All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 310

  • The Wärtsilä Translink provides a cyber secure gateway to connect Wärtsilä navigational systems. Photo: Wärtsilä.
    News

    DNV GL approval for Wärtsilä Translink

    2020-04-01T12:34:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded a DNV GL type-approval certificate and cyber security certification by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for its Translink solution, part of the company’s connected ECDIS concept.

  • The first dual-fuel VLCC will feature 2 x 3500cbm Type C tanks. (Copyright: DSIC)
    News

    FGSS supplier for first dual-fuel VLCC

    2020-03-31T18:58:00Z

    Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC) has selected the fuel gas supply system supplier for the world''s first LNG-fuelled very large crude carrier.

  • chemical tanker
    News

    LGM Engineering wins LNG orders

    2020-03-31T18:30:00Z

    LGM Engineering (Gloryholder LGM) has signed contracts to design and supply LNG fuel gas supply systems for seven dual-fuelled chemical tankers since January.

  • Rolls-Royce is supplying a gas-shielded propulsion system for two new multi-purpose vessels to permit their B36:45L6AG LNG-engines to be safely used in explosive environments.
    News

    Gas protection system for pure gas prime movers

    2020-03-31T17:32:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has developed a gas-shielded propulsion system for two new multi-purpose vessels with pure gas LNG-fuelled engines. The technology will keep them operational even in explosive and toxic environments.

  • WinGD sponsor 2020 networking drinks reception
    Conference

    WinGD sponsor Drinks Reception

    2020-03-31T15:18:00Z

    WinGD, will sponsor this year’s drinks reception taking place on 17 November 2020 following the close of the first day of conference presentations.

  • Evaluations of the innovative gate rudder assembly have shown improvements in both efficiency and manoeuvrability. (Copyright: Yamanaka Shipbuilding)
    News

    Wärtsilä inks license deal for gate rudder technology

    2020-03-30T16:43:00Z

    Wärtsilä has announced plans to fully integrate an innovative propulsion device - the gate rudder - within its propulsion product designs after entering into a partnership relationship with the device’s Japanese patent holders.

  • Ark Germania will provide a platform for testing different fuel cell technologies and fuels. (Credit: DFDS).
    News

    DANES TO TEST FUEL CELLS AT SEA

    2020-03-30T12:43:00Z

    A Danish-owned ro-ro freight vessel currently engaged in the North Sea trade will provide a platform for testing fuel cell technology, writes David Tinsley.

  • Kongsberg Maritime instructors will conduct courses in real time in virtual classrooms Photo: Kongsberg Maritime
    News

    Remote learning with Kongsberg

    2020-03-30T12:12:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has released an integrated strategy to deliver remote, targeted training for its customers.

  • The ‘Stena Immortal’ taking on biofuel Photo: Stena Bulk
    News

    Biofuel test for Stena bulk tanker

    2020-03-30T12:05:00Z

    Stena Bulk is about to commence a test running an MR tanker on 100% biofuel.

  • Baudouin plans to launch a pure gas version of the 12M55 diesel engine (pictured) in H2 2020. (Picture courtesy of Baudouin Moteurs)
    News

    Baudouin Moteurs to develop marine DF engine

    2020-03-30T11:23:00Z

    France-based engine manufacturer Baudouin Moteurs is carrying out research into a dual-fuel engine for the marine market in conjunction with China-based Weichai Power, the company confirmed on Friday.

  • More than 15,000 surveys have been completed remotely since October 2018 Photo: DNV GL
    News

    COVID-19: Value of remote surveys

    2020-03-27T11:44:00Z

    The impact of the global COVID-19 crisis has reinforced the value of remote survey services, says DNV GL.

  • Paris MoU has issued temporary guidance to port authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Photo: Paris MoU
    News

    COVID-19: Paris MoU issues guidance for ports

    2020-03-27T11:37:00Z

    The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has developed temporary guidance for its member authorities during the COVID-19 crisis aimed at ensuring that supply chains remain open.

  • The MET-MBII turbocharger Photo: MHI-MME
    News

    MHI receives first order for new turbocharger

    2020-03-26T16:27:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment (MHI-MME) has received the first order for MET33MBII turbochargers for 12PC2-6B engines manufactured by JFE Engineering Corporation.

  • MAN ES has been commissioned to build a multi-functional LNG and green methane terminal at the Port of Oxelösund Photo: MAN ES
    News

    MAN ES to build LNG terminal at Oxelösund

    2020-03-26T16:26:00Z

    OxGas, a company fully owned by the Port of Oxelösund in Sweden, has commissioned MAN Energy Solutions to develop and construct a multi-functional terminal for liquefied methane-based fuels.

  • A sister vessel of Thun Evolve, the 7,999dwt Thun Eos passing through a lock. (Photo credit: Thun Tankers).
    News

    LNG supplier inks first marine LBG supply contract

    2020-03-26T14:07:00Z

    Energy company Gasum has entered into its first contract to supply a liquefied biogas (LBG) blend to a marine customer.

  • Flapping-wing systems had attracted interest from the Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) segment (pictured). (Credit: AutoNaut)
    News

    Flapping-wing solution at heart of next-gen efficiency project

    2020-03-25T21:44:00Z

    A consortium of seven industry and academic partners, including technology group Wärtsilä, is conducting a three-year EU funded research project to develop two symbiotic ship engine and propulsion innovations.

  • Wärtsilä’s testing of ammonia as a viable fuel for shipping forms part of its future fuels development programme.
    News

    Wärtsilä ammonia combustion research progresses

    2020-03-25T21:31:00Z

    Wärtsilä has successfully proven the concept of using ammonia as a fuel, and is moving to test the combustion of ammonia in spark-ignited gas and dual-fuel test engines. The company intends to begin field tests with ship owners as soon as 2022.

  • Chevron Marine Cloud Solutions was developed under Chevron’s Business Technology Innovation initiative, a multi-year digitization investment program. (Image courtesy of Chevron Marine)
    News

    Chevron Marine extends digital solutions offering

    2020-03-25T20:45:00Z

    Chevron Marine has extended its digital solutions offering, launching a suite of digital tools. The solutions extend the scope of Chevron Marine’s digitization programme after the launch of its e-commerce platform OnePort in 2019.

  • The cooperation between Nauticor and a Novatek subsidiary will focus initially on the Port of Rostock. (Photo: Nauticor)
    News

    Deal to boost small-scale Baltic LNG bunker infrastructure

    2020-03-25T16:14:00Z

    Hamburg-based Nauticor and a subsidiary of Novatek are to collaborate to expand LNG bunker infrastructure along the north German coast.

  • Marinfloc's new combined bilge water separator and EGR Bleed Off water treatment system.
    News

    Combined EGR and bilge water separator launched

    2020-03-25T12:13:00Z

    Sweden-based marine equipment supplier Marinfloc has launched a combined bilge water separator and Exhaust Gas Recirculation Bleed Off water treatment system.