Motorship News – Page 388
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NewsMAN Cryo FGSS for Italian ferry
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s LNG fuel gas system division is to deliver a fuel gas supply system (FGSS) for a double-ended fo-pax ferry under construction at Sefine Shipyard in Turkey for Italian owner Caronte and Tourist.
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NewsAlfa Laval prepares for new G8 guidelines
After securing its US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval late last year, Alfa Laval is preparing to tackle the enhanced IMO G8 guidelines for ballast water management (BWM) testing and the implementation of the IMO BWM Convention in September.
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NewsElectrochlorination systems maintenance solution
Evoqua Water Technologies has established a new maintenance and service initiative for operators'' electrochlorination marine growth prevention systems (MGPS).
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NewsMHI steering gear for Imabari ULCCs
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME) has delivered its electro-hydraulic steering gear to Imabari Shipbuilding.
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NewsMegastar maintenance contract for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä and Tallink Grupp have signed a five-year maintenance agreement for a new ro-pax ferry ''Megastar''.
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NewsFirst OEM approved BN140 lubricant launched
Chevron Marine Lubricants has launched Taro Special HT Ultra, the first BN140 cylinder lubricant approved by OEMs for use in the highly corrosive environments of the latest two-stroke diesel engines.
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NewsDoosan Engine passes 100 million bhp milestone
Doosan Engine has produced more than 100 million bhp of two-stroke engine power after the successful test operation of its latest build, a MAN B&W 11G95ME-C.
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NewsUSCG confirms fourth BWMS approval application
Sunrui Environmental Engineering has become the fourth manufacturer to submit a final type approval application with the US Coast Guard (USCG), for its BalClor electro-chlorination system.
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NewsCarnival and Wärtsilä in performance partnership
Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation are strengthening their efforts to maintain cruise ship safety and reliability with the signing of a new 12-year maintenance agreement for Carnival vessels.
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NewsUlstein to build biggest hybrid vessel
Ulstein Verft and Color Line have signed a Letter of Intent for the construction of a new hybrid vessel which is said to be the largest of its kind in the world.
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PPR starts work towards sulphur cap
The IMO’s Pollution Prevention & Response (PPR) sub-committee has launched its efforts towards the ‘consistent and effective’ implementation of the 2020 global sulphur cap.
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NewsLNG-wind powered hybrid cruiseship first
Finnish based wind propulsion expert, Norsepower Oy Ltd, has signed an agreement with Viking Line to install its Rotor Sail Solution onboard the ‘M/S Viking Grace’, the operator''s flagship LNG-fuelled cruise ship.
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NewsLNG-fuelled capesize development project planned
A collaboration between mining companies and shipping stakeholders is to develop a LNG-fuelled capesize bulk carrier for a proposed ‘green corridor’ between Australia and China.
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NewsETI targets 30% fuel cut for UK fleet
After an assessment of energy saving solutions, the Energy Technologies Institute believes the UK fleet could achieve a 30% reduction in fuel costs by using innovative technologies.
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NewsRotterdam Offshore Group to expand its capabilities
Rotterdam Offshore Group (ROG) has acquired the neighbouring land and buildings next to its existing premises in the Waalhaven, Rotterdam, to allow for significant expansion of its quayside, storage and office capabilities.
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NewsEMSA study highlights fuel cell technology
A new study released by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has identified the leading fuel cell technologies with potential for maritime applications.
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NewsFinland’s autoship bid
A new autonomous shipping test area is due to open off the Finnish coast, boosting significant projects already underway in the country.
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Torsional Vibration Symposium
This year’s Torsional Vibration Symposium will be taking place in Salzburg from 17-19 May, with more than 200 experts from the field expected.
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NewsPanama approves Japanese scrubber system
A newly-developed Hybrid Sox Scrubber System has been officially approved by the Republic of Panama after testing results have been verified.
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NewsGE launches electric starters for gas turbines
GE’s Marine Solutions is now supplying electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines.
