Latest Equipment News – Page 689
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NewsBredo uses cast-off sections as LWB consolidates
German repair facility Bremerhavener Dock (Bredo) is using a relatively slack period to save costs and complete a novel repair-related project in a deal which appears to have done everyone some good.
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Class society opens new Chinese office
ClassNK has officially announced the establishment of a new exclusive surveyor office in Shenzen, China, the 11th office it has opened in China, marking the continued growth of ClassNK’s presence in the Chinese market.
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NewsFirst LNG fast ferry goes to South America
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has at last announced that Buquebus is the customer that ordered its first high speed ro-pax ferry to be powered by LNG.
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NewsNavigation equipment contract awarded for next-generation UK aircraft carriers
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has signed a full production contract for the integrated navigation bridge system (INBS) for the UK MoD Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier programme.
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New bunker operation in Brazil
Marine fuel supplier OW Bunker has launched an operation in Brazil as part of its strategy to develop in South America following the recent commencement of physical operations in Panama and Uruguay.
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NewsTwo more PSVs ordered from STX OSV
STX OSV Holdings has announced new contracts for the design and construction of two platform supply vessels.
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Graig wins major Chinese newbuilding contract
Shanghai-based Graig China, part of the UK’s Graig group, has won a ten-ship order to supervise newbuildings for Chinese leasing company Minsheng Financial Leasing.
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NewsNew features for propeller software
HydroComp has announced new developments for it PropExpert propeller sizing software program, including a facility for sizing folding propellers.
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Two more Jurong-built jackups for Noble
Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Jurong Shipyard has announced two new contracts worth a total of $427.6 million to build two jackup rigs for a subsidiary of Noble Corporation, under options granted in December 2010.
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Water systems for new US tugs
HVAC supplier Dometic Marine has recently secured orders to supply chilled water equipment to tug builder Signet Maritime. As part of the contract, Dometic will supply chillers for three new Signet Z-Drive tugs.
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BV issues risk guide for new technology
Classification society Bureau Veritas has issued guidelines for Risk-Based Qualification of New Technology, intended to show that the technology is safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
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NewsSTX opts for Shaft Designer
SKF Machine Support of the Netherlands says it has recently finalised an order for ShaftDesigner software with STX Finland.
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NewsGerman heavy-lifter takes world title
In December 2010 the J.J. Sietas Neuenfelde shipyard near Hamburg delivered the heavy lift ship ‘Svenja’ to Germany-based heavy lift company Schiffahrtskontor Altes Land (SAL), a joint venture with the Japanese ''K''-Line group.
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Cost-effective R22 refrigerant replacement
Wilhelmsen Ships Service says that as ozone-depleting refrigerants are being phased out, vessels are changing their refrigeration systems to meet the new legal requirements.
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Shipowners need to change perception – LR
Lloyd’s Register says that looking for profit alone will not be enough in the future – ship owners and operators will need to concentrate on responsibilities to society as well as just making money.
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NewsElectric AC drives offer true ‘no loss’ operation
Norwegian AC drive company Stadt’s recently- introduced range of drives has been developed specifically for fully-electric ship propulsion systems, with either diesel- or gas-fuelled prime movers.
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NewsFuel-efficient inland ship design unveiled
Swedish engine company Volvo Penta reports that a new inland waterway cargo ship concept, based on its high speed engines, has recently been launched in The Netherlands.
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NewsThe case for multiple engines
There is a case developing where the use of multiple engines – usually several high speed units - can be justified on deep-sea ships on the grounds of both improved safety and improved economy, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsGulf repairers face new competition
Middle East ship repair is set for a major shake-up, with sweeping management changes at Drydocks World Dubai (DWD) and new repair docks coming on stream which will raise regional capacity by a significant margin.
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NewsCummins power for worldwide ship projects
USA-based high speed engine company Cummins Marine reports a number of significant recent projects undertaken in Malaysia and Europe.
