Latest News – Page 245
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NewsMAN ES announces extensive restructuring programme
MAN Energy Solutions is launching an extensive restructuring process to ensure the future viability of the company. The significant cost-cutting programme - entitled Program for the Future - is also intended to accelerate the group’s transformation into a sustainable energy solutions provider.
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NewsUV SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS WORK TO US REQUIREMENTS
The US Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) could see IMO and US efficacy determinations align by explicitly expanding the definition of “living” to exclude organisms that are alive but cannot reproduce.
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NewsSTUDY FURTHERS OPTIMISATION OF DOUBLE SLOPE STERN TUBE BEARINGS
Optimal geometric parameters for double slope aft stern-tube bearings have been determined to further reduce the risk of bearing failure
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NewsSchottel launches medium-size azimuth thrusters
German propulsion specialist Schottel is launching a range of medium-size azimuth thrusters. With the M-series, Schottel expects to meet the different challenges of shifted engine power classes, updated ice class rules and an ever-increasing number of electric or hybrid-driven vessels.
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NewsVoith’s synchronous eVSP revolution
Voith’s established technology has become ‘future-proof’, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsSwiftBulk partners with Fueltrax
SwiftBulk Holding Co., a subsidiary of Tiptree, has partnered with Fueltrax to install an electronic fuel monitoring system (EFMS) and Fueltrax Vision on its Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier vessel.
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NewsScanReach gets onboard connectivity boost
Innovation Norway has awarded NOK18.5m to ScanReach for a series of development projects to make operations safer, greener and more efficient at sea by bringing wireless connectivity to the maritime and offshore industries.
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NewsHYDROGEN STORAGE AND COMPRESSION ADVANCES
The storage and compression of hydrogen using metal hydrides is advancing in the automotive industry, and the technology holds promise for marine applications
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NewsONBOARD CRYOGENIC STORAGE OF NEW FUELS MAY BE FEASIBLE
Researchers at the University of Southampton have evaluated the potential for cryogenic storage of hydrogen and ammonia as bunker fuel and are now looking to composite tanks as the way forward
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NewsNEW ENDORSEMENT OF ITALIAN RO-PAX DESIGN
Privately-owned Italian shipbuilder Cantiere Navale Visentini is set to deliver its largest- and longest-ever vessel to Spanish ferry operator Trasmediterranea, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsVLCC smart technology minimises disruption
Hunter Tankers’ new series of VLCCs feature smart technologies which enable the company to utilise digital services and minimise operational disruption.
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NewsUnderwater wing and bulbous bow lifts passenger vessel fuel efficiency
Retrofitting a 12-year-old 30 metre passenger vessel with an underwater wing and a bulbous bow reduced the vessel’s resistance and contributed to a 24% improvement in fuel efficiency.
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NewsAUTONOMOUS CARGO FERRIES FOR OSLO FJORD
Norway-based ASKO Maritime AS Norway has signed a contract for the construction of two autonomous electric ferries with India''s largest commercial shipyard, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
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NewsClassNK updates cyber security guidelines
ClassNK has released its ‘Guidelines for Designing Cyber Security Onboard Ships’ (Second Edition) for newbuilding designs, targeted at shipyards and ship-building owners.
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NewsSiemens Gamesa services offshore wind farm
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will service Germany’s newest offshore wind park Trianel Windpark Borkum II (TWB II).
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NewsSchottel modernises Norwegian bulk carrier
A Norwegian bulk carrier owned by Bio Feeder will soon be able to take on new assignments thanks to a customised upgrade by the Schottel Modernisation and Conversion Team.
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NewsLNG COLD ENERGY RECOVERY POTENTIAL STUDY
The potential benefits of LNG cold energy recovery via an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) unit have been theoretically evaluated for a container ship and a ferry, with promising fuel saving potential.
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NewsWärtsilä to supply integrated bridge systems to ice-breaking LNGCs
Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver a complete bridge systems installation for five ice breaking dual-fuel LNG carriers under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries'' shipbuilding complex in South Korea. The vessels are destined for operation in connection with the Arctic LNG-2 project.
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NewsMISC acquires STL VLECs
Malaysian energy shipping group MISC Berhad has reached an agreement with Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical (STL) to acquire six very large ethane carriers once construction is completed.
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NewsKnutsen inks technical service agreement with GTT
Leading independent tanker owner and operator Knutsen OAS Shipping signed a technical service agreement with Gaztransport & Technigaz’s (GTT) covering a fleet of 17 vessels.
