Latest News – Page 388
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NewsCathelco begins USCG shipboard testing
Cathelco’s Evolution ballast water treatment (BWT) system has begun shipboard testing for US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval.
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NewsEcoslops signs deal with Total
Ecoslops, the specialist in producing marine fuel from refined marine oil residues, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Total to establish a new plant at the refinery at La Mède in Marseille.
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NewsVW charter highlights LNG potential for PCTCs
A charter for two to-be-built pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs) by Volkswagen Group indicates potential demand for LNG-fuelled vessels from companies looking to improve the sustainability of their supply chains.
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NewsElcome opens electronics calibration and repair facility
Elcome International has established a new calibration lab and electronics component repair facility in Dubai.
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NewsWood based biofuel testing success
Boskalis, and GoodFuels Marine have successfully performed live tests on a sustainable wood-based drop-in biofuel called UPM BioVerno.
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Set emission reduction timescale, ICS urges
On the eve of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, the International Chamber of Shipping has urged the body to set a definitive timescale for the industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering for Finland as ‘Ternsund’ arrives
Terntank’s LNG-fuelled product tanker ‘Ternsund’ became the first vessel to bunker at the Skangas terminal in Pori, Finland this week.
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ExxonMobil assists Pavilion for Singapore LNG bunkering
ExxonMobil is collaborating with Singapore LNG bunker license holder Pavilion Energy to develop solutions for city-state’s nascent gas fuelled ships market.
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NewsThordon COMPAC for newbuild tanker
A newbuild tanker being built for Groupe Desgagnés has been fitted with Thordon Bearings COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing package to protect the environment during operations in the Great Lakes and Arctic regions.
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NewsDNV GL partners Tekomar for performance management
DNV GL and Tekomar have entered into a partnership agreement with the aim of improving data exchange and integration between performance systems.
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NewsNorway creates autonomous shipping test bed
The Norwegian Coastal Authority has designated coastal waters off Trondheim as an official test bed for autonomous shipping with the aim of encouraging technology development in the area.
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NewsEngine designers approve Navigo MCL Ultra
Lukoil Marine’s Navigo MCL Ultra cylinder oil, designed specifically for vessels operating on ultra-low sulphur fuel, has been approved for use with MAN Diesel & Turbo and Wärtsilä engines.
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NewsStone Marine Seals extends Ecoseal range
Stone Marine Seals has supplemented its main shaft Ecoseal with two new seals for thrusters and azipods.
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MAN commissions Siemens gearbox for fishing vessel
MAN has commissioned Siemens to supply two variable-speed application-specific gearboxes for a modern fishing vessel.
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NewsAddressing Asian ro-pax ferry challenges
Leading ro-pax ferry designer, Deltamarin, is seeking to address challenges in the Asian ferry market with a new ferry design.
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NewsValmet automation for Danish E-ferry
Finnish electric powertrain specialist Visedo has commissioned Valmet to supply automation and machinery remote control technology for a Danish electric ferry (E-ferry) project.
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Union Maritime in savings financed scrubber deal
UK ship owner Union Maritime is to pay for a US$1.995 million scrubber from Pacific Green Technologies Marine (PGTM) with the money it saves from continued use of heavy fuel oil in emission control areas.
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NewsShell fuel supply for Carnival LNG ships
Shell has signed a supply agreement with Carnival Corp to supply LNG to fuel two vessels due to be in service by 2019.
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DFDS orders ro-ro pair from Jinling
Danish ferry operator DFDS has ordered two ro-ro freight vessels, with an option for a further four, from Jinling Shipyard in China in a contract valued at DKK1.0 billion (€134.29 million).
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NewsKorean yards study LNG bunkering compatibility
A new ship-to-ship LNG bunkering compatibility study is set to be produced by Lloyd’s Register (LR), Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).
