Latest News – Page 281
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NewsSoftware fixes twin propeller vibration issue
An ABS technical investigation, conducted at the request of a prominent Greek-based operator of LNG carriers, identified occasional, but infrequent, vibrations exceeding limits on a twin propeller LNG carrier fitted with super-efficient three-bladed propellers. The issue was resolved in conjunction with the vessel’s classification society, engine designer and the shipyard.
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NewsFURTHER INVESTMENT BY UK SHORTSEA CARRIER
UK shortsea specialist Scotline Marine Holdings has extended its newbuild programme in the Netherlands, ordering a third 4,800 dwt singledecker from the Royal Bodewes Group, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSMART SHIP RANKING FOR LPG TANKER
Japanese shipbuilding’s sustained high profile in the LPG carrier category is exemplified by the production of a versatile, medium-sized vessel incorporating ‘smart ship’ technology, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsFuture of Hydrogen looks to North Sea
The North Sea region has many features that make it an attractive starting point for scaling-up hydrogen supply and demand, according to a report produced by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and presented at the G20 summit in Japan.
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NewsConsortium focuses on liquid hydrogen storage
MAN Energy Solutions, Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and Frames Group have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly design and build large scale hydrogen storage systems based on liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology.
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NewsEcochlor wins Euronav BWMS contract
US-based Ecochlor has won a contract to supply seven Euronav Suezmax and VLCC tankers with a ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsCruise ship focus for BWTS retrofits
French UV-based treatment company, BIO-UV Group, has secured a contract to retrofit a BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system (BWTS) to a 28,890 tonne cruise ship.
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NewsBunker supplier goes digital for IMO 2020
Greece-based global bunker fuel and marine lubricants trader Shipoil has appointed Glencore unit Inatech to digitalise its trading and supply operations as part of a strategy to minimise the effect of the IMO’s 2020 sulphur limit on its profits.
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NewsMAN connects with e-procurement platform
MAN Energy Solutions is to integrate with Swiss-based e-trading platform provider, MESPAS. This will allow ship managers to receive immediate electronic offers from MAN with clear price indications and data that is always correct, via its platform MESPAS Connect. With the integration of MAN Energy Solutions to MESPAS Connect, the ...
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NewsUnions call for release of Stena Impero crew
UK-based trade union for maritime professionals Nautilus International and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today raised serious concerns over the seizure of UK-registered oil tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz. The two organisations called for a diplomatic resolution to the situation and de-escalation of tensions in the ...
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NewsPSC inspections focus on emergency systems
A consortium of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) will this year carry out a joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on emergency systems and procedures.
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NewsUSCG issues new fuel procedure
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has published a new procedure for notification of non-availability of compliant fuel.
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NewsStena Bulk: Stena Impero crew 'in good health'
Stena Bulk, the Swedish-owned tanker operator, has made a formal request to visit the 23 crew members aboard Stena Impero when it diverted to the Port of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on 19 July. All the crew are reported to be in good health, while the vessel is at ...
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NewsIn for the long haul
Yara Marine Technologies’s ceo Peter Strandberg sees a long-term future for scrubbers but calls for the industry to allay washwater sceptics’ fears
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NewsA view from the mountaintop
Captain Richard von Berlepsch, Managing Director of Hapag-Lloyd’s Fleet Management arm offered his thoughts to the Motorship in a wide-ranging interview at the shipping company’s Hamburg headquarters.
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NewsICS: concerns about British tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has expressed concerns about the safety of seafarers and freedom of navigation after receiving reports that a British registered vessel, Stena Impero, has been diverted from its original course in the Strait of Hormuz while sailing in international waters.
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NewsSafe Bulkers installs scrubber system
Safe Bulkers, an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, has announced that the first scrubber has been successfully installed and commissioned on ‘MV Martine’, a Japanese, Post-Panamax class vessel, built in 2009.
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NewsINTERCARGO warns on 2020 sulphur cap implementation
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) has expressed its growing concern about introduction of the global sulphur cap on 1 January 2020, citing the scale of the challenge facing the industry and the need for a smooth transition.
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NewsVan Oord orders third Keppel dredger
Dutch marine contractor, Van Oord, has decided to use the option of ordering a third trailing suction hopper dredger at specialist shipbuilder, Keppel FELS.
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NewsTaking a long term view on EGCS
Sigurd Some Jenssen, Director of Exhaust Gas Treatment at Wärtsilä, took time out of his busy schedule during Nor-Shipping 2019 to discuss the current state of the market with The Motorship.
