Vessels & Shipyards – Page 9
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NewsMethanol-fuelled cable-layer ordered
Cecon Contracting has, together with partners, entered into an agreement for building a cable installation vessel capable of running on methanol.
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NewsKeel laid for EcoBulk Carrier
Second keel laid for a four-fold series of battery-hybrid EcoBulk Carriers
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NewsGondan supplies Edda Wind CSOV
Gondan is to supply a sixth commissioning service operation vessel to Edda Wind
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NewsKongsberg Maritime contract for Pelagic CSOVs
Kongsberg Maritime has won a multi-million contract for new CSOVs
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NewsEcoPeller retrofit cuts ferry’s energy consumption
Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten Trafikkselskap recently upgraded one of its ferry’s propulsion system with two Schottel EcoPellers and reduced the vessel’s energy consumption by up to 25%.
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NewsShell approval for MEG protective coating
An advanced polymer coatings has been granted Shell approval
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NewsMAN PrimeServ Wins Chinese DF Retrofit Contract
MAN PrimeServ has been awarded a contract to retrofit two LPG carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime Ltd. – the Chinese liquefied-gas carrier operator. The contract is noteworthy as it will see PrimeServ jointly carry out a conversion project with CMS (CSSC Marine Service Co. Ltd.), the after-sales subsidiary of CSSC ...
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NewsSteel cutting for Pakistan navy OPV
Steel cutting of the second of two offshore patrol vessels for the Pakistan navy has begun at Damen Shipyards Galati.
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NewsPropeller blade upgrade cuts fuel consumption
Berg Propulsion has secured a substantial reduction in fuel consumption and vibration for a long-serving Baltic ferry, after a propeller blade replacement.
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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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NewsLow emissions CTV launches
A new vessel design promises fuel savings of 30%, making it the first low emissions crew transfer vessel
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NewsMuller Dordrecht chooses Damen ASD tug
Muller Dordrecht signs deal for Damen ASD Tug 3212 for delivery in May 2023
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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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NewsChemical tanker coating deal
A deal has been struck to supply the coating for a new LNG-powered dual fuel 6,000 dwt chemical tanker
