Latest News – Page 189
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NewsOPTIMISED NEW OPTION FOR WINDFARM SCHEMES
Against the backcloth of surging growth in the global offshore wind energy market, Danish consultancy Knud E.Hansen has augmented its portfolio of self-propelled, self-elevating wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) designs, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd returns to DSME for 6 x dual-fuel ULCS
Hapag-Lloyd, the liner-shipping company, has ordered 6 x 23,500+-teu container vessels from Korean shipyard, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), it announced on 22 June.
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NewsDNV revises simulator systems standard
DNV has revised its ST-0033 Maritime Simulator Systems standard with the introduction of a new class D for all function areas covering cloud-based simulation.
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NewsPBST IS READYING TWO NEW SERIES OF MODULAR RADIAL TURBOCHARGER
PBST has achieved pressure ratios of 7 with a new product line of radial turbochargers and boosted flow in another new product, with both expected to be ready for first customers in 2022.
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NewsFirst Japanese-built engine order for A255-L turbocharger
Japanese engine builder Makita has selected ABB’s A255-L turbocharger for an engine being built for a chemical tanker, marking the first time that a Japanese-built engine will feature the compact, low-speed turbocharger.
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NewsOptimarin extends BWTS smart maintenance solution
Optimarin, the Norway-based ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) supplier, is launching a service frame agreement integrating its new OptiLink digital solution to minimise operational costs and ensure regulatory compliance for shipowners.
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NewsTesting for Ecochlor filterless BWMS completed
Ecochlor has completed all land-based and shipboard testing for its filterless EcoOne ballast water management system (BWMS), the company has announced.
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NewsVibrations insight
Pure Car & Truck Carrier operator Neptune Lines is hosting shipboard trials of a next-level digital service for Marine Powertrain Condition Analysis.
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NewsSuccessful remote vessel operation trial in Port of Singapore
The first remote joystick control test of a tugboat in South Asia has been carried out in the Port of Singapore, ABB announced. The trial was conducted in April 2021 with Singaporean shipyard Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M).
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NewsNorth American decarbonisation coalition takes aim at regional waterborne transportation
A group of 24 leading North American industry participants have launched a coalition, the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, to achieve a commercially viable net zero emissions waterborne logistics sector.
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NewsShipping industry calls for action on multi-billion decarbonisation fund
A number of international shipowner associations have called for governments to act decisively in November to support the creation of an IMO-supervised USD 5 billion R&D Fund programme, to be led by a new International Maritime Research and Development Board (IMRB).
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NewsCAPACITY BOOST FOR EUROPEAN STONE TRADE
Destined for the north European aggregates trade, the second of two 40,700dwt gravity self-unloading bulk carriers ordered by a German-Canadian joint venture is being readied in China, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsDamen reaches electric tug milestone
Damen Shipyards Group has reached a major milestone in the construction of its first fully-electric reversed stern drive tug with the installation of the tug’s batteries.
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NewsRoyston appoints new agent for Thailand
Royston has boosted its electronic fuel management system business across Asia Pacific with the appointment of a new enginei agent for Thailand and a regional director.
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NewsRetractable sail for Capesize bulk carrier
Japan-based Namura Shipbuilding and operator NS United Kaiun Kaisha have teamed up on a joint research project aimed at developing a wind-powered system for a 183,000dwt Capesize bulk carrier.
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NewsWind power research centre powers up
The NorthWind research centre on wind energy has kicked off activities with its first General Assembly.
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NewsNAKILAT OPTS FOR WÄRTSILÄ TECHNICAL AND REMOTE SUPPORT FOR LNGCS
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed LNG Support Agreements for an unspecified number of LNG carriers owned by Nakilat. Wärtsilä will provide both remote support, as well as 24/7 technical support, for the vessels’ onboard Gas Process Plants.
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NewsRINA COMPLETES STATUTORY AND ANNUAL SURVEYS ON OFFSHORE VESSEL REMOTELY
Classification society RINA has announced that it has successfully completed its first statutory and annual class survey in Northern Europe with the use of remote technologies. The surveys included remote attendance at a sea trial to confirm additional Dynamic Positioning class notation.
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NewsZvezda lays keel for first Russian-built Arc7 LNG carrier
Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex held a keel laying ceremony on 15 June for an LNG carrier ordered by Russian shipping company, PAO Sovcomflot. The vessel is the first of a series of 15 Arc7 class LNG carriers that will be constructed at the shipyard.
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NewsTECO and Chart team up on onboard CCS
TECO and Chart Industries have joined forces to develop technology to capture carbon dioxide emitted by ships and store it in liquid form.
