Latest Equipment News – Page 646
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NewsDesign software aids calculation of shaft vibrations
Dutch company Machine Support, part of the SKF group, says that during the period 1998-2006, one third of ship problems were machinery-related, and a significant proportion of these equipment failures resulted from vibration.
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Well-designed silencers to deal with low frequency noise
Danish company Silentor reports success with a project in which an initial order for five silencers grew to encompass the delivery of 84 silencer units in total.
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Koja Group gets its biggest order
Finnish air conditioning system supplier Koja Oy recently signed a contract with Meyer Werft GmbH for the delivery of the entire air conditioning systems for two 4,200 passenger ‘Sunshine-project’ cruise ships for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
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NewsShipping’s efficiency opportunity
Helena Athoussaki, CEO, Carbon Positive Services, believes that the EEDI and future measures offer opportunities for responsible ship operators.
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NewsAzipod efficiency improved again
Recent modifications to ABB''s Azipod propulsion unit frame design has seen hydrodynamic efficiency improved by more than 2%.
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NewsNew CEO for IHC Merwede SE Asia
IHC Merwede has appointed Denis Welch as its CEO for South East Asia.
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NewsFirst LNG fuelled product tanker in service
The ‘Bit Viking’ is the world’s first vessel in service whose main machinery has been converted to burn LNG as fuel.
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Closing safety gap is priority say WSS
Shipowners in China and Hong Kong are increasingly adopting international standards for safety systems, as they develop their global operations.
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New rotary lip seal for marine propulsion applications
A new design of rotary lip seal, Walkersele D8, has been developed by James Walker, based in Crewe, UK.
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Damen opts for Schottel
The new 30-tonne harbour tugs of the Damen ASD Tug 2009 series are to be equipped with Schottel propulsion systems.
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Canada introduces LNG-powered ferries
The Government of Québec and the Société des traversiers have been working together towards a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25% on local ferry routes.
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NewsFaroe orders another Havyard vessel
Havyard Group in Norway will deliver another PSV vessel to the Faroese shipping company Supply Service Pf.
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NewsIMO piracy and emission focus
IMO secretary general, Efthimios E. Mitropoulos told delegates at the 27th IMO assembly this week that piracy and ships'' emissions have been central themes for the organisation this year.
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NewsWärtsilä acquires Hamworthy plc
Wärtsilä has announced that an agreement for the acquisition of UK engineering firm Hamworthy plc has been reached.
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US Navy undertakes alternative fuels test
The US Navy reports that its self defense test ship (SDTS) has successfully concluded a trial voyage using a fuel comprising a 50-50 blend of an algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76.
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21-ship LNG carrier order for Hamworthy
Hamworthy reports that it has won contracts to install its technology on 21 LNG carriers, under construction in South Korea, for Norwegian owners Golar, AWILCO and Höegh LNG, and Greek owners MaranGas and Thenamaris.
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NewsNew low-speed engine design started up
Wärtsilä says that the first example of its new electronically controlled X35 low-speed engine series has been successfully started at the Chinese premises of Yuchai Marine Power (YCMP).
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NewsWärtsilä confirms Hamworthy bid talks
Following reports in the UK press last week from Hamworthy that it was in advanced talks with Finland’s Wärtsilä Corporation regarding a takeover, Wärtsilä has issued a statement which confirms the news.
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NewsOffshore repairs for Norwegian yard
Bergen Group’s Hanøytangen repair yard has been awarded a contract to carry out mobilisation work on the accommodation rig ‘Safe Scandinavia’ involving a dock stay of about one week. The contract value is estimated at NOK 8-10 million.
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NewsQuantifiable results from hull coatings
The right hull coating can, claim several paint suppliers, make a real difference to a ship’s fuel consumption and environmental performance, through lowering hull resistance, and maintaining smoothness throughout the life of the coating.
