Latest News – Page 244
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NewsAlfa Laval inks two BWTS frame agreements
Alfa Laval has signed two frame agreements, running over the coming three years, for ballast water treatment systems (BWTS). The agreements comprise firm orders to deliver Alfa Laval PureBallast3 systems to about 40 vessels, with options covering another 40 systems.
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NewsIsle of Man design acceptance for BW LPG conversions
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has issued the first flag acceptance of a conversion to LPG as fuel for a VLGC. Following the acceptance, BW LPG will begin the conversion of 12 vessels to operate on dual fuel LPG engines, with the first two conversions expected to be completed ...
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NewsHamworthy Pumps to expand third party service model
Hamworthy Pumps has entered into a service provider agreement with a local service centre in Canada, PumpsPlus. The deal, which will strengthen aftersales activities, is intended to be the first of a series of agreements globally.
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NewsKeeping engines running amid 2020 fuel challenges
Early reports on the variable quality of very low-sulphur fuel oils confirm research highlighting the need for robust cylinder lubrication when using the new fuel blends.
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NewsShip Shape Shifters
Modular power systems may not be far off, but what about the ships themselves?
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NewsABS and SDARI sign 3D model JDP
ABS and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have signed a joint development project (JDP) to use 3D models to streamline the class process.
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NewsWärtsilä ensures Mauritius cargo reliability
Wärtsilä has won the contract to provide a fully integrated main propulsion system for a new multi-purpose cargo vessel being built for Mauritius Shipping Corporation (MSCL) at the Huanghai Shipyard in China.
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NewsHull form optimisation drove super-eco Ultramax gains
A hull form optimisation project using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) helped a new class of Ultramax bulk carriers to achieve best in class fuel consumption
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NewsVoith launches innovative eVSP solution
German propulsion specialist Voith has launched its new electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP) propeller drive. The innovative solution uses a permanent-magnet synchronous motor as its main drive, and represents a significant advance in Voith''s electrification of its drive technologies.
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NewsNew Diagomar Plus lab in Chicago extends North American coverage
Total Lubmarine has opened a new Diagomar Plus Laboratory in Chicago, extending the global reach of its technical support services.
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NewsWärtsilä provides radar for Mayflower 2020
Wärtsilä is providing the radar system for the first fully autonomous, unmanned vessel to cross the Atlantic.
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NewsABB hybrid power for live fish carrier
A Færøysund live fish carrier will become the first of its kind to feature ABB hybrid power and propulsion solution with integral energy storage.
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NewsPump it up (when you need it)
Engine efficiency has been limited by the need to avoid potentially damaging peak pressures. But supposing you could alter those pressures on the hoof, adjusting for load while the engine was operating?
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NewsFuture of UK ship recycling uncertain
The European Commission has clarified what will happen at the end of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement transition period, when the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU) No 1257/20137 no longer applies in the UK.
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NewsWinGD halves methane slip with first X-DF2.0 solution
WinGD is launching an innovative new solution that will permit further optimisation of its X-DF dual-fuel engine platform. The solution, Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER), will lower methane emissions by 50%, and lower fuel consumption in both gas and diesel modes.
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NewsDigitalisation solution offers lubricant procurement benefits for Greek shipowner
Product tanker owner Eletson Corp has simplified its lubricant procurement processes by switching to an e-commerce purchasing solution.
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NewsMAN ES 2-stroke R&D chief prepares for multi-fuel future
Brian Østergaard Sørensen, Vice President, Head of R&D 2-Stroke Business, at MAN Energy Solutions, looks back at technological developments and discusses the challenges of choosing between research priorities.
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NewsAFRAMAX SIGNALS GROWING RUSSIAN SELF-RELIANCE
Russia’s most advanced shipyard, under development in the country’s Far Eastern region, has built the first in a long series of Aframax tankers, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSea trials for first mobile pure gas 16V 4000 series
The first MTU series 4000 mobile gas engines have successfully started sea trials.
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NewsDNV GL launches ship recycling guidance
DNV GL has launched new guidance on recycling to help shipowners navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
