All United States articles – Page 4
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NewsLooming ship recycling deadlines
Robin Townsend of Bureau Veritas’s ship recycling consultancy partner, Marprof Environmental, warned that ship owners need to pay careful attention to ship recycling regulations.
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NewsBill to boost US shipbuilding reintroduced
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA.) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS.) have reintroduced the ‘Energizing American Shipbuilding Act’ seeking to invigorate America’s shipbuilding and maritime industries by requiring that increasing percentages of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil exports be transported on US-built, flagged, and crewed vessels.
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NewsUSCG issues new fuel procedure
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has published a new procedure for notification of non-availability of compliant fuel.
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NewsGE supplies first hybrid CODAG package to Italian OPV
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri launched Paolo Thaon di Revel, the first of a new series of multipurpose offshore patrol vessels (OPV) for the Italian navy, at Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia on 15 June.
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NewsABS digitises US navy maintenance
The ABS condition-based class programme with the United States’ Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) was the focus of a keynote presentation at Mega Rust 2019.
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NewsSchottel propels North Carolina ferries
Schottel has secured a contract to provide propulsion units for two new vehicle ferries ordered by North Carolina’s Department of Transportation.
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NewsICS, ASA AND ECSA EXPRESS TRADE CONCERNS AT WTO
A delegation from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) expressed concern over recent increases in protectionist measures during a presentation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.
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NewsSee Niagara Falls the green way with ABB
Swiss-Swedish corporation, ABB, is providing emissions-free technology for two new passenger vessels for a Niagara Falls tour operator.
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NewsMinimal holding time for PureBallast 3
Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 has received an updated type approval from the US Coast Guard (USCG) which makes it possible for vessels to deballast in United States waters with a holding time of just 2.5 hours.
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NewsSCANIA SHOWCASES IMO III 16-LITRE DIESEL
Engine manufacturer Scania is showcasing its IMO Tier III compliant 16-litre diesel engine, which is available in both a generator set version and as a main engine, at the Seawork conference in Southampton.
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NewsPSI delivers LNG containership to Matson Navigation
Philly Shipyard (PSI), the subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA, delivered the second dual-fuel Aloha Class containership, Kaimana Hila, to Matson Navigation Company.
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NewsSPAIN ENDORSES MEDITERRANEAN ECA
Speaking at a conference held in Madrid on 18 March, a Spanish ministerial representative announced that the Iberian country would support an application to introduce an emission control area (ECA) to limit sulphur oxides (SOx) from ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
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NewsBV appoints new North America CEO
Certification agency, Bureau Veritas, has appointed Tim Protheroe as regional chief executive of its North America marine & offshore division.
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GasLog to deliver LNG carriers to Cheniere
LNG carrier specialist, GasLog has signed a charter party agreement with the United States’ Cheniere Energy to deliver two new LNG carriers.
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NewsGE turbines ‘simplify onboard maintenance’
US company GE Aviation’s review of historical repair data has demonstrated that its marine gas turbines simplify onboard maintenance, saving navies millions of dollars.
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NewsGreen funding support for Bawat BWMS
Bawat has received support from the state-run Danish Green Investment Fund for its use of eco-friendly waste heat in its ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsIMO study considers Mediterranean SOx ECA
A new IMO study will assess the benefits, costs and feasibility of implementing an emission control area (ECA) to limit sulphur oxides (SOx) from ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
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NewsGetting real: US gears up for compliance
Changes in US Coast Guard (USCG) policy may introduce new challenges in aligning compliance between US and IMO regulations, says Evon Li, senior engineer, advisory services, ABS
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NewsDe Nora submits BWTS for USCG Type-Approval
Electrochlorination equipment supplier De Nora has submitted an application for US Coastguard (USCG) type approval for its BALPURE ballast water treatment system (BWTS) following testing.
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NewsTote begins its Orca vessel conversion to LNG
Tote Maritime Alaska has completed the first phase of LNG conversion for its two Orca class vessels.
