Latest News – Page 254
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NewsPump it up (when you need it)
Engine efficiency has been limited by the need to avoid potentially damaging peak pressures. But supposing you could alter those pressures on the hoof, adjusting for load while the engine was operating?
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NewsFuture of UK ship recycling uncertain
The European Commission has clarified what will happen at the end of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement transition period, when the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU) No 1257/20137 no longer applies in the UK.
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NewsWinGD halves methane slip with first X-DF2.0 solution
WinGD is launching an innovative new solution that will permit further optimisation of its X-DF dual-fuel engine platform. The solution, Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER), will lower methane emissions by 50%, and lower fuel consumption in both gas and diesel modes.
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NewsDigitalisation solution offers lubricant procurement benefits for Greek shipowner
Product tanker owner Eletson Corp has simplified its lubricant procurement processes by switching to an e-commerce purchasing solution.
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NewsMAN ES 2-stroke R&D chief prepares for multi-fuel future
Brian Østergaard Sørensen, Vice President, Head of R&D 2-Stroke Business, at MAN Energy Solutions, looks back at technological developments and discusses the challenges of choosing between research priorities.
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NewsAFRAMAX SIGNALS GROWING RUSSIAN SELF-RELIANCE
Russia’s most advanced shipyard, under development in the country’s Far Eastern region, has built the first in a long series of Aframax tankers, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSea trials for first mobile pure gas 16V 4000 series
The first MTU series 4000 mobile gas engines have successfully started sea trials.
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NewsDNV GL launches ship recycling guidance
DNV GL has launched new guidance on recycling to help shipowners navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
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NewsRINA completes statutory and remote surveys remotely
Classification society RINA has announced that it has successfully completed its first statutory and associated class intermediate surveys with the use of remote technologies.
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NewsEnergy major to explore solutions to decarbonise LNG production
Energy major Total has agreed to develop new concepts for green LNG production with LNG plant specialist Siemens Gas and Power.
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NewsFirst LNG offshore bunker terminal in China
The first offshore bunkering facility for LNG at a Chinese port will be developed at the port of Shenzhen, the port authorities announced on 3 June.
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NewsC-Job designs new TSHD for GLDD
C-Job Naval Architects has delivered the basic design package of the trailing suction hopper dredger to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (GLDD).
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NewsAEGIR-Marine acquires HPS
AEGIR-Marine has concluded the comprehensive acquisition of Holland Propeller Services (HPS).
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NewsA future-proof fleet: modular and adaptable design
Owners may have a dilemma when picking an energy technology capable of lasting a vessel’s 20 or 30-year lifetime, writes Stevie Knight
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Germans negotiate another shipyard merger
It has been revealed that another merger of north German shipyards could be in the offing - just a month after the last one was agreed, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsUS Navy takes delivery of first fully-electric power and propulsion vessel
The US Navy has taken delivery of the USS Zumwalt, its first fully-electric power and propulsion ship. The vessel is the first of three DDG 1000 class destroyers to enter service.
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NewsMHI transfers marine engines to Seika
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, is transferring its domestic marine engine sales and parts servicing operations currently performed by subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine Systems (MHIES) to Seika Corporation.
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NewsAlfa Laval scrubber suits smaller vessels
Alfa Laval’s new scrubber is making it simple for smaller vessels such as handymax bulkers or product tankers to continue using heavy fuel oil and comply with SOx regulations.
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NewsHHI inks deal to develop advanced design systems
Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a technical cooperation agreement with a Finland-based technology supplier for the development of next-generation design systems.
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NewsStena Bulk unveils next-gen product tanker concept
Stena Bulk is presenting a prototype of the next-generation product and chemical tanker – the IMOFlexMAX, which combines a dual-fuel LNG engine with renewable energy generation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 25% compared with modern product tankers.
