Latest News – Page 266
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NewsSea trial for CMA CGM dual-fuel ULCS
CMA CGM’s dual-fuelled 23,000-TEU ultra-large containership CMA CGM Jacques Saade has left Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to begin sea trials. This represents the final step before the world''s largest LNG-fuelled container vessel enters the market, and also demonstrates the resilience of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) subsidiary in overcoming ...
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NewsTechcross to acquire BWMS patent
Techcross has entered into a patent transfer agreement with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co and Hitachi to receive the patent for a ballast water management system (BWMS) installation solution.
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NewsABS launches eLearning platform
ABS Group has launched an eLearning training platform to provide educational tools and professional training courses to technical personnel worldwide.
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NewsJotun launches marine paint duo
Jotun has launched two new marine paint products, both containing I-Tech’s antifouling agent, Selektope.
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NewsWE Tech’s efficient power solution for UECC
WE Tech Solutions has received a repeat order from Jiangnan Shipyard Group in China to deliver its Solution Four: Efficient Power Distribution for the third new generation PCTC vessel of United European Car Carriers (UECC).
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NewsClassNK completes 3D CAD model project
ClassNK, Japan Marine United (JMU), and NAPA have completed a joint feasibility study on 3D model based plan approval using 3D CAD models as part of their technical investigation project.
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NewsClassNK appoints new president and CEO
Classification society ClassNK has appointed Mr. Hiroaki Sakashita as president and CEO. Until 17 March 2020, Hiroaki Sakashita served as Senior Executive Vice President, with responsibility for the expansion of ClassNK’s business portfolio and digital transformation.
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NewsDMC steers dual-fuelled TSHDs
Damen Marine Components has won an order for three sets of steering and rudder systems for three dual-fuelled trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) currently being built at Keppel Offshore & Marine’s shipyard in Singapore for Van Oord.
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NewsSchottel propels Chinese river cruise vessel
German propulsion manufacturer Schottel has been awarded a contract to provide azimuth thrusters for a Chinese river cruise vessel.
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NewsFuel cells in deep-sea shipping: challenging path ahead
As global shipping enters its first-ever multi-fuel era, classification societies, OEMs and research institutes are focusing on a range of transformational power technologies.
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NewsThe Marine Fuels for the Motorships of the Future
A technical pathway is supporting a new maturity in the debate over available GHG reduction options, writes Panos Koutsourakis, Global Technology Leader at Bureau Veritas.
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NewsROMANIA KEEPS EUROPEAN TANKER BUILDING ALIVE
Deepsea tanker construction anywhere in Europe is a rarity these days, but Romania’s Santierul Naval Constanta (SNC) is showing its mettle with production of a versatile breed of 41,000dwt oil product and chemical carrier, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsYangzijiang receives maiden DF boxship order
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding announced on 16 March that it had received an order for 2 x 14,000 TEU containerships, with an option for a further 8 vessels. The newbuildings will be equipped with dual fuel LNG engines and represent the first orders for dual-fuel containerships at a private Chinese shipyard.
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NewsContract awarded for five electric ferries
A Netherlands-based shipbuilding company has been awarded a contract to build five new fully electric ferries each with a battery capacity of 2 x 340kWh and a propulsion capacity of 2 x 300kW.
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NewsChengxi launches largest wood chip carrier
The first of a series of 70,000dwt wood chip carriers was launched at China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) subsidiary Chengxi Shipyard last week.
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NewsCOVID-19: Fincantieri shuts Italian yards
Fincantieri has suspended production activities at its Italian sites for two weeks in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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NewsClean Marine scrubber for Dorian VLGC
A Clean Marine compact hybrid exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) has been installed on board a Dorian LPG very large gas carrier (VLGC).
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NewsAiP for LPG carrier design with Daihatsu reformer
A coastal LPG carrier design featuring Daihatsu''s innovative LPG reformer solution and its dual-fuel engine has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) by class society ClassNK. The reformer permits LPG to be converted into synthetic methane gas, enabling LNG-burning engines to use LPG as fuel.
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NewsJotun launches integrated hull cleaning solution
Jotun, the marine coatings supplier, has launched an innovative hull cleaning solution integrating remotely-operated hull cleaning robots and proactive condition monitoring.
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NewsAiP for LNG-fuelled PCTC designs
The Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to the suitability of an LNG dual fuel propulsion car carrier developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
