Latest Equipment News – Page 430
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NewsWärtsilä joins LNG-powered bulker project
The new Wärtsilä 31DF engine is set to play a key role in a collaborative project to equip LNG-powered dry bulk carriers after the company announced it is joining the initiative.
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Vickers approvals from Rolls-Royce
Vickers Oil has confirmed that it has received approval from Rolls-Royce for the use of Biogear XP 68 in Rolls-Royce Marine AS Ulsteinvik Tunnel Thrusters.
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Natural Propulsion Seminar
Dr Michael Traut, a researcher from the University of Manchester''s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, will give a talk called ‘Sow the wind (technology) and reap the rewards’ at the Natural Propulsion Seminar.
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NewsGE supplies PTI/PTO system for Maersk newbuilds
Eleven second-generation Triple-E vessels under construction for Maersk Line at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering will house GE Marine Solutions power take off/in (PTO/PTI) systems in the suppliers’ container ship debut.
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NewsFar and away: the new polar cruisers
There are not one but two vessels racing to be the first true ‘polar’ cruise ship, Crystal’s Endeavor and Scenic’s Eclipse, both presently under build and looking for a 2018 launch.
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NewsWinGD and Hyundai deliver first Tier III X72 engine
Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) and licensee Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have announced the successful testing and deliver of the first Tier III NOx compliant Wärtsilä X72 two-stroke diesel engine.
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NewsWärtsilä to power first UK dual-fuel newbuilds
The first two dual-fuelled vessels built and operated in the UK, under construction for Caledonian Maritime Assets by Ferguson Marine, are to employ Wärtsilä propulsion machinery packages.
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NewsMembrane scrubber technology for Chinese ro-ro
Ionada Incorporated has completed the installation of its Membrane Scrubber for MG Management''s RO-RO carrier, the Nolhanava.
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NewsPhilly yard delivers LNG-ready US tankers
Prudent engineering evident in Crowley Maritime Corp’s new MT50-class vessels is intended to future-proof investment in ‘Jones Act’ tanker trades, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSlim Hybrid in service six years after order
Almost six years after being ordered, the first of two €140 million hybrid passenger ferries for German-Danish operator Scandlines has finally gone into Baltic service, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsLandmark LNG-fuelled tanker set for sea trials
The first of four LNG-fuelled tankers on order for Swedish operator Terntank, to be powered by the first commercial application of a Wärstilä dual-fuel two-stroke engine, will begin sea trials on 18 May.
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NewsLukoil launches third Singapore barge
Russian petroleum products specialist, Lukoil Marine Lubricants, has announced the launch of its third supply barge in Singapore.
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NewsEcoslops in waste disposal incentive scheme
The Green Award foundation has announced that it has signed an incentive agreement with Ecoslops.
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NewsTackling the engine speed optimisation challenge
In April, ABB Marine and Ports revealed its Dynamic AC system, the latest innovation in its quest to improve fuel efficiency for diesel-electric vessels. The Motorship spoke to programme manager electrical systems Sami Kanerva about the new concept.
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NewsCrane upgrade for Sea Installer
Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) has announced that it is currently undertaking a major modification and maintenance project on the jack-up vessel Sea Installer.
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NewsThe Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference blog review
Highlights from The Motorship’s Propulsion & Emissions Conference on 11-12 May were reported minute-by-minute via our live blog. Ahead of in-depth coverage in print, readers can review the action here.
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NewsIWSA to recognise wind propulsion innovation
The International Windship Association (IWSA) has announced that nominations for the first Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards are officially open.
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NewsLong-awaited delivery to boost German cruise market
An array of innovative energy-saving and enviro features is combined with a major advance in capacity and amenities in AIDA Cruises’ new ship, writes David Tinsley.
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MacGregor access systems for Japanese car carriers
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received orders from two Japanese yards to deliver comprehensive RoRo access equipment packages for four car carriers.
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NewsOregon university issues research ship construction tender
Oregon State University has issued a request for information (RFI) to shipyards that may be interested in the vessel construction phase of a new regional class research vessel.
