Latest Equipment News – Page 366
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NewsScandlines hybrids add fouling protection and cooling
Scandlines has added innovative fouling protection and cooling systems on three of its hybrid ferries, further improving fuel savings.
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NewsBiogas hybrid barge for Swedish waterways
The Lithuanian LNG cluster is developing a zero-emissions barge that will run on liquefied biogas and electricity.
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NewsRolls-Royce converts tall training ship to hybrid
In 2019, a Norwegian sail-training ship will be able to cruise out of Bergen harbour without emitting any greenhouse gas emissions, thanks to a hybrid power system from Rolls-Royce.
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NewsFouling during outfitting drives Selektope demand
Biofouling during outfitting at South Korean shipyards is driving high demand for I-Tech’s Selektope antifouling solution.
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NewsFirst LNG-fuelled bulk carrier delivered
The world’s first dual-fuelled bulk carrier and vessel with a tougher, high-manganese steel LNG tank has been delivered.
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NewsJapanese order coup for Sri Lankan yard
Japanese telecoms group KDDI is anticipating the development of offshore windfarms with the order of a vessel equipped not only for fibre optic cable installation and repair but also for laying subsea power lines. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsSwitching to biocide-free anti-fouling measures
A German anti-fouling expert warns that anti-fouling measures must become biocide-free to adhere with legislation and that films may be the answer.
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NewsDNV GL claims E-certificate roll-out success
Following DNV GL’s introduction of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates more than 50,000 certificates have been issued just four months after its launch.
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NewsRepair business shines for Sembcorp Marine
Singaporean shipyard group Sembcorp Marine pointed to value growth in its ship repair business as slow rig and platform businesses contributed to a slum in turnover and net profit in 2017.
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NewsTotal Lubmarine introduces new green lubricant
Global marine lubricant provider Total Lubmarine has introduced a new addition to its already comprehensive Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) range.
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NewsESL highlights technical sustainability investments
Reducing noise emissions at port and participation in autonomous research projects are just two of the many technical investments Finnish bulk operator ESL Shipping has reported in its latest sustainability report.
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NewsShell to charter SCF gas-fuelled Aframaxes
SCF Group has signed time-charter agreements with Shell for two dual-fuelled Aframax tankers.
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NewsMaersk Drilling tackles thruster downtime
Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling are partnering up to create a joint 25-year strategy for thruster services to increase uptime and reduce costs.
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NewsCathelco wins multiple newbuild equipment orders
Cathelco has won orders to supply equipment for multiple cruise and bulk carriers being built in European and Far East yards in the coming months.
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News€300 million facility for green ship finance
Dutch bank ING and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are provide a €300 million facility to finance European green shipping investments.
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NewsJapanese batteries approved for EMP vessel use
Eco Marine Power (EMP) has certified The Furukawa Battery Co Ltd of Japan as an approved supplier of battery technologies for use onboard its ship and marine structures.
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NewsUse BWMS more to improve reliability, says USCG
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has urged ship owners to use ballast water management systems (BWMS) more often in its latest policy letter.
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NewsDebut for BG Freight Ireland Max series
Expansion and upgrade of Irish Continental shortsea transport capacity has been set in train with the entry of the first of four Chinese-built, 1,004 teu boxships into BG Freight Line’s service network. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsUpdated PrimeShip-HULL for rule amendments
ClassNK’s PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.5.0.0 incorporates the latest IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT) rule amendments.
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News2017 a ‘worst case scenario’ for fuel quality
A high number of bunker quality alerts issued last year suggests that fuel challenges will mount as the global sulphur cap approaches, according to Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS).
