Latest News – Page 407
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IMO seeks hosts for maritime technology cooperation centres
The International Maritime Organization is seeking expressions of interest from institutions willing to host five maritime technology cooperation centres in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific.
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High-spec deepwater derrick lay vessel
Keppel Singmarine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), will soon deliver a high-specification deepwater derrick lay vessel to Hydro Marine Services, a subsidiary of McDermott International (McDermott).
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NewsSMP now available in 56 countries
Shell Marine Products (SMP) has continued to expand its global port network by adding 70 more ports to its distribution in the past year.
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NewsBunker market poised for radical change
If all goes to plan, 2016 will be the year the bunker industry gets some much-needed clarity about its medium-term future, writes Thomas Roller, managing director, Bomin Bunker Holding.
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NewsChina starts small
China’s strategy to develop the market for LNG as marine fuel may begin with smaller, inland vessels. But its ambitions are anything but, Dr Gan Shaowei, director of LNG at China Classification Society told delegates to the Asia Pacific Maritime conference.
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NewsOceana yard’s first newbuild delivered
The new Oceana shipyard in Itajai, Brazil has successfully delivered its very first newbuild, a platform supply vessel of the PX105 design from Ulstein Group.
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License agreement renewal for Mitsubishi UE Engine
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME) has renewed its license agreement with Kobe Diesel and Akasaka Diesels for the Mitsubishi UE Engine.
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NewsMaersk installs Hydrocurrent waste heat recovery
A new waste heat recovery system developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Calnetix Technologies has been installed on Maersk Line vessel ‘Arnold Maersk’.
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NewsThe next ULCSs will be Suezmax
The dimensions of next-generation ultra-large container ships (ULCS) will be seriously affected by size limits imposed by the Suez Canal, according to a study carried out by class society DNV GL.
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NewsK Line gives first form to ‘Drive Green’ project
The latest entrant to the Japanese-controlled vehicle carrier fleet hosts a considerable and innovative combination of energy-saving technologies and measures, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsExotic uses for Damen dredge pumps
Damen dredge pumps and valves are usually used for hopper dredgers or cutter suction dredgers, but more recently deliveries have been made for a more exotic purpose - remote operated deep sea mining vehicles.
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NewsUpdated calculation tools from DNV GL
DNV GL has released latest versions of its integrated calculation tools, Nauticus Hull and Sesam GeniE.
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NewsOperating economy focus for NYK series
The first in a series of highly efficient 14,000 teu container ships has been delivered by Japan Marine United Corporation to shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), featuring the latest nine-cylinder Wärtsilä X82 diesel engine.
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NewsWhat will 2020/25 bring?
The Propulsion & Emissions Conference, organised by The Motorship, will take place at the Grand Elysee Hotel, Hamburg on 11-12 May. Editor Gavin Lipsith looks forward to the 38th instalment of the longest running marine technology conference.
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NewsSingle-fuel LNG engines for new catamarans
Triyards subsidiary Strategic Marine has been awarded a €44 million contract to build two aluminium catamaran ro-pax ferries powered by single-fuel LNG engines, for Dutch owner Royal Doeksen.
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NewsFour German yards to share Genting work
Upcoming newbuilding within Germany’s new Genting shipyard group, as well as final fitting-out, will be evenly spread between Nordic Yards’ Baltic facilities and Bremerhaven, writes Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsFirst methanol-fuelled carriers set to sail
A trio of methanol carriers to be chartered by Waterfront Shipping Co will become the first ocean-going vessels to run on methanol fuel when they are delivered in late April.
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NewsEco-friendly bearings lubricant
Klüber Lubrication has developed an eco-friendly, multi-purpose grease for rolling and plain bearings.
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Improved ice load monitoring under development
A new ice load monitoring system from Aker Arctic and Light Structures will combine optical sensors and structural data to enable safe and efficient operation in ice-covered waters.
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Evac receives a new cruise vessel order
Evac has announced that it has received a new large cruise vessel order, which aids the company’s growth for the next few years.
