All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 280
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NewsDNV GL successfully concludes autonomous drone inspection test
Classification society DNV GL has announced that a drone has successfully inspected an oil tank on board an FPSO, and that the live footage streamed by the drone was interpreted in real-time by an algorithm to detect cracks in the structure.
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NewsSensor accuracy under extreme conditions
The Kistler Group''s new 66351A cylinder pressure sensor for large marine and stationary engines is designed for achieving measuring accuracy under extreme conditions in the combustion chamber.
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NewsSILVER STANDARD FOR ISLAND CRUISING
Tailored in design and engineering to provide luxury cruising in the Galapagos Islands, the 110-metre Silver Origin was delivered on 3 June by Shipyard De Hoop, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCaterpillar to sell off Caterpillar Propulsion AB
Caterpillar Luxembourg SARL has agreed to sell Caterpillar Propulsion AB and its subsidiaries to a holding company controlled by former Berg Propulsion coo Stefan Sedersten
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NewsNew President for Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta has a new President - Heléne Mellquist will assume the position on 1 September 2020 succeeding Björn Ingemanson, who will retire after 8 years as president.
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NewsSteve Parks of Wake Media passes away
Steve Parks, founder and managing director of UK-based PR agency Wake Media, passed away after suffering a heart attack on Sunday 7 June.
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ConferenceReetta Kaila
Mrs Dr Reetta Kaila is at present Technology & Development Manager for Wärtsilä Biogas Solutions at Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, Finland. She has been with Wärtsilä since 2010. Before taking the current position in 2019, she has been acting as Sales Manager for the product line LNG Fuel Gas Supply Systems ...
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NewsRemote technical training trials at PrimeServ Academy
MAN Energy Solutions’ PrimeServ Academy in Augsburg is piloting remote technical training in June and July, explains Dr Holger Gehring of PrimeServ Academy, Augsburg.
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Press ReleasesDatum Electronics Announces AI Self-Learning Enabled Condition Monitoring Technology for Marine Engines
Datum Electronics Announces a revolutionary new AI based Advanced Condition Monitoring Technology for fuel efficiency and preventative maintenance.
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NewsKongsberg signs first LARS contract
Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a new launch and recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.
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NewsRopax designers seek efficiencies as capacity ceiling looms
Maximum ropax ferry capacities may have plateaued at 5,600 lane metres, despite strong incentives to meet efficiency improvements via economies of scale, writes Kari Reinikainen. Owners will also have to think of future regulatory considerations with their newbuilding plans.
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NewsUsing data to optimise engine maintenance
Wärtsilä has introduced a data-driven analytics feature to its dynamic maintenance planning (DMP) solution.
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NewsWärtsilä VOC package for KNOT shuttle tankers
Two new 124,000 dwt shuttle tankers being built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine (DSME) yard in South Korea will feature a LNG fuel gas supply system and a Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Recovery system supplied by Wärtsilä.
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NewsGermans approve €1 billion in maritime aid
The Berlin Government has approved €1 billion in crisis aid over the next two years for new ships and projects in the German maritime sector, reports Germany Correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsKiwiRail newbuilding project on track
State-owned KiwiRail’s plan to modernise its fleet with the building of two new future-proof ships designed by OSK-ShipTech is on track thanks to a NZ$400 million contribution to the 2020 budget.
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NewsNaviris signs R&T contract with OCCAR
Naviris, a joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed its first research and technology (R&T) contract with OCCAR, the European Joint Armaments Cooperation organisation.
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NewsZero-emissions Washington state ferry plan
ABB has been selected by Vigor Fab as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet.
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NewsYanmar develops hydrogen fuel cell system
Yanmar Holdings and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology have announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles.
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NewsMoU to advance maritime digitalisation
DNV GL and ABB have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate digitalisation in the maritime industry.
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Press ReleasesVickers Oils appoints the new Managing Director
Vickers Oils is excited to announce that with effect from 30th March 2020, Chris Wholley is succeeding Peter Vickers as Managing Director of Benjn. R. Vickers & Sons Ltd (“Vickers Oils”).
