All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 1158
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Reefer giants German yard HDW has won an order to build two panamax hatchcoverless reefer container ships for reefer operator Dole Fresh Fruit. The newbuilds will each have a refrigerated capacity of two million ft3, with slots for 990 FEU reefer boxes. Main dimensions of the two vessels include a ...
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Fast relief from faulty fuel
Testing bunkers is one thing - but what happens if the fuel is contaminated and has to be removed? Testing and marine services company Lintec found 4,500t of fuel taken on board by a container ship which was contaminated with polypropylene. This created the problem of how to remove ...
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Eurodyn takes to the water
Ulstein has released its 2.3MW (3,127 bhp) Eurodyn gas turbine for commercial trials in a 200 passenger fast ferry. In testing, the prototype (2.3MW) simple-cycle units gave full-load fuel consumption figures of 240g/kWh, 20-25 per cent better than other comparable turbines says the company. As the turbine is light ...
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Double-acting icebreaking duo
Two new-look icebreakers offering towingand firefighting capabilities are soon to be put through their paces in the northern Caspian Sea. While cruiseand passenger ships continue to be the mainstay of newbuilding business at Kvaerner Masa-Yards (KMY), its Helsinki New Shipyard has recently delivered Arcticaborg and Antarcticaborg, an innovative pair ...
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Developing a Frontline VLCC
Hyundai Heavy Industries enhanced its reputation within the VLCC tanker sector with the delivery of Front Century to Frontline in July. The 311,000 dwt vessel is the first of a series of five `C-class` sister ships which are being built for the Bermuda-based owner at HHI. The other four vessels ...
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Containers gain ground
While trade for pure reefer vessels is in the doldrums, the expansion of capacity on container ships for refrigerated boxes continues. The point has now been reached where the refrigerated carrying capability of the world`s container ship fleet has exceeded that provided by the specialist reefer fleet. Clarkson Research Studies, ...
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UKHO launches digital chart service
A pilot digital chart service which provides coverage of international shipping routes by combining official vector and raster data is to be launched by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) early next year. The Admiralty Digital Chart Service will be offered to Solas vessels fitted with ecdis equipment capable of ...
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Portable cleaner for chemical carriers
A lightweight portable tank cleaning machine has been launched by Butterworth for use in chemical tankers. The unit either uses the wash water as lubrication, or a sealed grease-lubricated gearbox is offered as an option. Nozzles are available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm or 12mm,and provide 2 - 12 bar fluid ...
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MEPC blitz emissions
The 42nd session of the MEPC has approved a study of greenhouse gas emissions from merchant shipping. A preliminary report expected for the next MEPC meeting in spring 1999. The study will look at emissions from merchant shipping, and possibilities for reducing the production of greenhouse gasses with. Areas covered ...
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Thrusters assume new roles
Thrusters are being specified as auxiliary propulsors and main propulsors on vessels of all types. The attributes of efficiency and low noise levels provided by thrusters are increasingly in demand for many vessel types from tugs, offshore supply vessels, and drillships, to ferries and cruise ships. Originally employed on workboats ...
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Using humidity aims to reduces NOx
Lars-Ola Olsson and Jan Wettergård of Munters Euroform explain how the Humid Air Motor aims to decrease emissions. As tougher marine environmental requirements are sought, the focus is increasingly on diesel engines where the worst problem to solve is high NOx emissions. This has lead to intensified work on ...
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OECD agreement to cover four
The OECD is to examine the creation of new legislation covering the EU, Japan, South Korea and Norway. By drawing up a simple document with the existing shipbuilding bill appended, the four can bring it into force without going through the signature and ratification process again, says the OECD. US ...
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Adaptive video processing
The Decca BridgeMaster E series of marine radars from Litton incorporates an adaptive video processing system called Vision, which is designed to provide hands-free clutter suppression and gain control. With Vision, the system`s processor automatically adjusts sea/rain clutter and gain in response to changing conditions, even in close proximity to ...
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First 27/38 orders for MAN B&W
A P Møller has placed the first orders for MAN B&W`s 27/38 engine. This covers 32 gensets for eight container ships being built in Hyundai, and in Taiwan`s China Shipbuilding Corporation. Hyundai will manufacture the four 8L27/38 units fitted in each of the four 4,300 TEU vessels it is building ...
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Paper carrier beats 2g/kWh NOx limit
Fitting Siemens SINOx catalysts has enabled the paper carrier Cellus to be certified at below the 2 g/kWh limit for maximum reductions on Swedish port and fairway dues. Both the MaK 8M32 main engine, burning 1 per cent sulphur HFO, and the MDO powered MAN B&W 6L16/24 auxiliary engine have ...
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A sister for Oriana
Germany`s Meyer Werft shipyard has clinched the order to build a £200 million ($341.58 million) sister ship to P&O Cruises Oriana. The 76,000g UK-flagged vessel`s keel will be laid in January 1999 and it is scheduled to join the existing fleet early in the new Millennium. Like its sister ship, ...
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The Netherlands - Plenty of orders
According to Dutch government figures, the industry was worth a record G2.2 billion ($1.18 billion) and held on to its 2.2 per cent share of the world market. Shipbuilding in The Netherlands has recovered following a difficult period for the industry throughout Europe, and the country now ranks as one ...
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Measuring the pressure
A series of pressure transmitters intended for engine room and cargo monitoring has been launched by Autronica. The standard measuring range is 0 to 60 bar gauges, or 0 to 40 bar absolute. Other ranges are available on request. Output signal is 4 to 20mA, power supply is 24V DC. ...
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Internet via satellite
Stratos Mobile Networks has introduced Stratos Mail, a messaging service that allows Inmarsat-A/-B Telex or -C equipped vessels to communicate directly via satellite with Intemet e-mail subscribers. On the vessel, Stratos Mail messages are created and received on standard Telex or -C equipment. On shore, registered customers can use their ...
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Impeller reduces pressure
Kamewa has introduced a seven-bladed water jet impeller which is said to reduce pressure pulses by an average of 25 per cent, and give a 15 per cent increase in cavitation margin. The additional blade on the impeller means the throughput on each blade is reduced, thereby reducing pressure pulses ...
