All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 262

  • cylinder pressure sensor
    News

    Sensor accuracy under extreme conditions

    2020-06-09T16:51:00Z

    The Kistler Group''s new 66351A cylinder pressure sensor for large marine and stationary engines is designed for achieving measuring accuracy under extreme conditions in the combustion chamber.

  • Dutch-built for the ‘high-end’ expedition cruise market, Silver Origin (credit: Silversea Cruises).
    News

    SILVER STANDARD FOR ISLAND CRUISING

    2020-06-09T15:29:00Z

    Tailored in design and engineering to provide luxury cruising in the Galapagos Islands, the 110-metre Silver Origin was delivered on 3 June by Shipyard De Hoop, writes David Tinsley.

  • Caterpillar Propulsion’s propeller and thruster products could soon come under the Berg Propulsion brand.
    News

    Caterpillar to sell off Caterpillar Propulsion AB

    2020-06-09T15:10:00Z

    Caterpillar Luxembourg SARL has agreed to sell Caterpillar Propulsion AB and its subsidiaries to a holding company controlled by former Berg Propulsion coo Stefan Sedersten

  • Heléne Mellquist will take up her new position as president of Volvo Penta on 1 September 2020.
    News

    New President for Volvo Penta

    2020-06-09T12:44:00Z

    Volvo Penta has a new President - Heléne Mellquist will assume the position on 1 September 2020 succeeding Björn Ingemanson, who will retire after 8 years as president.

  • Steve Parks (16 May 1975 - 7 June 2020)
    News

    Steve Parks of Wake Media passes away

    2020-06-09T11:34:00Z

    Steve Parks, founder and managing director of UK-based PR agency Wake Media, passed away after suffering a heart attack on Sunday 7 June.

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    Conference

    Reetta Kaila

    2020-06-09T10:16:00Z

    Mrs Dr Reetta Kaila is at present Technology & Development Manager for Wärtsilä Biogas Solutions at Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, Finland. She has been with Wärtsilä since 2010. Before taking the current position in 2019, she has been acting as Sales Manager for the product line LNG Fuel Gas Supply Systems ...

  • Remote technical training at PrimeServ Academy in Augsburg in May 2020. (Image courtesy of MAN ES)
    News

    Remote technical training trials at PrimeServ Academy

    2020-06-08T21:31:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions’ PrimeServ Academy in Augsburg is piloting remote technical training in June and July, explains Dr Holger Gehring of PrimeServ Academy, Augsburg.

  • Datum Hawk
    Press Releases

    Datum Electronics Announces AI Self-Learning Enabled Condition Monitoring Technology for Marine Engines

    2020-06-08T18:47:00Z By Datum Electronics

    Datum Electronics Announces a revolutionary new AI based Advanced Condition Monitoring Technology for fuel efficiency and preventative maintenance.

  • The new LARS solution Photo: Kongsberg Maritime
    News

    Kongsberg signs first LARS contract

    2020-06-08T13:34:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a new launch and recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.

  • The capacity of ropaxes has not really increased since the Stena Hollandica (pictured) was launched in 2010.
    News

    Ropax designers seek efficiencies as capacity ceiling looms

    2020-06-08T13:34:00Z

    Maximum ropax ferry capacities may have plateaued at 5,600 lane metres, despite strong incentives to meet efficiency improvements via economies of scale, writes Kari Reinikainen. Owners will also have to think of future regulatory considerations with their newbuilding plans.

  • Wärtsilä’s data-driven DMP solution uses digital technology and expert analysis to maximise asset uptime Photo: Wärtsilä
    News

    Using data to optimise engine maintenance

    2020-06-08T13:28:00Z

    Wärtsilä has introduced a data-driven analytics feature to its dynamic maintenance planning (DMP) solution.

  • The two new shuttle tankers for the KNOT Group will feature Wärtsilä’s unique technology combining VOC recovery with an LNG fuel gas supply system.
    News

    Wärtsilä VOC package for KNOT shuttle tankers

    2020-06-08T13:11:00Z

    Two new 124,000 dwt shuttle tankers being built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine (DSME) yard in South Korea will feature a LNG fuel gas supply system and a Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Recovery system supplied by Wärtsilä.

  • Help from Berlin as even yards like Meyer go quiet (Photo: Tom Todd)
    News

    Germans approve €1 billion in maritime aid

    2020-06-08T12:16:00Z

    The Berlin Government has approved €1 billion in crisis aid over the next two years for new ships and projects in the German maritime sector, reports Germany Correspondent Tom Todd.

  • KiwiRail is planning to modernise its rail-enabled ferry fleet Photo: OSK Group
    News

    KiwiRail newbuilding project on track

    2020-06-05T15:19:00Z

    State-owned KiwiRail’s plan to modernise its fleet with the building of two new future-proof ships designed by OSK-ShipTech is on track thanks to a NZ$400 million contribution to the 2020 budget.

  • Enrico Bonetti, Naviris COO, Adm. Matteo Bisceglia, OCCAR director, Claude Centofanti – Naviris CEO Photo: Naviris
    News

    Naviris signs R&T contract with OCCAR

    2020-06-05T15:12:00Z

    Naviris, a joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed its first research and technology (R&T) contract with OCCAR, the European Joint Armaments Cooperation organisation.

  • The new ‘Olympic Class’ ferry Photo: ABB
    News

    Zero-emissions Washington state ferry plan

    2020-06-05T15:03:00Z

    ABB has been selected by Vigor Fab as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet.

  • Yanmar is developing a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime use Photo: Yanmar
    News

    Yanmar develops hydrogen fuel cell system

    2020-06-04T13:23:00Z

    Yanmar Holdings and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology have announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles.

  • DNV GL - Maritime CEO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen (l) and Juha Koskela, MD, ABB Marine & Ports Photo: DNV GL
    News

    MoU to advance maritime digitalisation

    2020-06-04T13:19:00Z

    DNV GL and ABB have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate digitalisation in the maritime industry.

  • Chris-W_1_copy-320x256.jpg
    Press Releases

    Vickers Oils appoints the new Managing Director

    2020-06-04T12:52:00Z By Vickers Oil

    Vickers Oils is excited to announce that with effect from 30th March 2020, Chris Wholley is succeeding Peter Vickers as Managing Director of Benjn. R. Vickers & Sons Ltd (“Vickers Oils”).

  • Total Lubmarine’s Global Marketing Director Serge Dal Farra commented: “In the future, we will recommend Talusia Universal for MAN engines running on MGO or ULSFO" (Image courtesy of Total Lubmarine)
    News

    MAN ES approval for Talusia Universal cylinder oil

    2020-06-03T19:44:00Z

    Total Lubmarine received an approval from MAN Energy Solutions for its Talusia Universal cylinder oil on 19 May, indicating the firm’s confidence in the product.