Latest News – Page 606
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NewsArctech begins build of rescue vessel
Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has reported that the keel has been laid for a multipurpose emergency and rescue vessel for Russian Ministry of Transport, at United Shipyards’ Yantar yard in Kaliningrad, Russia.
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NewsManagement moves at DSB
Damen Shiprepair Brest (DSB) has appointed a new managing director, Mr Jos Goris, who will takeover from mid July.
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Pump upgrade aims to reduce total cost of ownership
According to pump manufacturer Ciolfax, energy costs account for 85% of the total cost of ownership for ballast and cooling pumps, so any method of energy saving and increased efficiency is welcome.
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Singapore OSV propulsion order includes two PSVs and hybrid AHTS
Wärtsilä is to supply complete and fully integrated power generation and propulsion packages for three vessels being built for Pacific Radiance, a Singapore based company specialising in offshore service activities.
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NewsClassNK releases harmonised Common Structural Rules software
ClassNK has released what it claims to be the world’s first software package for use with the new IACS Harmonised Common Structural Rules (CSR) for bulk carriers and oil tankers.
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NewsNew IHC dredger for Van Oord
IHC Merwede has launched and named Van Oord''s new self-propelled cutter suction dredger ''Artemis'' at its shipyard in Sliedrecht, The Netherlands.
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NewsNew Arctech offshore vessel
A new Arctic offshore vessel NB-506 has been launched at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard and hull assembly of its sister vessel is also scheduled to start at the yard imminently.
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Variable-sulphur oil from ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil Marine has launched Mobilgard 560 VS, described as an advanced variable-sulphur cylinder oil formulated to deliver outstanding performance and engine wear protection for low-speed diesel engines.
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NewsMHI to develop dual fuel two-stroke engine
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is to begin development of dual fuel versions of its own low-speed marine diesel engines, to be known as the UEC-LSGi series, which will be capable of using both HFO and natural gas as fuel.
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NewsTwo more PSVs for Kleven
Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven Maritime has signed a contract with a new customer, Atlantic Offshore, for the delivery of two platform supply vessels to be built at Kleven’s Myklebust Verft yard.
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NewsFirst BWTS installation for Great Lakes
US company Hyde Marine reports that it has supplied the first ballast water treatment system on a dedicated Great Lakes Vessel, with a HG60 system installed on ‘Ranger III’, a 128 passenger ferry operating in Michigan.
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NewsOrder for small bulker design
Deltamarin has received its first order for the smallest, 28,000dwt, variant of its eco-friendly B.Delta bulk carrier designs, with a contract awarded by CSSC and Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard of China for the B.Delta25 design.
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US$70m in new orders for Keppel
Keppel O&M yards in the US and Azerbaijan have secured new contracts recently worth around US$70m.
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NewsSuccessful sea trials for new Voith tug
The new Voith Water Tractor (VWT) ‘Ilan 1’ built for Haifa Port Authority has undergone successful sea trials in Valencia.
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NewsHybrid car carrier completed
Mitsui OSK (MOL) of Japan has announced the completion of hybrid car carrier ‘Emerald Ace’, designed to generate zero emissions while berthed, at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe shipyard.
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NewsPipelayer propulsion order for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä integrated power and positioning systems have been selected for six offshore pipe laying vessels (PLVs) for use by Petrobras of Brazil, to be built in yards in The Netherlands, Brazil and South Korea.
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NewsTwo new LNG carriers ordered by MOL
Mitsui OSK Lines has ordered two new LNG carriers, one each from Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, both with steam turbine propulsion and independent spherical Moss-type tanks.
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NewsWinch stress is ultimately the owner’s problem
It could be the crew, or class, or the shipyard, all have a part to play in preventing winch failures, but ultimately it is the owner left solving the problems, says Wendy Laursen.
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NewsMaintenance warning for cargo hatch covers
The Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on structural safety and load lines late last year has shown that cargo hatch opening are a major concern, writes Wendy Laursen. Serious deficiencies were found that could be the result of poor design, improper cargo operations or inadequate maintenance and repair.
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NewsResearch vessels push complexity envelope
Rapp Hydema is providing deck machinery to an Australian research vessel requiring a wire and cable holding capacity suitable for up to 8,800m water depth, writes Wendy Laursen.
