Latest News – Page 349
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NewsIBIA issues sulphur limit compliance clarification
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has urged compliance with the 2020 global sulphur cap to safeguard the regulation’s “intended benefits to human health and a level playing field.”
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NewsJapanese trio design LNG coal carrier
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Tohoku Electric Power Co and Namura Shipbuilding Co have jointly designed an LNG-fuelled coal carrier.
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NewsBulker features first Chinese smart ship system
A recently delivered bulk carrier features the first ship intelligence system produced in China.
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NewsMAN clocks 100,000 hours of dual-fuel experience
MAN Diesel & Turbo has recorded 100,000 hours of cumulative operating experience on its dual-fuel two-strokes, taking more than 200 orders to date for the gas (ME-GI) and liquid gas (ME-LGI) injection engines.
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NewsDSIC touts gas carrier repowering solution
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co has proposed retrofitting gas turbines into LNG carriers previously powered by steam turbines as a way of extending service life and improving fuel efficiency.
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NewsABB launches low-load turbocharging solution
ABB Turbocharging has developed a system of sequential turbocharging that is intended to reduce fuel consumption for engines running on low loads.
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NewsShell lubricants for Cosco ULCCs
Shell Marine is to supply marine lubricants and technical services for seven out of Cosco Shipping’s 10 new ultra large container carriers (ULCCs), due to enter service in 2018-2019.
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NewsWingsail technology saves fuel and reduces emissions
Oceanfoil’s wingsail technology could achieve an average fuel consumption and emissions saving of 14% on a mid-sized tanker vessel.
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NewsChinese shipbuilders spearhead the return to water lubrication
Thordon Bearings has received another order from a Chinese shipyard which it says indicates more of the country’s shipbuilders are specifying water lubricated propeller shafting arrangements as standard.
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NewsMore powerful Wärtsilä 20 engine launched
Wärtsilä is launching a more powerful version of its well established 20 diesel engine to allow vessels to accommodate greater payloads and faster speeds with a similar low fuel consumption.
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NewsTechnology network to steer energy initiatives
A new network of technology centres will provide leadership in promoting ship energy-efficiency technologies and operations and emissions reduction initiatives.
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NewsWorld’s largest ethane carrier ordered
China’s shipbuilding industry is to construct the world’s largest liquefied ethane carrier for the transport of US-produced ethane to a new cracker at Taixing, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsWärtsilä launches VOC handling solution
Technology group Wärtsilä is introducing a system that enables tanker owners to maximise their oil cargo revenues and cut fuel bills through effective handling of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
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NewsJotun anticipates paint demand with DNV GL data platform
Coatings supplier Jotun has deployed DNV GL’s big data platform to anticipate how much product it needs at port.
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NewsMacGregor to optimise container capacity for MSC
MacGregor has received orders to optimise container capacity for 31 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) vessels from six different ship series.
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NewsCMA CGM and Total strike LNG fuel deal
Total is to supply around 300,000 tonnes of LNG fuel a year for the nine 22,000 teu containerships ordered by CMA CGM.
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NewsDe Nora expands its Asia Pacific capability
Water technology company De Nora has invested US$10 million to expand and upgrade its Chinese manufacturing capacity to keep up with growing demand.
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NewsJanuary launch for new MHI companies
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has established two wholly-owned companies as part of its shipbuilding business reorganisation for growth and stability.
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NewsVersatile Dutch capacity for project cargo
Hartman’s new R2 Carrier ro-ro generation builds on key features of its game-changing M2 Runner series of multipurpose/heavy-load vessels, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsABB two-stroke turbocharger passes MAN benchmark
ABB Turbocharging’s new A180-L for two-stroke engines has exceeded efficiency requirements set by MAN Diesel & Turbo, reaching 71% at part load.
