Motorship News – Page 254

  • A deal to develop the first offshore LNG bunkering facility at a Chinese port was announced on 3 June.
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    First LNG offshore bunker terminal in China

    2020-06-12T12:30:00Z

    The first offshore bunkering facility for LNG at a Chinese port will be developed at the port of Shenzhen, the port authorities announced on 3 June.

  • Artist’s impression of the new TSHD Photo: C-Job
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    C-Job designs new TSHD for GLDD

    2020-06-12T11:41:00Z

    C-Job Naval Architects has delivered the basic design package of the trailing suction hopper dredger to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (GLDD).

  • AEGIR-Marine has acquired HPS Photo: AEGIR-Marine
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    AEGIR-Marine acquires HPS

    2020-06-12T11:37:00Z

    AEGIR-Marine has concluded the comprehensive acquisition of Holland Propeller Services (HPS).

  • Modularity could provide future-proof ship design and paves the way for greater standardisation.
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    A future-proof fleet: modular and adaptable design

    2020-06-12T11:37:00Z

    Owners may have a dilemma when picking an energy technology capable of lasting a vessel’s 20 or 30-year lifetime, writes Stevie Knight

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    Germans negotiate another shipyard merger

    2020-06-12T11:26:00Z

    It has been revealed that another merger of north German shipyards could be in the offing - just a month after the last one was agreed, writes Tom Todd.

  • The US Navy's new stealth destroyer, the USS Zumwalt, is its first fully-electric power and propulsion vessel.
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    US Navy takes delivery of first fully-electric power and propulsion vessel

    2020-06-11T14:08:00Z

    The US Navy has taken delivery of the USS Zumwalt, its first fully-electric power and propulsion ship. The vessel is the first of three DDG 1000 class destroyers to enter service.

  • MHIET is transferring its domestic marine engine sales and parts servicing operations to Seika Photo: MHI
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    MHI transfers marine engines to Seika

    2020-06-11T11:59:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, is transferring its domestic marine engine sales and parts servicing operations currently performed by subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine Systems (MHIES) to Seika Corporation.

  • The PureSOX Express Photo: Alfa Laval
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    Alfa Laval scrubber suits smaller vessels

    2020-06-11T11:35:00Z

    Alfa Laval’s new scrubber is making it simple for smaller vessels such as handymax bulkers or product tankers to continue using heavy fuel oil and comply with SOx regulations.

  • HHI has signed a technical cooperation agreement for the development of next-generation design systems.
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    HHI inks deal to develop advanced design systems

    2020-06-10T17:17:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a technical cooperation agreement with a Finland-based technology supplier for the development of next-generation design systems.

  • Stena Bulk's new IMOFlexMAX product tanker design concept. (Image courtesy of Stena Bulk)
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    Stena Bulk unveils next-gen product tanker concept

    2020-06-10T16:07:00Z

    Stena Bulk is presenting a prototype of the next-generation product and chemical tanker – the IMOFlexMAX, which combines a dual-fuel LNG engine with renewable energy generation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 25% compared with modern product tankers.

  • Corvus Energy batteries will be installed on the new electric ferry, which is being built at Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark Photo: Corvus Energy
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    Corvus powers second Danish electric ferry

    2020-06-10T11:25:00Z

    The second newbuild all electric ferry in Denmark will be equipped with an energy storage system (ESS) from Corvus Energy.

  • The NO96 concept Photo: GTT
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    GTT to design Germany’s first FSRU

    2020-06-10T11:20:00Z

    GTT has received an order from the Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the design of a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) on behalf of the Japanese ship-owner Mitsui OSK Lines.

  • The drone used LiDAR to navigate inside the 19.4 meter high oil tank as GPS-reception was not available in the enclosed space.
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    DNV GL successfully concludes autonomous drone inspection test

    2020-06-09T18:55:00Z

    Classification society DNV GL has announced that a drone has successfully inspected an oil tank on board an FPSO, and that the live footage streamed by the drone was interpreted in real-time by an algorithm to detect cracks in the structure.

  • cylinder pressure sensor
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    Sensor accuracy under extreme conditions

    2020-06-09T16:51:00Z

    The Kistler Group''s new 66351A cylinder pressure sensor for large marine and stationary engines is designed for achieving measuring accuracy under extreme conditions in the combustion chamber.

  • Dutch-built for the ‘high-end’ expedition cruise market, Silver Origin (credit: Silversea Cruises).
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    SILVER STANDARD FOR ISLAND CRUISING

    2020-06-09T15:29:00Z

    Tailored in design and engineering to provide luxury cruising in the Galapagos Islands, the 110-metre Silver Origin was delivered on 3 June by Shipyard De Hoop, writes David Tinsley.

  • Caterpillar Propulsion’s propeller and thruster products could soon come under the Berg Propulsion brand.
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    Caterpillar to sell off Caterpillar Propulsion AB

    2020-06-09T15:10:00Z

    Caterpillar Luxembourg SARL has agreed to sell Caterpillar Propulsion AB and its subsidiaries to a holding company controlled by former Berg Propulsion coo Stefan Sedersten

  • Heléne Mellquist will take up her new position as president of Volvo Penta on 1 September 2020.
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    New President for Volvo Penta

    2020-06-09T12:44:00Z

    Volvo Penta has a new President - Heléne Mellquist will assume the position on 1 September 2020 succeeding Björn Ingemanson, who will retire after 8 years as president.

  • Steve Parks (16 May 1975 - 7 June 2020)
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    Steve Parks of Wake Media passes away

    2020-06-09T11:34:00Z

    Steve Parks, founder and managing director of UK-based PR agency Wake Media, passed away after suffering a heart attack on Sunday 7 June.

  • Remote technical training at PrimeServ Academy in Augsburg in May 2020. (Image courtesy of MAN ES)
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    Remote technical training trials at PrimeServ Academy

    2020-06-08T21:31:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions’ PrimeServ Academy in Augsburg is piloting remote technical training in June and July, explains Dr Holger Gehring of PrimeServ Academy, Augsburg.

  • The new LARS solution Photo: Kongsberg Maritime
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    Kongsberg signs first LARS contract

    2020-06-08T13:34:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a new launch and recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.