Latest News – Page 336
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NewsScrubber Advisory update addresses retrofits
The latest ABS Scrubber Advisory update addresses retrofitting existing vessels with an exhaust gas scrubber system.
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NewsChina’s largest cargo ship is ABB equipped
ABB turbochargers are helping support optimal performance and fuel efficiency for one of the world’s largest container ships COSCO Shipping Universe and the other five units in the series.
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NewsRoyston develops optimum vessel speed tool
Diesel power specialist Royston has developed an innovative analysis tool as part of its enginei electronic fuel management system to enable operators to maintain optimum vessel speeds for efficient fuel usage.
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NewsDamen Shipyards expands Romanian capacity
Damen has completed the purchase of the Mangalia shipyard, formerly known as Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI), expanding its Romanian capacity and its ability to build and repair ever larger vessels.
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NewsWärtsilä maintenance for Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages has awarded Wärtsilä the maintenance contract for three of its newbuild cruise ships to help ensure they are powered and operated reliably efficiently and sustainably.
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NewsPrincess LNG cruise ship build agreement
Fincantieri has signed an initial build agreement with Princess Cruises for the update of its fleet with two environmentally-friendly next-generation LNG cruise ships.
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NewsDocumenting the design of the Doxford engine
The design process behind the famous Doxford opposed piston engine has been documented by two former engineers in a new book for sale now.
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NewsBIO-UV BWMS for 17 CMA CGM containerships
CMA CGM has contracted BIO-UV Group to supply its BIO-SEA ballast water management system (BWMS) to 17 containerships in a deal worth more than €5m.
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NewsThe Motorship Award to honour emissions-cutting partnerships
Ship owners and marine technology suppliers are set to recognise the most promising maritime emissions-cutting projects with a new award from The Motorship.
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NewsBoskalis Nederland to reduce CO2 with biofuel
Boskalis Nederland is aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions by 35% as part of a new long-term partnership with biofuel supplier GoodFuels.
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NewsThe big installation squeeze
Even after choosing your sulphur compliance option and selecting the type of scrubber you want, installations presents a host of other challenges, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsScrubbers: Are you ready for the heat?
Scrubber suppliers confirm the trend behind recent announcements – ship owners are finally making investment decisions. But the scramble for installations ahead of 2020 will create winners and losers, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsLocation influences solar PV module type
Research into the use of solar power on ships and the selection and installation of related equipment has found the type of PV module best suited for a ship-based project may vary depending on factors including the location where the modules will be installed.
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NewsIs LNG a ‘US$22 billion distraction’?
A report downplaying the emissions benefits of LNG as marine fuel has been slammed by proponents of gas-fuelled shipping, writes Gavin Lipsith.
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NewsCompletion of first J-ENG 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has successfully finished the shop test of the first 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine to be installed in a Kanda Shipbuilding-built Ro-Ro vessel.
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NewsPower configuration slashes cable layer costs
A cable-laying vessel delivered from Kleven yard in April 2017 for NKT has achieved a 60% reduction in fuel costs compared to similar ships, driven by its advanced power and propulsion arrangement.
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NewsWärtsilä scrubbers for ‘major’ European line
Wärtsilä has signed a €170 million deal with an undisclosed ‘major European container shipping company’ to retrofit its hybrid scrubbers on several vessels.
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NewsCorvus to expand to meet battery demand
Corvus Energy is expanding its battery production facilities in Canada and building a new factory in Norway to keep up with a growth in demand.
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NewsMAN approval for Chevron cylinder oils
Chevron Marine Lubricants has received approvals from MAN Energy Solutions for three of its Taro cylinder oils indicating the firm’s confidence in the products.
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NewsLindenau Werft closure decided
One of Germany’s oldest shipyards, Lindenau Werft in Kiel, is likely to close by year’s end as part of “unavoidable” cutbacks said to be caused, among other things, by competition from east Europe.
