Motorship News – Page 74
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NewsA pre-approved battery room solution
The Corvus BOB is a standardised, plug-and-play battery room solution
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NewsRoyston completes OSV overhaul
Royston has completed a complete overhaul of a Tidewater Marine OSV’s diesel power plant system
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NewsUK Bid To Build ‘Green’ Tugs
Harland & Wolff has given added dimension to its strategy for shipbuilding revival through a project to design and construct zero-emission tugs. The Belfast-based group has joined forces with Macduff Ship Designers, Kongsberg Maritime, and Echandia in a consortium that will make recourse to technology transfer to develop and build ‘green’ harbour/coastal tugs using a 100% UK supply chain.
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NewsIndia Lands Major Norwegian Contract
Norway’s leading short-sea cargo vessel operator Wilson ASA has awarded a contract for up to 14 diesel-electric coasters to Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard. The programme is based on a Dutch-developed 3,800dwt design prepared for adoption of auxiliary wind power and battery hybrid technology.
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NewsDrafting A Zero-Emission Coastal Cruise Ship
After a year of intensive research, coastal ferry and cruise specialist Hurtigruten Norway has revealed early concept plans for an emission-free ship promising to set a new benchmark in energy efficiency.
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NewsGasum in e-LNG cruise ship deal
A new landmark deal to supply e-LNG demonstrates its viability as an alternative marine fuel
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NewsCatalyst development advancing hydrogen carrier efficiency
Researchers at Fraunhofer IMM in Germany are actively developing methanol and ammonia reformer technology suitable for mobile applications, including shipping.
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NewsDoes CCS stack up?
The Motorship examines the challenges facing the wider take-up of carbon capture and storage systems in the shipping industry
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NewsWärtsilä expands potential for methanol newbuilds and retrofits
The conversion of one of the engines on the ro-pax vessel Stena Germanica inspired the initial growth of the market for methanol powered vessels, and Wärtsilä continues to expand its engine and service offerings.
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NewsSimplicity of design brings operational and cost advantages to ABB Dynafin
ABB has introduced ABB Dynafin™, a new cycloidal propeller concept with individually controlled blades. The operating principle allows the unit to utilize a trochoidal blade path which is analogous to the movement of a whale tail.
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NewsLNG has paved the way for new LH2 carrier containment system
A new ship design concept for the carriage of liquified hydrogen (LH2) will evolve from experience gained with LNG but faces unique technical challenges.
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NewsWind propelled ship double awarded Bureau Veritas AiP
Bureau Veritas has awarded AiP to two wind propelled ships
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NewsDamen adds full-electric workboat to portfolio
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a full-electric workboat, the MuC 1908 E, to its portfolio. The multi-purpose workboat, based on Damen’s Multi Cat 1908 design, extends Damen’s range of zero-emission products into the workboat segment.
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NewsArklow Backs Lengthened Dutch Design
Ireland’s pre-eminent shipowner, Arklow Shipping, has woven another strand of fleet modernisation and development by investing in a new series of Dutch-built, 6,800dwt mini-bulkers.
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NewsGreen methanol supplier selected for first Maersk voyage
Global methanol supplier OCI Global has announced that it will conduct the methanol bunkering operations for Maersk’s newbuilding 2,100teu container vessel on its first voyage from South Korea to Europe.
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NewsAustralia Looking for Hydrogen Headstart
Australia is pushing ahead with its plans to be a leading green hydrogen producer with a new A$2 billion funding program Hydrogen Headstart.
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NewsPort of Klaipėda eyes role as methanol bunker port
The Lithuanian port of Klaipėda is working with the methanol supplier Proman to transition into an “energy port”.
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NewsOdfjell choses Alfa Laval’s air lubrication system
Alfa Laval’s air lubrication system features independently operated ‘bands of bubbles’
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NewsLR AiP for SHI autonomous systems
The approval from LR for SHI’s autonomous control systems rewards a fruitful joint development project
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NewsAccelleron launches next-gen X300-L low-speed turbo series
Accelleron is introducing a new generation of turbochargers for two-stroke engines, the X300-L series. The new series boasts industry-leading power density and efficiency levels, while enhanced turbocharger cut-out options will support lowest engine fuel consumption.
