Motorship News – Page 340
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NewsPerformance evaluation software gets upgraded
ABB’s Tekomar XPERT performance evaluation software has been upgraded to offer operators faster access to data enabling enhanced fleet performance.
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NewsShore-to-ship drone delivery service
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has entered into a partnership with Airbus to bring drone delivery to the Port of Singapore later in 2018.
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NewsAsk the expert: Water contamination
Experts from ExxonMobil answer questions on cylinder lubrication and engine condition in our regular column. This time, technical liaison manager John LaRese discusses water contamination.
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NewsIcebreaking bulker for Canadian Arctic mine
Montreal-based Fednav has ordered a new icebreaking bulk carrier in Japan to sustain the year-round transportation requirements of Glencore’s Raglan nickel mine in northern Quebec, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsOldendorff Carriers chooses ERMA FIRST BWTS
Oldendorff Carriers has partnered up with the Greek BWTS manufacturer ERMA FIRST to fit out its first vessel.
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NewsCathelco aims to expand following acquisition
Ship equipment manufacturer Cathelco has been acquired by Finland-based Evac Group, a provider of integrated waste systems which should allow it to expand its reach in future.
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NewsGerman coaster in prototype Eco-Flettner project
A new rotor sail propulsion system prototype is being installed on general cargo ship ''Fehn Pollux'' in north Germany, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd
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Ballast ‘price war’ poses shipping risk
A focus on price could result in ship owners installing ballast water management systems with poor availability, according to water treatment specialist De Nora.
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NewsMHI to deliver first Sayaringo gas carrier
The imminent delivery of the 165,000m3 ‘Diamond Gas Orchid’ heralds a new phase in the development of cargo tank structure and propulsion systems for LNG carriers, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsElectric ferry shore charging deal
Corvus Energy has been selected by Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to supply the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for the shore stations at Brekstad and Valset to power new Fjord1 low-emissions hybrid-electric ferries.
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NewsLDA chooses power systems for second SOV
A highly capable hybrid windfarm vessel for Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) is to feature ABB power distribution, propulsion and control systems/
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NewsHouston hit by widespread bunker contamination
A contamination that has caused fuel system and engine problems on several vessels taking on bunkers in Houston has been identified by Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS).
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NewsEthane two-strokes reach 10k milestone
The first ethane-burning two-stroke engines, onboard two liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carriers, have passed an important milestone, clocking 10,000 hours in operation.
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NewsIMO takes first steps to address autonomous ships
The IMO says it has commenced work to look into how safe, secure and environmentally sound Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) operations may be addressed in IMO instruments.
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NewsOptimarin highlights ‘galvanised’ BWMS market
Ballast water management system (BWMS) specialist Optimarin has reported 50% growth in orders and revenue for the year to date, pointing to greater motivation among ship owners to secure systems.
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NewsMAN to equip first LNG-powered trawler
MAN Diesel & Turbo will provide propulsion and fuel gas system for the world’s first fishing vessel with LNG propulsion, the 86m newbuilding purse-seiner ‘Libas’.
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NewsUpgrade automates Maersk lube blending technology
A software upgrade for Maersk Fluid Technology’s (MFT) SEA-Mate blend-on-board cylinder lubrication system is set to make accurate blending faster and simpler.
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NewsWärtsilä deploys Eniram expertise to enhance navigation systems
Wärtsilä has completed field testing of a navigation solution that combines its Nacos Platinum system with trim management software from Eniram.
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NewsLNG carriers debut Korean tank design
Two new South Korean built and owned LNG carriers provide the initial applications for an indigenous membrane containment solution, a challenger to the hitherto all-pervading foreign technology. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsSeanergy enlists SKF for condition-based maintenance
Bulk operator Seanergy Maritime Holding Corp has signed a three-year service deal with SKF aimed at improving reliability and availability of rotating machinery on nine Capesize vessels.
