All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 459
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NewsSingle-fuel LNG engines for new catamarans
Triyards subsidiary Strategic Marine has been awarded a €44 million contract to build two aluminium catamaran ro-pax ferries powered by single-fuel LNG engines, for Dutch owner Royal Doeksen.
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NewsFour German yards to share Genting work
Upcoming newbuilding within Germany’s new Genting shipyard group, as well as final fitting-out, will be evenly spread between Nordic Yards’ Baltic facilities and Bremerhaven, writes Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsFirst methanol-fuelled carriers set to sail
A trio of methanol carriers to be chartered by Waterfront Shipping Co will become the first ocean-going vessels to run on methanol fuel when they are delivered in late April.
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NewsEco-friendly bearings lubricant
Klüber Lubrication has developed an eco-friendly, multi-purpose grease for rolling and plain bearings.
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Improved ice load monitoring under development
A new ice load monitoring system from Aker Arctic and Light Structures will combine optical sensors and structural data to enable safe and efficient operation in ice-covered waters.
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Evac receives a new cruise vessel order
Evac has announced that it has received a new large cruise vessel order, which aids the company’s growth for the next few years.
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French subsidy for Ecoslops desulphurisation project
Fuel recycling company Ecoslops has been granted a €200,000 subsidy to research taking sulphur out of marine diesel oil after winning a French government innovation competition.
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NewsTorghatten Trafikkselskap enlists ABB for hybrid
A new car ferry for Norwegian owner Torghatten Trafikkselskap will be built as a hybrid vessel using ABB technology, with the possibility of conversion to a fully electric vessel at a later date.
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NewsCanadian LNG retrofits adopt Wärtsilä systems
Two ferries operated by British Columbia Ferry Services will feature Wärtsilä gas solutions when they are retrofitted for LNG fuel in late 2017 and 2018.
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NewsWind power rationalised
As interest in wind assisted propulsion mounts, competing concepts are vying for commercial attention. Hans Buitelaar looks at some recent developments.
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NewsWärtsilä to power new Chinese container vessels
Wärtsilä has won a contract to supply its Wärtsilä Auxpac 32 generating sets for eight new container vessels being built for China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL).
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North P&I warns on generator upkeep
Poorly maintained and overloaded generators can endanger crew, vessels and cargo, North P&I Club has warned.
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NewsFirst factory production for EnergySail
A new wind-assisted propulsion concept from Eco Marine Power (EMP) is being factory produced for the first time before an extended evaluation phase including sea trials and class society consultation.
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NewsPM shaft generator for Saga LNG carrier
The Switch has received an order for a permanent magnet (PM) shaft generator for a 45,000m3 LNG carrier to be built for Saga LNG Shipping by China Merchants Heavy Industry Co.
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NewsJotun shares five-year anti-fouling savings
Jotun has reported better than expected fuel savings on Gearbulk’s ‘Penguin Arrow’, the first vessel to have its five-year drydocking after implementing Jotun’s Hull Performance Solution.
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Waste heat recovery system partner sought
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has launched a tender for a partner to manage procurement and manufacture of a waste heat recovery system delivering fuel efficiencies of at least 8%, and to demonstrate the technology on a sea-going vessel.
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NewsHatch cover maintenance planning cuts drydocking costs
Cargo access specialist Cargo Care Solutions has emphasised the benefits of greater planning in maintenance of hatch covers during drydocking to reduce costs and meet growing logistical challenges.
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NewsParker Kittiwake joins fuel standards disapproval
Parker Kittiwake has joined the debate about proposed amendments to the ISO 8217 marine fuel standard as voting closes, warning that changes could have a significant impact on fuel quality and vessel performance.
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Fincantieri dry docks work
Dry dock work has started on the fourth of six cruise ships by Fincantieri for Viking Ocean Cruises.
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NewsMAN order for Jiangsu Haihong
Jiangsu Haihong Engineering Technology has ordered four MAN 32/40 engines as well as an order for two 8000m3 trailing suction hopper dredgers.
