Latest News – Page 347
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NewsRussia's USC develops variable-pitch propeller system
A Russian shipyard hopes to promote a variable-pitch propeller system to civilian customers, taking advantage of technology developed for the Russian navy.
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NewsOSC orders two VLCCs from DSME
State-owned ship operator Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has ordered two 300,000 dwt newbuild very large crude carriers (VLCC) from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
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NewsBV appoints Matthieu de Tugny to head M&O division
Bureau Veritas appointed Matthieu de Tugny as Executive Vice-President, Bureau Veritas Group to lead the Marine & Offshore Division (M&O) from the beginning of 2019.
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NewsEvac acquires UK-based wastewater product distributor
Finland-based Evac Group, a provider of integrated waste systems, has acquired Transvac Systems, a UK business specializing in the distribution and servicing of wastewater treatment systems.
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NewsGard warns on open loop scrubber discharge rules
Norway-based insurer Gard has warned members around the introduction of tighter requirements limiting or prohibiting the operation of open loop exhaust gas reduction (EGR) equipment.
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NewsStena Line launches next-gen RoPax
Ferry company Stena Line has launched the first of its next generation of RoPax vessel at the Avic Weihai Shipyard in China.
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Wabtec and GE Transportation to merge
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its review of the pending merger of passenger rail transport company, Wabtec, and GE Transportation, a business unit of General Electric, meaning that the deal can now go ahead.
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NewsMOL adopts Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress for entire fleet
Major ship operator Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is to connect its entire fleet with network operator Inmarsat''s Fleet Xpress connectivity product.
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NewsJapan Marine delivers new VLCC
Japan Marine United has delivered a new Malaccamax very large crude carrier (VLCC).
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NewsMitsubishi names new LNG carrier
Yokohama-based Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has held a naming ceremony for a next-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier under construction for Trans Pacific Shipping, a joint venture between Jera and Mitsui OSK Lines.
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NewsCOSCO Shipping collects multi-purpose pulp ship
COSCO Shipping collected a 62,000 dwt multi-purpose pulp ship “COSCO Shipping Development” from Dalian COSCO Shipyard in eastern China on 11 January.
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NewsMTU to provide hybrid propulsion for production yacht
Rolls-Royce and UK-based yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International will present the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system in 2020.
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Fincantieri to build new Seven Seas cruiser
Italian shipbuilder, Fincantieri, has signed a contract with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for the construction of a new ship for its Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand.
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NewsJ-Eng tests MGO-fuelled UEC50LSJ
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has provided a test demonstration of its new MGO-fuelled UEC50LSJ-EGR engine for the media.
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NewsHavyard merges controls and electrics
Ship technology company, Havyard, is combining its navigation, automation and power systems services with the merger of its Norwegian Control Systems (NCS) and Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) brands.
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NewsEniram helps French ferry operator find 2% fuel savings
French ferry operator La Méridionale achieved annualised fuel savings of around 2% on its RoPax Piana after trialling two energy management solutions from Eniram, a Wärtsilä subsidiary, for over 12 months.
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NewsFirst French West Indies ship for CMA CGM
The CMA CGM Group has taken delivery today of the CMA CGM ''Fort de France'', the first of an order for four container ships dedicated to the French West Indies.
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NewsSynergy collects 20,000 TEU boxship
Singapore-based ship operator Synergy Group has taken delivery of a 199,489 dwt newbuild ultra large container vessel (ULCV), the Ever Gifted, from Imabari Shipyard in Japan. A second ULCV, the Ever Grade, is scheduled to be delivered on 15 January.
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NewsIncat launches high-speed RoPax catamaran
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania launched an aluminium-hulled catamaran, named Saint John Paul II, in December for Malta-based shipowner Virtu Ferries.
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NewsFincantieri and Snam to develop LNG infrastructure, new products
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has announced a collaboration agreement with Italian gas group SNAM to develop LNG infrastructure for maritime transport in Italy and develop new products using liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other alternative energy sources, with financial support from state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP).
