Latest News – Page 119
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NewsNYK and Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha start 100% biofuel trial
NYK and NYK Group company Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha Corporation have started a test sailing using Neste Renewable Diesel supplied by Itochu Enex.
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NewsAccelerometer noise thresholds reduced
Noise thresholds across all ranges have been significantly lowered on Kistler’s triaxial accelerometer
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NewsFuretank orders 11th dual-fuel tanker
Furetank has signed a contract for a new dual-fuel tanker which will become the 11th in its Vinga series of top-performing, energy efficient tankers.
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NewsASR partners with C-LNG Solutions
American Ship Repair (ASR) has partnered with C-LNG Solutions and will serve as their official representative in the US.
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NewsUKHO readies for withdrawal of paper charts
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced its intention to develop options for the withdrawal from global paper chart production by late 2026 to increase focus on its digital navigation products and services.
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NewsNew Milestone For Chinese Builders
Taiwan’s Evergreen Group has commissioned the world’s highest capacity containership to date, topping the 24,000 teu mark. The first in a series of seven booked from China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) yards, the 400m Ever Alot represents a new milestone for Chinese production.
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NewsAmmonia and LCO2 among Babcock LGE’s development targets
Andrew Scott, Business Development Director at Babcock LGE, assesses the emerging alternative fuel markets and gives an insight into the company’s development priorities in an exclusive interview with The Motorship.
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NewsMARIN-led research projects further understanding of wind-assist vessel design
Researchers at MARIN are examining the regulatory framework and design maturity of wind-assist technologies.
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NewsJapanese companies agree to promote air lubrication
A new collaboration between Silverstream Technologies, Mitsui & Co. Europe and subsidiary Orient Marine aims to promote decarbonisation within the Japanese shipbuilding market and encourage adoption of Silverstream’s air lubrication technology.
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NewsGCMD-led consortium commits US$18 million to biofuels
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) is leading a consortium of 18 industry partners to launch a drop-in biofuels pilot project.
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NewsDesign changes would reduce enclosed spaces risks
In 2018, InterManager launched a survey on enclosed space deaths. Now, as a driving force behind the action being taken on those deaths, the organisation is calling for changes to vessel design, procedures and regulations.
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NewsChina Boosts Domestic Shipping Capacity
A multiple vessel contract sealed with a home yard for bulk carriers of 65,000dwt gives new expression to scale as a central feature of Chinese reinvestment in its coastwise shipping fleet.
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NewsMAN offers lifecycle upgrade for 48/60 engines
MAN PrimeServ is now offering its customers the opportunity to retrofit older MAN 48/60 marine and power-plant engines to state-of-the-art MAN 51/60 types as part of its new ‘lifecycle upgrade’ offering.
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NewsAIDAprima bunkers biofuel
As part of its CO2 emissions reduction efforts, AIDA Cruises has now initiated the use of biofuels.
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NewsNew chemistry batteries planned for 2025
Alsym™ Energy will work with ship manager Synergy Marine and shipowner Nissen Kaiun will jointly develop marine applications for Alsym’s high-performance, rechargeable batteries.
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NewsGTT LNGC tank order
GTT has received an order from its partner DSME for the tank design of six new LNG carriers
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NewsIMES to showcase next EPM generation
IMES GmbH, the Germany-based specialist in cylinder pressure sensors and engine monitoring systems, will present the new generation of its successful electronic handheld devices type EPM at SMM in Hamburg.
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NewsShell doubles down on Dutch hydrogen strategies
Shell is moving ahead with plans to create a green hydrogen production and distribution supply chain centred around the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsABB confirms turbocharging business spin off
ABB has announced it will spin off Accelleron (formerly ABB Turbocharging), its market-leading turbocharging division. Accelleron will list on SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich on 3 October 2022, subject to approval from ABB’s shareholders among others.
