All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 359
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Japan faces a crisis
Once again, in The Motor Ship of June 1968, the Japanese shipbuilding industry was making headlines. Following its rapid rise, thanks to high levels of government investment, shipyards in Japan faced the prospect of a decline thanks to rising costs and a general slowdown in orders.
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NewsSwedish owners raise bar in environmental tanker design
Meticulous attention to every aspect of energy demand and usage is reflected in the 1A ice-classed ‘Fure Vinga’. The project lays down a new milestone in product carrier design and construction, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsThe Switch gears up for offshore hybrid opportunity
The Switch has completed the factory acceptance test for a critical component of its DC Hub system, which has been ordered by an undisclosed ship owner to optimise hybrid propulsion on an ‘advanced offshore vessel’.
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NewsEniram monitoring for Project Forward
LNG bulker initiative Project Forward has signed an agreement for monitoring and optimisation with Eniram, offering further evidence of the project’s evolution from concept to reality.
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NewsGoodFuels secures investment to develop CO2-reducing sustainable biofuels
GoodFuels has secured investment funding to boost its development of sustainable biofuels with the aim of reducing CO2, improving air quality and achieving global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
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NewsAdapting to evolving engine demands
As emissions regulations drive a transformation in the technical demands of the shipping industry, WinGD is mapping its view of future engine design. Dominik Schneiter, vice president, research and development, outlines the company’s priorities
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NewsUS to build versatile new training ships
US government funding has been authorised to begin the replacement of the country’s ageing fleet of state maritime academy training ships with a versatile new generation of national security multi-mission vessels (NSMV), writes David Tinsley
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NewsCROE to supply emissions-reducing scrubbers for Songa Shipmanagement’s vessels
CR Ocean Engineering (CROE) will supply sulphur-emissions reducing exhaust gas cleaning systems for Songa Shipmanagement’s oil/chemical tankers and heavy-lift vessels.
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NewsEcochlor BWMS to be retrofitted in 36 ASGL vessels
Ecochlor will retrofit its ballast water management system (BWMS) in 36 of Angelicoussis Shipping Group’s (ASGL) vessels.
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NewsLR launches sulphur compliance cost tool
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched an online calculator that can help ship owners evaluate the cost of sulphur compliance ahead of IMO’s global cap from 2020.
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NewsMSC takes up IMO autonomy discussion
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will discuss how it can begin to regulate for autonomous vessels at the ninety-ninth meeting of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), starting this week.
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NewsNew bearing information website
A new website will provide information about the commercial, technical and environmental advantages of using grease-free and water-lubricated polymer bearings across a wide variety of applications.
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NewsBrunvoll propulsion for pioneering fishing vessel
Brunvoll will provide propulsion and manoeuvring equipment for a fishing vessel featuring combined trawling, auto-line and potting, to be built for Austral Fisheries.
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NewsLNG dredger conversion begins at Damen Dunkerque
Work has begun on the conversion of the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Samuel de Champlain, which will become Europe’s first LNG-fuelled dredger.
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NewsEALs: Learning from history
Shipping is not the first industry to suffer a rude awakening as it switched to environmentally acceptable lubricants, recalls Patrick Lämmle, chairman of lubricant supplier Panolin International
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NewsEvolution in cruise ship design from Italy
‘MSC Seaside’ has put down a new marker for Italian design and construction as her Swiss-based owner rolls out an ambitious and innovative, 10-year fleet investment programme. By David Tinsley
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NewsJapan and Australia in hydrogen transport project
A new project comprising Japanese and Australian stakeholders could see the first liquefied hydrogen carrier become a reality within three years.
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NewsFive-year Rolls-Royce deck machinery maintenance agreement
Rolls-Royce has signed a long-term service agreement with offshore vessel owner Siem Offshore to ensure the stability of its deck machinery installations aboard 12 of its state-of-the art anchor handling vessels.
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NewsFinnish based consortium works towards smart green shipping
A Finnish collaborative consortium has been set up to advance digitalisation of the country’s marine industry with a specific focus on energy efficiency improvement and emissions reduction of ship energy systems.
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NewsFirst Veth Integrated L drive delivered to Damen fish farm service vessel
Veth has delivered its first Integrated L-drive to Damen Shipyards’ Volt Processor fish farm service vessel following successful sea trials.
