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PROPULSION

PROPULSION

For Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD), the focus during a slow market has been on developing proven technologies and analytics improvements. Andrew Stump, vice president operations, discusses the company’s recent developments.

30th October 2017

Advancing engines in challenging times

30th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

With five major windfarm projects off the Dutch coast in the pipeline, the Port of Rotterdam is stepping up efforts to attract the sector – including the construction of reclaimed island to…

30th October 2017

Rotterdam gears up for wind projects

30th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

There are so many potential applications for 3D printing in shipping, it can be difficult to know where to start. One Danish project is hoping to explore some of the most promising…

30th October 2017

Denmark explores path to 3D printing

30th October 2017

REGULATION

REGULATION

If passing ballast water management regulations into force proved difficult, effectively ensuring that discharge standards are adhered to could also be challenging.

30th October 2017

Monitoring ballast water compliance

30th October 2017

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A new phase in the modernisation and upgrading of the Sea of Japan coastal passenger and freight traffic is signalled by Shin Nihonkai’s 25-knot ro-pax sisters. David Tinsley reports.

30th October 2017

Japanese ro-pax melds experience and innovation

30th October 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Clean Marine has celebrated the launch of its new compact scrubber design with a seven-vessel contract from Inventor Chemical Tankers (ICT).

27th October 2017

Compact scrubber contracted for chemical tankers

27th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

A recent oil and chemical spill exercise in Norway offered an international audience an insight into the country’s emergency preparedness.

27th October 2017

Norway showcases spill response capabilities

27th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Performance and energy management specialist Maroka is to work with naval architect Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) towards the development of a smart ship concept.

27th October 2017

Marorka and SDARI collaborate on smart ship solutions

27th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2017 and 2018, according to the latest survey by accounting and shipping consultancy Moore Stephens.

27th October 2017

Ship operating costs set to increase, says Moore Stephens

27th October 2017

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A new era is unfolding in European roro freight transport through the introduction of a vessel of unprecedented capacity to trade between the northwest Continent and British Isles.

27th October 2017

Biggest short sea roro makes debut

27th October 2017

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) will provide technical consultancy and newbuild supervision services in its first cruise ship contract.

26th October 2017

SMC wins first cruise ship contract

26th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Maersk Line has renewed its frame agreement with AEGIR-Marine extending the overhaul and maintenance services for the operator’s container ships for the coming years.

26th October 2017

AEGIR-Marine and Maersk Line renew maintenance agreement

26th October 2017

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

The SeaCURE Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) is proving successful in the Korean newbuild and retrofit markets.

25th October 2017

SeaCure BWTS partnership gaining ground in Korea

25th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

ABB is to expand its digital offering to the market following the acquisition of an engine and analytics expert.

25th October 2017

ABB expands portfolio with digital engine solution expert

25th October 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Alfa Laval’s new AQUA Blue S-type freshwater generator claims to cut power consumption by almost 70% saving operators both cost and efficiency.

24th October 2017

Freshwater generator can cut power consumption by 70%

24th October 2017

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Five ballast water management systems (BWMS) have been installed without interrupting vessel operations.

24th October 2017

BWMS systems installed without disrupting service

24th October 2017

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

A new ballast water management system aims to minimise its environmental footprint and installation costs.

23rd October 2017

PureBallast system minimises environmental footprint

23rd October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The industry’s first hybrid fish farm processing vessel will be powered with a lithium ion based energy storage system (ESS) from Corvus Energy.

23rd October 2017

Corvus scores industry first for hybrid power

23rd October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Tanker owners Ektank and Utkilen will kit their new chemical tankers out with Høglund automation systems in order enhance to the vessels’ long-term performance and reliability.

19th October 2017

Høglund to automate eight new chemical tankers for efficiency

19th October 2017

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

The first Schottel Rudderpropeller incorporating the recently developed anti-corrosion ProAnode will be used to extend the life of the thruster.

19th October 2017

ProAnode extends thruster life

19th October 2017