Latest News – Page 368
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NewsEnergy management system agreement to help boost efficiency
Shipowners could soon use Rolls-Royce’s energy management system via Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Xpress high-speed broadband service.
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NewsNew approach to predicting LNG boil-off rate
Classification society ABS and gas carrier owner and manager GasLog LNG Services have demonstrated a new approach to evaluating LNG boil-off rate as part of joint development project.
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NewsBiofouling attention turns from tank to hull
After finally agreeing on a global regime for ballast water management, new research, regional regulation and a multilateral project indicate that the industry is targeting invasive species carried on ship hulls.
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NewsDanish project explores 3D printing potential
The use of additive manufacturing in the marine industry is being explored by a multilateral project in Denmark, with four research initiatives revealed publicly for the first time at a seminar on 21 September.
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NewsNew propulsion system enables independent engine and propeller control
New propulsion system enables independent engine and propeller control
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NewsGenoil finds partners for sulphur stripping technology
A clean technology engineering company has signed an agreement with two Russian institutions to develop cutting edge sulphur stripping technology to help ships comply with the 2020 global sulphur cap regulation.
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NewsMAN launches flagship four-stroke
A new four-stroke engine from MAN Diesel & Turbo reveals the engineer’s belief in the future of the cruise market. And contrary to some predictions, MAN believes the sector will continue to be driven by diesel. Gavin Lipsith reports.
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NewsFLNG hull design receives ABS AIP
A floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) hull design has demonstrated its safety and class compliance with ABS approval.
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NewsOceanSaver BWMS manufacturer files for bankruptcy
OceanSaver, the Norwegian manufacturer of US type approved ballast water management systems, has filed for bankruptcy.
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NewsFirst type approval system for cyber enabled components
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released the first type approval requirements for components within cyber-enabled systems onboard ships.
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NewsDESMI Ocean Guard launches unique small footprint BWMS
DESMI Ocean Guard has launched a new Ballast Water Management System which it says sets new standards for small footprint BWMS.
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NewsScrubber partnership to help emissions compliance
Shipowners will be better able to meet emissions regulations with a new partnership which provides scrubber systems.
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NewsIndustry collaborates to produce engine failure guidance
A global insurer and classification society have joined together to issue blackout and engine failure guidance to operators.
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NewsCutting through the hydrogen hype
Hydrogen appears to be one of the most promising clean fuels with potential shipping application, but it also raises serious technical challenges. Catherine Austin examines recent progress towards an emerging marine fuel.
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NewsMAN targets cruise boom with new mid-speed engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo has launched the 45/60CR medium-speed engine with an eye on taking a greater share of the current growth in the cruiseship sector.
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NewsModernisation and transparency to be IACS priorities
Modernisation and transparency will be key focuses of IACS going forward.
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Computers make their debut
The main story in ‘The Motor Ship’, October 1967, concerned the launch of the ‘Queen Elizabeth II’. This was, surprisingly, regarded as something of an anti-climax – in both the “remarkably uninspired” choice of name, and the fact that she was seen as “the last of the big liners”.
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NewsNew breed for liquefied ethane trade
A combination of German technology and Chinese construction has produced an innovative, versatile class of gas tanker, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsTurning the screw on shaft energy
The drive for energy efficiency is encouraging more ship owners to harness the latent energy in their propeller shaftlines. Charlie Bartlett examines recent applications and technology improvements.
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NewsFincantieri grows high value-added business
Having turned in a profit for 2016, and with a huge backlog of cruiseship and naval work, Fincantieri is sanguine about its prospects and is pursuing selective business and industrial expansion. David Tinsley reports.
