All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 224

  • The MAN 21/31 engine (credit: MAN ES)
    News

    MAN announces C2-compliant L21/31 solution

    2021-06-01T11:56:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has developed a new solution that meets China''s Stage II-emissions standards based on its small-bore, four-stroke MAN L21/31 engine type. The new regulations, otherwise known as the C2-emissions standard, will enter into force for inland and coastal shipping in July 2021.

  • NTNU researchers noted that there were a number of technical precursors before the Viking Sky blackout. (credit: CHC)
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    VIKING SKY BLACKOUT HIGHLIGHTS SAFETY POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL TWIN

    2021-06-01T10:18:00Z

    Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have analysed the 2019 blackout of the Viking Sky cruise ship and posed the question: could the blackout have been prevented if a digital twin condition monitoring platform was in place?

  • Berlin pledges more cash credits as Crystal Endeavor heads for hand-over. (Photo MV Werften).
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    Crystal Endeavor lauded as Berlin ups MVW credit

    2021-06-01T09:58:00Z

    Germany’s unique 20,200gt polar expedition cruise ship Crystal Endeavor is said to have far exceeded technical specifications during its final Baltic sea-trials, writes Tom Todd.

  • The AHTS vessel Maersk Minder will be the first AHTS to be retrofitted for hybrid propulsion. (Copyright: Maersk Supply Service)
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    Maersk selects Wärtsilä HY Module for first hybrid AHTS retrofit

    2021-05-28T16:36:00Z

    Maersk Supply Service is undertaking a hybrid retrofit of a deep water anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel, the Maersk Minder. The retrofit is understood to be the first in the world. Technology group Wärtsilä has received an order to supply a containerised hybrid battery power and energy storage system ...

  • FuelSave is fitting its FS+ kit on six cargo vessels for SAL Heavy Lift, starting with the ‘MV Trina’. Photo: SAL
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    HYDROGEN AND METHANOL INJECTION SYSTEM EYES 2-STROKE MARKET

    2021-05-28T16:01:00Z

    German clean-tech company FuelSave is hoping to test its hydrogen and methanol injection system on a 2-stroke engine after receiving EU funding and interest from a major container ship operator.

  • Arvik I builds on Fednav’s expertise in developing ships to serve remote mining operations in the Canadian Arctic (credit: SR Photography).
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    CANADIAN FLEET GAINS NEW ARCTIC BULKER

    2021-05-28T15:52:00Z

    A new Polar Class 4 icebreaking bulk carrier is set to enter the year-round trade to northern Canada’s Hudson Strait in support of Glencore’s Raglan nickel mine, writes David Tinsley.

  • Theodosis Stamatellos, LR South Europe marine and offshore regional manager Photo: LR
    News

    New LR services hub in southern Europe

    2021-05-28T11:29:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register (LR) has created a new maritime performance services (MPS) Hub in southern Europe to help shipowners and operators improve the sustainability and efficiency of their operations.

  • Arun Sharma, executive chairman of IRClass Photo: IRClass
    News

    IRClass creates new digital platform

    2021-05-28T11:25:00Z

    Classification society, Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has announced a range of initiatives focused on digitalisation including offering its services through a new, unified digital platform.

  • WinGD’s Engine Research & Innovation Centre, Switzerland
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    WinGD outlines investments in future fuel toolbox in white paper

    2021-05-27T16:56:00Z

    WinGD has has outlined the extensive investments it has made in recent years to ensure readiness for next-generation shipping fuels in a new white paper.

  • Future Ready
    White Papers

    Extending the engine research toolbox to validate clean shipping fuels

    2021-05-27T15:49:00Z

    WinGD has published a white paper Future ready: Extending the engine research toolbox to validate clean shipping fuels, in which the company details the engine research toolbox it has amassed, including sophisticated testing facilities for engines and fuel systems, cutting-edge simulation techniques and a proprietary process for ...

  • Astilleros Gondan launched the first of two 'hydrogen-ready' CSOVs on 26 May (credit: Astilleros Gondan)
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    Astilleros Gondan launches 'hydrogen-ready' CSOV

    2021-05-27T13:32:00Z

    The first of a pair of ''hydrogen-ready'' commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) was launched from Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan on 26 May.

  • Kistler has expanded its range of waterproof sensor accessories Photo: Kistler
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    Kistler expands sensor accessory range

    2021-05-27T13:22:00Z

    The Kistler Group has expanded its range of smart accessory equipment to ensure that piezoelectric sensors can be perfectly and securely positioned in any individual measuring system.

  • The Liberian Registry has created a dedicated offshore wind team Photo: Liberian Registry
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    Liberian Registry creates offshore wind team

    2021-05-27T13:18:00Z

    The Liberian Registry is adding a dedicated offshore wind team to its growing body of regulatory and safety experts.

  • A rendering of a PureBallast3 Ex Deckhouse installation (credit: Alfa Laval)
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    DNV issues design approval for PureBallast 3 Ex Deckhouse solution

    2021-05-27T12:00:00Z

    Leading classification society DNV has issued a Type Approval Design Certificate for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ex deckhouse solutions. The design approval is the first to be awarded for the installation of ballast water treatment systems on the weather deck.

  • European Stage V-compliant C90 170 engine. (credit: FPT).
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    ITALIAN BRAND STRENGTHENS MARINE RANGE

    2021-05-27T11:30:00Z

    Turin-based powertrain specialist FPT Industrial has expanded its high-speed diesel offering for commercial marine applications, writes David Tinsley.

  • The 3 x 210,000 dwt vessels will be equipped with MAN B&W 6G70ME-GI Mk 10.5 main engines. (credit: MAN ES)
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    ME-GI Engines for EPS Newcastlemaxes

    2021-05-27T11:06:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has announced that New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd has confirmed the order of 3 × 6G70ME-GI engines in connection with the building of 3 × 210,000dwt bulk carriers for Eastern Pacific (EPS).

  • Cyber attacks are becoming more common and sophisticated Photo: Seably
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    Seably launches cyber security training

    2021-05-26T13:03:00Z

    Seably has launched a new cyber security training course designed to help seafarers protect themselves from the growing threat of cyber crime.

  • Kotug’s E-Pusher Series Photo: Kotug International
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    Kotug focuses on inland shipping

    2021-05-26T12:57:00Z

    Kotug International has established an Inland Shipping division to provide electric powered pusher tugs and AI-driven dispatch and route planning applications for the inland water transportation industry.

  • Efficient new workhorse whose size belies technological intensity. (credit: Rohde Nielsen).
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    DREDGERS CRAFTED TO GIVE COMPETITIVE EDGE

    2021-05-26T12:29:00Z

    Scandinavia’s largest independent dredging contractor is bolstering its fleet with two compact, yet highly sophisticated vessels incorporating diesel-electric hybrid power, writes David Tinsley.

  • Wärtsilä is continuing research into new fuels for its engine products (Photo courtesy of Wärtsilä/credit Christoffer Björklund)
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    Wärtsilä sees collaboration as key to decarbonisation strategy

    2021-05-26T12:07:00Z

    Outcome-based agreements and strategic fleet-level decarbonisation advice will be among the solutions on offer for shipowners facing challenging environmental targets, Andrea Morgante, Vice President, Strategy at Wärtsilä Marine Power tells The Motorship.