Latest News – Page 318
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NewsSuccessful first steps for Stena battery project
Stena Line has reported a successful first month’s sailing for ro-pax ferry ‘Stena Jutlandica’ after being retrofitted with batteries.
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NewsLargest LNG bunker supply vessel ready
A new 7,500m3 capacity LNG bunker supply vessel has started its voyage from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea to its primary area of operation in Northwest Europe.
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NewsWärtsilä Hybrid Centre to boost green shipping
Wärtsilä has inaugurated its new Hybrid Centre, the first of its kind in the world, which will work towards developing innovative concepts that boost sustainable shipping.
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NewsReal-time berth updates key to decarbonising
Ships can spend hours or days waiting at anchor outside ports but more regular updates about the availability of berths is key to improving efficiency and decarbonising shipping.
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NewsCommercial agreement signed for GTT LNG brick
GTT and Dongsung Finetec, a Korean company specialising in thermal insulation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to commercialise GTT''s LNG Brick technology.
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NewsSingapore centre will develop smart vessels
Wärtsilä has opened a purpose-built centre in Singapore to cultivate innovation and collaboration with industry, academia and local partners to develop Singapore’s maritime ecosystem.
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NewsCat outlines SCR dosing strategies for marine engines
Caterpillar Marine has detailed a two-pronged approach to urea injection for selective catalytic reduction (SCR), with separate strategies for small and bigger engines.
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NewsRivertrace monitors for Alfa Laval oily water separator
UK-based water quality monitoring company Rivertrace has been granted preferred supplier status by Alfa Laval, approving the use of its oil contents monitor (OCM) with the PureBilge oily water separator.
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NewsAeolus plans Jones Act wind farm fleet
Aeolus Energy, a US provider of technical services to renewable energy utilities, has appointed Ulstein to design the first Jones Act service operations vessel (SOV).
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NewsStena Bulk orders Bluesoul scrubbers
Stena Bulk has signed a turnkey exhaust gas scrubber solution agreement with Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Bluesoul Environment Technology to equip its Suezmax and IMOIIMAX fleets.
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NewsCanada Great Lakes ballast water trial
Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) portable FastBallast compliance monitor has been selected by the Canadian government for trials in a four-month ballast water monitoring programme at the Great Lakes.
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NewsUK plots route to eliminate shipping emissions
The UK’s Clean Maritime Council has met for the first time to plan a national strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality around ports and waterways.
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NewsTurnkey engineering services for cruise
Kalmarine and Bluetech Finland have formed a strategic partnership to provide turnkey management and engineering services to the marine industry with an initial focus on cruise.
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NewsValue drives scrubber selection for operators
Shipowners have to stay ahead of the game when it comes to scrubber selection as the 2020 global sulphur limit approaches, says Peter Strandberg, CEO of Yara Marine.
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NewsPonant cruise debut for Wärtsilä 31 engine
Ponant has selected the dual-fuel version of Wärtsilä’s newest engine to power its ice-class expedition cruise ship under construction at Vard’s Søviknes yard.
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NewsOil major fixes dual-fuel Aframax pair
Two LNG dual-fuelled Aframax tankers are set to join the fleet of Singapore-based AET, part of Malaysian energy shipping group MISC Berhad, following construction at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje complex in South Korea. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsBiggest battery packs for Havila Kystruten
Havila Kystruten has ordered the biggest battery installations for ships to date for its four new ferries destined for the Norwegian coastal route.
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NewsCat launches integrated azimuth thruster range
A new range of azimuth thrusters from Caterpillar offers space and installation savings by integrating auxiliaries, including the hydraulic power pack, within the thruster unit.
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NewsTeamTec rebuilds Oceansaver BWMS business
Norwegian technology company TeamTec has made some significant changes to the Oceansaver ballast water management system (BWMS) business since rescuing it from bankruptcy a year ago.
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NewsCaterpillar aids Baleària LNG conversion
Spanish shipping company Baleària will convert three ferries from diesel to LNG dual fuel in a project which will see Caterpillar Marine supply equipment and its dealer Finanzauto perform the engine conversion using MaK DF engines.
