All United States articles – Page 8
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NewsAnother GE gas turbine for German frigate
GE Marine reports that it will provide MTU with an LM2500 gas turbine for the German Navy’s third Baden-Württemberg-class (F125) frigate, as part of a CODLAG system including four diesel generating sets.
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NewsSeawater scrubber qualifies as EPA 'emerging technology' to reduce particulate matter
Accreditation for Hamworthy Krystallon scrubbers on list of emerging technologies has followed the US EPA’s decision to accept exhaust gas cleaning systems as a viable means of reducing emissions.
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NewsMaK engines chosen by US Military
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems reports that a MaK and Cat power solution comprising four main gensets and one auxiliary is employed onboard the ‘USNS Howard O Lorenzen’, a T-AGM 25 missile range Instrumentation ship.
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Raytheon Anschütz establishes new US subsidiary
Raytheon Anschütz is expanding its presence in the US navigation systems market with the opening of a new San Diego-based operation in January 2012, located at Raytheon’s existing development facility.
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NewsTwo join US naval architect firm
Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Guido Perla & Associates has appointed Joseph E. Payne as the electrical department manager and chief electrical engineer, and Eric Engelbrecht as project manager.
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ClassNK gains US authorisation for tonnage and load line measurement
USCG has entered into an agreement to delegate official certification to ClassNK in accordance with the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships and the International Convention on Load Lines.
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NewsCat 3516 for EPA Tier 3 OCV
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is supplying four Cat 3516C gensets for a SV-310 multi-purpose offshore vessel for Harvey Gulf International, the first US-flagged EPA Tier 3 compliant vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.
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NewsFloating tsunami debris response
A 25 million tonne marine debris field created by the Japanese tsunami back in March is currently floating across the North Pacific and will reach Hawaii by this winter, according to experts.
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NewsAustal acquires shipyard in Philippines
In a $7million deal, Western Australia-based shipbuilder Austal has acquired the former FBMA shipyard in the Philippines as part of its strategy to regionalise its manufacturing base for commercial vessels.
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NewsTier 3 compliance for Cat 3500C
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems says that, starting in January 2012, the Cat 3500C marine engines for propulsion, auxiliary and diesel electric applications, will enter production meeting US EPA Tier 3 regulations.
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NewsIMO reminds maritime community of MARPOL amendments
Amendments to IMO’s MARPOL Convention for the prevention of pollution from ships enter into force on 1 August 2011, banning heavy fuel oil from the Antarctic and creating a new North American Emission Control Area (ECA).
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NewsEngine emissions kits now EPA certified
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems and Caterpillar Emissions Solutions have received certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Cat 3500 series marine emissions kits to EPA Rule 40 CFR Part 1042.
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NewsGas turbines ordered for fourth LCS
GE Marine reports that it will provide Austal USA with two LM2500 aeroderivative gas turbines to power the United States Navy’s fourth LCS-Class-Independence variant.
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NewsSteel separators satisfy SOLAS spec
Separ Filter is introducing a range of 100% steel construction diesel fuel/water separators which have been specially designed to comply with new American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and SOLAS requirements.
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GL ships top USCG safety rankings
Germanischer Lloyd says that it is once again the top performing class society in the United States Coast Guard annual port state control (PSC) report and annual class performance list for 2010.
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NewsEGCSA wants no 'green wash' in 2010
The Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) says the industry must follow the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s leadership in sulphur reduction policies.
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NewsConservancy purchases ‘United States’
In an effort to save and redevelop the legendary 53,330gt trans-Atlantic ocean liner ‘United States’, the SS United States Conservancy recently announced that it has acquired title to the ship.
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NewsFuel management system developer defends patent
Nautical Control Solutions (NCS) of the USA has announced a successful defence of its US patent protection rights on its FuelTrax marine fuel management system.
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E-learning helps MARPOL understanding
The American Club has released two new modules in its series of web-based e-learning aids designed to familiarise seafarers with the six annexes to the MARPOL Convention.
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OOCL contemplating mega boxships
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the Tung-family-controlled shipping company, is considering ordering very large container ships that would be almost 50% bigger than any ship in its fleet, a senior executive confirmed.
