Motorship News – Page 361
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NewsABB launches mobile situational awareness system
ABB has unveiled a new tool, ABB Ability Marine Pilot Vision, that harnesses advanced sensor technology to provide officers with detailed situational awareness anywhere on a ship.
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NewsUK and China join forces in new joint propulsion company
The UK’s Stone Marine Propulsion and China’s NGC Marine have joined forces to create a world leading supplier of propulsion and marine gearbox propulsion equipment.
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NewsHVAC systems design business launched
Knud E. Hansen has formed a new business unit that will specialise in the design of HVAC systems for the maritime market.
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NewsKleven signs MoU for second De Beers mining vessel
Norwegian shipbuilding group Kleven has signed a memorandum of understanding with De Beers Marine Namibia for the building of a second offshore vessel purpose-designed to support seabed mining operations.
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NewsVPS invests in Rotterdam lubricant testing site
Veritas Petroleum Services has extended its lubricant oil condition monitoring (OCM) service with an investment in new technology at its Rotterdam laboratory.
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ICS slams market distortion on shipbuilding
The International Chamber of Shipping has criticised the OECD working party on shipbuilding, saying that environmental sustainability could only be addressed if governments tackle the subsidies and support measures that lead to overcapacity in the market.
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Sulphur rules could damage health, EGCSA conference hears
New research suggests that a prescriptive approach to fuel sulphur has resulted in more toxic emissions, according to one of the presenters at the first Asian Emissions Technology Conference organised by the Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA).
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NewsNorwegian Cruise Line upgrades engine insulation
Engine insulation retrofits from MAN PrimeServ will ensure that four-stroke engines onboard nine Norwegian Cruise Line ships are compliant with impending SOLAS regulations regarding hot surfaces.
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NewsFirst dual-fuel Wärtsilä 31 engines for Viking Line ferry
Technology group Wärtsilä will gain the first marine reference for the dual-fuel, LNG-burning version of its new Wärtsilä 31 medium-speed engines onboard the new ferry being built for Finnish operator Viking Line in China.
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NewsConsistent implementation the only option for 2020 sulphur limit
Consistent implementation is the only option when it comes to the 2020 0.50% limit on sulphur in fuel oil if ships want to avoid detention or being classed unseaworthy, says the IMO.
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NewsDe Nora BWMS completes USCG Type Approval testing
De Nora has completed United States Coast Guard (USCG) shipboard testing for its BALPURE ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsJ-Eng tests small bore powerhouse
Japan Engine Corp (J-Eng) has completed the shop test of its debut ten-cylinder, 500mm bore engine, destined for a roro vessel under construction for Fujitrans Corporation at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Shimonoseki shipyard.
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NewsStandardisation can help enable shipping’s digital transformation
A new publication sets out the importance of standardisation in enabling the growth of digital applications in the maritime industry.
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NewsOptimarin targets fleet owners with five-year guarantee
Norwegian ballast water management specialist Optimarin has introduced a five-year global parts and service guarantee for its IMO and USCG type approved BWM system after requests from ship owners.
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NewsFlexibility and patience call at Gas Fuelled Ships
A diverse, multi-fuel scenario for shipping and the future fuel mix were discussed at the Gas Fuelled Ships conference.
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NewsABB sets out its digital approach to future shipping needs
The industrial technology giant ABB has set out its electric, digital, connected approach for shipping customers going forward.
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NewsAmbition summit concludes decarbonisation is achievable
More than 150 shipping leaders have forged a draft Action Plan addressing GHG reductions and quick and effective decarbonisation.
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NewsCFD research project findings presented
Findings of a project to review the capability of CFD technology in accurately modelling the aerodynamic forces that act upon vessels above the waterline have been presented.
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NewsNext generation lubricant oil analysis tool
ExxonMobil has launched what it calls a next generation oil analysis tool designed help generate cost savings and offer operators peace of mind.
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NewsA BWMS for big bulkers
Coldharbour Marine’s inert gas based ballast water management system has always targeted bigger ships. Now the company has launched a new version of its gas-lift diffusion (GLD) plant designed specifically for large carriers.
