN ES 2-stroke R&D chief prepares for multi-fuel future
Brian Østergaard Sørensen, Vice President, Head of R&D 2-Stroke Business, at MAN Energy Solutions, looks back at technological developments and discusses the challenges of choosing between research priorities.
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NewsAFRAMAX SIGNALS GROWING RUSSIAN SELF-RELIANCE
Russia’s most advanced shipyard, under development in the country’s Far Eastern region, has built the first in a long series of Aframax tankers, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSea trials for first mobile pure gas 16V 4000 series
The first MTU series 4000 mobile gas engines have successfully started sea trials.
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NewsDNV GL launches ship recycling guidance
DNV GL has launched new guidance on recycling to help shipowners navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
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NewsRINA completes statutory and remote surveys remotely
Classification society RINA has announced that it has successfully completed its first statutory and associated class intermediate surveys with the use of remote technologies.
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NewsEnergy major to explore solutions to decarbonise LNG production
Energy major Total has agreed to develop new concepts for green LNG production with LNG plant specialist Siemens Gas and Power.
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NewsFirst LNG offshore bunker terminal in China
The first offshore bunkering facility for LNG at a Chinese port will be developed at the port of Shenzhen, the port authorities announced on 3 June.
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NewsC-Job designs new TSHD for GLDD
C-Job Naval Architects has delivered the basic design package of the trailing suction hopper dredger to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (GLDD).
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NewsAEGIR-Marine acquires HPS
AEGIR-Marine has concluded the comprehensive acquisition of Holland Propeller Services (HPS).
