Latest News – Page 527
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NewsProduct tanker built to high specification for European coastal trade
Damen Shipyards’ ‘series production’ philosophy, which has proved so successful in the workboat, tug and patrol craft markets, is successfully transferring to coastal and short sea shipping as demand grows for high-quality and cost-effective smaller tonnage built to meet the latest environmental standards.
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NewsTwo more PSVs to be built at Ulstein
Ulstein Verft has announced new contracts for two PSVs for Blue Ship Invest, to the PX121 design, and with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2015.
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NewsZeebrugge completes ‘first’ bunkering operation
The Port of Zeebrugge has completed a ‘truck to ship’ LNG bunkering operation – the first to be performed in the Flemish coastal port.
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NewsRolls-Royce engines ABS-certified
Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ MTU Series 4000 engines have been awarded Naval Vessel Rules (NVR) certification by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
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NewsNorway commits to the ShipArrestor
The Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket) has signed a contract with Miko Marine AS to become the first national agency to purchase the ShipArrestor system.
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NewsQatargas LNG STS transfer
Qatargas-chartered LNG vessels carried out the ‘first’ ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations of LNG between two Q-Flex type ships.
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NewsRussia to provide $4 billion shipbuilding cash to Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine are considering implementing a number of major joint investment projects in shipbuilding during the next few years, as part of recently signed agreements between the two countries’ governments, writes Eugene Gerden.
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Marine gensets market boost
The European marine genset market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.13% between 2013 and 2018, according to a new report.
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News'Maritime Maisie' hull strength compromised
Lloyd’s Register emergency response experts assessing the hull of the ‘Maritime Maisie’ chemical tanker have said its strength is severely impaired and it needs to get to a port of refuge as soon as possible.
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NewsA step closer to hybrid power for large ships
Eco Marine Power (EMP) of Japan says that its rigid sail technology for ships, known as EnergySail, has successfully concluded function testing at the Aquarius Innovation Lab in Osaka, supported by JSMEA (Japan Ship Machinery & Equipment Association).
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IBIA works to improve bunker quality
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is calling on marine fuel suppliers to adopt the ISO 2010 specifications for bunkers in a bid to improve bunker quality across the supply chain.
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NewsPolar code close to implementation
Dag Pike looks at the increasing focus on Arctic shipping which has led to the IMO implementing a new code of safety to ensure safe ships and navigation in polar waters
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NewsTOTE goes with Wärtsilä four-strokes for LNG conversions
Wärtsilä says that it has been contracted by US shipowner Totem Ocean Trailer Express (Totem Ocean) to supply equipment for what is said to be the largest LNG conversions to be undertaken in the US.
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NewsMachinery inspection deficiencies
Preliminary results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery resulted in 68 ships being detained over a three month period, according to the Paris MoU on Port State Control.
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Four methanol carriers ordered
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) of Japan says that it has contracted with Methanol Holdings Trinidad (MHTL) to build and charter four methanol carriers.
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News87% of industry wants common fuel measurement methodology
A study commissioned by International Paint suggests that some 87% of ship operators would welcome a common methodology to measure fuel consumption, and hence the effectiveness of so-called low-resistance hull coatings.
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NewsFour more gas-fuelled PSVs for Siem
Wärtsilä has been contracted by Siem Offshore to provide ship design, propulsion systems and other equipment for four more PSVs to be built at Remontowa in Poland for Siem Offshore.
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NewsWE Tech technology ‘game-changer’
Finland’s WE Tech is developing its WE Drive technology to offer merchant ships “game-changing technology”.
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NewsSietas delivers offshore installer
Just a week after being sold to the Russians, Sietas Shipyard in Hamburg-Neuenfelde Monday handed over what is, for the moment at least, its last big newbuilding, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsCroatian operator orders two Ultramax bulkers from China
Croatia’s shipping company Atlantska Plovdiba has placed an order for two 63,800dwt Ultramax bulk carriers from Chinese shipbuilder Qingshan, writes Jaroslaw Adamowski.
