All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 217

  • The New ME-GA dual-fuel engine was unveiled during a livestream from MAN Energy Solutions’ Research Centre Copenhagen on 18 March 2021. The new engine is an Otto-cycle variant of the company’s successful ME-GI engine.
    News

    HHI-EMD Orders First ME-GA Engines

    2021-07-08T10:49:00Z

    HHI-EMD (Hyundai Heavy Industries'' Engine Machinery Division) has ordered 12 700cm bore low-speed ME-GA engines. The order, which is connected to the construction of a series of LNG carriers, is the first for MAN Energy Solutions’ new low-pressure dual-fuel engine.

  • Mia Elg, R&D Manager at Deltamarin (credit: Deltamarin)
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    Keep eye on larger decarbonisation picture, Deltamarin urges

    2021-07-07T17:17:00Z

    The journey towards carbon neutral shipping is a much wider challenge than simply meeting EEXI and CII standards, Esa Jokioinen and Mia Elg of Deltamarin explain to Kari Reinikainen.

  • Calypso provides an opening reference for Azipod propulsors in the bulker sector. (credit: ABB Marine).
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    TRANSLOADER BULKERS FOR VIETNAM PROJECT

    2021-07-07T17:15:00Z

    Built to serve a new, coal-fired power plant in Vietnam, the 21,500dwt Calypso heralds Oldendorff Carriers’ latest investment in dedicated vessels for bulk cargo transhipment, writes David Tinsley.

  • Ricardo announced plans to invest £2.5M in expanding its hydrogen-related research in February 2021 (image: Ricardo)
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    TEST STAGE FOR HYDROGEN ENGINE PROJECT

    2021-07-07T17:14:00Z

    Hydrogen engine technology for potential marine applications has progressed to the prototype stage in the UK, writes David Tinsley.

  • ClassNK Consulting Service has launched a new EEXI support service Photo: ClassNK
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    ClassNK launches EEXI compliance service

    2021-07-07T14:09:00Z

    ClassNK Consulting Service (NKCS) has launched an EEXI compliance support service for shipping companies.

  • Enabling instruction and training courses via personal computers, laptops and mobile devices, from anywhere and at any time Photo: Wärtsilä Voyage
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    Wärtsilä’s NTPRO simulator fully compliant

    2021-07-07T14:06:00Z

    Wärtsilä Voyage’s Navi-Trainer Professional 5000 navigational simulator has attained certification according to the new DNV Class D standard for cloud-based simulators and is now said to be the first certified cloud solution that offers both interactive instructor-led and student-led training.

  • Paul Hughes
    Conference

    Sterling PlanB confirmed to speak at propulsion & future fuels 2021

    2021-07-07T10:41:00Z

    Paul Hughes, Executive Director & President, Sterling PlanB, will be presenting at the Propulsion and Future Fuels conference taking place from 2-4 November in Le Méridien Hotel, Hamburg.

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    Conference

    Last chance to get 20% off delegate bookings for propulsion & future fuels

    2021-07-07T10:37:00Z

    If you are planning to attend propulsion and future fuels, this is your last chance to get an outstanding 20% discount on your 3 day delegate rate. Visit our website to book your place on-line and enter the code ‘early’ to redeem.

  • Charlotte Røjgaard
    Conference

    Bureau Veritas VeriFuel to speak at Propulsion and Future Fuels 2021

    2021-07-07T10:33:00Z

    Charlotte Røjgaard, M.Sc, Global Head Bureau Veritas, VeriFuel, will be presenting at propulsion and future fuels, taking place from 2-4 November 2021 in Le Méridien hotel, Hamburg.

  • Seaworks bulk carrier
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    Eco bulk carrier order

    2021-07-06T15:44:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has been commissioned to deliver an integrated equipment and systems package for a new environmentally friendly bulk carrier.

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    Press Releases

    Industrial flowmeters - DOMINO

    2021-07-06T14:04:00Z By Aquametro Oil & Marine AG

    Since 2011 Aquametro Oil & Marine has been supporting our Indonesian long-term customer, PT. WINTERMAR Group. Reviewing the last success project some weeks ago we are entrusted again to perform the same customization for two more shipsets with remote commissioning

  • KBB offers turbocharger upgrades for turbochargers paired with engine output range between 500 and 6,000kW (the ST6 is pictured) (credit: KBB)
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    KBB RESEARCHING TURBOCHARGING FOR HYDROGEN COMBUSTION ENGINES

    2021-07-05T13:58:00Z

    German turbocharger manufacturer KBB is collaborating with a range of engine manufacturers and engineering partners looking at the introduction of hydrogen into the new fuel mix and the development of associated dual-fuel engines.

  • The new DP system connects to the power and energy management systems Photo: RH Marine
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    New greener DP system from RH Marine

    2021-07-05T12:41:00Z

    RH Marine has developed a new green dynamic positioning (DP) system which switches to batteries, optimising the fuel consumption of generators and thrusters, and enabling far quieter sailing.

  • Raytheon Anschütz has introduced new ECDIS features Photo: Raytheon Technologies
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    New ECDIS features from Raytheon

    2021-07-05T12:37:00Z

    Raytheon Anschütz has released a range of new features for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS), enhancing specialised capabilities such as tactical operation and collaboration.

  • The Swedish Maritime Administration's sea and air traffic control centre JRCC in Gothenburg, Sweden (credit: Lina Buurstra)
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    Sweden's Sjofartsverket trials AI-led emergency call augmentation

    2021-07-05T11:48:00Z

    Sweden”s sea and air rescue services began live tests of an artificial intelligence-assisted system to monitor emergency (Mayday) calls in the Baltic Sea and around the Swedish coast in late June. The new system uses AI and Machine Learning to assist the rescue leader to identify and monitor emergency calls.

  • René Diks, Head of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems at Alfa Laval
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    Alfa Laval and NMRI successfully test onboard CO2 capture using EGCS technology

    2021-07-05T11:29:00Z

    Alfa Laval and NMRI have succeeded in onboard CO2 capture testing using an exhaust gas cleaning system. A limited trial demonstrated that a modified PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning system was able to absorb CO2 from the auxiliary engines in port, while operating in closed loop mode.

  • The seven-cylinder X82DF-1.0 destined for installation on the 318,000dwt dual-fuel VLCC under construction at DSIC.
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    DSIC's first dual-fuel VLCC on track for delivery by year-end

    2021-07-05T10:58:00Z

    LNG dual-fuel power is set to make its operational debut in the VLCC sector in 2022 by way of an installation in a Chinese newbuild, writes David Tinsley.

  • The installation features a full variable speed diesel electric package propelled by two fully-feathering controllable-pitch propellers (credit: Berg Propulsion)
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    DIRECT DRIVE SYSTEM BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR ELECTRIFICATION

    2021-07-02T15:26:00Z

    A direct electric drive propulsion system from Berg Propulsion and The Switch aims to boost efficiency for shipowners looking to make the move to electrification.

  • Samsung Heavy Industries plans to conduct a demonstration test of its SOFC-powered design concept at its LNG demonstration facility at Geoje Shipyard.
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    DNV AWARDS AIP TO SHI SOFC-POWERED LNGC DESIGN

    2021-07-02T15:05:00Z

    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received approval in principle (AiP) from DNV for an LNG carrier design powered by LNG-fuelled solid oxide fuel cells. The AiP, the first of its kind for a design substituting fuel cells for a main mover aboard a deep-sea vessel, was announced by SHI on ...

  • Chair of IACS, Nick Brown Photo: IACS
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    IACS prioritises digitalisation and emissions

    2021-07-02T13:43:00Z

    The International Association of Classification Societies has held its 83rd session (C83) in the wake of further shipping emissions reduction measures announced by the IMO.