Motorship News – Page 515
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NewsRussia to provide $4 billion shipbuilding cash to Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine are considering implementing a number of major joint investment projects in shipbuilding during the next few years, as part of recently signed agreements between the two countries’ governments, writes Eugene Gerden.
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Marine gensets market boost
The European marine genset market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.13% between 2013 and 2018, according to a new report.
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News'Maritime Maisie' hull strength compromised
Lloyd’s Register emergency response experts assessing the hull of the ‘Maritime Maisie’ chemical tanker have said its strength is severely impaired and it needs to get to a port of refuge as soon as possible.
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NewsA step closer to hybrid power for large ships
Eco Marine Power (EMP) of Japan says that its rigid sail technology for ships, known as EnergySail, has successfully concluded function testing at the Aquarius Innovation Lab in Osaka, supported by JSMEA (Japan Ship Machinery & Equipment Association).
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IBIA works to improve bunker quality
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is calling on marine fuel suppliers to adopt the ISO 2010 specifications for bunkers in a bid to improve bunker quality across the supply chain.
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NewsPolar code close to implementation
Dag Pike looks at the increasing focus on Arctic shipping which has led to the IMO implementing a new code of safety to ensure safe ships and navigation in polar waters
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NewsTOTE goes with Wärtsilä four-strokes for LNG conversions
Wärtsilä says that it has been contracted by US shipowner Totem Ocean Trailer Express (Totem Ocean) to supply equipment for what is said to be the largest LNG conversions to be undertaken in the US.
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NewsMachinery inspection deficiencies
Preliminary results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery resulted in 68 ships being detained over a three month period, according to the Paris MoU on Port State Control.
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Four methanol carriers ordered
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) of Japan says that it has contracted with Methanol Holdings Trinidad (MHTL) to build and charter four methanol carriers.
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News87% of industry wants common fuel measurement methodology
A study commissioned by International Paint suggests that some 87% of ship operators would welcome a common methodology to measure fuel consumption, and hence the effectiveness of so-called low-resistance hull coatings.
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NewsFour more gas-fuelled PSVs for Siem
Wärtsilä has been contracted by Siem Offshore to provide ship design, propulsion systems and other equipment for four more PSVs to be built at Remontowa in Poland for Siem Offshore.
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NewsWE Tech technology ‘game-changer’
Finland’s WE Tech is developing its WE Drive technology to offer merchant ships “game-changing technology”.
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NewsSietas delivers offshore installer
Just a week after being sold to the Russians, Sietas Shipyard in Hamburg-Neuenfelde Monday handed over what is, for the moment at least, its last big newbuilding, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsCroatian operator orders two Ultramax bulkers from China
Croatia’s shipping company Atlantska Plovdiba has placed an order for two 63,800dwt Ultramax bulk carriers from Chinese shipbuilder Qingshan, writes Jaroslaw Adamowski.
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OSV work at A&P Tyne
The 6,254 grt ‘Seven Osprey’, an offshore support vessel from the Subsea7 fleet, is currently drydocked at A&P Tyne due to undergo an extensive scope of work.
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NewsSaga Cruises returns to Gibdock
Saga Cruises’ ‘Saga Ruby’ has returned to Gibraltar’s Gibdock shipyard for repair and maintenance work.
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NewsFuel supplier issues guidelines for operators
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants has released what it refers to as ‘top-tips’ to help vessel owners and operators achieve good value when purchasing marine bunkers.
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NewsLNG supply for TOTE ships announced
US companies Pivotal LNG and WesPac Midstream have announced their selection by shipping company TOTE to provide LNG supply facilities for TOTE''s two container ship newbuilds, currently being constructed by NASSCO.
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NewsTwo more small gas-fuelled ferries for Norway
Norwegian yard Fiskerstrand Verft is building two LNG-propelled ferries for a local operator, Boreal Transport Nord.
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News'First’ LNG short-sea dry cargo vessel
Dutch shipyard Ferus Smit is to build the ‘first’ two LNG-powered short-sea dry cargo vessels for Swedish shipping company, Erik Thun AB.
