All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 304

  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding of Japan has won the first order for a new upgraded Handymax type, the TESS42.
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    TSUNEISHI EXTENDS HANDYMAX BULKER RANGE

    2019-07-09T17:23:00Z

    Tsuneishi Shipbuilding of Japan has won the first order for a new upgraded Handymax type, the TESS42. Tsuneishi confirmed receiving the first order for several examples of its new 42,000 dwt TESS type in late June, extending the TESS (Tsuneishi economical standard ship) portfolio.

  • The new innovative hybrid solution to be installed on the Paolo Topic is another industry first from Wärtsilä.
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    Wärtsilä in first hybrid solution for bulk carrier agreement

    2019-07-09T15:38:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a project agreement with Monaco-based ship operator Marfin Management for the first hybrid installation for a bulk carrier. Under the terms of the agreement, which represents a new technology benchmark for the marine sector, the innovative system will be installed on the Paolo Topic, a ...

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    Stolt Tankers and DESMI Ocean Guard sign Frame Agreement

    2019-07-09T13:08:00Z By DESMI Pumping Technology A/S

    Stolt Tankers and DESMI Ocean Guard sign Frame Agreement for the Supply of CompactClean Ballast Water Management Systems

  • Gas trials with the Saga Dawn off the Chinese coast (courtesy of LNT Marine).
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    NEW DESIGN WIDENS LNGC BUILD OPTIONS

    2019-07-09T10:46:00Z

    A novel design of LNG containment system is set to make its operational debut, with the imminent handover in China of the 45,000m3-capacity Saga Dawn, writes David Tinsley.

  • LDA is to install an Airseas SeaWing parafoil on the dedicated RoRo Ville de Bordeaux from 2020.
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    Louis Dreyfus Armateurs joins IWSA

    2019-07-08T22:32:00Z

    French shipping company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA). The move follows a number of steps by the LDA Group to further the development of primary renewable solutions.

  • JIP to develop 220k LNG carrier with GTT Mark III containment system
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    First 220,000m3 LNG carrier with GTT Mark III

    2019-07-08T15:48:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed an agreement with COSCO Shipping LNG Investment (Shanghai) Co., COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd, Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd. (JN), Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC), Shanghai Ship and Shipping Research Institute (SSSRI) and China Classification Society (CCS) to design and develop ...

  • The signing ceremony was attended by senior management from Wärtsilä and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry. (Picture copyright: CHI)
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    Wärtsilä and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to cooperate in EGCS market in China

    2019-07-08T15:00:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering the development of local production resources, thus ensuring further development and support of Wärtsilä’s exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) in the region. The agreement was signed in June 2019.

  • Viktor Friberg, Head of Global Sales, Alfa Laval PureBallast; Peter Sahlén, Head of Alfa Laval PureBallast; Murat Er, Leader of Turkish Shipowners BWT Group; Tayfun Aydemir, Managing Director, Alfa Laval Turkey; Sabri Yazgan, Marine Division Man...
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    Turkish Shipowners Group selects Alfa Laval PureBallast 3

    2019-07-08T14:07:00Z

    Turkish Shipowners Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) Group has signed a fleet agreement, valued at SEK210 million (USD22.2 million), for Alfa Laval to supply PureBallast 3 systems to around 228 vessels on behalf of the group’s members.

  • DESMI's CompactClean BWMS Photo: DESMI
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    DESMI BWMS given USCG approval

    2019-07-08T10:51:00Z

    A ballast water management system (BWMS) manufactured by DESMI Ocean Guard has received amended US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval with just two hours minimum hold time restriction in US waters.

  • Polarstern on one of her 70 visits to Lloyd Werft.
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    Veteran Polarstern docks again - but not for the last time

    2019-07-05T15:56:00Z

    Germany’s 37-year old polar research icebreaker Polarstern is at Lloyd Werft for its 70th visit since 1982 and although a successor will soon be built, it will continue calling for a while to come, writes Tom Todd.

  • Low-friction self-polishing antifouling paints have excellent performance after years of service (Credit: Nippon Paint Marine)
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    NPM extends low-friction hydrogel to Ecoloflex range

    2019-07-04T12:52:00Z

    Nippon Paint Marine (NPM) has extended a low-friction technology to its standard range of antifoulings to provide a cost-effective solution for reducing fuel consumption. Hydrogel, already used in the company’s LF-Sea 150 HyB and A-LF-Sea range of hull coatings, has now been incorporated into its Ecoloflex SPC 200 range.

  • Langh Tech srubber tower Photo: Langh Tech
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    Langh Tech scrubber for Greek owner

    2019-07-04T12:28:00Z

    Langh Tech has successfully delivered a scrubber system to a 50,000dwt medium range product tanker owned by Greek ship owner, Chios Navigation.

  • Luca Volta, Marine Fuels Venture Manager, ExxonMobil.
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    ExxonMobil launches VLSFO marine fuels range

    2019-07-04T10:49:00Z

    ExxonMobil has today announced that it is launching a new range of very low sulphur fuel oil 0.50% sulphur cap compliant marine fuels, EMF.5™. The new suite of fuels will all be residual and will meet ISO 8217:2017 specification.

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    First Nidec-brand battery system

    2019-07-04T09:58:00Z

    Nidec ASI has launched its first Nidec-brand battery system designed for large and medium-sized zero-emission vessel propulsion systems.

  • Bergen Engines' first B36:45 inline engine.
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    Building on a solid platform

    2019-07-04T09:32:00Z

    Leif-Arne Skarbø, Bergen Engines, Chief Technology Officer, shares the latest developments in Bergen’s engine portfolio

  • Wärtsilä Biogas Solutions combines biogas upgrading with liquefaction to offer a full service for advanced biofuel production Photo: Biokraft
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    Wärtsilä further commits to biogas

    2019-07-03T13:22:00Z

    The technology group Wärtsilä has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability with the merger of its Puregas solutions and biogas liquefaction teams to create Wärtsilä Biogas Solutions.

  • Grimaldi's Ro-Pax ferries have been fitted with Corvus Energy ESS Photo: Grimaldi Group
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    Corvus fits ESS for Grimaldi Ro-Pax ferries

    2019-07-03T13:16:00Z

    Corvus Energy has completed the installation of a 5.5MWh battery energy storage systems (ESS) for each of the two Ro-Pax cruise ferries owned and operated by the Italian Grimaldi Group.

  • WE Tech Solutions will supply an integrated propulsion package to two 22,000 dwt newbuilding chemical and product tankers.
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    WE Tech to supply package for Donsotank tankers

    2019-07-02T16:55:00Z

    WE Tech Solutions, a leading energy efficiency solution provider, has received an order to supply an integrated propulsion package for two 22,000 dwt newbuilding chemical and product tankers with an option for another two. The vessels, which are being constructed for Swedish ship owner Donsotank, are due to be delivered ...

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    DESMI Ocean Guard’s CompactClean Ballast Water Management System receives

    2019-07-02T14:23:00Z By DESMI Pumping Technology A/S

    DESMI Ocean Guard’s CompactClean Ballast Water Management System receives amended US Coast Guard Type Approval Certificate

  • The ICS has released updated guidelines ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap Photo: ICS
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    ICS releases sulphur cap guidelines

    2019-07-01T13:02:00Z

    With six months to go until the implementation of the ''Global Sulphur Cap'' the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued updated guidance to help shipowners comply with new UN International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulations.