Latest News – Page 192
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NewsE-FLEXER FAVOURED FOR NEWFOUNDLAND LINK
Canadian ferry operator Marine Atlantic has entered into a five-year charter agreement on a newbuild ro-pax vessel of the Stena E-Flexer type, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSchottel to supply propulsion package for Canadian West Coast tugs
Schottel has received an order from Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey for propulsion packages for two LNG-fuelled escort tugs, as well as in three battery-powered harbour tugs, destined for operation along the coast of British Columbia, Canada.
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NewsIndustry uncertainties around EEXI calculations remain, claims consultancy
The shipping industry remains unclear about the technical parameters required to calculate compliance, Verifavia, the emissions verification company, has found after a series of webinars designed to demystify the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI).
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NewsStena Line increases Baltic Sea services
Stena Line is expanding its services in the Baltic Sea with the deployment of two new large ferries on the route between Ventspils in Latvia and Nynäshamn in Sweden this year.
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NewsDNV to audit Covid-safe crew changes
DNV has taken an instrumental role in helping to ensure safe crew changes amid South East Asia’s Covid-19 crisis as an auditor in the multi-party backed CrewSafe programme.
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NewsMOL launches crane-mounted sail research project
Mitsui OSK Lines is to launch a research and development project into a crane-mounted wind-assisted propulsion solution with Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Japanese crane manufacturer, Iknow Machinery Co., Ltd.
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NewsSWIRE PUTTING STAMP ON HANDYSIZE MARKET
Expansion-minded Swire Bulk of Singapore is realising a further, major stage of fleet investment entailing a total of 10 geared handysize newbuilds fitted for log transport, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsLIME-BASED CARBON CAPTURE SYSTEM ADDS TO PROPULSION POWER
An Australia-based technology developer, Calix, is developing an onboard carbon capture technology that uses lime as feedstock and also captures SOx and NOx emissions.
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NewsAir lubrication technology efficiencies for ore carriers
Silverstream Technologies' CEO & Founder Noah Silberschmidt provides exclusive insight on how the company made the world’s first installation of the technology on a VLOC a reality.
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NewsABS-led consortium to produce alt fuels studies for EMSA
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has commissioned a four-year project to study key aspects of the decarbonisation of shipping, including biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion, air lubrication and other promising technologies. A consortium led by ABS, along with CE Delft and Arcsilea will perform six studies for the project.
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NewsMAN confirms first methanol engine order for containership market
MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply the world’s first low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol within the container segment. Hyundai (HMD) will construct the 2,100-teu vessel in Korea for A.P. Møller – Maersk, while MAN licensee HHI-EMD will build the MAN B&W 6G50ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection ...
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NewsWärtsilä thrusters for offshore wind vessels
Wärtsilä will provide thrusters for two Chinese wind farm turbine installation vessels.
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NewsH2 cruise ship project gets underway
Fincantieri, Snam and MSC Group’s Cruise Division have joined forces to design and construct what is set to become the world’s first oceangoing cruise ship powered by hydrogen.
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NewsBMT Belgium founder and MD retires
Carlos Maenhout has retired from his position as founder and managing director of BMT Belgium.
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NewsINVENTOR SEES ‘NO SIZE LIMIT’ FOR GATE RUDDER ESD
The gate rudder propulsion device is continuing to build momentum, as recent operational results suggest that the solution offers seakeeping and safety advantages as well as significant fuel efficiencies, Professor Noriyuki Sasaki of Strathclyde University tells The Motorship.
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NewsEU’s proposed fuel regulation ‘bombs’ onto already-busy industry
EU plans for regional fuel and emission requirements raise concerns about global impact, Paul Gunton reports
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NewsSeafarers to be given Covid vaccine priority
The International Maritime Organisation has welcome the decision by the World Health Organisation to prioritise seafarers for Covid-19 vaccines in instances of limited supplies.
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NewsGTT receives tank orders for two LNGCs
GTT has received orders from its partners the Korean shipyards, Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, for the tank design of two new LNG carriers, both scheduled for delivery in 2023.
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NewsUK project for showcase vessel
As an instrument of both commercial and industrial strategy, the UK Government has initiated plans for a new non-military, national flagship, writes David Tinsley. The procurement process has been implemented through the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by way of a contract notice.
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NewsUK order for AUV extends scope of offshore services
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) plans to deliver the first reference of a specialised automated underwater vehicle (AUV) for the inspection of subsea oil pipelines and power cables to a UK-based offshore services company, Modus Subsea Services, by the end of the 2021.
