Latest Equipment News – Page 679
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NewsLarge generator delivered
Converteam says that it has shipped the first of two 75 tonne, 36MW generators designed specifically to match the electrical power requirement of the propulsion motors for the Royal Navy''s Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
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NewsBunker supplier uses e-purchasing
Software company Marine Software of the UK has supplied its MPS-Marine Purchasing solution to Bunkers (Gibraltar), for installation on board the 4,270gt ‘MT Europa Supplier I’ and at the ship management technical offices.
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NewsUS designer cleans up in Brazil
Guido Perla & Associates (GPA) reports that it has been awarded three design contracts for offshore support vessels to the specific requirements of Petrobras of Brazil, all for ships to be built in Brazilian yards.
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NewsAn uncertain future for marine fuels
Martin Lucas, managing director, Kittiwake Developments, looks at the likely future difficulties facing users of marine bunker fuels
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NewsEngine indicator goes electronic.
The mechanical indicator was an old friend for the old-style chief engineer onboard. A new portable product from a Danish company brings the engine indicator up to date, and it comes with claimed green credentials.
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NewsDNV brings LNG-fuel bulkers to the table
Det Norske Veritas has revealed two projects in which it has been jointly involved, both for high-efficiency, environmentally-friendly bulk carriers, fuelled by LNG.
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NewsMegayachts prove worth for German yards
German shipyards have turned out two big motor yachts, demonstrating that the lucrative private sector, along with passenger and specialist offshore vessels, is helping keep troubled German shipbuilding alive.
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NewsPaint manufacturer is prepared to guarantee performance improvements
Norwegian paint and coatings specialist Jotun has recently launched its latest system, known as Hull Performance Solutions (HPS), which it says combines premium antifouling, priority technical service and reliable tools to measure hull performance over time. Part of the system is a warranty of improved performance, backed by a money-back ...
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NewsLNG fuel gas systems – clean ship propulsion
Jürgen Harperscheidt, of TGE Marine Gas Engineering suggests LNG as fuel provides the answer for marine emissions in the future.
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NewsRetrofitting offers access to golden opportunities
Katia Kardash, CEO, DK Group, shows how retrofits of eco-efficient technology can drive the shipping industry forward.
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NewsSave now, save later, says paint maker
According to Hempel of Denmark, the shipping industry can save time and money in the drydock, as well as at sea, with its Hempasil X3 package, the third generation of the company’s fouling release coating technology.
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NewsWilhelmsen new ro-ro is biggest ever
The Wilh Wilhelmsen group in Norway has marked its 150th anniversary with the introduction of the first ‘Mark V’ Panamax ro-ro ship, Tønsberg, claimed to be the largest vessel of its type afloat.
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NewsGyro compass passes 10,000 mark
German navigation system supplier Raytheon Anschütz has delivered its 10,000th Standard 22 Gyro Compass, which the company says makes this the most popular gyro compass of all time.
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Shipmanager joins ABS for energy plans
Greece’s largest tanker operator, Maran Tankers Management (MTM), is collaborating with class society ABS in the development, review and revision of company and ship energy efficiency management plans (CEEMP and SEEMP).
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NewsFire suit approved for marine use
Cosalt Workwear of the UK says that it now able to supply structural fire fighting kit that has been approved under the European MED for use at sea.
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More efficient rudders for DP applications
The result of an 18 month joint development project between Kongsberg Maritime and Becker Marine Systems has come to fruition, with the launch of a new support tool known as KBIMS.
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NewsHigh-performance antifoulings launched
Japanese company Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) has introduced two new hull coatings at Nor-Shipping, which the company says will offer advantages to shipowners in terms of value for money.
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Financial help for engine developer
UK company Ultramo has received backing from Finance South East worth around £60,000, which has enabled it to work with innovation consultancy Pera to explore future market opportunities for its technology.
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NewsNew cable layer ordered from Samsung
Royal Boskalis Westminster has placed an order with Samsung a power cable laying vessel, with 100m length oa and a cable loading capacity of 5,000tons, which will be used on a new project in Indonesia.
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GL and SKF develop machinery condition monitoring software
Germanischer Lloyd’s GL Maritime Software subsidiary has developed a dedicated condition-based maintenance software for machinery - GL MachineryManager – to help the industry cut downtime and costs.
