General News

Safety : Surveillance system for doors Brath has developed a surveillance system for the locking mechanism on doors using hydraulic cylinders. The system has passed the environmental requirements for instrumentation and automation…

Classification : ClassNK assessments ClassNK, the Tokyo-based classification society, has introduced a conformity assessment service for life-saving appliances, marine pollution prevention and fire protection equipment under the amendments to Council Directive 96/98/EC…

China : Another first for Chinese yards Hard on the heels of recent first-time orders for ropax ferries and VLCCs at Chinese yards, Dalian New Shipyard in China has won its first…

Cleaning : Cleaning by microemulsion The Drew Marine Division of Ashland Specialty Chemical Company has developed a solvent-free air cooler cleaner that it says eliminates the hydrocarbon fumes, surface residues and sludge…

Italy : Minoan orders again Fincantieri`s wholly owned subsidiary Sestri Cantiere Navali has won an order to build a pair of new passenger ferries for Minoan Lines of Greece.The two ships were…

Fuel Treatment : Reducing dosing Drew Marine says its Amerstat 25 microbiocide fuel treatment allows a 40 per cent reduction in the dosing required to protect against biodegradation of distillate fuel in…

Japan : TESS design proves popular Tsuneishi Shipyard in Japan has won a further order - this time from Taiwanese interests - for its innovative TESS 52 handymax bulk carrier. The Japanese…

Bridge Systems : Compact integrated console In co-operation with SAIT Marine, Radio Holland has developed a compact integrated bridge console for ships with a limited amount of space available on the bridge.…

European shipowners have beaten a path to Hanjin Heavy Industries in Korea in recent months, placing orders for container ships and chemical tankers.Vroon BV in the Netherlands has placed orders for a…