Latest News – Page 428
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NewsPlug ‘n’ play BWMS solution delivered
Marine Systems Inc (MSI) has delivered a pair of first-of-kind modular ballast water management system (BWMS) units for tank barge and ship operations, designed to fit in a twenty-foot container footprint.
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CMA CGM vessel gets Bio-Sea BWMS
BIO-SEA has equipped one of the CMA CGM shipping group’s largest vessels with a BWTS BIO-SEA2000 (2000m3/h) ballast water management system.
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NewsPM shaft generator orders for WE Tech
WE Tech Solutions Oy is to supply two Permanent Magnet Shaft Generator solutions, including an efficient DC-link power distribution, for a series of 9,400-tonne asphalt/bitumen tankers owned by Tarbit Shipping AB.
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NewsCathelco protection for Turkish newbuilds
Cathelco has reported a series of orders from Turkish yards for its corrosion protection and anti-fouling products.
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NewsMAN propeller excels in bulker trials
One of the first commercial applications of MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new fixed pitch propeller design, combined with a higher propeller layout and MAN’s new recommended light running margin (LRM), has achieved good results on the first of a new bulker series for Lemissoler Navigation Co.
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NewsGE outlines data-driven marine potential
The marine industry has greatly underestimated the opportunities that the digital revolution will bring to the sector, according to GE chief economist Marco Annunziata.
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NewsVard to build Topaz subsea vessels
Vard Holdings Limited has secured new contracts for the design and construction of two Offshore Subsea Construction Vessels (OSCVs) for the Dubai-based Topaz Energy and Marine.
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NewsABB Turbo secures 400-vessel service deals
ABB Turbocharging is set for a busy future after signing long-term Maintenance Management Agreements (MMA) with three leading transport companies covering a total of 400 turbochargers globally.
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NewsFast-track emissions reduction project launched
A joint initiative to accelerate the uptake of energy-efficient technologies has been launched by the International Maritime Organisation, the UN Development Programme (UNDGP) and the Global Environment Facility.
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New IACS chair outlines priorities
The ABS chairman, president and CEO, Christopher J Wiernicki, has set out his priorities as incoming IACS chairman, emphasising the unique role the organisation plays in promoting global safety and security.
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NewsNorwegian Car Carriers chooses Optimarin BWMS
Two pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) under construction for Norwegian Car Carriers (NOC) at Hyundai Samho shipyard will be fitted with 667m3/h capacity ballast water management systems (BWMS) from Optimarin, the technology supplier has revealed.
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NewsDNV GL approved Mark V technology
DNV GL has granted General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) for GTT''s new containment system, Mark V.
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NewsNine Chinese yards sign LNG agreement
China LNG has signed strategic cooperation agreements with nine shipyards in China covering the financing, manufacturing and retrofitting of LNG-fuelled vessels, as well as the construction of LNG and ‘clean diesel’ bunker stations in the country.
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NewsWärtsilä maintenance agreement for GasLog
Wärtsilä Corp has signed a multi-year maintenance agreement for seven LNG carriers owned by GasLog LNG Services.
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NewsSpray repair simplifies engine remanufacturing
A new engine repair process being used by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU allows for long-lasting repairs to minor faults within minutes.
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Protection in extreme environments
CAPPS International is extending its ambitions to a new class of vessels after celebrating a decade of protecting steelwork in one of the most demanding ship environments.
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NewsMagnus Erikssen: From subs to supercharged ferries
Magnus Erikssen knows what it is to have a foot in two different worlds.
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NewsConverting water heat into electricity
A new system designed to convert heat from engine jacket water into electrical power has been developed by Calnetix Technologies in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. In an in-depth white paper, Calnetix explains the details.
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NewsTowards automatic trim optimisation
As advances in control systems and computational power offer the prospect of constant automatic trim optimisation, Kyma marine engineer and University of Cantabria postgraduate student Carlos Gonzalez explores how the process could help operators further reduce fuel costs.
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NewsThe adventures of Hercules
An EU-supported industry collaboration including the major engine designers has yielded important advances over a 10-year project. Gavin Lipsith assess the progress and looks forward to the next stage of the important initative.
