Latest Equipment News – Page 351
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NewsIndependently accredited mass flow metering
ExxonMobil is to supply marine fuel via an independently accredited mass flow metering system (MFMS) in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region to provide more bunkering transparency for its customers.
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White PapersThe benefits of the Metalock process
A damaged main engine cylinder casing has now been returned to service in Bulgaria, after a repair operation lasting just seven days, saving almost eight months of off-hire time. The shipowners, faced with an eight-month replacement estimate for the engine, called in local Metalock engineers who worked ...
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NewsFrom LNG to hydrogen? Pitfalls and possibilities
Liquid hydrogen could get a leg up from the industry’s experience with LNG propulsion, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsPortable ballast monitoring verification
Independent benchmark testing on behalf of the Chinese government has identified the Single Turnover One Pulse (STOP) method as an accurate methodology for portable ballast water sampling.
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NewsCMR’s smart engine solution at SMM
New generation smart engine and IAMCS integrated marine console technologies will be the focus of control and power management specialist, CMR Group’s stand at this year’s SMM exhibition.
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NewsNewport Shipping targets turnkey solutions
Newport Shipping has signed cooperation agreements with several marine equipment suppliers and service companies to help fulfil its aim of providing shipowners with turnkey ship repair and retrofit solutions across its partner shipyards.
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NewsRolls-Royce improves ice class ship stability
Newly designed Rolls-Royce stabilisation systems will allow ice class ships to benefit from greater stability with higher levels of roll reduction.
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NewsA practical solution to fuel contamination
Contaminated fuel found in the world’s largest ship refuelling hub, Singapore, in addition to the Americas, has resulted in engine failures and mechanical damage.
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NewsBattery and fuel cell project makes its mark
Eidesvik Offshore, Wärtsilä Norway and DNV GL are closing the FellowSHIP research project which has explored the use of marine battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology for over 15 years.
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NewsSmart tech rids need for external pre-cooling
Babcock International has secured six new contracts for its smart technology which rids the need for external pre-cooling during the LNG reliquefaction process.
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NewsAugmented reality for marine maintenance
Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings is introducing augmented reality and smart glasses in stern tube seals and bearings services, creating a whole new dimension in repair and maintenance operations.
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NewsUlstein secures German offshore wind contract
Ulstein Verft has signed a new contract to design and build a service operation vessel to support the maintenance work of GE Renewable Energy at the German windfarm Merkur Offshore.
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NewsLNG market predicted to grow by 11% in 2018
A comprehensive review of trends in the LNG shipping markets says that the sector is predicted to grow by 11% in 2018.
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NewsSurvey shows rapid uptake of marine scrubbers
A new survey has revealed that the installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems has accelerated in preparation for the 2020 sulphur cap.
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NewsBlockchain use for fuel supply traceability
Blockchain technology looks set to increase transparency and traceability in the marine fuel supply chain to create better compliance and stronger governance.
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NewsSustainable shipping solutions partnership
Damen Shipyards Group and Skoon Energy have signed a cooperation agreement of understanding for the advancement of energy transition in the shipping industry, including electric propulsion.
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NewsBV issues new LNG FSU conversion guidelines
Bureau Veritas has issued new notation which tackles structure and safety aspects of the conversion of floating units to store and transport LNG and the conversion of existing gas carriers to FSRUs or FSUs.
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NewsWärtsilä 20 engine attracting multiple orders
Wärtsilä has received 33 Wärtsilä 20 engine orders for merchant auxiliary power applications in three major shipbuilding projects.
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NewsEnvirocleanse submits USCG BWTS type approval
An American ballast water treatment system manufacturer has submitted an application to the US Coast Guard to obtain type approval for its BWTS.
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NewsWinGD appoints Klaus Heim as CEO
WinGD has appointed OMT chief technical officer Klaus Heim as chief executive officer, effective 6 August.
