All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 629
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NewsSMM takes an optimistic stance in difficult times
Henrik Segercrantz attended the SMM organisers’ traditional pre-event briefing, to find out how the biannual event, normally the largest in the shipbuilding calendar, was faring while shipping is seen as a contracting industry.
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NewsDiesel continues to gain ground over steam
It is interesting to note that, even as comparatively recently as 50 years ago, there was still a widely and strongly held opinion that Diesel engines were unsuitable for passenger ships, on account of greater noise and vibration than steam turbines.
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NewsConstant speed versus variable engine speed
A study by MAN Diesel & Turbo compares a diesel mechanical plant with CP propellers operating with constant engine speed with operations at variable engine speed on an offshore vessel. Henrik Segerkrantz explains.
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NewsDedication ceremony for ocean research vessels
The keel laying and dedication ceremony for ‘AGOR-27’ and ‘28’ Oceanographic Research Vessels took place recently at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) in Anacortes, Washington.
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NewsZ-Tech tug successfully delivered to ICDAS
ICDAS Shipyards has delivered the ‘Z-Tech 6500 ICDAS 19’to its sister company, ICDAS Port Operations.
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P+S issues insolvency statement
Rüdiger Fuchs and Axel Schulz, managing directors of P+S Werften, the German shipyard group that announced yesterday that it was entering voluntary insolvency, have issued an official statement.
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NewsDamen delivers ‘silent’ small research ship
Damen Shipyards of The Netherlands has delivered research vessel RV 3609 ‘Simon Stevin’ to Belgian governmental fleet operator DAB Vloot. A particular feature of the ship is that it is optimised for low underwater noise.
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NewsSensor helps with SEEMP implementation
Dutch company VAF Instruments has said that at the forthcoming SMM exhibition in Hamburg it plans to launch a new application for its TT-Sense optical thrust and torque measuring system.
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NewsAn X-Bow in the wheelhouse
Ulstein says that its new Bridge Vision control centre concept promises major improvements for the operational centres of vessels, which put it on the same level in innovation terms as the company’s X-Bow hull.
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NewsUpgrade for Ironmen
Tognum has announced that its MTU subsidiary is to launch an enhanced version of the series 4000 Ironmen engines which will comply with US EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations, using only internal emission control methods.
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NewsGas carrier drydocking for Brest
French repair yard Damen Shiprepair Brest says that it has received its first firm booking for drydocking, maintenance and repair of an LNG carrier.
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NewsOSV oil analysis agreement signed
UK-based oil condition monitoring company Spectro reports that it has signed a long term agreement for the provision of oil analysis services to Norwegian ship operator DOF Management for its global fleet.
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Eight-PSV propulsion order for GE
GE Energy Management’s Power Conversion business is to supply Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (SPO) with integrated power generation, propulsion, (DP) and automation systems for eight new PSVs.
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NewsBrunvoll and Steerprop intensify cooperation
Brunvoll of Norway and Steerprop of Finland have decided to increase their cooperation in order to provide shipyards, ship owners and designers with a ‘package’ option of propulsion and manoeuvring equipment.
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P & I Club warns of dangerous onboard practice and new PSC campaign
The American Club has issued an urgent alert to its members about the operation of oxy-acetylene equipment without flashback arrestors.
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NewsMirTac and Star system chosen by Scaldis
Belgium heavy lift engineering company, Scaldis Salvage and Marine Contractors has chosen the Star Information System fleet management system and related services with Dutch consultancy, MirTac.
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NewsP+S files for insolvency proceedings
German shipyard P+S Werften has filed for insolvency in the local insolvency court in Stralsund. It is seeking debtor’s self-administration in the hope that the company can be kept running and the current orders completed.
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NewsTank level gauging flexibility suits OSVs
Grandweld Shipyards of Dubai has chosen PSM Marine’s tank level gauging system PM ict 1000 for two offshore work maintenance vessels as a result of the system’s cost, weight and project engineering savings.
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NewsLubrication dangers of slow steaming
According to Castrol Marine, it is vital to have a choice of different cylinder oils to suit the varying demands of slow steaming and fuel sulphur content.
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NewsEngine service organisation reports difficult cases
MAN PrimeServ has handled some demanding repair jobs on both two-stroke and four-stroke engines, as discovered on a recent visit by Henrik Segercrantz to MAN PrimeServ’s hub in Hamburg, Germany.
