All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 365

  • White: Ensuring VGP compliance while reducing maintenance and operating costs
    News

    ZF approves Mobil SHC gear oils

    2018-03-15T13:59:00Z

    Thruster manufacturer ZF has approved Exxon Mobil’s Mobil SHC Aware Gear oils for use with its propulsion systems.

  • The Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in Panama is one of five funded worldwide by IMO and the EU
    News

    Maritime technology cooperation centre opens in Panama

    2018-03-15T12:24:00Z

    Panama’s Universidad Marítima Internacional (UMIP) has opened the Latin America Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC), part of a global network of five IMO and EU-funded facilities.

  • Mr Carter’s paper could deliver peace of mind to shipowners that a cost-effective alternative is available to oil lubricated propeller shafts
    News

    Thordon Bearings advocates the green approach

    2018-03-14T14:29:00Z

    Thordon Bearings has been advocating the use of green technologies to help slash operation costs for shipowners.

  • Bureau Veritas has developed a comprehensive approach to address maritime cyber risks
    News

    Bureau Veritas develops maritime cyber notations

    2018-03-14T14:12:00Z

    Bureau Veritas has developed a comprehensive approach to support shipowners in addressing maritime cyber risks.

  • Bio-UV has become the tenth ballast water management system supplier to apply for US Coast Guard type approval
    News

    BWMS approval submissions in US reach double figures

    2018-03-14T10:45:00Z

    The US Coast Guard has welcomed the tenth application for type approval of a ballast water management system (BWMS), for BIO-UV Group’s BIO-SEA system, over a year after granting its first approval.

  • Repair of some ship structures (here, sea chests) with composite materials could be faster, cheaper and safer than traditional steel cutting and welding
    News

    EU funding for composite repair project

    2018-03-14T09:44:00Z

    Croatian maritime research company as2con has received a €600,000 European grant to develop ship repair techniques using composite materials.

  • A fuel mixed from gas-to-liquid, lightcycle oil and water could help ship owners meet NOx and SOx regulations without costly installations (image: Oshima Shipbuilding)
    News

    Oshima Shipbuilding plans environmental super fuel

    2018-03-14T09:43:00Z

    A fuel that can meet all current air emission regulations – including Tier III NOx limits and 0.1% sulphur emission control areas – is under development by Oshima Shipbuilding.

  • Azipod DO propulsion unit
    News

    ABB wins polar newbuild total solution order

    2018-03-13T11:28:00Z

    ABB will provide power, automation, propulsion and digital technology including two Azipod DO propulsion units for a new polar exploration vessel.

  • The LNG Brick offers compact and easy to install gas fuel storage based on GTT's established Mark III membrane
    News

    GTT tests new LNG Brick storage solution

    2018-03-13T07:47:00Z

    GTT has completed tests on a new compact and easy to install cryogenic storage system for LNG as fuel, the LNG Brick.

  • Mammoth ore carrier Yuan He Hai (photo: China News Service).
    News

    Debut of new-generation ore carrier

    2018-03-13T07:27:00Z

    A new generation of very large ore carriers (VLOCs) is set to realise further efficiency gains in iron ore transportation from Brazil to China, writes David Tinsley.

  • Call for papers released
    Conference

    Call for papers released

    2018-03-12T15:27:00Z

    The Motorship Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference will take place over two days and will consist of joint sessions and two separate streams which will maximise the topics and focus on the specifics of either propulsion technology or low flashpoint / alternative fuels.

  • DNV GL has launched a project designed to advance the understanding of the use of lithium-ion batteries in the shipping industry
    News

    DNV GL looks to drive marine battery adoption

    2018-03-12T13:34:00Z

    DNV GL has launched a project designed to advance the understanding of the use of lithium-ion batteries in the shipping industry and in turn boost more widespread adoption.

  • Dr Kostas Gkonis: “Regulation is welcome but should also be measured and wise”
    News

    Intercargo says regulation needs to get wiser

    2018-03-12T11:18:00Z

    The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) has re-iterated its commitment to a safe efficient and environmentally-friendly dry cargo shipping industry plus its support for an industry governed by free and fair competition.

  • Underwater noise control
    News

    New underwater noise notation

    2018-03-09T12:55:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released a new underwater noise notation and ShipRight procedure on underwater radiated noise to help shipowners minimise underwater noise emissions when operating in sensitive environments.

  • De Nora has applied for USCG type approval for its BALPURE BWTS
    News

    De Nora submits BWTS for USCG Type-Approval

    2018-03-08T12:40:00Z

    Electrochlorination equipment supplier De Nora has submitted an application for US Coastguard (USCG) type approval for its BALPURE ballast water treatment system (BWTS) following testing.

  • The MARPOL amendments are the latest mandatory requirements aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of international shipping
    News

    MARPOL Convention amendments come into force

    2018-03-08T12:12:00Z

    The new International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) amendments have entered into force which update ship fuel oil reporting requirements, garbage classification and IOPP certificates.

  • Eniram Mobile has been co-developed together with Royal Caribbean Cruises
    News

    Eniram launches real-time mobile support service

    2018-03-07T13:56:00Z

    Eniram has launched a mobile support service which offers real-time decision-making support by providing instant mobile notifications to operators.

  • Steef Staal and Wim Knoester will head up DMC NL
    News

    Damen and Van der Velden announce merger

    2018-03-07T13:41:00Z

    Damen Marine Components (DMC) and Van der Velden Marine Systems (VDVMS) have merged together in order to strengthen and expand its portfolio of propulsion products.

  • K LINE has joined the coalition to broaden its involvement in both the upstream and downstream business of the global energy value chain
    News

    Japanese duo partner with SEA/LNG coalition

    2018-03-06T13:19:00Z

    K LINE Group and Uyeno Group of Companies have joined SEA\LNG to stimulate collaboration in APAC''s LNG hub.

  • The BlueBox SA is a tamper-proof oil content monitor (OCM) and data recorder
    News

    Alfa Laval tool cuts oily water discharge risk

    2018-03-06T12:22:00Z

    Non-compliant discharge of oily water continues to be an expensive environmental threat but Alfa Lava is providing peace of mind to ship owners and operators with its new standalone monitoring tool.