All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 399

  • The ethane-burning Mitsui-MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.5-GIE engine aboard 'Gaschem Beluga'
    News

    First two-stroke success for ethane fuel

    2017-05-21T10:39:00Z

    The world’s first two-stroke engine to run on ethane has successfully passed gas trials on board the liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carrier ‘Gaschem Beluga’, with engine designer MAN Diesel & Turbo hailing the positive operational performance as “expanding alternative fuel possibilities”.

  • The UT 715 L design 'CBO Manoella' will receive a Rolls-Royce hybrid crane capable of using either steel or fibre rope
    News

    CBO vessel receives first ‘hybrid’ subsea crane

    2017-05-21T09:28:00Z

    As part of its conversion from a platform supply vessel to an remotely operated vehicle (ROV) support vessel, Brazilian ship owner CBO’s ‘Manoella’ is being installed with the first subsea crane capable of using either fibre or steel wire rope.

  • A modular design allows for Dellner's most powerful braking capacity by combining two SKD 140 brake assemblies
    News

    Dellner launches modular braking system

    2017-05-18T14:29:00Z

    Dellner Brakes is introducing two new heavy-duty disc brakes to its SKD range that are claimed to offer outstanding stopping power at extremely competitive prices through a new modular design.

  • Schottel's factory in Doerth, where the new EcoPeller will be produced (photo: Schottel)
    News

    Norwegian ferries debut Schottel eco-thruster

    2017-05-18T14:14:00Z

    Eight ferries under construction for two Norwegian companies are to debut Schottel’s new thruster, the Schottel Rudder EcoPeller (SRE).

  • GTT will equip two newbuild DSME LNG carriers with its NO96 GW containment system Photo: GTT
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    GTT to equip DSME gas carrier duo

    2017-05-18T11:51:00Z

    GTT has received an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to equip two LNG carriers with its NO96 GW containment system.

  • Korean ferry
    News

    Weidong Ferry chooses Wärtsilä scrubbers

    2017-05-18T09:22:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply its exhaust gas cleaning system for a new Korean ferry.

  • Parker Kittiwake's 'Gold Guide' offers an indispensable reference guide for the use and testing of fuels and marine lubricant or hydraulic oils
    News

    Parker Kittiwake launches fuel and lube guide

    2017-05-17T15:53:00Z

    Parker Kittiwake has published ‘The Gold Guide’, a definitive resource for marine fuel, lubricating and hydraulic oils representing more than a year’s efforts on the part of the condition monitoring specialist and its partners.

  • News

    Aegir-Marine adds stabiliser repair to services

    2017-05-17T15:15:00Z

    Aegir-Marine has added stabiliser and steering gear repair services to its portfolio of maritime services, which is all part of its long-term growth strategy.

  • P&E
    Conference

    P&E - High quality programme attracts high level owners and operators

    2017-05-17T12:10:00Z

    Many of the world’s biggest fleet owners, charterers and tonnage providers came together in Hamburg last week at the 39th Propulsion & Emissions Conference to discuss, in a series of operator panels, plenary sessions and panel discussions, the implications of forthcoming regulations and the technology and solutions currently available.

  • P&E 2018
    Conference

    P&E - 2018: A date for your diary!

    2017-05-17T10:52:00Z

    After a very successful 2017 Conference and with DNV GL already confirmed as Gold Sponsor for 2018, companies looking to reach fleet directors, technical directors and managing directors of ship owners and operators, should contact the organisers to benefit from a full year’s promotion in advance of next year’s event: ...

  • Conference Dinner
    Conference

    P&E - Attendees make the most of the networking at P&E 2017

    2017-05-17T10:51:00Z

    With the Blohm+Voss welcome reception and GE Marine conference dinner well supported, the conference provided the platform not only to be updated on the latest cost saving technologies but also the opportunity to make new acquaintances and network with leading owners and operators from around the world.

  • Shaft generators and high-efficiency turbochargers from ABB will boost fuel economy on two DFDS ro-ro vessels under construction in China
    Conference

    P&E - ABB shaft generators and turbochargers for DFDS duo

    2017-05-17T09:47:00Z

    ABB is to provide shaft generators and turbochargers for two of the biggest freight vessels ever ordered by DFDS, which will take delivery of the ro-ro ships from Jinling Shipyard in China in early 2019.

  • An opening panel featuring Mitsui OSK Lines (Kenta Arai), Hapag-Lloyd (Wolfram Guntermann), Maersk Line (Ole Graa Jakobsen) and Carnival Corp (Tom Strang) epitomised strong ship owner and operator involvement
    Conference

    P&E - Strong shipowner turnout for Propulsion & Emissions conference

    2017-05-17T09:44:00Z

    Some of the world’s biggest fleet owners, charterers and tonnage providers have highlighted the technical challenges facing global merchant shipping at The Motorship’s 39th Propulsion & Emissions Conference in Hamburg this week.

  • Your profit goal – the monetary reward - has to equal your value goal – what you believe in. If that’s true, you have harmony... But if it isn’t, it will eventually compromise the long term growth of the business.
    News

    Brent Perry: Under a spell

    2017-05-17T09:36:00Z

    After founding and running two energy storage companies, you might think Brent Perry, CEO and founder of PBES, had seen it all in that field. But batteries still hold a little bit of magic for him, he tells Stevie Knight.

  • Tore Anderson: “The modular nature of OBS makes it easy to retrofit on any vessels”
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    Wisby and Hoegh retrofits for Optimarin

    2017-05-16T16:23:00Z

    Optimarin has signed contracts with Wisby Tankers and Hoëgh Autoliners to install its market proven Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) on five existing vessels.

  • twisted stern
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    DNV GL offers asymmetric stern optimisation

    2017-05-16T16:19:00Z

    DNV GL has included asymmetric stern shapes in its Eco Lines hull optimising service for the first time, enabling vessels to reduce installed power.

  • Sergey Ogai (left), rector of MSUN, and Konstantin Dudarev, deputy managing director and OSV fleet team manager, Sakhalin branch, Unicom Management Services
    News

    ‘Floating lab’ to study electric propulsion

    2017-05-16T13:57:00Z

    A ‘floating laboratory’ onboard icebreaking platform supply vessel ‘Gennadiy Nevelskoy’ is to research electric propulsion and equipment performance in ice conditions, under plans drawn up by Sovcomflot (SCF) and the Admiral Nevelskoy Maritime State University of Vladivostok.

  • RAMLAB and Autodesk have already built a to-scale propeller and are now targeting class approval with Promarin, Damen and Bureau Veritas
    News

    3D printing project targets class-approved prop

    2017-05-16T13:56:00Z

    A consortium of five companies is cooperating to develop the world’s first class approved propeller made using 3D printing (or additive manufacturing) techniques.

  • New engine constellation at German shipyard
    News

    GDD and Zeppelin combine engine businesses

    2017-05-15T15:29:00Z

    Leading repair and conversion yard German Dry Docks (GDD) is expanding its marine engine repair and maintenance business by integrating its own MWB Power division and new partner Zeppelin Power Systems (ZPS) in a new company, writes Tom Todd.

  • 'Roald Amundsen': Optimised for expedition cruising in environmentally sensitive regions
    News

    The new Norwegian explorers

    2017-05-15T09:49:00Z

    Two polar expedition cruiseships for Norwegian operator Hurtigruten promise to be among the most environmentally friendly ships ever built thanks to the use of batteries and innovative waste heat recovery and fresh water production technologies.