Repair & Conversion – Page 4
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NewsMSC, CSSC and WinGD in methanol conversion study
Classification society DNV is participating in a study project to examine the possibility of converting the main engine of a container vessel to a methanol-fuelled dual-fuel engine.
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NewsMAN and NCLH in 4-stroke methanol conversion study
MAN Energy Solutions and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) have agreed to conduct a three stage study into retrofitting a medium-speed MAN 48/60 engine to make it capable of dual-fuel diesel/methanol operation.
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NewsReport examines methanol and ammonia containership conversions
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has published a report: Preparing Container Vessels for Conversion to Green Fuels.
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NewsLR awards AiP for steam-to-hybrid LNG carrier conversion design
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Empresa Naviera Elcano for their patented steam-to-hybrid conversion design for the transformation of steam turbine LNG carriers to a dual-fuelled propulsion system.
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NewsRotor sail system for Pacific combi carrier
BHP, the mining major, and Pan Pacific Copper, a subsidiary of Japan’s JX Nippon Mining & Metals group, have signed an agreement with Norsepower to install a rotor sails system on board a combination carrier, MV Koryu.
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NewsCMS carries out 36,000 hour maintenance on X-DF engine
CSSC Marine Service Co (CMS), the worldwide equipment service subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), has successfully completed the world’s first ever 36,000 running hours major maintenance on dual-fuel (X-DF) marine engines.
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NewsMAN offers lifecycle upgrade for 48/60 engines
MAN PrimeServ is now offering its customers the opportunity to retrofit older MAN 48/60 marine and power-plant engines to state-of-the-art MAN 51/60 types as part of its new ‘lifecycle upgrade’ offering.
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NewsMethanol conversion market poised to takeoff: MAN’s Rasmussen
Medium term CII compliance concerns are underpinning interest in methanol conversions from container and PCTC sectors.
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NewsDual-fuel retrofit completed for LPG carrier
BW LPG has converted the main engine of the BW Malacca to dual-fuel with the ship’s MAN B&W 6G60ME-C9.2 type engine retrofitted to an MAN B&W 6G60ME-C9.5-LGIP dual-fuel type capable of operating on fuel oil and LPG.
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NewsMatson signs contract for LNG retrofit
Matson Navigation and MAN Energy Solutions have signed a contract for the retrofit of the main engine aboard the containership Daniel K. Inouye so that it will be capable of running on LNG and fuel oil.
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NewsWärtsilä launches 2-stroke future fuels conversion platform
Wärtsilä’s newly launched multi-fuel retrofit platform enables the conversion of 2-stroke electronically-controlled marine propulsion engines, currently running on diesel, to operate on either LNG, methanol or ammonia with minimal off-hire time for the vessel.
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NewsWärtsilä helps Carnival plan fleet decarbonisation
Wärtsilä is delivering its new Decarbonisation Modelling Service to Carnival Corporation as the cruise group aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its fleet.
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NewsMMHE targets air lubrication retrofit market
Repair yard Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) has signed a strategic agreement with maritime clean technology company Silverstream Technologies to facilitate retrofit opportunities for Silverstream’s air lubrication technology.
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NewsSCHOTTEL expands US offshore wind services
SCHOTTEL has partnered with Lyon Shipyard in Virginia to support the servicing of vessels in the US’s emerging offshore wind industry.
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NewsWärtsilä introduces MethanolPac
Wärtsilä has developed a dedicated fuel supply system for methanol, MethanolPac.
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NewsApproval in Principle granted for containerised LNG solution
Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted Approval in Principle to Marine Service GmbH and Newport Shipping for a jointly developed containerised LNG solution.
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NewsDamen tug conversion
New engines, exhaust cleaning systems and improved propulsion train arrangements will result in emissions reduction for the Damen tug
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NewsAiP for dual-fuel conversion and extension of containerships
Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to GTT, Alwena Shipping, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (CHI) Zhoushan shipyard for a new concept, combining LNG retrofit and the up-sizing of large container ships.
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NewsEnvironmental ship upgrades
Hurtigruten Norway kicks off one of Europe’s biggest environmental upgrades
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NewsMAN and Hyundai cooperate on EEXI compliance
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Global Services to deliver its Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) solution to MAN B&W-branded low-speed engines manufactured by Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD).
