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GENERAL NEWS

The BMT Group consultancy says that it is one of the partners involved in a new three year UK research project aimed at limiting the environmental impact of carbon emissions from the…

6th June 2011

UK launches low-carbon shipping group

6th June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

German company IMES reports that its type HTT-04CA pressure sensor has received type approval certificates from class societies DNV, BV, ABS and GL for use in marine engine applications.

6th June 2011

Type approval for pressure sensor

6th June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

A statement from MTU parent company Tognum says that the planned takeover by Rolls-Royce and Daimler is on course to proceed, and the doors are open for the German engine group to…

6th June 2011

Tognum takeover is successful

6th June 2011

REPAIR & CONVERSION

REPAIR & CONVERSION

A new ‘extended dry docking’ (EDD) option for container vessel, general cargo ships and multi-purpose dry cargo vessels has been introduced by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to acknowledge longer lasting coatings.

3rd June 2011

GL introduces extended dry docking

3rd June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Polish Register of Shipping (PRS) announced that as from 3 June 2011, it is once again accepted by IACS Council as a member of the International Association of Classification Societies.

3rd June 2011

PRS returns to IACS membership

3rd June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Germanischer Lloyd says that it is once again the top performing class society in the United States Coast Guard annual port state control (PSC) report and annual class performance list for 2010.

3rd June 2011

GL ships top USCG safety rankings

3rd June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Wärtsilä, together with Versa Power Systems (VPS), a developer of environmentally friendly, high-power solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), have concluded an agreement to develop and integrate Versa Powers SOFC technology into Wärtsilä…

3rd June 2011

Wärtsilä and Versa to jointly develop fuel cell technology

3rd June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Shell has announced a joint project with Brazilian energy group Cosan to produce low-carbon biofuel, using ethanol made from sugar cane. The joint company, known as Raízen, will initially operate in Brazil.

3rd June 2011

Shell in biofuel joint venture

3rd June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Maritime training systems provider Videotel Marine International has just launched a training module designed to aid the industry in its battle to reduce shipboard accidents and the tragic consequences that can ensue.

2nd June 2011

Shock tactics get safety message across

2nd June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

DNV Petroleum Services in Singapore says that crew competence is failing to keep pace with developments in ship operation.

1st June 2011

DNV focuses on crew competence in managing marine fuel for safety

1st June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Following the introduction of its G80ME-C9 engine in October 2010, MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced the addition of further bore sizes to its ultra-long-stroke engine programme.

1st June 2011

Market demands longer stroke, says MAN

1st June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of South Korea is reported to have secured a new contract to build two LNG carriers for SCF Sovcomflot of Russia.

1st June 2011

Russian LNG order for STX

1st June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced two new contracts, the first for two LNG carriers for a Greek owner, and the second for two large drillships.

1st June 2011

LNG and drill ships ordered from HHI

1st June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Hamburg-based SAM Electronics has received orders for 17 of its PWM frequency converter shaft alternators for installation onboard 15 ships undergoing construction at yards in China, Germany and South Korea.

1st June 2011

Shaft alternator orders for 15 ships

1st June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The order for the Shell’s Prelude floating LNG project in Australia has reportedly been placed with South Koreas Samsung Heavy Industries. The value of the contract is estimated at $3 billion.

1st June 2011

Contract awarded for Shell LNG production vessel

1st June 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Fincantieri has announced an order from US cruise operator Carnival to build a new 141,000gt cruise ship with 3,611 passenger capacity for Carnival’s British brand P&O Cruises.

1st June 2011

P&O Cruise order for Fincantieri

1st June 2011

50 YEARS AGO

50 YEARS AGO

The June 1961 issue of The Motor Ship was full of news of large-bore low-speed marine engines, which seemed to be causing an even bigger stir than dual-fuel (oil and LNG) engines…

1st June 2011

Large-bore engines are the flavour of 1961

1st June 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Austrian company Kral claims to offer the marine industry’s most precise positive displacement fuel consumption measurement (FCM) system, which allows fuel-saving modifications to be verified instantly.

1st June 2011

Measuring consumption helps save fuel

1st June 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

UK engine consultancy Technomot says it is working on marine engine designs to achieve the IMO Tier 3 emissions standard with no after-treatment.

1st June 2011

Consultancy confirms engine emissions strategy

1st June 2011

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

The old sailing ships harnessed the wind for propulsion; today the wind is being harnessed for generating electricity, writes Dag Pike.

1st June 2011

Wind energy proves a bonus for shipping and shipyards

1st June 2011