Latest News – Page 246
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NewsRemote technical training trials at PrimeServ Academy
MAN Energy Solutions’ PrimeServ Academy in Augsburg is piloting remote technical training in June and July, explains Dr Holger Gehring of PrimeServ Academy, Augsburg.
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NewsKongsberg signs first LARS contract
Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a new launch and recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.
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NewsRopax designers seek efficiencies as capacity ceiling looms
Maximum ropax ferry capacities may have plateaued at 5,600 lane metres, despite strong incentives to meet efficiency improvements via economies of scale, writes Kari Reinikainen. Owners will also have to think of future regulatory considerations with their newbuilding plans.
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NewsUsing data to optimise engine maintenance
Wärtsilä has introduced a data-driven analytics feature to its dynamic maintenance planning (DMP) solution.
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NewsWärtsilä VOC package for KNOT shuttle tankers
Two new 124,000 dwt shuttle tankers being built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine (DSME) yard in South Korea will feature a LNG fuel gas supply system and a Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Recovery system supplied by Wärtsilä.
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NewsGermans approve €1 billion in maritime aid
The Berlin Government has approved €1 billion in crisis aid over the next two years for new ships and projects in the German maritime sector, reports Germany Correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsKiwiRail newbuilding project on track
State-owned KiwiRail’s plan to modernise its fleet with the building of two new future-proof ships designed by OSK-ShipTech is on track thanks to a NZ$400 million contribution to the 2020 budget.
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NewsNaviris signs R&T contract with OCCAR
Naviris, a joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed its first research and technology (R&T) contract with OCCAR, the European Joint Armaments Cooperation organisation.
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NewsZero-emissions Washington state ferry plan
ABB has been selected by Vigor Fab as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet.
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NewsYanmar develops hydrogen fuel cell system
Yanmar Holdings and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology have announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles.
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NewsMoU to advance maritime digitalisation
DNV GL and ABB have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate digitalisation in the maritime industry.
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NewsMAN ES approval for Talusia Universal cylinder oil
Total Lubmarine received an approval from MAN Energy Solutions for its Talusia Universal cylinder oil on 19 May, indicating the firm’s confidence in the product.
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NewsMAN cylinder oil service letter shakes up lube market
MAN Energy Solutions cancelled NOLs for 15-25 BN cylinder oils and introduced a higher category of cylinder oils in a far-reaching service letter
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NewsKNOT order strengthens Brunvoll's position in DPST segment
Brunvoll has won a large contract for thrusters from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea.
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NewsYanmar automated docking a step closer
Plans to commercialise Yanmar’s auto-navigation and automatic docking systems are well underway.
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NewsEmissions-free waterways barge concept
A consortium of partners has come together to make inland waterway shipping more sustainable in The Netherlands, a step forwards in realising the Paris Climate Agreement goals.
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NewsScania unveils hybrid and electric power system concepts
Engine manufacturer Scania is extending its product portfolio, and announced the launch of hybrid and fully electric power system concepts for its marine engines on 2 June.
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NewsThe Switch package for Twin Fin bulk carrier series
A series of bulk carrier newbuildings propelled by Caterpillar Marine''s Twin Fin propulsion packages will feature a Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch electric drive train solution.
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NewsQP selects major Korean shipyards for historic LNG carrier deal
Qatar Petroleum signed a substantial agreement with three major South Korean shipyards for the construction of over 100 LNG carriers on Tuesday, 2 June. The near US$20 billion (70 billion Qatari riyal) agreement reserves newbuilding capacity at the shipyards until 2027.
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NewsBMT SATV ready for service
A BMT-designed Service Accommodation and Transfer Vessel (SATV) has successfully completed sea trials for its owner Ventus Marine, and charterer SGRE, and has commenced servicing turbines on the Formosa 1 offshore wind farm, near Taiwan.
