All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 1116

  • News

    Conversion gets dual fuel engine

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Jurong Shipyard in Singapore has installed a Wärtsilä dual fuel engine into a FPSO conversion it is doing for Bergesen Offshore. The shipyard installed the Wärtsilä 18V32DF engine into a converted VLCC Berge Hus. The vessel is scheduled to commence operation off west Africa early next year. The engine can ...

  • News

    Conversion gets dual fuel engine

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Jurong Shipyard in Singapore has installed a Wärtsilä dual fuel engine into a FPSO conversion it is doing for Bergesen Offshore. The shipyard installed the Wärtsilä 18V32DF engine into a converted VLCC Berge Hus. The vessel is scheduled to commence operation off west Africa early next year. The engine can ...

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    French port commissions shiplift

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The Port of Cherbourg in France has formally commissioned a new shiplift. It hopes this will enable it to win maintenance and repair work on high-speed craft. Dimensioned to accommodate catamarans, the shiplift is 90m by 32m and is also capable of handling a wide range of other craft. It ...

  • News

    French port commissions shiplift

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The Port of Cherbourg in France has formally commissioned a new shiplift. It hopes this will enable it to win maintenance and repair work on high-speed craft. Dimensioned to accommodate catamarans, the shiplift is 90m by 32m and is also capable of handling a wide range of other craft. It ...

  • News

    New code of practice for ship recycling

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    A number of major shipping industry organisations have joined together to launch a new code of practice for ship recycling. The code of practice is a response to concerns about safety and environmental practices in ship breaking yards. Involved in its development were the International Chamber of Shipping, the International ...

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    New code of practice for ship recycling

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    A number of major shipping industry organisations have joined together to launch a new code of practice for ship recycling. The code of practice is a response to concerns about safety and environmental practices in ship breaking yards. Involved in its development were the International Chamber of Shipping, the International ...

  • News

    Internet class verification

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Bureau Veritas has launched an extension to its Veristar system allowing clients to track classification of their newbuilding projects in real time using the Internet. Brittany Ferries is using a pilot version of the system on Mont St Michel, now being built at van der Giessen- de Noord shipyard in ...

  • News

    Internet class verificiation

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Bureau Veritas has launched an extension to its Veristar system allowing clients to track classification of their newbuilding projects in real time using the Internet. Brittany Ferries is using a pilot version of the system on Mont St Michel, now being built at van der Giessen-de Noord shipyard in the ...

  • News

    Fast oil changes without spillage

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Vision Energy says its Environmentally Safe Oil Change (ESOC) system for marine engines takes about ten minutes for a complete oil and filter change and uses a closed loop system which removes the threat of spillage. Air is used to purge used oil from the engine and filter, and replace ...

  • News

    Fast oil changes without spillage

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Vision Energy says its Environmentally Safe Oil Change (ESOC) system for marine engines takes about ten minutes for a complete oil and filter change and uses a closed loop system which removes the threat of spillage. Air is used to purge used oil from the engine and filter, and replace ...

  • News

    Diesel fuel cell developed

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania claim to have developed a prototype fuel cell that is powered by diesel. The breakthrough would solve the problem of reforming a commonly available hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen in order to run fuel cells. The prototype fuel cell runs directly on hydrocarbons. It does ...

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    Diesel fuel cell developed

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania claim to have developed a prototype fuel cell that is powered by diesel. The breakthrough would solve the problem of reforming a commonly available hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen in order to run fuel cells. The prototype fuel cell runs directly on hydrocarbons. It does ...

  • News

    Lift-off for cats

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Howard Harley?s Skirtless SES patented technology has had an important breakthrough. The EFFISES (Energy Efficient SAFE Innovative Ships and Vessels) project, which was initiated last year by SES Europe of Norway and partners, has received ?2.15 million ($1.98 million) funding through the EU 5th framework R&D Growth Programme. EFFISES is ...

  • News

    Lift-off for cats

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Howard Harley?s Skirtless SES patented technology has had an important breakthrough. The EFFISES (Energy Efficient SAFE Innovative Ships and Vessels) project, which was initiated last year by SES Europe of Norway and partners, has received ?2.15 million ($1.98 million) funding through the EU 5th framework R&D Growth Programme. EFFISES is ...

  • News

    Westfalia launches larger capacity unit

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Westfalia Separator has launched a marine separator for vessels requiring separation capacities of up to 2,200l/h. Called the OTC3 it is designed to replace oil and fuel filters in small ships such as fishing vessels, luxury yachts, pilot cutters and small naval vessels. The unit uses stainless steel disks which ...

  • News

    Westfalia launches larger capacity unit

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Westfalia Separator has launched a marine separator for vessels requiring separation capacities of up to 2,200l/h. Called the OTC3 it is designed to replace oil and fuel filters in small ships such as fishing vessels, luxury yachts, pilot cutters and small naval vessels. The unit uses stainless steel disks which ...

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    MIP calculator from KMSS

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    KMSS Ship Control has introduced the fourth generation of its mean indicated pressure calculator, the NK-200. New features include DNV Nauticus functionality and Ethernet communication with distributed display. The system is available as a stand-alone unit or it can be integrated into the company?s engine automation system.

  • News

    MIP calculator from KMSS

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    KMSS Ship Control has introduced the fourth generation of its mean indicated pressure calculator, the NK-200. New features include DNV Nauticus functionality and Ethernet communication with distributed display. The system is available as a stand-alone unit or it can be integrated into the company?s engine automation system.

  • News

    NOx buster for MAN

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    MAN B&W has seen the first installation of a selective catalytic NOx reduction system on one of its 6S35MC diesels. The ship has now passed its test trials and begun reduced-emission operations. The SCR option for cutting NOx output on a two-stroke was achieved aboard the Navion Dania, a 7,500m3 ...

  • News

    NOx buster for MAN

    2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

    MAN B&W has seen the first installation of a selective catalytic NOx reduction system on one of its 6S35MC diesels. The ship has now passed its test trials and begun reduced-emission operations. The SCR option for cutting NOx output on a two-stroke was achieved aboard the Navion Dania, a 7,500m3 ...