Latest News – Page 613
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NewsDye pinpoints leaks in marine fluid systems
US company Tracer Products says that it has developed a fluorescent dye, known as TP-3405CS Dye-Lite All-In-One, which is claimed to improve leak detection in all oil and oil-based fluid systems in ships.
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NewsNew product in marine CAD portfolio
Aveva has announced the release of Surface Manager 12.1, a new product in the Aveva Marine portfolio, which allows the transfer of surfaces to and from external systems, by the use of neutral standards.
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NewsBIMCO forecasts challenging times in 2012
Shipowner organisation BIMCO has asked for stronger leadership for the industry in the face of critical issues, and asks for closer cooperation between shipowners and shipbuilders.
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NewsLightweight deck material used on tanker refurbishment project
UK company Euro Resin Solutions says that its ultra-lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials help cut both costs and weight, and so meet many current requirements for newbuild and refurbishment projects.
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Box cooler antifouling system designed for Australian tugs
UK company Cathelco says that it has designed special box cooler anti-fouling systems for two tugs which are used by Rio Tinto to berth iron ore carrying vessels in the port of Dampier, Australia.
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NewsApproval for next-generation BWTS
OceanSaver of Norway has announced the grant of DNV type approval certification for its next generation ballast water management technology, known as the OceanSaver Mark II system.
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NewsChanges in Secretariat at IMO
After taking office on 1 January 2012, the new secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, Koji Sekimizu, has announced a number of changes in the structure of the IMO Secretariat.
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NewsDNV approval for engineroom simulators
Kongsberg Maritime says that a total of 14 engine room simulator models have recently received new DNV statements of compliance, in accordance with the latest revised DNV and STCW standards.
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NewsNew year’s honours for UK marine industry
Some well known names from the UK marine industry have featured on the Queen’s new year’s honour’s list – including awards for the top bods at the NCI, Solar Solve Ltd and Halyard (M&I).
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NewsBuyer found for ocean patrol ships
UK shipbuilder BAE Systems says that it has secured a £133 million deal to sell three 90m patrol vessels, originally ordered in 2007 by Trinidad and Tobago but cancelled in 2010, to the Brazilian Navy.
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NewsGreen feeder ship concept from Denmark
As container ships get generally larger, Danish Naval Design and Marine Consultancy Knud E Hansen reports that, in cooperation with ABB, it has developed a design for a fuel efficient 2,000TEU container feeder vessel.
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A new look for 2012
Keen-eyed readers may have noticed a brighter appearance to The Motorship, which we hope will reflect the small changes we have made across the board in our goal to continue improving the brand.
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NewsNot a year of great engineering progress...
The January 1962 issue of The Motor Ship contained a vast array of reviews of the relative states of various activities in the previous 12 months.
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News12-cylinder engine designed for high power and light weight
Italian engine manufacturer Seatek is probably the only diesel engine builder in the world that builds engines dedicated to the marine market, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsNew fixed podded drive
Gearbox manufacturer Reintjes is the latest company to enter the developing market for pod drives for smaller vessels, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsEuropeans supply propulsion for US Navy
Rolls-Royce and Converteam have recently secured multi-ship high-power propulsion contracts with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics NASSCO, writes Henrik Segercrantz.
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NewsFirst of an innovative ro-ro quartet from FSG
German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has recently delivered the ro-ro freight ferry ''Seatruck Progress'' to Seatruck Ferries in the UK.
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NewsTurbo developments major on increased airflow and greater efficiency
Advances in turbocharger design allow smaller frame sizes, energy savings, higher efficiency, reduced emissions and cost savings, writes David Tinsley
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NewsSuccess for Swedish waterjets
Swedish waterjet maker MJP reports several recent significant military orders for its products.
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NewsYards home-in on repair as newbuild work sags
A lack of newbuilding is again nudging larger German shipyards into repair, writes Tom Todd.
