Latest News – Page 183
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NewsDNV to audit Covid-safe crew changes
DNV has taken an instrumental role in helping to ensure safe crew changes amid South East Asia’s Covid-19 crisis as an auditor in the multi-party backed CrewSafe programme.
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NewsMOL launches crane-mounted sail research project
Mitsui OSK Lines is to launch a research and development project into a crane-mounted wind-assisted propulsion solution with Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Japanese crane manufacturer, Iknow Machinery Co., Ltd.
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NewsSWIRE PUTTING STAMP ON HANDYSIZE MARKET
Expansion-minded Swire Bulk of Singapore is realising a further, major stage of fleet investment entailing a total of 10 geared handysize newbuilds fitted for log transport, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsLIME-BASED CARBON CAPTURE SYSTEM ADDS TO PROPULSION POWER
An Australia-based technology developer, Calix, is developing an onboard carbon capture technology that uses lime as feedstock and also captures SOx and NOx emissions.
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NewsAir lubrication technology efficiencies for ore carriers
Silverstream Technologies' CEO & Founder Noah Silberschmidt provides exclusive insight on how the company made the world’s first installation of the technology on a VLOC a reality.
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NewsABS-led consortium to produce alt fuels studies for EMSA
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has commissioned a four-year project to study key aspects of the decarbonisation of shipping, including biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion, air lubrication and other promising technologies. A consortium led by ABS, along with CE Delft and Arcsilea will perform six studies for the project.
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NewsMAN confirms first methanol engine order for containership market
MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply the world’s first low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol within the container segment. Hyundai (HMD) will construct the 2,100-teu vessel in Korea for A.P. Møller – Maersk, while MAN licensee HHI-EMD will build the MAN B&W 6G50ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection ...
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NewsWärtsilä thrusters for offshore wind vessels
Wärtsilä will provide thrusters for two Chinese wind farm turbine installation vessels.
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NewsH2 cruise ship project gets underway
Fincantieri, Snam and MSC Group’s Cruise Division have joined forces to design and construct what is set to become the world’s first oceangoing cruise ship powered by hydrogen.
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NewsBMT Belgium founder and MD retires
Carlos Maenhout has retired from his position as founder and managing director of BMT Belgium.
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NewsINVENTOR SEES ‘NO SIZE LIMIT’ FOR GATE RUDDER ESD
The gate rudder propulsion device is continuing to build momentum, as recent operational results suggest that the solution offers seakeeping and safety advantages as well as significant fuel efficiencies, Professor Noriyuki Sasaki of Strathclyde University tells The Motorship.
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NewsEU’s proposed fuel regulation ‘bombs’ onto already-busy industry
EU plans for regional fuel and emission requirements raise concerns about global impact, Paul Gunton reports
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NewsSeafarers to be given Covid vaccine priority
The International Maritime Organisation has welcome the decision by the World Health Organisation to prioritise seafarers for Covid-19 vaccines in instances of limited supplies.
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NewsGTT receives tank orders for two LNGCs
GTT has received orders from its partners the Korean shipyards, Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, for the tank design of two new LNG carriers, both scheduled for delivery in 2023.
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NewsUK project for showcase vessel
As an instrument of both commercial and industrial strategy, the UK Government has initiated plans for a new non-military, national flagship, writes David Tinsley. The procurement process has been implemented through the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by way of a contract notice.
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NewsUK order for AUV extends scope of offshore services
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) plans to deliver the first reference of a specialised automated underwater vehicle (AUV) for the inspection of subsea oil pipelines and power cables to a UK-based offshore services company, Modus Subsea Services, by the end of the 2021.
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NewsWinGD delivers first on-engine NOx aftertreatment solution
Swiss engine developer WinGD recently launched the first marine two-stroke engine to carry its own NOx abatement solution. The solution offers significant reductions in space requirements and lower installation costs for shipyards seeking to comply with Tier III NOx emission limits.
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NewsBrittany adds new battery/LNG hybrid RoRos
Brittany Ferries is adding two new battery/LNG hybrid RoRos to its fleet.
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NewsTMC compressors for new containerships
TMC Compressors (TMC) has been contracted to supply its environmentally-friendly compressed air system to four containerships that Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Company is building for Seaspan Corporation.
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NewsShipping hosts decarbonisation event at COP26
Global shipping and announced a cross-industry event bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonisation.
