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FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Contaminated fuel found in the world’s largest ship refuelling hub, Singapore, in addition to the Americas, has resulted in engine failures and mechanical damage.

9th August 2018

A practical solution to fuel contamination

9th August 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Eidesvik Offshore, Wärtsilä Norway and DNV GL are closing the FellowSHIP research project which has explored the use of marine battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology for over 15 years.

8th August 2018

Battery and fuel cell project makes its mark

8th August 2018

LNG

LNG

Babcock International has secured six new contracts for its smart technology which rids the need for external pre-cooling during the LNG reliquefaction process.

6th August 2018

Smart tech rids need for external pre-cooling

6th August 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings is introducing augmented reality and smart glasses in stern tube seals and bearings services, creating a whole new dimension in repair and maintenance operations.

6th August 2018

Augmented reality for marine maintenance

6th August 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Ulstein Verft has signed a new contract to design and build a service operation vessel to support the maintenance work of GE Renewable Energy at the German windfarm Merkur Offshore.

2nd August 2018

Ulstein secures German offshore wind contract

2nd August 2018

LNG

LNG

A comprehensive review of trends in the LNG shipping markets says that the sector is predicted to grow by 11% in 2018.

2nd August 2018

LNG market predicted to grow by 11% in 2018

2nd August 2018

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Blockchain technology looks set to increase transparency and traceability in the marine fuel supply chain to create better compliance and stronger governance.

1st August 2018

Blockchain use for fuel supply traceability

1st August 2018

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

Two of the shipping industry’s top professionals will chair day one and two of Propulsion & Future Fuels 2018.

1st August 2018

BIMCO & VSM confirmed as chairmen

1st August 2018

LNG

LNG

Bureau Veritas has issued new notation which tackles structure and safety aspects of the conversion of floating units to store and transport LNG and the conversion of existing gas carriers to FSRUs…

31st July 2018

BV issues new LNG FSU conversion guidelines

31st July 2018

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Wärtsilä has received 33 Wärtsilä 20 engine orders for merchant auxiliary power applications in three major shipbuilding projects.

30th July 2018

Wärtsilä 20 engine attracting multiple orders

30th July 2018

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

An American ballast water treatment system manufacturer has submitted an application to the US Coast Guard to obtain type approval for its BWTS.

30th July 2018

Envirocleanse submits USCG BWTS type approval

30th July 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

WinGD has appointed OMT chief technical officer Klaus Heim as chief executive officer, effective 6 August.

27th July 2018

WinGD appoints Klaus Heim as CEO

27th July 2018

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Ecochlor has won a contract for 55 Ecochlor Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) to be retrofiited onboard 55 Scorpio Tankers product carriers.

26th July 2018

Ecochlor BWTS deal for 55 product carriers

26th July 2018

REPAIR & CONVERSION

REPAIR & CONVERSION

MAN has opened a new PrimeServ service station and workshop in Zhoushan China in order to provide quicker service to ship owners calling at Xinya Shipyard.

26th July 2018

MAN opens Zhoushan PrimeServ service station

26th July 2018

EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS

EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS

The latest ABS Scrubber Advisory update addresses retrofitting existing vessels with an exhaust gas scrubber system.

25th July 2018

Scrubber Advisory update addresses retrofits

25th July 2018

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

ABB turbochargers are helping support optimal performance and fuel efficiency for one of the world’s largest container ships COSCO Shipping Universe and the other five units in the series.

25th July 2018

China’s largest cargo ship is ABB equipped

25th July 2018

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

There are still three months to go until The Motorship Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference in association with Gold Sponsor DNV GL, and nearly all sponsorship opportunities have sold out!

25th July 2018

A record year for sponsorships

25th July 2018

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

The Motorship Award to honour emissions-cutting partnerships. Ship owners and marine technology suppliers are set to recognise the most promising maritime emissions-cutting projects under a new award scheme organised by The Motorship.

25th July 2018

NEW for 2018: The Motorship Award

25th July 2018

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Diesel power specialist Royston has developed an innovative analysis tool as part of its enginei electronic fuel management system to enable operators to maintain optimum vessel speeds for efficient fuel usage.

24th July 2018

Royston develops optimum vessel speed tool

24th July 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Damen has completed the purchase of the Mangalia shipyard, formerly known as Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI), expanding its Romanian capacity and its ability to build and repair ever larger vessels.

24th July 2018

Damen Shipyards expands Romanian capacity

24th July 2018