All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 233
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NewsDFDS in Danish-led PEM FC-powered RoPax project
DFDS, the Danish ferry company, has teamed up with partners with the aim of introducing a PEM fuel cell powered ropax ferry with a capacity of 1,800 passengers and 2,300 lane metres of vehicle deck space on the overnight service between Copenhagen and Oslo via Fredrikshavn.
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NewsNippon paint technology makes the grade
Self-indicating technology incorporated by Nippon Paint Marine into its tank coating NOA60HS has been certified by the Norwegian Technology Standards Institution as meeting the requirements of the NORSOK M-501 standard.
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NewsJDP to create ‘Wind Ready’ ship designs
Anemoi Marine Technologies has signed a joint development project with Lloyd’s Register and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute to develop a series of new energy efficient vessel designs equipped with Rotor Sails.
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NewsYanmar unveils new VCR
Yanmar Marine International is launching a new vessel control system suitable for light duty commercial applications such as the JH-CR, 4LV, 8LV and 6LY-CR series.
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NewsMilestone for automated reporting service
The SESAME Solution II project has reached a major milestone with the release by the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) of the first iteration of an automated reporting service.
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NewsDUTCH-BUILT PIPELAYER RAISES THE BAR
Claimed to set a new standard in undersea pipelaying, the 149m integrated reel-lay vessel Seven Vega has joined the fleet controlled by offshore engineering and construction specialist Subsea 7, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsLNG conversions: Perks, pitfalls and possibilities
If the industry is going to meet its emissions targets, alternative fuel conversions will have to reach beyond newbuilds, and into the existing fleet – including the bigger, long haul ships: but they''re stubbornly hard to accomplish. So, industry players have come together to talk over the wrinkles... and how ...
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NewsORC INSTALLATION ECONOMICS DEPEND ON COMPONENT TRADE-OFFS
While the payback period for Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems can be below 10 years, the size of key components heavily influences the economics for smaller vessels, such as OSVs and container feeders.
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NewsBakker Sliedrecht to retrofit propulsion drives of multi-functional vessel
Bakker Sliedrecht will retrofit the propulsion drives of the Commissioners of Irish Lights vessel Granuaile early next year. This will extend the lifespan and service operations of the vessel for the remainder of her working life.
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NewsWärtsilä hybrid solution for Norwegian bulker series
Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply a fully integrated Hybrid Solution package for three 5,000dwt bulk carrier newbuildings. The solution will permit the 90 metre-long ships to sail in and out of port, and to perform cargo operations, completely emissions-free.
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NewsJDP researches SOFC technology on VLCCs
ABS and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) have signed a joint development project (JDP) to use solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology to replace at least one of three diesel generators on board a very large crude carrier (VLCC).
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NewsTalusia Universal receives revised NOL from WinGD
Total Lubmarine’s cylinder oil TALUSIA UNIVERSAL (57 BN, SAE 50) has received a revised No Objection Letter (NOL) from Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD). The revision adds DF Validation for WinGD''s range of dual-fuel engines and confirms the validation across WinGD’s entire range of engines.
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NewsMacGregor reaches OnWatch Scout milestone
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has signed a five-year OnWatch Scout Predict agreement with North Sea Shipping.
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NewsBIMCO to appoint policy expert as IMO permanent representative
Dr Bev Mackenzie has been appointed to serve as the permanent representative of shipowner association BIMCO at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Dr Mackenzie, who will leave the Institute of Marine Engineering Science & Technology (IMarEST) where she was Director of Technical & Policy, will take up the role on ...
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NewsFirst Smart Notation for shuttle tanker
ABS has awarded the first Smart (INF) Notation to a shuttle tanker, to recognise its data communication and network infrastructure.
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NewsVickers Oils launches wire rope lubricants
UK-based lubricants supplier Vickers Oils has confirmed that it is introducing four new wire rope lubricants into its product range.
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NewsFincantieri signs deal to operate new shipyard in Mexico
Fincantieri has signed a deal to operate a new shipyard in the Americas, after signing a letter of intent with the local administration in Yucatán State, Mexico. Under the terms of the agreement, Fincantieri will be granted a 40-year concession to manage a new ship repair, conversion and maintenance yard ...
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NewsMotorship PFF Live panel reiterates need for unified approach to decarbonisation
The IMO remains the best forum for developing international regulations to support the industry’s decarbonisation goals, senior industry figures agreed in an online forum presented by The Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels Live today.
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NewsWärtsilä to provide technical and remote support to Teekay Gas LNGCs
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed LNG Support Agreements for eight LNG carriers owned by Teekay Gas. Wärtsilä will provide both remote support, as well as 24/7 technical support, for the vessels’ onboard Gas Process Plants.
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NewsDamen delivers Total Offshore’s first vessel
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered Total Offshore B.V.’s first ever vessel as the company ventures into the offshore crew transfer market.
