Press ReleasesVickers Oils: Leading the Change with VIDA Compliance
For over 150 years, Vickers Oils has been a pioneer in the marine lubricants industry. In 2002, they made history by launching the world’s first biodegradable sterntube lubricant, HYDROX BIO.
Press ReleasesCase Study: A Noticeable Improvement on ‘Maersk Bahamas’
Due to changing conditions, such as the current situation in the Suez area, commercial ships are under pressure to sail at higher speeds to meet delivery schedules and avoid congestion.
Press ReleasesOCEANKING & CR Ocean Engineering Partnership: Enhancing Sustainable Shipping Solutions
In our effort to provide a wide range of solutions supporting the Greek maritime industry, we are excited to announce that we have entered into a partnership with CR Ocean Engineering (CROE), a renowned leader in the field of marine exhaust gas cleaning systems, specializing in the treatment of SO2 emissions.
Press ReleasesDouble stern tube seal repair on roro vessel in Tasmania
Earlier this year Hydrex diver/technician teams carried out a double underwater stern tube seal repair on a roro ship berthed in Port of Burnie, Tasmania.
Press ReleasesWorld Direct Shipping Selects CROE
New Jersey-based CR Ocean Engineering wins 3rd scrubber project for World Direct Shipping.
Press ReleasesVickers Oils at SMM 2024
Between the 3rd and the 6th of September 2024, Vickers Oils exhibited at SMM 2024 in Hamburg, the worlds leading trade fair and conference for the Maritime industry.
Press ReleasesUnderwater bow thruster removal and reinstallation in Naples
To save time and money for the owner of a 200-meter roro ship, Hydrex divers removed the bow thruster of the ship and reinstalled the unit after it was overhauled while the vessel was at anchorage in Naples, Italy.
Press ReleasesScrubber pipes repaired and given lasting protection
Hydrex diver/technicians carried out scrubber overboard pipe repairs on tankers, roro ships and container vessels in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Press ReleasesUnderwater bow thruster removal and reinstallation in Zeebrugge
To save time and money for the owner of a 170-meter container ship, Hydrex divers removed the bow thruster of the vessel and reinstalled the unit two months later after it was overhauled.
Press ReleasesColor Line to futureproof Ro-Pax vessels with Wärtsilä hybrid scrubber upgrade
Technology group Wärtsilä will upgrade the exhaust treatment system onboard four vessels in Norwegian operator Color Line’s fleet.
Press ReleasesHydrex helps megayacht MY Savannah stay out of drydock and in business
The MY Savannah is an 84m luxury megayacht built in 2015 by Feadship, available for charter with a crew of 24 for up to twelve guests.
Press ReleasesRM Propulsion’s Test rig for Stern tube seals
After several years of development, RM Propulsion has completed its test rig for testing stern tube seals.
Press ReleasesFive underwater stern tube seal repairs in one month
Recently Hydrex teams traveled across different continents and performed underwater seal replacements on five vessels in just over a month.
Press ReleasesVickers Oils at SMM 2024
Vickers Oils are looking forward to exhibiting at SMM 2024 from the 3rd-6th of September at Hamburg Messe in the British Pavilion, at our usual location, stand B1.OG.300.
- News
- Subscribe
Get full access to The Motorship content
Including the digital magazine, full news archive, podcasts, webinars and articles on innovations and current trends in the shipping industry.
- Expert analysis and comment
- Unlimited access to in-depth articles and premium content
- Full access to all our online archive
Alternatively REGISTER for website access and sign up for email alerts
- Special Reports
Ammmonia
Methanol
LNG
BioFuel & Clean Diesel
Nuclear
Using an abundant, if toxic, resource to power the maritime fleet. A mature future fuel already in use - but will it become dominant? LNG is currently the most popular lower carbon fuel, but with bio and e-LNG it could move beyond its current transition fuel status supported by extensive existing infrastructure. Numerous NGOs protested against the IMO earlier this year putting biofuels in its Global Fuel Standard, but the “fuel versus food” debate seems to have been solved by deriving fuels from waste. Technically the cleanest possible fuel source available to the maritime world and one that has the longest history, dating back to the 1950s. Why is it not in common, non-military use? Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
- Industry Database
- Events
Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference 2025
The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels is the leading international conference on powering shipping’s emissions-cutting ambitions.
The 2025 Conference will take place from 25th - 27th November in Hamburg, Germany and will offer a meeting place to learn, discuss and knowledge-share the latest developments in efficient power and propulsion technology plus alternative low flashpoint and low carbon fuels.
Click here for more information
