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MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Shoreside connectivity provides an answer to many questions... but it’s just the beginning for a swathe of others, writes Stevie Knight.

11th June 2019

Remote considerations: change is in the air

11th June 2019

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Dr Peter Riegger of Rolls-Royce Power Systems outlines the MTU engine designer’s alternative fuel R&D position

11th June 2019

Rolls-Royce Power Systems to begin full-scale hydrogen tests in 2020

11th June 2019

LNG

LNG

Technology group Wärtsilä is supplying an integrated package of sustainable solutions for Chinas first seagoing LNG bunker vessel.

10th June 2019

Wärtsilä aids Chinas first LNG bunker vessel

10th June 2019

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Japanese transportation company, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), is installing an automated kite system developed by Airbus company, Airseas, on its large bulk carrier.

10th June 2019

K Line trials flying wing system

10th June 2019

LNG

LNG

Sovcomflot and VEB.RF Group have signed agreements whereby VEB Leasing will finance the construction of three new LNG-fuelled MR tankers.

10th June 2019

Sovcomflot orders new LNG tankers

10th June 2019

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Ammonia can be safely and effectively applied as a marine fuel to reduce harmful emissions according to new research published by C-Job Naval Architects.

10th June 2019

Ammonia as a marine fuel

10th June 2019

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Corvus has launched its latest energy storage system (ESS) featuring a larger battery, the Corvus Blue Whale, that will cater for more power-hungry vessels like the cruise market, writes Samantha Fisk.

10th June 2019

Corvus offers greater potential through Blue Whale

10th June 2019

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Although the containerised mode and major container lines now command by far the greatest share of seaborne refrigerated cargo, specialist breakbulk reefer operators have implemented a clutch of newbuild projects in recent…

10th June 2019

NEW REEFERSHIPS FOR PACIFIC TRADE

10th June 2019

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Classification society DNV GL, automation systems vendor Høglund, ferry operator Fjord1, and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) have completed the first testing phase of the ROMAS (Remote Operation of Machinery and Automation…

7th June 2019

Remote operation moves a step closer

7th June 2019

LNG

LNG

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has presented SHI with approval in principle (AiP) for an LNG-fuelled very large crude carrier (VLCC) equipped with a 6,000 cubic metre LNG fuel storage tank, a two-stroke dual-fuel…

7th June 2019

LR approves SHI LNG VLCC

7th June 2019

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

An Indonesian shipping line has confirmed that installing Shell Marine’s medium-speed engine oil has led to longer oil-drain intervals and reduced costs.

6th June 2019

Shell engine oil shown to reduce costs

6th June 2019

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Lloyds Register (LR) has presented Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with approval in principle (AiP) for a very large crude carrier (VLCC) ‘eco-tanker’ design, capable of using volatile organic compounds (VOC) mixed with…

6th June 2019

LR gives approval for eco-tanker

6th June 2019

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Cruise operator RCL, technology group Wärtsilä, and classification society DNV GL have joined forces to improve engine room fire prevention.

6th June 2019

Joining forces to prevent engine room fires

6th June 2019

LNG

LNG

As the market leader in LNG cargo containment and tank technology, Gaz Transport & Technigaz (GTT), continues to refine and extend its offering, the choice of systems available to shipowners and shipbuilders…

5th June 2019

EVOLUTION AND INNOVATION IN LNG TANK DESIGN

5th June 2019

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ExxonMobil has added a new medium-speed lubricant, Mobilgard M420, to its portfolio of advanced marine lubricants. Mobilgard M420 is a 20 BN oil formulated for use in medium speed engines using fuels…

5th June 2019

ExxonMobil adds M420 to range of marine lubricants

5th June 2019

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Ulstein has developed a range of X-BOW® vessels for the RoPax market. The portfolio is based on the ship designers ‘compact concept’ of shorter, wider and slower design solutions, leading to high…

5th June 2019

Ulstein introduces X-BOW for RoPax designs

5th June 2019

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a new series of tunnel thrusters designed to meet demand from the merchant marine sector for a system that is less complex to install, easier to maintain, and…

5th June 2019

Kongsberg Maritime targets merchant sector with new tunnel thruster series

5th June 2019

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

ABB has launched a new series of Azipod® propulsors available in 7.5-14.5MW, completing the gap between low and high-power ranges of Azipods. The new Azipod propulsion units are intended to enable ferry…

5th June 2019

ABB launches medium-power Azipod targeting ferry segment

5th June 2019

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

DNV GL and SUMEC’s New Dayang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd have agreed to a Joint Development Project (JDP) to update the Crown 63.5k Bulk Carrier design. The agreement, which follows a strategic cooperation…

5th June 2019

DNV GL and New Dayang agree bulker design JDP

5th June 2019

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Classification society DNV GL has signed a contract for the first Cyber Secure class notation with Scottish company, Stena Drilling.

5th June 2019

DNV GL signs first cyber security contract

5th June 2019