All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 214
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NewsHSFO and scrubber sales continued to rise in March
Shipowners are reverting to high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) and scrubbers after initially switching to low-sulphur alternatives in 2020, according to an analysis in March by BIMCO.
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NewsBV concludes proof of concept test for AI-led corrosion detection
Bureau Veritas (BV) successfully concluded a test of its artificial intelligence (AI) solution for corrosion detection by an aerial drone.
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NewsIMO members discuss carbon intensity of cleaner fuels for shipping
The IMO facilitated a series of virtual informal discussion sessions last week where the lifecycle GHG emissions and carbon intensity of potential future fuels for shipping were discussed.
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NewsROYSTON CONCLUDES SERVICE WORK ON STENA DRILLING ENGINE
Marine engineering and propulsion specialist Royston has completed engine overhaul work onboard Stena Drilling''s Stena DrillMax, one of the world’s most advanced drill ships.
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NewsAssessing the risk of ammonia as marine fuel
Lloyd’s Register’s Decarbonisation Hub, A.P. Moller-Maersk, MAN Energy Solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, NYK Line, Total and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping are joining forces on a new project to guide the safe use of ammonia as a fuel for shipping.
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NewsAir lubrication tech trials on board LNGC
Silverstream Technologies’ air lubrication system has delivered significant fuel and emissions savings during testing on a Shell-chartered 170,000 cbm LNG carrier.
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Conference
THE CONFERENCE
The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference 2023 will take place from 21-23 November 2023 in Hamburg, Germany and will cover a range of topics with emphasis on the next steps to 2030 and 2050; and an in-depth analysis of ship operators’ future fuel considerations with sessions featuring expert presentations from a selection of fuel and equipment manufacturers, policymakers, safety experts, shipowners, and class societies.
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NewsGTT receives AiP for NO96 upgrade, cutting boil-off rate below 0.09%
Gaz Transport & Technigaz (GTT) has announced a further improvement to its NO96 Cargo Containment System (CCS). The company has announced that the NO96 Super+ has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society Bureau Veritas.
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NewsDamen and Purus in eco finance team-up
Damen Shipyards Group has announced a partnership with Purus Marine, an environmentally focused maritime vessel and infrastructure company established by EnTrust Global, for the financing of green shipping projects.
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NewsRecord scrubber deliveries for Wärtsilä
Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Wärtsilä achieved a record-breaking number of scrubber deliveries in 2020, highlighting the continued interest in exhaust gas abatement systems as long-term solutions for the global fleet.
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NewsGE SIMPLIFIES KEY COMPONENTS TO BOOST POD EFFICIENCY AND AVAILABILITY
GE Power Conversion claims an increase in fuel efficiency of up to 7% for its SeaJetTM VRK series of electrical podded propulsors through newly updated induction motor technology and system simplifications which also reduce maintenance needs and boost system availability.
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NewsDUAL-FUEL PLAN FOR UKRAINE RIVER FLEET
Belgian medium-speed manufacturer ABC Engines is poised to land a major export contract to refit inland waterway vessels with dual-fuel machinery, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsHYBRID POWER FOR SELF-DISCHARGERS
Norwegian short-sea self-discharger specialist Hagland Shipping has ordered a new generation of geared mini bulkers distinguished by a hybrid propulsion system, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsTT-LINE REVERTS TO RMC FOR ROPAX CONTRACT
Australian company TT-Line has inked contracts for two 48,000gt ro-pax ferries at Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), scarcely eight months after withdrawing from a previous agreement.
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NewsCummins launches remote monitoring solution for inland US customers
Cummins announced that it was launching a remote monitoring solution for marine customers on 14 April. The PrevenTech® Marine solution will initially be offered to customers in the inland US market.
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NewsFIRST ORDER FOR J-ENG’S UEC33LSH-C2
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has confirmed that it has received the first order for its new UEC33LSH-C2 engine. The first reference for the engine will be a coastal bulk carrier under construction at a Chinese shipyard.
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NewsUECC launches new LNG battery hybrid PCTC
The first of three LNG battery hybrid pure car truck carriers commissioned by United European Car Carriers (UECC) has been launched in at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai.
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NewsFirst DNV Smart notation for offshore unit
A semi-submersible drilling platform from China Merchant Heavy Industry (CMHI) has become the world’s first offshore unit to receive DNV’s Smart notation compliance certificate.
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NewsPartner yards positive after Nobiskrug insolvency
The two Kiel-based shipyard partners of Nobiskrug Werft say its insolvency will have” no negative impact” on their own activities, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsEcochlor Adds Filterless Options To BWMS Solutions
US-based ballast water management system supplier Ecochlor is adding a filterless and dual-mode filter/filterless option to its BWMS product portfolio.
