Latest News – Page 459
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NewsDamen completes ‘Tridens’ refit
Damen has completed an extensive refit of Dutch governmental shipping company Rijksrederij’s scientific research vessel ‘Tridens’ at its Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam.
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NewsIMO conducts ballast water system survey
The IMO wants all stakeholders involved in the testing, approval, fitting and operation of ballast water management systems (BWMTS) to complete an online survey to review the current approval guidelines.
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NewsThe outlook for e-navigation
Michael Bergen, president of marine electronics association CIRM and maritime industry director of Jeppesen, highlights some of the key trends facing maritime industries as the concept of e-navigation matures.
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Tech firms commit to Russian shipbuilding
Dassault Systèmes, one of EU’s leading software and IT companies, has stated its commitment to the Russian shipbuilding industry in the face of trade sanctions imposed on the country in the wake of the Crimea crisis, writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsDNV GL hull and propeller analysis
DNV GL is launching an advanced hull and propeller performance analytics module as part of the new fleet performance management service, ECO Insight.
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NewsDamen forms green research partnership
A new three-year partnership has been formed to explore and develop concept vessels for the future that will help the shipping industry meet climate and environmental objectives.
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NewsPropulsion research programme launched
A new €7.5m technology research programme has been launched with the aim of developing propulsion products specifically for arctic conditions that could significantly improve costs and reliability for shipowners.
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Russia moves to protect shipbuilding business
The Russian government has called on leading domestic shipping companies to build their ships at domestic shipyards instead of facilities abroad, writes Eugene Gerden.
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ABB Azipod propulsion for NCL newbuilds
Azipod XO propulsion units will power two new vessels to be built for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) by Meyer Werft, under a US$60 million contract with ABB.
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NewsCathelco systems for Chinese newbuilds
Cathelco has reported several orders from Chinese shipyards for hull corrosion protection and seawater pipework anti-fouling systems.
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MAN Rollo power for German LNG ferry
MAN Rollo is to supply gas generator sets equipped with engine management systems from Heinzmann for an environmentally friendly LNG ferry – said to be the first German vessel of its kind.
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NewsABB propulsion for LNG fast ferry
Power and automation expert, ABB, has won the contract to deliver the complete electric power plant, electrical propulsion systems and energy management solution for Tallink Grupp´s new LNG powered fast ferry.
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NewsWärtsilä SCR breakthrough in China
Wärtsilä is to supply its first two-stroke engine with high-pressure SCR system built in China to a new 22,000dwt multi-purpose vessel under construction at the Ouha Shipyard for China Navigation Co (CNCo).
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NewsDamen extends shipbuilding range in China
Damen Yichang Shipyard, the joint venture between Damen Shipyards Group and Sinotrans, has extended the range of ships it can offer customers – previously cargo vessels under 15,000dwt - to include gas tankers, offshore support vessels, dredgers, barges and pontoons.
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Consultancy venture for Chinese market
A new joint venture is being launched by German shipping consultancy, TECHNOLOG, and Maritime Risk Manage Co., Limited, to provide shipping consulting to the Chinese market
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NewsClipper carriers converted to be more sulphur friendly
Spurred on by stricter sulphur regulations, Clipper has converted one HFO tank onboard six of its 30,000 dwt Trader-type bulk carriers to use greater volumes of low sulphur Marine Gas Oil (MGO) in order to achieve compliance.
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NewsGE to power MSC Crociere newbuilds
GE Marine is to provide its propulsion technology for two new cruise liners being built by Fincantieri for MSC Crociere.
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NewsMore new LNG ships go on stream
Two new cargo ships with LNG propulsion go into northern European service soon and both are being followed by sister ships, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsWSS warning over low-sulphur fuels
Careful management is needed to avoid significant harm to engines when using ECA-compliant low-sulphur fuels, according to a white paper published by Wilhelmsen Ships Service.
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NewsExxonMobil expands range of ECA fuels
ExxonMobil has launched ExxonMobil Premium Advanced Fuel Marine ECA 200 (AFME 200), expanding its range of specialist fuels for use within Emission Control Areas (ECA).
