Motorship News – Page 122
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NewsDeck mounted hydrogen fuel cell solution to be launched
Norwegian technology provider HAV Group is set to launch a deck-mounted containerised hydrogen (H2) solution in order to fast-track the commercial use of hydrogen as a marine fuel.
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NewsClassNK releases update on strength assessments
ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Direct Load Analysis and Strength Assessment (Edition 2.0), which clarifies the requirements for more rational structural design reflecting the latest structural strength assessment methods based on R&D outcomes.
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NewsStudy: Pre-combustion carbon capture viable
Researchers from Austria and Sweden have modelled the potential for pre- and post-combustion carbon capture for a ferry burning renewable methanol and hydrogen and concluded that both systems would be cost effective.
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NewsLR grants AiP for hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Norwegian ship owner Torghatten Nord for two hydrogen-powered fuel cell ferries.
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NewsSvitzer’s EcoTow solution is part of its carbon neutrality target
Sven Lumber, Head of EcoTow, Group Operations makes the case for decarbonisation in the towage market
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NewsSvitzer saves 1,000 tonnes of CO2
Towage operator Svitzer has announced that its Aim for 8 speed initiative – which asks tug crews to navigate at a maximum speed of eight knots during mobilisation and demobilisation – has prevented 1,000 tonnes of CO₂ from being emitted into the atmosphere.
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NewsGerman Yard In Canadian Pact
Newfoundland-based transport company Oceanex is partnering with a German shipyard to examine the technical options for future low-emission tonnage requirements.
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NewsWärtsilä Refines its Hybrid FPP Concept For LNGCs
Treating the propeller design and electric motor as integrated components of the shaftline allows higher propulsive efficiency.
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NewsLow emissions CTV launches
A new vessel design promises fuel savings of 30%, making it the first low emissions crew transfer vessel
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NewsKey Ballast Water Issues Not Resolved After MEPC 78
In June 2022, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 78th session agreed in principle to develop a Ballast Water Management Convention Review Plan after a review of the experience-building phase. The Motorship spoke to key stakeholders to get their views on where the issues lie.
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NewsKey Steps to Delivering Effective Engine Lubrication
Serge Dal Farra, Lubmarine Marketing Manager, outlines 3 steps towards an effective engine lubrication strategy including selecting the right engine oil, proper monitoring, and engineer support.
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NewsMOL orders six large LNG-fuelled vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has ordered four Capesize bulkers and two VLCCs which will use LNG.
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NewsDP rudder propeller for offshore wind
Schottel has unveiled a new rudder propeller optimised for dynamic positioning operations in service vessels
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NewsTotalEnergies In Singaporean Boxship Biofuel Bunker First
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has concluded its first refuelling of a containership with biofuel in Singapore’s port waters. The bunkering also marks the first refuelling of a COSCO Shipping Lines containership with sustainable marine biofuel.
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NewsCorvus to supply ESS for CSOVs
Corvus Energy has received an order from Ulstein Power & Control for energy storage systems (ESS) for two Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) to be built for Norwegian shipowner Olympic.
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NewsH2-fuelled Coaster for steel trade in the offing
A partnership has been formed between the steel industry and a Dutch shipowner to develop a hydrogen-powered vessel for the short-sea trade.
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NewsIreland bolsters Research Vessel Capacity
Ireland’s new multipurpose research vessel has arrived in the west coast port of Galway ready to embark on her initial survey assignment.
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NewsNew notation for enhanced tailshaft condition monitoring and performance
Class society DNV has introduced a new qualified propeller shaft and bearing condition monitoring notation.
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NewsGetting to 2050 on e-LNG
Come 2050, SEA-LNG expects that a basket of future fuels based on hydrogen and produced from renewable electricity will be available for ocean-going ships and e-LNG (also known as renewable synthetic LNG) will be an important one.
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NewsMuller Dordrecht chooses Damen ASD tug
Muller Dordrecht signs deal for Damen ASD Tug 3212 for delivery in May 2023
