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VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Following nationalisation last December, after problems with the fulfilment of an order for a ro-pax ferry newbuild came to a head, Scottish yard Ferguson Marine has engaged an Isle of Man-based technical…

6th April 2020

CHARTING A NEW COURSE FOR SCOTTISH FERRY PROJECT

6th April 2020

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Konsgberg Maritime will supply its azimuth thrusters for a new autonomous tugboat.

3rd April 2020

Kongsberg thrusters for autonomous tug

3rd April 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Sweden-based fuel cell supplier PowerCell Sweden AB has signed a contract with an undisclosed leading European shipyard regarding the development and delivery of a 3MW marine fuel cell system.

2nd April 2020

PowerCell inks hydrogen fuel cell deal

2nd April 2020

LNG

LNG

MAN Energy Solutions portfolio of two-stroke, dual-fuel engines has reached the 1 million operating hours milestone. The company also confirmed its recently announced sales of engines running on LNG or alternative fuels…

2nd April 2020

MAN DF engines rack up 1m operating hours

2nd April 2020

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BIO-UV Group has received type approval from both the International Marine Organisation and US Coast Guard for its next generation low flow rate ballast water treatment system range.

2nd April 2020

IMO and USCG approval for low flow BWTS

2nd April 2020

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Japan Engine Corporation has announced that construction of its new office building and warehouse has been completed as the final stage of a post-merger integration.

2nd April 2020

Japan Engine Corporation opens new office

2nd April 2020

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

A new data collaboration platform, mýa, offers wider benefits, such as integration between OEM data, beyond immediate cybersecurity improvements, Dr Alan Atkins tells The Motor Ship.

1st April 2020

MAN-ES backed OEM data collaboration platform gains momentum

1st April 2020

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

BIMCO, ICS and other industry partners have teamed up and presented the IMO with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities to help facilitate maritime trade during the COVID-19…

1st April 2020

COVID-19: Maritime trade recommendations

1st April 2020

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded a DNV GL type-approval certificate and cyber security certification by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for its Translink solution, part of the company’s connected ECDIS concept.

1st April 2020

DNV GL approval for Wärtsilä Translink

1st April 2020

LNG

LNG

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC) has selected the fuel gas supply system supplier for the worlds first LNG-fuelled very large crude carrier.

31st March 2020

FGSS supplier for first dual-fuel VLCC

31st March 2020

LNG

LNG

LGM Engineering (Gloryholder LGM) has signed contracts to design and supply LNG fuel gas supply systems for seven dual-fuelled chemical tankers since January.

31st March 2020

LGM Engineering wins LNG orders

31st March 2020

LNG

LNG

Rolls-Royce has developed a gas-shielded propulsion system for two new multi-purpose vessels with pure gas LNG-fuelled engines. The technology will keep them operational even in explosive and toxic environments.

31st March 2020

Gas protection system for pure gas prime movers

31st March 2020

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

WinGD, will sponsor this year’s drinks reception taking place on 17 November 2020 following the close of the first day of conference presentations.

31st March 2020

WinGD sponsor Drinks Reception

31st March 2020

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Wärtsilä has announced plans to fully integrate an innovative propulsion device - the gate rudder - within its propulsion product designs after entering into a partnership relationship with the device’s Japanese patent…

30th March 2020

Wärtsilä inks license deal for gate rudder technology

30th March 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A Danish-owned ro-ro freight vessel currently engaged in the North Sea trade will provide a platform for testing fuel cell technology, writes David Tinsley.

30th March 2020

DANES TO TEST FUEL CELLS AT SEA

30th March 2020

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Kongsberg Maritime has released an integrated strategy to deliver remote, targeted training for its customers.

30th March 2020

Remote learning with Kongsberg

30th March 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Stena Bulk is about to commence a test running an MR tanker on 100% biofuel.

30th March 2020

Biofuel test for Stena bulk tanker

30th March 2020

LNG

LNG

France-based engine manufacturer Baudouin Moteurs is carrying out research into a dual-fuel engine for the marine market in conjunction with China-based Weichai Power, the company confirmed on Friday.

30th March 2020

Baudouin Moteurs to develop marine DF engine

30th March 2020

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

The impact of the global COVID-19 crisis has reinforced the value of remote survey services, says DNV GL.

27th March 2020

COVID-19: Value of remote surveys

27th March 2020

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has developed temporary guidance for its member authorities during the COVID-19 crisis aimed at ensuring that supply chains remain open.

27th March 2020

COVID-19: Paris MoU issues guidance for ports

27th March 2020