Repair & Conversion – Page 5
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NewsConcordia Maritime considers tanker to containership conversions
Concordia Maritime has launched a technical design study together with Stena Teknik and a German consulting company to investigate the feasibility of converting and adapting a P-MAX tanker for container transportation.
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NewsMAN reaches milestone of 16 dual-fuel retrofits of low-speed engines
MAN Energy Solutions has performed 16 dual-fuel retrofits of low-speed engines since 2015, saying the modular design of its conventionally fuelled, low-speed ME-C engine portfolio lends itself to extensive retrofit options for running on alternative green fuels.
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NewsStena and Proman offer methanol supply and retrofit solution
A new joint venture company StenaProman is offering a turnkey solution for retrofitting existing engines for dual-fuel methanol operation
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NewsHybrid conversion for Gothenburg service ship
A service ship operated by Northern Energy & Supply at the Port of Gothenburg in Sweden is to be converted to hybrid operation.
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NewsDual-fuel auxiliary engine overhauls on LNG carrier
Goltens has undertaken the overhaul of dual-fuel auxiliary engines to a tight timeline onboard an LNG tanker during scheduled maintenance in Singapore.
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NewsWärtsilä introduces cryogenic fuel combustion concept as part of multi-fuel retrofit package
Wärtsilä has developed a cryogenic fuel supply and combustion concept that combines the advantages of Diesel and Otto cycle technology and comes as a modular add-on for existing 2-stroke engines.
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NewsDry-docking of LNG vessel includes major service for boil-off gas compressor
Burckhardt Compression has delivered a comprehensive overhaul service for Teekay LNG, a leading marine transportation company. As part of a long-term service agreement (LTSA) between the two companies, extensive planning and project management have ensured the time-critical project was completed on time, with a perfect safety record.
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Project to accelerate development of Dutch hydrogen solutions receives funding
A Netherlands based consortium intended to accelerate the introduction of hydrogen into the maritime sector has been awarded a grant of EUR24.2 million (US$27.4m) from the country’s R&D Mobility Fund.
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NewsFFI to meet UK hydrogen demand by shipping ammonia from around the world
Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) wants green hydrogen to be the most globally traded seaborne energy commodity and is currently building an ammonia supply chain to satisfy UK demand.
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NewsWinGD sets development timeframe for methanol and ammonia engines
Swiss engine designer WinGD has announced that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024 and 2025 respectively.
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NewsWärtsilä to launch 2-stroke conversion solution in Q1 2022
Wärtsilä has confirmed that it plans to launch a commercial Two-Stroke Future Fuels Conversion solution in Q1 2022. The solution will draw on the technology company’s patented engine combustion technology platform to enable the fast and cost-effective conversion of two-stroke main engines to operate on clean-burning future fuels.
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NewsCruise vessel extension project concluded at Fincantieri
A major project to renovate three Windstar cruise ships at Fincantieri’s yard in Palermo, Italy has been concluded. The conversion project included the extension of the vessels by 25 metres, and the upgrade of the vessels’ main movers and auxiliary engines.
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NewsNew Damen service hub in Hamburg to cover southern Baltic
Damen Shipyards Group has announced that it is opening a new marine service hub outpost in Hamburg to cover the requirements of Germany, Denmark and Poland. The hub is the 15th in Damen’s regional hub network, which covers Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, and Australia.
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NewsRoyston Completes Overhaul On Cable Layer
Royston has completed diesel plant overhaul work onboard CS Sovereign, a Global Marine Group operated multi-role subsea cable installation and repair works vessel.
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NewsMinding the gap: MAN ES bears down on LGIP conversion costs
With the looming introduction of EEXI and CII rules from 2023 as well as Scope 3 emissions reporting, shipowners are taking a close interest in the economics of engine conversions.
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NewsWärtsilä hybrid upgrade for Siem PSV
Wärtsilä is to upgrade an 89 metre platform supply vessel owned by Siem Offshore Rederi for hybrid engine and battery propulsion.
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NewsHøglund awarded FGSS and automation contract for Sunrise Reliance feeder
Høglund has been awarded the contract for the retrofit of an automation and Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) solution for United States shipping company Sunrise Reliance LLC.
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NewsRolls-Royce mtu revamp for Spanish catamaran
Rolls-Royce's new mtu engines, new mtu ship automation system, and new mtu Go! tool for remote service have been used to future-proof the high-speed catamaran Avemar Dos run by Spanish operator Balearia.
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NewsPropulsion system optimisation produced double-digit fuel savings
A recent retrofit to optimize a container ship’s propeller blade design has brought performance and fuel efficiency gains.
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NewsRetrofit project to help reduce emissions
Eidesvik and Aker BP have launched a new joint technology project aiming to reduce emissions from existing supply vessels by at least 70%.
