Latest News – Page 297
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NewsSeaspan opts for MAN ES battery-hybrid DF system
The Damen Gorinchem Holland shipyard has ordered a hybrid-propulsion solution from MAN Energy Solutions in connection with the building of 2 x dual-fuel/hybrid RoRo ferries for Canadian outfit, Seaspan Ferries Corporation. The order covers the provision of MAN 35/44DF dual-fuel engines, fuel gas-supply systems and the main electric systems, including ...
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NewsWärtsilä makes first SmartDock sale
Technology group Wärtsilä has secured the first commercial order for its SmartDock auto-docking system.
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NewsCorvus ESS powers cruise ships and ferries
Corvus Energy has unveiled its next generation energy storage system (ESS), aimed at cruise ships, ro-pax and ro-ro vessels.
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NewsDamen dredges to deeper depths
Damen has added a radically different design to its dredger portfolio - a twin-hulled, deep cutter suction dredger designed to operate at depths that have previously been possible to reach only with larger dredgers.
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NewsSchottel propels North Carolina ferries
Schottel has secured a contract to provide propulsion units for two new vehicle ferries ordered by North Carolina’s Department of Transportation.
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NewsBID FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TOPSIDE STRUCTURES
A pan-industry research consortium investigating the use of composite superstructures in shipbuilding plans to start tests with a demonstration product later this year, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsGreen Maritime Methanol project takes off
The Green Maritime Methanol consortium has selected nine ships for research on the application of renewable methanol as a marine fuel. New designs together with existing ships of Boskalis, Van Oord, the Royal Netherlands Navy and Wagenborg Shipping were selected.
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NewsABB opens Murmansk Arctic centre
ABB has opened a Marine Service Centre in Russia in support of growing Arctic maritime industries, focused on the company’s ship power, propulsion, automation technologies and service capabilities.
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NewsElenger’s LNG Bunker vessel on track for 2020
A keel-laying ceremony has taken place at Damen Yichang Shipyard in China for Elenger’s LNG bunker vessel, ahead of its expected autumn 2020 operational debut.
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NewsIHI TO MERGE POWER SYSTEM COMPANIES
Japan’s IHI Group is set to integrate its engine, propulsion and power plant activities into a single organisation so as to realise efficiencies and better respond to evolving market requirements, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsMAERSK EXTENDS FUEL FLEXIBILITY IN NEWBUILD TANKERS
Maersk Tankers is to extend its LR2 fleet after utilising an option for another four newbuilds from Dalian shipyard.
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NewsSembcorp completes world’s largest SSCV, Sleipnir
Sembcorp Marine announced that it had completed the world’s largest semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV), Heerema’s ‘Sleipnir’, capable of lifting 20,000t at a time. The dual fuel vessel will undergo sea trials shortly, the Singapore shipyard announced.
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NewsRoyston upgrades Eco Speed tool for optimised fuel consumption
Diesel power specialist Royston has enhanced its Eco Speed analysis capability as part of its enginei electronic fuel management system (EFMS) to enable ship operators to identify and maintain optimum vessel speeds for efficient fuel usage across different operational modes.
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NewsPURPOSE-BUILT CRUISER FOR THE GALAPAGOS
Heralding a new stage in the development of the booming expedition cruise market, Dutch shipbuilder De Hoop has delivered a 100 passenger-capacity vessel custom-designed for year-round operation in the Galapagos Islands, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsWasaline opts for local WE Tech electric hybrid solution
Rauma Marine Construction Oy (RMC) has awarded WE Tech the contract to deliver a hybrid electric propulsion solution. The solution includes propulsion drives, an energy storage system (battery banks and DCDC converters), main propulsion switchboards, shore connection switchgears, an Energy Management System and the Propulsion Control System. The solution will ...
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NewsWärtsilä eyes efficiencies from HY solution for dredger market
Technology group Wärtsilä has launched the Wärtsilä HY for Dredger, a new product based on Wärtsilä’s HY hybrid propulsion technology. The product offers enhanced efficiency and sustainability for dredging operations.
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NewsKR approves DSME LNG containment system
Korean Register (KR) has granted design approval to DSME''s Solidus LNG cargo containment system.
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NewsDamen and Hanson sign dredger vessel contract
Damen Shipyards Group and Hanson Aggregates Marine have signed a contract for construction of a Marine Aggregate Dredger (MAD) 3500 vessel to be used by Hanson to extract aggregates in the British Channel and North Sea.
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NewsJ-ENG to introduce UEC45LSE successor
Japan Engine Corp (J-Eng) is to introduce a successor to its UEC45LSE design. The UEC42LSH engine has been upgraded to meet the requirements of handy-sized bulk carriers and small-sized chemical tankers.
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NewsNew gas tanker charter party to build on existing contract
A new standard charter party contract for the gas tanker industry is being developed by BIMCO in collaboration with the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (U.S.A.), Inc. (ASBA).
