Latest Equipment News – Page 340
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NewsFuture fuel challenges and the promise of data
During a bustling SMM week in Hamburg, representatives of ship owners, engine builders and fuel and lubricant specialists gathered to discuss engine condition challenges and potential solutions.
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NewsCruise demand fuels German newbuilding
Cruise and passenger ships are in demand at bigger German yards while specialist tonnage proves lucrative elsewhere, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsOSM scrubber know-how aids IMO compliance
Ship management expert, OSM, is offering support in retrofitting exhaust gas scrubbers, to help customers comply with the International Marine Organisation’s 2020 sulphur cap.
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NewsLargest battery conversion ferries in service
‘Aurora’ The ForSea ‘Tycho Brahe’ and ’Aurora’ (pictured) passenger ferries now feature 4160kWh batteries. Credit: ForSea
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NewsLangh secures Greek scrubber deal
Finland-based scrubber specialist, Langh Tech, has secured a deal for the delivery of ten shipset scrubber systems for bulk carriers and product tankers.
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NewsNor-Shipping looks to achieve industry first with ISO sustainable event standard
Nor-Shipping is aiming to set a new benchmark for the maritime and ocean event segment with a move to achieve ISO 20121 certification from DNV GL. The initiative complements Nor-Shipping’s repositioning as ‘your arena for ocean solutions’ as it evolves to focus on supporting, serving and facilitating sustainable success for ...
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White PapersThe Benefits of Ballast Water Treatment During the Voyage
This paper discusses a common aspect of many Fully Type Approved inline ballast water treatment systems. Inline ballast water treatment systems interrupt main ballast water flow with a filtration mechanism. This introduces operational and commercial challenges for time-critical high ballast dependent ships. Inline systems also treat ballast ...
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NewsDamen floats dock in Curacao
Damen Shiprepair Curaçao’s (DSCu) new large floating C dock is now operational.
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NewsNorwegian coastal ships win Motorship Award
The inaugural Motorship Award in honour of emission-cutting partnerships has been presented to Rolls-Royce Marine and the Norwegian Coastal Administration on the closing day of The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference.
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NewsABB hails automation breakthrough in China
Global technology company, ABB, has won its first marine automation system contract for a cruise ferry in China.
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NewsSouth Pacific plan for low-carbon ships
Singapore-based China Navigation Company (CNCo) is linking with academia for research into a cost-effective vessel concept with a low carbon footprint suited to the South Pacific island economies, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsShipping challenges to end ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions
‘One size fits all’ will no longer suffice as shipping seeks rapid emissions reductions and energy efficiency gains, according to speakers at The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference.
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NewsMAN Cryo LNG regasification terminal
MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to design and deliver an LNG regasification terminal for the Forchem company in Rauma.
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NewsSTX given AIP for new LNG-fuelled MR tanker
Korean shipbuilder, STX, has been given approval in principle from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for a new 50k dwt MR tanker design capable of using LNG.
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NewsIndustry collaboration in cybersecurity
ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland have signed a partnership agreement which will see the parties collaborate in jointly developing and delivering a cybersecurity certification scheme for the maritime industry.
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NewsERMA FIRST BWTS wins new USCG type approval
The ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT system has obtained a new type of USCG type approval which allows it to use a Filtrex filter.
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NewsTorm invests in scrubber manufacturer
Danish shipper Torm has established a joint venture with Guangzhou Shipyard International and ME Production to manufacture scrubbers to reduce sulphur emissions.
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NewsLeclanché power for hybrid power vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has selected Leclanché as its battery partner and supplier of customised energy storage solutions for the new hybrid power vessel projects it is working on.
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NewsHigh efficiency propeller reduces fuel costs
Sharrow Engineering has completed the final phase of testing on its high efficiency propeller, which offers ship operators 9-15% more efficiency than the industry standard and reduces fuel costs.
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NewsTote and MAN celebrate ME-GI milestone
On the third in-service anniversary of MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-GI dual-fuel, two-stroke marine engine, US ship owner and pioneering engine user Tote Inc reflects on an LNG landmark.
