Motorship Multi-News Test – Page 294

  • Alex Cole has worked in additive technology since the late 1980s acting as a consultant and former marine product line specialist at Chevron Oronite since 2006. Alex has led projects to formulate and additive packages for marine lubricants for C...
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    200BN Marine Cylinder Lubricant, a new solution for engines running on HSFO

    2020-02-05T15:16:00Z

    In preparation for IMO 2020, Chevron Oronite has developed and marketed additive technology for the formulation of 200BN marine cylinder lubricants as an extension to their marine additive portfolio. Test results demonstrate 200BN marine cylinder lubricant was as effective as 100BN marine cylinder lubricant at controlling engine liner wear, at ...

  • Versatile Russian-built sea/river traders of the RSD32M class (photo courtesy of Yanmar)
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    CAPACIOUS SEA-RIVER TRADERS FROM RUSSIA

    2020-02-05T15:09:00Z

    Russian shipbuilder Okskaya Sudoverf has completed a series of river/sea-going dry cargo vessels offering the capability to trade throughout the country’s inland waterway system and beyond, writes David Tinsley.

  • Kongsberg has released a new application to help owners improve performance Credit: Kongsberg
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    New Kongsberg app for Vessel Insight users

    2020-02-05T11:45:00Z

    Ship owners and operators using Kongsberg’s Vessel Insight can now improve performance and reporting, and reduce fuel and energy consumption through the company''s new Vessel Performance application.

  • 'DMS Courageous'
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    Pioneering CBC pilot project for PSV

    2020-02-04T14:35:00Z

    ABS and P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) have agreed to a pioneering condition-based class (CBC) pilot project for the platform supply vessel (PSV), DMS Courageous.

  • Intercargo is welcoming the IMO commitment to better reporting of liquefaction incidents Credit: Intercargo
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    Report liquefaction incidents says Intercargo

    2020-02-03T12:37:00Z

    Intercargo is reminding ship owners and operators of the importance of investigating and reporting liquefaction incidents, in order for lessons to be learnt.

  • IMO has issued advice to travellers on the coronavirus outbreak Credit: IMO
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    IMO issues coronavirus advice

    2020-02-03T12:33:00Z

    The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has released advice on the growing coronavirus emergency to member states, seafarers and the shipping industry.

  • 'Eidsvaag Opal'
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    Damen converts PSV into fish feed carrier

    2020-01-31T13:11:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) is converting a platform supply vessel (PSV) into a fish feed carrier for fish feed distributor Eidsvaag.

  • WinGD’s fuel flexible injector installation on RTX-6 Test Engine
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    WinGD unveils flexible injector concept

    2020-01-30T11:53:00Z

    Engine designer WinGD has developed a flexible injection system, that can allow for the injection of lower density liquid fuels alongside conventional fuels including heavy fuel oil and marine diesel oil. In a new whitepaper, ‘Flexible Injector to Advance Alternative Fuels Research’, the engine designer describes how the concept will ...

  • The self-discharging bulk carriers being built for Aasen Shipping will be the first of their kind to operate with hybrid propulsion. (Copyright Aasen Shipping)
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    Aasen Shipping orders first hybrid self-discharging bulkers

    2020-01-30T11:04:00Z

    Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping has ordered a pair of self-discharging bulk carriers featuring hybrid propulsion from the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands. The vessels will be the first of their kind to feature a hybrid propulsion solution. Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to design and supply the equipment ...

  • Greg Mortimer, designed to afford comfort, efficiency and safety in polar latitudes (credit: SunStone).
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    CHINESE-BUILT EXPEDITION SHIP DEBUT

    2020-01-30T09:54:00Z

    Delivery of the polar expedition ship Greg Mortimer has given first form to China’s bid to become a force in the international cruise vessel construction market, writes David Tinsley.

  • MAN ES is hoping to expand its share of the Chinese market Credit: MAN ES
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    MAN expands Chinese propeller business

    2020-01-30T09:51:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions’ China Production and Four-Stroke Denmark’s Aft Ship & Propeller Department have signed an intercompany agreement aimed at expanding the propeller business in China.

  • (l-r) Konstantinos Xifaras, CEO of DEPA, Andrew McDowell, vice president of EIB and Ioannis Papadopoulos, BoD chairman at DEPA Credit: DEPA
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    Funding for first Greek LNG bunkering

    2020-01-29T14:57:00Z

    Public Gas Corporation of Greece SA (DEPA) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement worth up to €20m for the construction of a new LNG bunkering vessel for use in Greece.

  • ClassNK has joined the International Windship Association Credit: ClassNK
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    ClassNK commits to wind propulsion

    2020-01-29T14:52:00Z

    Furthering its commitment to wind propulsion technologies, ClassNK is joining not-for-profit organisation, the International Windship Association (IWSA).

  • shop test
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    Shop test for first DF 11G90ME-GI engine

    2020-01-28T11:58:00Z

    HHI-EMD (Hyundai’s Engine Machinery Division) has announced the completion of the first shop test for the first of six MAN ME-GI engines, with MAN Energy Solutions reporting that the engine successfully ran at 100% load in gas mode.

  • HST has taken delivery of its fourth FCS Credit: Damen
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    HST takes delivery of fourth FCS

    2020-01-27T13:09:00Z

    High Speed Transfers (HST) has taken delivery of its fourth fast crew supplier (FCS) 2710, eighteen months after receiving its first, the HST ''Hudson''.

  • The 130,000dwt Aurora Spirit is the world's first dual-fuel LNG shuttle tanker, and is expected to achieve a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared with conventional shuttle tankers. (Credit: Teekay Offshore)
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    First DF shuttle tanker delivered

    2020-01-27T13:07:00Z

    The world’s first dual-fuel shuttle tanker was delivered from Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) Geoje shipyard in South Korea on 20 January to shipowner and operator Teekay Offshore.

  • CMB aims to have zero emission shipping by 2050 Credit: CMB
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    CMB carbon offsets aim for zero by 2020

    2020-01-27T13:05:00Z

    CMB is showing its environmental credentials by offsetting all its CO2 emissions in order to have net zero CO2 emissions from 2020.

  • Sameer Kalra, President Alfa Laval Marine Division, committed to bring Alfa Laval's experience, portfolio of marine technologies and R&D resources to the challenge of developing zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030,
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    Alfa Laval commits to zero-emission vessel target in decarbonisation coalition

    2020-01-24T17:00:00Z

    Sameer Kalra, President Alfa Laval Marine Division, committed to bring Alfa Laval's experience, portfolio of marine technologies and R&D resources to the challenge of developing zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030,Alfa Laval is committed to reaching this vital goal, which is key to decarbonizing the global shipping industry and reaching the ...

  • MAN Energy Solutions is to supply two 16V175D-MM engines for two new patrol vessels for the Royal Thai Navy.
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    Royal Thai Navy selects MAN 175D for newbuildings

    2020-01-24T16:29:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply the main propulsion engines for two new 41m patrol vessels for the Royal Thai Navy. Each vessel will be powered by 2 × MAN 16V175D-MM, IMO Tier II engines, each rated at 2,960 kWm at 1,900 rpm. Marsun Shipyard in Thailand ...

  • The ‘Mardi Gras’ Credit: Carnival
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    Carnival’s latest ship ‘floating smart city’

    2020-01-24T15:54:00Z

    The float-out of the coming flag-ship of Carnival Cruise line has been celebrated at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.