News

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

MAN Energy Solutions has changed its approach to acquisitions, investments and organisational structure to embrace its new brand and strategy, chief sales officer Wayne Jones has told The Motorship.

27th June 2018

MAN strategic shift drives new investments

27th June 2018

LNG

LNG

Total and Pavilion Energy are to share a long-term charter of an LNG bunker vessel as part of their agreement to develop the LNG bunker supply chain in Singapore.

27th June 2018

‘Next generation’ LNG bunker vessel for Singapore

27th June 2018

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Incorrect lubrication is the most frequent and most expensive cause of main engine damage according to a new report from The Swedish Club.

27th June 2018

Engine lubrication failures soar, study finds

27th June 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

MAN Diesel & Turbo today becomes MAN Energy Solutions, highlighting the companys accelerating strategic shift towards sustainable technologies.

26th June 2018

Beyond diesel: MAN name change crowns sustainability shift

26th June 2018

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Greek shipowners can assess the efficiency of their ships’ ballast water management systems (BWMS) with an onboard test kit supplied by aqua-tools following its new sales and distribution agreement with Piraeus-based Maritech…

26th June 2018

BWMS verification with onboard test kit

26th June 2018

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

WE Tech Solutions has supplied its energy efficient Solution One (Economic Operation Solution) together with direct drive permanent magnet shaft generator to Vulica Shipping’s two 68000dwt self-unloader bulk carriers.

25th June 2018

Efficient shaft generator for bulk carriers

25th June 2018

LNG

LNG

Exeno Yamamizu Corporation (Yamamizu) & Fearnleys AS have become the first shipbroking companies to join multi-sector industry coalition SEALNGs membership coalition.

22nd June 2018

First shipbroking companies join SEALNG

22nd June 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with an environmental NGO to work together to improve sustainable cruise tourism.

21st June 2018

Cooperation to improve sustainable cruising

21st June 2018

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

In a first for an Indian shipowner ABB will integrate all systems onboard two newbuild Indian ferries making them more efficient and sustainable.

21st June 2018

Efficiency gains through system integration

21st June 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

A survey soon to be published by satellite communications company Inmarsat has revealed a surprisingly progressive approach to digitalisation among ship owners and operators.

21st June 2018

‘More leaders than laggards’ in maritime digitalisation race

21st June 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Norwegian start-up Fostech is aiming to build a subscription-based suite of augmented reality applications for ship owners that will include training and equipment service concepts.

21st June 2018

Augmented reality start-up targets shipping

21st June 2018

LNG

LNG

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has delivered the first systems allowing complete reliquefaction of LNG cargo boil-off for use in gas carriers’ dual-fuel engines.

20th June 2018

DSME enhances LNG reliquefaction technology

20th June 2018

REGULATION

REGULATION

A coalition of industry associations have urged IMO member states to make progress at a meeting to discuss sulphur cap implementation challenges next month.

20th June 2018

July meeting critical for smooth sulphur transition

20th June 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A further phase of modernisation of UK shortsea operator Scotline’s fleet has been set in train through an order for a second newbuild dry cargo vessel of 4,785dwt from the Royal Bodewes…

20th June 2018

Further dry cargo newbuild for Scotline

20th June 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Keller has supplied a tough new propulsion gearbox for a polar expedition cruise vessel which is designed to meet the harsh winter conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic.

20th June 2018

Tough propulsion gearbox for polar vessel

20th June 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

DNV GL has developed the first type approval scheme for the use of aluminium cables and connectors onboard vessels in order to help its customers improve efficiency .

19th June 2018

First type approval for ship aluminium cables

19th June 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

The new management team at Oman Drydock Company is hoping shareholders will approve a series of investments aimed at gearing the repair yard for greater retrofitting demand, as well as an entry…

19th June 2018

Oman Drydock plans US$60 million investment

19th June 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

An autonomous ship model tested in Aker Arctic’s ice model test laboratory has demonstrated the ability to detect obstacles utilising onboard sensors, manoeuvre around them without operator input and moor itself automatically…

18th June 2018

Autonomous test vessel navigates obstacles

18th June 2018

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Alfa Laval is updating its PureNOx system for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) NOx abatement in line with new engine designer requirements that will enable water treatment to be streamlined.

18th June 2018

Engine designer demands drive evolution in EGR

18th June 2018

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Dutch dredging and offshore operator Van Oord has signed a pilot agreement with membrane scrubber manufacturer Ionada to test its technology on hopper dredger ‘Lelystad’.

15th June 2018

Van Oord trials membrane scrubber technology

15th June 2018