All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 465

  • News

    US Chamber weighs in on MPN decision

    2016-02-23T10:58:00Z

    The Chamber of Shipping of America has responded to the US Coast Guard’s preliminary decision on the MPN sampling method.

  • News

    Anton Paar launches kinematic viscometer

    2016-02-23T10:56:00Z

    Anton Paar has introduced its new kinematic viscometer designed for testing lubricating oils, base oils and additives.

  • News

    Annex V amendments impact hold cleaning

    2016-02-23T10:23:00Z

    In the wake of new regulations, Wilhelmsen Ships Services (WSS) has warned that bulk owners and operators must pay as much attention to the products used to clean their cargo holds as the holds themselves.

  • ClassNK's Ship Data Center will act as a data clearing house between information supplied by ship operators including MOL and other industry stakeholders
    News

    MOL embarks on big data trial

    2016-02-23T09:51:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to launch a trial of onboard data transmission and accumulation for its operated vessels in cooperation with ClassNK’s recently opened Ship Data Center.

  • Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV GL’s CEO (l) and RS director general, Konstantin Palnikov, sign the cooperation agreement between the two classification societies
    News

    DNV GL and Russian Register cooperate

    2016-02-22T10:17:00Z

    DNV GL and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) have signed a bilateral framework agreement for cooperation between the two classification societies.

  • Roxtec's SPM seal offers a non-welding solution to sealing pipes through bulkheads and decks in marine and offshore applications
    News

    Roxtec launches lightweight non-weld seal

    2016-02-20T12:35:00Z

    Cable and pipe seal manufacturer Roxtec has launched a new seal for metal pipes intended to eliminate downtime and costs associated with welding.

  • Conference

    Previous Conferences

    2016-02-18T14:42:00Z

  • Becker Marine Systems' LNG PowerPac boasts a 1.5MW generator and up to 30 hours' supply of LNG fuel in a 2x40ft container footprint
    News

    Germany funds containerised LNG shore power

    2016-02-17T23:24:00Z

    LNG cold-ironing innovator Becker Marine has received a grant to commercialise a new concept for providing auxiliary power to ships during port calls.

  • DNV GL's Büssow (left) and Rohaan of VPS sign an agreement of cooperation for the new fuel analytics tool
    News

    DNV GL fuel tool taps VPS database

    2016-02-17T22:53:00Z

    DNV GL has drawn on Veritas Petroleum Services’ extensive fuel sample database to add a fuel analytics tool to its ECO Insight fleet performance management portal.

  • News

    Selektope approval gives I-Tech a boost

    2016-02-17T13:13:00Z

    Swedish bio-tech company, I-Tech, has seen interest in its products soar this year following EU Biocidal Product Regulation approval of its antifouling paint additive, Selektope.

  • ABB's new Azipod D to feature on two high tech specialised vessels
    News

    ABB propulsion for specialised vessels

    2016-02-17T10:12:00Z

    ABB has announced that it will supply the power, propulsion and energy storage solution for two vessels operating in the offshore oil and gas sector.

  • News

    Optimarin wins accommodation ship order

    2016-02-16T16:25:00Z

    Optimarin has won a contract to install its Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) on Østensjø Rederi’s Edda Fides, a purpose built monohull accommodation vessel.

  • NSK Ship Design has been commissioned by Nordnorsk Shipping to design a new LNG fish feed carrier
    News

    Nordnorsk Shipping commissions LNG feed carrier

    2016-02-16T11:26:00Z

    Norwegian Nordnorsk Shipping has commissioned fellow Norwegian NSK Ship Design to develop a new LNG fish feed carrier.

  • DNV GL approve VARD's new LNG tank
    News

    DNV GL approves VARD LNG tank

    2016-02-15T12:05:00Z

    Norwegian shipbuilder, VARD, has been granted General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) for its new LNG tank design.

  • Norbulk will equip 70 vessels with Parker Kittiwake’s Cat Fines Test Kit
    News

    Norbulk puts cat fines testing onboard

    2016-02-15T10:42:00Z

    Parker Kittiwake has announced that Norbulk Shipping has placed a significant order for its recently launched Cat Fines Test Kit.

  • News

    Rotterdam extends 3D printing project

    2016-02-12T16:36:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam is to invest in an additive manufacturing ‘fieldlab’ and knowledge centre after a successful project in which 28 partners printed marine spare parts.

  • Twin Flettner rotors on ro-ro 'Estraden' reduced fuel consumption by 6.1% and generated an average propulsion boost of 460kW
    News

    First sale for Norsepower Flettner rotor

    2016-02-12T09:19:00Z

    A second installation of Norsepower’s new Flettner rotor on Bore ro-ro vessel ‘Estraden’ marks the concept’s first commercial order and has doubled fuel savings.

  • New FAT facility at Coldharbour Marine
    News

    Coldharbour Marine expands testing facilities

    2016-02-12T09:04:00Z

    A new Factory Acceptance and Testing (FAT) facility at Coldharbour Marine’s North Nottinghamshire site has seen over £1m of investment.

  • News

    IBIA anticipates low-sulphur fuel shortfall

    2016-02-12T08:31:00Z

    The International Bunker Industry Association has warned that there would not be sufficient low-sulphur fuel if the introduction of a global cap on fuel sulphur is enforced from 2020.

  • Rolls-Royce's lean roro concept simplifies the vessel type for operation in today's constrained economic climate
    News

    Lean ro-ro concept

    2016-02-12T07:16:00Z

    Rolls-Royce Marine has developed a new low capex/opex ro-ro design, explained by Oskar Levander, vice president of innovation, engineering and technology.