Motorship News – Page 278
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News2020 fuels: The end of a “false sense of security”?
The new 2020 fuels could be a wake-up call from what may have been “a false sense of security”, says Unni Einemo, Director of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), because even now, commingling is simply not good practice “but by luck rather than design, most of the high-sulphur fuels ...
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NewsSchottel EcoPellers enter tanker segment
Following the latest deliveries of Schottel Rudder EcoPellers for Norwegian ferries, the azimuth thruster has now entered the tanker segment to enable maximum manoeuvrability.
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NewsTrelleborg leverages Raman effect
James Hermary, LNG Product Manager, Trelleborg Oil & Marine, told The Motorship in an interview at Gastech about the practical benefits the Cryoline LNG floating hose system offers.
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NewsZero emissions in offshore construction
Ulstein Design & Solutions has developed its first hydrogen powered offshore vessel, featuring a Nedstack fuel cell power system.
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NewsAIP for ULCC windshield design
Tokyo-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have announced that DNV GL has given approval in principle (AIP) to MOL and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for their bow windshield designed for ultra-large container carriers.
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NewsTo market, to market...
While there may not be many outward signs, the maritime industry appears to be slowly, though inexorably moving to a global carbon price, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsCollaboration to develop smart technologies
Technology group Wärtsilä and PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the development of smart technologies for the marine sector, opening a dedicated Acceleration Centre in Singapore.
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NewsGasum acquires parts of AGA and Nauticor
Gasum is acquiring AGA’s Clean Energy business and Nauticor’s Marine Bunkering business from their current owner, Linde AG.
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NewsDrone technology in North Sea SAR
Damen Shipyards Group, in collaboration with Delft Dynamics and Next Ocean, has trialled a new approach to search and rescue in the North Sea, testing the limits of offshore drone helicopter operations.
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NewsGuidance issued on fuel compatibility and stability
The guidance aims to provide a practical and working understanding of stability and compatibility of marine fuel oils, in what CIMAC expects to become accepted as the ’the common industry approach’ for stakeholders involved in the supply and/or use of marine fuel oil.
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NewsWärtsilä opens new expertise centre
Technology group Wärtsilä has opened its latest expertise centre (EC) in Singapore providing functions such as operational support and dynamic maintenance planning to customers with lifecycle solution agreements.
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NewsInterconnected intelligence supports an autonomous future
From the conceptual realm to reality, MacGregor is systematically working on the development of autonomous technologies that will further contribute to raising safety and efficiency standards.
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NewsMAN offers emulsification for ME-LGIM customers
MAN Energy Solutions plans to offer an emulsified methanol solution to existing customers of its two-stroke ME-LGIM dual-fuel methanol engine.
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NewsDevelopments in LNG regulation
Jose Navarro, Global Gas Technology Specialist at Lloyd’s Register has shared his insights on the LNG regulation landscape with The Motorship at GasTech in Houston.
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NewsNEW DIMENSION TO PORTUGUESE SHIPBUILDING
Portugal’s marine industries have a prestigious new reference in the fast-growing, expedition-style segment of the cruise market, through the debut of the 9,300gt World Explorer, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSTENA RAISES ITS GAME ON IRISH SEA
Stena’s versatile new generation of E-Flexer ro-pax ferries is set to make its debut on the Irish Sea, following completion of trials with the Stena Estrid off northern China’s Yellow Sea coast.
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NewsDMC steers SunStone’s Infinity ferries
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply the rudders and steering gear for the fifth Infinity-class vessel to be built for SunStone Ships by China Merchants Heavy Industries to an Ulstein design.
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NewsMAN Triton platform passes approval test
MAN Energy Solutions’ electronic ME engine portfolio has reached another milestone with the announcement that its Triton platform recently passed its type approval test (TAT) in Japan.
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NewsNew FGSS supplier for LNG bunker vessel
Yanmar has selected a new LNG fuel gas supply system supplier for Sinanju Tankers Holdings’ new LNG-powered conventional bunker tanker, which is due to be delivered in December 2019.
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NewsMitsui E S announces plans to exit commercial shipbuilding
Japanese diversified engineering firm Mitsui E&S announced plans on Monday 11 November to reorient the business away from commercial shipbuilding and to focus on engine manufacturing as a core activity.
