Latest Equipment News – Page 357
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NewsMHI to deliver first Sayaringo gas carrier
The imminent delivery of the 165,000m3 ‘Diamond Gas Orchid’ heralds a new phase in the development of cargo tank structure and propulsion systems for LNG carriers, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsElectric ferry shore charging deal
Corvus Energy has been selected by Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to supply the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for the shore stations at Brekstad and Valset to power new Fjord1 low-emissions hybrid-electric ferries.
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NewsLDA chooses power systems for second SOV
A highly capable hybrid windfarm vessel for Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) is to feature ABB power distribution, propulsion and control systems/
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NewsHouston hit by widespread bunker contamination
A contamination that has caused fuel system and engine problems on several vessels taking on bunkers in Houston has been identified by Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS).
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NewsEthane two-strokes reach 10k milestone
The first ethane-burning two-stroke engines, onboard two liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carriers, have passed an important milestone, clocking 10,000 hours in operation.
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NewsIMO takes first steps to address autonomous ships
The IMO says it has commenced work to look into how safe, secure and environmentally sound Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) operations may be addressed in IMO instruments.
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NewsOptimarin highlights ‘galvanised’ BWMS market
Ballast water management system (BWMS) specialist Optimarin has reported 50% growth in orders and revenue for the year to date, pointing to greater motivation among ship owners to secure systems.
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NewsMAN to equip first LNG-powered trawler
MAN Diesel & Turbo will provide propulsion and fuel gas system for the world’s first fishing vessel with LNG propulsion, the 86m newbuilding purse-seiner ‘Libas’.
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NewsUpgrade automates Maersk lube blending technology
A software upgrade for Maersk Fluid Technology’s (MFT) SEA-Mate blend-on-board cylinder lubrication system is set to make accurate blending faster and simpler.
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NewsWärtsilä deploys Eniram expertise to enhance navigation systems
Wärtsilä has completed field testing of a navigation solution that combines its Nacos Platinum system with trim management software from Eniram.
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NewsLNG carriers debut Korean tank design
Two new South Korean built and owned LNG carriers provide the initial applications for an indigenous membrane containment solution, a challenger to the hitherto all-pervading foreign technology. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsSeanergy enlists SKF for condition-based maintenance
Bulk operator Seanergy Maritime Holding Corp has signed a three-year service deal with SKF aimed at improving reliability and availability of rotating machinery on nine Capesize vessels.
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Valmet upgrades automation on RCCL ‘Mariner of the Seas’
Automation specialist Valmet is to upgrade its systems on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s cruise ship ‘Mariner of the Seas’.
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NewsPositive outlook for Marorka after management buyout
The new owners of the Icelandic energy management solutions firm Marorka has reported the successful buyout and takeover of the company from its parent company, the German investment group, Mayfair.
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NewsHitachi launches portable bunker fuel analysis tool
The analysis and measuring instruments division of Hitachi has developed a new portable solution dedicated to the quick and simple analysis of bunker fuel.
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NewsSolvang order marks milestone for Kongsberg engine control
Kongsberg is to install its AutoChief engine control and safety system on a new liquefied ethane gas (LEG) carrier being built for Norwegian tanker company Solvang at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
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NewsEvolution in Moss-type gas carriers
Built to transport Australian LNG to Taiwan, the world’s largest vessel based on Moss containment technology – and one of the first such vessels to use dual-fuel diesel-electric (DFDE) propulsion - has been delivered by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI).
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NewsFighting for the future of the fjords
An all-electric passenger craft on one of Norway’s most fragile fjords highlights the dramatic technical changes needed to protect the pristine environment.
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NewsMethanol’s role in the future fuel mix
The global fuel sulphur cap will be the start of the conversation about clean fuels, not its end, according to Chris Chatterton, chief operating officer, Methanol Institute. He argues that methanol should be a part of that discussion.
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NewsNED-Project to design new LNG electric ferry for Baltic Sea
NED-Project company is working on a project to design a new LNG electric ferry for the Baltic Sea for the Unity Line, a subsidiary of Polska Zegluga Morska (PZM).
