All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 305
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NewsIACS commits to quality and engagement
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has held its 79th Council session (C79) in South Korea where quality operations, new technologies and industry engagement were discussed.
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NewsMHI new axial flow turbocharger series
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group (MHI) showcased recently-launched axial flow turbocharger for two-stroke engines (MET-MBII series) at the CIMAC conference in Vancouver in June 2019, and also unveiled a new generation of its radial turbocharger for four-stroke engines (MET-ER series).
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NewsFast charging at sea feasibility study
Volvo Penta is to complete a feasibility study together with ABB in Sweden and Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg to evaluate technology that can meet the challenge of providing fast charging of electric vessels.
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NewsKHI delivers second 82,000 cbm LPG carrier for Astomos
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) delivered on 28 June a 82,200 m3 capacity LPG carrier, NS Dream, to Astomos Energy, a wholly-owned joint venture between Japanese energy company Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsubishi Corporation.
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NewsEGCSA launches global scrubber rules database
The Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) has launched a global database of operating rules for exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) for ship-owners who are helping to cut emissions through the use of the technology.
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NewsNEW COMPOUND LEAVES MR TANKER BARNACLE-FREE
A copper-free antifouling paint containing the barnacle-repelling active agent Selektope® has kept the hull of a 46,067 dwt tanker experiencing several long idle periods per year free from barnacle fouling as the vessel sails past month 40 in its dry dock cycle.
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NewsOSK designs new RoPax ferries for Onorato
Onorato Armatori has signed a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for the order of two plus two RoPax ferries, designed by Danish naval architects, OSK-ShipTech.
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NewsWSC supplies two new ferries to Mexico
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) has completed its second export order for two ferries for Mexican ferry operator, Ultramar.
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NewsTaking a broader view of turbocharging
Christoph Rofka, Vice President – Head of Technology at ABB Turbo Systems provided a wider perspective on the rapidly evolving turbocharger landscape in an interview with The Motorship at the 2019 CIMAC Congress.
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NewsJ-ENG TARGETS MARCH 2021 FOR FIRST UEC42LSH DELIVERY
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) is to introduce a successor to its low-speed UEC45LSE design. The UEC42LSH engine has been upgraded to meet the requirements of Handysize bulk carriers and small-sized chemical tankers.
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NewsHHI EXTENDS DUAL-FUEL HIMSEN RANGE
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (HHI) announced at the CIMAC conference in Vancouver that it was adding a larger engine to HiMSEN’s range of dual-fuel engines.
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Press ReleasesMaking hard choices for materials that last the distance
DESMI has gained a solid reputation over the years for selecting exactly the right materials for its products to withstand the damaging effects of harsh environments
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NewsGasum completes first Rotterdam bunker
Gasum has bunkered LNG using its bunker vessel Coralius to a tanker at the Port of Rotterdam for the first time. This represents a milestone as it was the first time she had proven her availability in ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp).
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NewsJapanese low-speed four-strokes
Japanese engine designer Niigata is continuing to develop its range of low-speed four-stroke engines, and announced plans to introduce a 340mm bore engine to the market in 2020.
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NewsEurope's first dual-fuel dredger conversion
Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has signed off on the conversion of a dredger to dual-fuel operation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and marine gas oil (MGO).
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NewsNEW SAGA FOR UK CRUISE FLEET
UK operator Saga Cruises has commissioned its first-ever newbuild, with the handover in Germany of the 58,200gt Spirit of Discovery, writes David Tinsley. The company’s core target market is affluent British travellers of the so-called Baby Boomer generation, although the highly individual design and itineraries are intended to foster wider ...
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NewsOceanwide commissions second polar cruiser
Following the success of its new Polar Class 6 ship, Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions has ordered a sister ship by the same shipyard, Brodosplit in Croatia.
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NewsMOL FSRU package for Hong Kong terminal
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL) has signed a long-term charter contract with Hong Kong LNG Terminal Limited to supply a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU), as well as jetty operation and maintenance services and port services for the Hong Kong offshore LNG terminal project.
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NewsCHELSEA AWARDED DNV GL TYPE APPROVAL FOR WASH WATER MONITOR
Chelsea Technologies has announced that its Sea Sentry wash water monitoring system for ship exhaust gas cleaning systems has been awarded type approval by DNV GL. This accreditation, combined with certification for its measurement protocols from Class NK and DNV GL, assures shipowners and operators that all available measures have ...
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NewsMAN B&W Dual-Fuel Engines Pass Half-Million Hour Milestone
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its two-stroke, dual-fuel portfolio has now logged over 500,000 operational hours. The milestone stems from the confirmed 250+ sales the company has won within its entire portfolio of dual-fuel engines – all running on LNG or other, clean fuels such as LPG and methanol.
