Latest News – Page 253
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NewsSchottel launches retractable variants of SRT
German propulsion specialist Schottel has launched a retractable variant of its rim thruster (SRT). The solution is available in a retractable (SRT-R) variant, in which no additional flow resistance is generated when withdrawn, as well as an RT variant, in which the unit can be used as a transverse thruster ...
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NewsStena Bulk to offer biofuel options
Following a successful biofuel trial in April, Stena Bulk is now introducing low-carbon shipping options for its customers.
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NewsRolls-Royce brings microgrids in-house
Rolls-Royce has expanded the business formerly run as Qinous in to a Microgrid Competence Center which focuses on efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions.
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NewsVIGOROUS FLEET RENEWAL BY IRISH OWNER
Leading Irish owner Arklow Shipping, a prominent player in the European shortsea cargo trades, took delivery in June of a further two vessels from Dutch shipbuilding contractor Ferus Smit, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsABS Rules Digitised for Automatic Application in CAD Designs
ABS rules and guidelines are being digitised and linked to CAD modelling software to automatically verify designs developed for shipbuilding and ship repair.
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NewsAnother cancellation blow for German yard
In an unexpected about-turn, Brittany Ferries has cancelled its order for the €195 million ferry Honfleur – just as work was due to resume on the unfinished RoPax newbuild at insolvent German shipyard FSG, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsSupercritical CO2 in Exhaust Energy Recovery System
US-based Echogen Power Systems has partnered with GE to design a closed-loop exhaust energy recovery system that uses supercritical CO2 (sCO2) rather than steam as the working fluid.
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NewsWärtsilä to power zero-emission ferries
Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract to design and equip two zero-emission battery powered ferries for Norwegian operator Boreal Sjö that will be built at Holland Shipyards in the Netherlands.
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NewsAlfa Laval inks two BWTS frame agreements
Alfa Laval has signed two frame agreements, running over the coming three years, for ballast water treatment systems (BWTS). The agreements comprise firm orders to deliver Alfa Laval PureBallast3 systems to about 40 vessels, with options covering another 40 systems.
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NewsIsle of Man design acceptance for BW LPG conversions
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has issued the first flag acceptance of a conversion to LPG as fuel for a VLGC. Following the acceptance, BW LPG will begin the conversion of 12 vessels to operate on dual fuel LPG engines, with the first two conversions expected to be completed ...
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NewsHamworthy Pumps to expand third party service model
Hamworthy Pumps has entered into a service provider agreement with a local service centre in Canada, PumpsPlus. The deal, which will strengthen aftersales activities, is intended to be the first of a series of agreements globally.
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NewsKeeping engines running amid 2020 fuel challenges
Early reports on the variable quality of very low-sulphur fuel oils confirm research highlighting the need for robust cylinder lubrication when using the new fuel blends.
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NewsShip Shape Shifters
Modular power systems may not be far off, but what about the ships themselves?
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NewsABS and SDARI sign 3D model JDP
ABS and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have signed a joint development project (JDP) to use 3D models to streamline the class process.
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NewsWärtsilä ensures Mauritius cargo reliability
Wärtsilä has won the contract to provide a fully integrated main propulsion system for a new multi-purpose cargo vessel being built for Mauritius Shipping Corporation (MSCL) at the Huanghai Shipyard in China.
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NewsHull form optimisation drove super-eco Ultramax gains
A hull form optimisation project using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) helped a new class of Ultramax bulk carriers to achieve best in class fuel consumption
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NewsVoith launches innovative eVSP solution
German propulsion specialist Voith has launched its new electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP) propeller drive. The innovative solution uses a permanent-magnet synchronous motor as its main drive, and represents a significant advance in Voith''s electrification of its drive technologies.
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NewsNew Diagomar Plus lab in Chicago extends North American coverage
Total Lubmarine has opened a new Diagomar Plus Laboratory in Chicago, extending the global reach of its technical support services.
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NewsWärtsilä provides radar for Mayflower 2020
Wärtsilä is providing the radar system for the first fully autonomous, unmanned vessel to cross the Atlantic.
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NewsABB hybrid power for live fish carrier
A Færøysund live fish carrier will become the first of its kind to feature ABB hybrid power and propulsion solution with integral energy storage.
