Latest News – Page 131
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NewsCastrol’s Cyltech 40 XDC achieves MAN Cat II status
Castrol’s new cylinder oil, Cyltech 40 XDC (eXtra Deposit Control), has successfully attained a Category II No Objection Letter (NOL) from MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES).
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NewsMarco Galbiati appointed CEO of FMG
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) has appointed its current general manager, Marco Galbiati, as the new CEO, while former CEO Dario Deste remains the company’s president.
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd agree on biofuel
DHL Global Forwarding has signed an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd for the use of advanced biofuels starting with a shipment of 18,000 teu.
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NewsSGMF publishes guidance on LNG bunkering
The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has released LNG Fuel Tanks – Loading/Filling Limits and Level Instrumentation: Considerations and Recommendations.
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NewsFour-stroke hybrid electric propulsion concept for LNGCs advances
Wärtsilä presented a hybrid electric propulsion solution for LNG carriers at Posidonia 2022.
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NewsMSC orders more dual-fuel cruise ships with fuel cells
Explora Journeys, the luxury travel brand of the Cruise Division of MSC Group, has signed an MoU with Fincantieri for the construction of an additional two LNG-fuelled luxury cruise ships featuring hydrogen-powered solid oxide fuel cells.
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NewsStratified injection system passes first tests
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has completed the first test of its 6UEC35LSJ diesel engine for MGO-mono-fuelled/stratified water injection.
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NewsClassNK outlines ammonia safety considerations
ClassNK has released the latest ClassNK Technical Journal, which includes details of ammonia engine principles and safety considerations for the use of the fuel onboard.
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NewsNewbuild orders are increasingly new-fuel ready
Clarksons Research reports that a record 268 newbuild orders calling for alternative fuels were received in the first half of 2022, and more will be alternative fuel ready.
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NewsBroken wire caused berthing accident
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released its investigation report (M19C0054) on a March 2019 berthing incident involving the roll-on/roll-off ferry Apollo in Matane, Quebec.
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NewsAiP granted for methanol dual-fuel VLCC design
A methanol dual fuel 300,000 dwt very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) has received Approval In Principle (AIP) from Korean Register (KR).
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NewsWorld’s first dual-fuel LNG Suezmax bunkered
Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has completed its first LNG bunkering operations for its managed vessel, Greenway – the world’s first dual-fuel LNG Suezmax tanker.
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NewsSurvey confirms desire for bunker supplier licensing
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), with support from BIMCO, has released survey results indicating that there is wide support for the adoption of bunker licensing schemes and mass flow meters (MFM).
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NewsElomatic establishes new ship design subsidiary
Finland-based Elomatic Oy has established a subsidiary in Wismar, Germany, focusing on ship design and offshore wind power structures.
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NewsOffshore Wind Brings Meeting Of Minds
Collaboration between British and Norwegian organisations has spawned an innovative service operation vessel (SOV) concept to support surging investment in offshore wind farms.
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NewsDamen customised mining dredger
Damen is customising a cutter suction dredger for mining operations
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NewsGreen hydrogen deliveries at Esbjerg to begin 2023
The first deliveries of green hydrogen will begin at the Port of Esbjerg in Denmark in early 2023.
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NewsSecond methanol-fuelled newbuild delivered to Proman Stena Bulk
Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture (JV) between Proman and Stena Bulk, has taken delivery of its second methanol-powered newbuild tanker, Stena Pro Marine.
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NewsNorwegian owner orders methanol dual-fuel newbuildings
Norwegian shipowner MPCC has ordered two carbon-neutral 1,300 TEU containership newbuildings in partnership with industrial group Elkem and North Sea Container Line.
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NewsFAT complete for MAN’s first ME-GA engine
The Engine & Machinery Division of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI-EMD) has completed the world first factory acceptance test (FAT) for MAN’s low-pressure dual-fuel ME-GA engine.
