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LNG

LNG

Technology group Wärtsilä will gain the first marine reference for the dual-fuel, LNG-burning version of its new Wärtsilä 31 medium-speed engines onboard the new ferry being built for Finnish operator Viking Line…

21st November 2017

First dual-fuel Wärtsilä 31 engines for Viking Line ferry

21st November 2017

REGULATION

REGULATION

Consistent implementation is the only option when it comes to the 2020 0.50% limit on sulphur in fuel oil if ships want to avoid detention or being classed unseaworthy, says the IMO.

20th November 2017

Consistent implementation the only option for 2020 sulphur limit

20th November 2017

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

De Nora has completed United States Coast Guard (USCG) shipboard testing for its BALPURE ballast water management system (BWMS).

20th November 2017

De Nora BWMS completes USCG Type Approval testing

20th November 2017

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Japan Engine Corp (J-Eng) has completed the shop test of its debut ten-cylinder, 500mm bore engine, destined for a roro vessel under construction for Fujitrans Corporation at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Shimonoseki shipyard.

17th November 2017

J-Eng tests small bore powerhouse

17th November 2017

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Norwegian ballast water management specialist Optimarin has introduced a five-year global parts and service guarantee for its IMO and USCG type approved BWM system after requests from ship owners.

17th November 2017

Optimarin targets fleet owners with five-year guarantee

17th November 2017

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

This years Gas Fuelled Ships Conference, sponsored by DNV GL, heard the opinions of industry experts as they discussed moving to the future.

17th November 2017

GFS – A focus on the future at Gas Fuelled Ships 2017

17th November 2017

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

The 8th Gas Fuelled Ships Conference, sponsored by DNV GL, took place 13-15 November on board the Viking Mariella. Here are just a few of the highlights from the two and a…

17th November 2017

GFS – Conference highlights

17th November 2017

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

Many of the main events at this year’s conference took place outside of the plenary room. Three different technical visits coupled with a drinks reception, conference dinner, 3 lunches and an additional…

17th November 2017

GFS – Gas Fuelled Ships 2017: more than just a conference

17th November 2017

LNG

LNG

A diverse, multi-fuel scenario for shipping and the future fuel mix were discussed at the Gas Fuelled Ships conference.

17th November 2017

Flexibility and patience call at Gas Fuelled Ships

17th November 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The industrial technology giant ABB has set out its electric, digital, connected approach for shipping customers going forward.

16th November 2017

ABB sets out its digital approach to future shipping needs

16th November 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

More than 150 shipping leaders have forged a draft Action Plan addressing GHG reductions and quick and effective decarbonisation.

16th November 2017

Ambition summit concludes decarbonisation is achievable

16th November 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Findings of a project to review the capability of CFD technology in accurately modelling the aerodynamic forces that act upon vessels above the waterline have been presented.

15th November 2017

CFD research project findings presented

15th November 2017

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ExxonMobil has launched what it calls a next generation oil analysis tool designed help generate cost savings and offer operators peace of mind.

15th November 2017

Next generation lubricant oil analysis tool

15th November 2017

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Coldharbour Marine’s inert gas based ballast water management system has always targeted bigger ships. Now the company has launched a new version of its gas-lift diffusion (GLD) plant designed specifically for large…

14th November 2017

A BWMS for big bulkers

14th November 2017

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

The shipping industry has held its own summit at the UN’s COP 23 climate meeting with the aim of debating a shipping-industry-led agenda and exploiting opportunities presented by decarbonisation.

14th November 2017

MAN Diesel & Turbo acts on decarbonisation

14th November 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Onboard desulphurisation could offer an alternative to low-sulphur fuel, scrubber installations or LNG for complying with the IMO’s global sulphur cap from 2020, according to maritime technology supplier Green Framework.

14th November 2017

Onboard sulphur filtering: A new 2020 vision

14th November 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The first day of The Motorship’s Gas Fuelled Ships conference, being held this week on the Viking Line ferry ‘Mariella’, offered abundant evidence that LNG as a marine fuel is nearing maturity.

14th November 2017

Reaching maturity: Gas fuel evolution explored at GFS

14th November 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A new analyser has been launched which can allow engineers to test seven parameters at once to help prevent engine damage.

13th November 2017

Simultaneous testing first to prevent engine damage

13th November 2017

REGULATION

REGULATION

Shipping leaders developing an action plan for the decarbonisation of international shipping have appointed Group Partners to facilitate and capture ideas.

13th November 2017

Group Partners to facilitate ideas for decarbonisation action plan

13th November 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The challenges and opportunities posed by alternative fuels, safety management and social media dominated Interferry’s forty-second annual conference in Split, where a record 370 delegates shared insights on ship technologies, safety issues…

13th November 2017

Ferry operators debate alternative fuels

13th November 2017