Latest News – Page 349
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NewsTote begins its Orca vessel conversion to LNG
Tote Maritime Alaska has completed the first phase of LNG conversion for its two Orca class vessels.
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Ferries and tankers look to the future
The March 1968 issue of ‘The Motor Ship’ continued to question whether it was feasible for the new generation of large ships – such as planned tankers of 250,000dwt-plus – to continu to rely on a single-screw propulsion system, whether diesel or turbine.
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NewsA wider view on alternative fuels
The alternative fuel markets is set to reach well beyond the now-familiar LNG, with both methanol and LPG becoming a viable source of energy for ships, according to Junichiro Iida, executive vice president, ClassNK.
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Year milestone for PBES powered electric ferries
Two Norwegian hybrid ferries have completed their first year in operation following their refit with PBES energy storage solutions.
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NewsMHI eyes gas-fuelled future
The last few years have been hard on Japanese shipbuilding in general, and on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in particular. but a focus on new fuels could offer a fruitful future for the shipbuilder. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsSailing back to the future
Japanese sail innovation could soon change the way we think about moving cargo. Stevie Knight highlights four projects harnessing the country''s enthusiasm for wind-assisted propulsion.
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NewsFirst PSV battery retrofits for the Americas
Corvus Energy has been selected to provide battery power to four Gulf of Mexico SEACOR platform supply vessels being retrofitted to hybrid operations.
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NewsMajor Canadian investment in Laker fleet
A new generation of self-unloading bulkers applying Algoma’s Equinox concept is entering service on the Great Lakes and St Lawrence. David TInsely reports.
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NewsImabari eyes growth amid consolidation
A major force and contributor to Japan’s changing shipbuilding landscape, Imabari has demonstrated its long-term industrial by creating new capacity to produce the largest vessels, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsWärtsilä maintenance for TMS Cardiff Gas quartet
Wärtsilä has expanded its cooperation with Athens-based ship management company TMS Cardiff Gas, signing a maintenance agreement for four triple-fuel diesel-electric gas carriers.
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NewsThome implements Orion waste management software
Thome’s fleet has integrated and implemented the waste management module on Orion Marine Concepts’ Fleet performance monitoring software – NAU Ver. 2.0.
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NewsScandlines hybrids add fouling protection and cooling
Scandlines has added innovative fouling protection and cooling systems on three of its hybrid ferries, further improving fuel savings.
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NewsBiogas hybrid barge for Swedish waterways
The Lithuanian LNG cluster is developing a zero-emissions barge that will run on liquefied biogas and electricity.
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NewsRolls-Royce converts tall training ship to hybrid
In 2019, a Norwegian sail-training ship will be able to cruise out of Bergen harbour without emitting any greenhouse gas emissions, thanks to a hybrid power system from Rolls-Royce.
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NewsFouling during outfitting drives Selektope demand
Biofouling during outfitting at South Korean shipyards is driving high demand for I-Tech’s Selektope antifouling solution.
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NewsFirst LNG-fuelled bulk carrier delivered
The world’s first dual-fuelled bulk carrier and vessel with a tougher, high-manganese steel LNG tank has been delivered.
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NewsJapanese order coup for Sri Lankan yard
Japanese telecoms group KDDI is anticipating the development of offshore windfarms with the order of a vessel equipped not only for fibre optic cable installation and repair but also for laying subsea power lines. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsSwitching to biocide-free anti-fouling measures
A German anti-fouling expert warns that anti-fouling measures must become biocide-free to adhere with legislation and that films may be the answer.
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NewsDNV GL claims E-certificate roll-out success
Following DNV GL’s introduction of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates more than 50,000 certificates have been issued just four months after its launch.
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NewsRepair business shines for Sembcorp Marine
Singaporean shipyard group Sembcorp Marine pointed to value growth in its ship repair business as slow rig and platform businesses contributed to a slum in turnover and net profit in 2017.
