All United States articles – Page 5
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NewsEGCSA workshop will examine emissions requirements
The Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) is to hold a two-day workshop for the to discuss the effect of new rules and regulations on emission requirements and fuel use.
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NewsDe Nora BWMS completes USCG Type Approval testing
De Nora has completed United States Coast Guard (USCG) shipboard testing for its BALPURE ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsCrucial stage passed for first LPG ferry
The ‘world’s first’ Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) fuelled ferry designed to use GE’s Combined Gas turbine Electric and Steam (COGES) system has successfully completed Hazard Identification (HAZID) meetings.
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NewsGE launches electric starters for gas turbines
GE’s Marine Solutions is now supplying electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines.
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NewsBAE Systems divests San Francisco ship repair business
BAE Systems has divested its San Francisco Ship Repair business to US-based ship repair expert Puglia Engineering, in a move to give the shipyard “access to broader markets”.
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Alfa Laval scrubbers for Grimaldi Group
The Grimaldi Group has placed orders for seven hybrid Alfa Laval PureSOx systems with U-design scrubbers.
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NewsUS and Canada move to limit Arctic HFO use
The US and Canada have committed to concrete actions to protect and sustain the Arctic ecosystem with the countries beginning a strategy to phase down the use of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO).
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NewsGerman shipyard landscape changes again
This year’s consolidation moves in major German yards – just the latest in a recent series - have redrawn the country’s coastal shipbuilding landscape yet again, but this time could have some effect on repair and conversion, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for NY ferry
Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply power and propulsion to a new high-speed luxury ferry in New York.
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GasLog pilot for LR and QinetiQ cybersecurity venture
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and QinetiQ have announced a new collaboration to increase levels of security for cyber-enabled ships.
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NewsHudong-Zhonghua to market turbine-driven gas carrier
GE’s Marine Solutions and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a new LNG carrier design.
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NewsUncertainties linger as Finland triggers BWM Convention
The IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force on 8 September 2017 after Finland acceded to the treaty on 8 September.
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ABS classes biggest LNG fuelled ethane carrier
ABS has classed the largest ethane/ethylene capable liquefied gas carrier, which has been delivered to Navigator Gas by Jiangnan Shipyard.
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NewsUS patent for Eco Marine Power
Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) has been granted a United States patent for technology related to its wind and solar power system for ships, the Aquarius MRE.
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NewsICS urges alignment on CO2 rules
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is urging the EU to align CO2 emissions monitoring regulation with the mandatory worldwide reporting regime agreed by the IMO, warning that the current system is ‘completely unfit for purpose’.
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NewsOregon university issues research ship construction tender
Oregon State University has issued a request for information (RFI) to shipyards that may be interested in the vessel construction phase of a new regional class research vessel.
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NewsEvolving cryogenic valve design
Emerging engine and fuel supply system designs are demanding higher performance from cryogenic valves, writes Duncan Gaskin, market development manager at Parker Bestobell Marine.
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NewsBunker market poised for radical change
If all goes to plan, 2016 will be the year the bunker industry gets some much-needed clarity about its medium-term future, writes Thomas Roller, managing director, Bomin Bunker Holding.
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News‘World first’ for MAN Diesel
MAN Diesel & Turbo has delivered what it calls the ‘world’s first’ IMO Certified two-stroke engine with Tier III NOx control to Hyundai’s Ship Building Division (HHI-SBD).
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NewsTurbine-powered container ship design project
GE Marine, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Lloyd’s Register are to develop a design for a 14,000 teu gas turbine-powered container ship.
