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REPAIR & CONVERSION

REPAIR & CONVERSION

Saudi Arabian ship owner Bahri has secured favourable terms for drydocking and repairs with Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) in 2019 under a fleet repair framework agreement.

3rd May 2018

Bahri signs fleet repair frame agreement with ASRY

3rd May 2018

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Following the recent mandate from The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) ExxonMobil is launching a Mass Flow Metering System (MFMS) for marine gas oil in Singapore which should help reduce…

1st May 2018

ExxonMobil Mass Flow Metering could cut bunkering times in Singapore

1st May 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Ship management firm OSM is in the final stages of completing a Singapore-based Maritime Operations Centre that it says will transform decision-making, efficiency and performance for its customers.

30th April 2018

OSM to build game changing marine operations centre

30th April 2018

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Despite the speculation Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) says it is still open for business, but it will be undergoing a restructure to fulfil its 2018 deliveries.

30th April 2018

Lithium battery company announces restructure

30th April 2018

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Alfa Laval’s Moatti 290 filter for hydraulic control oil (HCO) has now been approved by MAN Diesel & Turbo on its modern two-stroke engines.

27th April 2018

Alfa Laval’s HCO filter technology approved by MAN Diesel & Turbo

27th April 2018

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A study evaluating the use of environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) in stern tube bearing installations has concluded oil viscosity is key to selecting an EAL.

26th April 2018

Oil viscosity key in EAL choice for stern tube bearing installations

26th April 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilders are striving to compete with yards in China and South Korea while taking lessons from their success, according to an extraordinary panel of senior representatives at the Sea Japan conference…

26th April 2018

Japanese yards seek competitive adaptions

26th April 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Scrubber retrofit specialist Goltens has noted a reticence to invest in sulphur compliance that could cost ship owners dearly, writes Charlie Bartlett.

25th April 2018

Owner indecision puts compliance at risk

25th April 2018

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Stakeholders in the ballast water management (BWM) equipment market have formalised an association that seeks to represent suppliers and provide a much needed impartial resource.

25th April 2018

Ballast water management suppliers find a voice

25th April 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Finnish Shipowners’ Association (FSA) has started an intensive cooperation with One Sea Ecosystem to enable commercial autonomous maritime traffic and create more energy-efficient and safer shipping by 2025.

24th April 2018

Partnership aims to enable commercial autonomous marine traffic

24th April 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Wärtsilä has developed a new white metal laser technology that it says can enhance the performance and lifetime of marine products including bearings, thrust pads, and gearboxes.

24th April 2018

Laser technology aims to reduce component failure

24th April 2018

LNG

LNG

Hurtigruten will work with Rolls-Royce on a major environmental upgrade programme to reduce CO2-emissions by 25%.

23rd April 2018

Rolls-Royce to convert Hurtigruten fleet to hybrid

23rd April 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Cavotec is continuing to revolutionise the operation of e-vessels by delivering and maintaining its automated, unmanned, mooring system across Norwegian ferry ports.

23rd April 2018

Cavotec extends electric port reach

23rd April 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Exmar has joined a project to develop a 30,000m3 ballast water-free LNG carrier as it enters its second stage.

23rd April 2018

Exmar joins ballast-free LNG carrier project

23rd April 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Rivertrace has launched its Smart ESM wash water monitor for measuring and recording PAH, turbidity, temperature and pH, on open-loop, closed-loop and hybrid scrubber systems.

20th April 2018

Smart ESM wash water monitor launched

20th April 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) wants to expand its innovative low emission ship design project to open it up to more technologies and companies in future.

19th April 2018

Eco Marine Power expands Aquarius Eco Ship project

19th April 2018

LNG

LNG

Wärtsilä has signed an optimised maintenance agreement for its LNGPac system onboard Viking Lines Viking Grace.

19th April 2018

Wärtsilä wins more maintenance for Viking Grace

19th April 2018

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Rolls-Royce Marine has signed a deal to supply its innovative autocrossing system to a total of 13 new environmentally friendly ferries for Norwegian company Fjord1.

18th April 2018

Rolls-Royce green ferry autocrossing system deal

18th April 2018

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

DESMI Ocean Guard has completed landbased testing of its CompactClean Ballast Water Management System as required by the IMO and US Coast Guard.

18th April 2018

DESMI completes landbased BWTS testing

18th April 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Parker Kittiwake has launched new condition monitoring software which provides in-situ analysis of the sulphur content of fuel oil for compliance testing.

17th April 2018

Parker Kittiwake portable condition monitoring

17th April 2018