All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 403

  • 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.

  • A Maripur NF 150 unit will also be supplied to Linz Shipyard for retrofit to the 150-passenger capacity river cruise vessel 'Carissima'
    News

    Cruise retrofit for cost-effective water treatment

    2018-03-05T13:20:00Z

    ACO Marine has been awarded contracts to supply its advanced wastewater treatment technology as retrofit solutions to river cruise vessels operating on European waterways.

  • ecoSMRT innovative technology enables LNG carriers to operate at the cutting edge of efficiency
    News

    LNG carrier first for Babcock technology

    2018-03-05T13:00:00Z

    Babcock''s first LNG carrier market order involves supplying ecoSMRT LNG reliquefaction technology to four newbuilds.

  • Speed restrictions would distort the market, benefit inefficient ships and force cargo onto the roads, says Danish Shipping
    News

    Denmark rejects speed restriction as GHG measure

    2018-03-05T08:12:00Z

    One of the world’s most environmentally progressive flag states, Denmark, has rejected the imposition of speed restrictions as a measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Exmar is to build its LPG fleet with two VLGCs that will also burn the gas as fuel
    News

    Exmar chooses LPG propulsion for VLGCs

    2018-03-05T07:15:00Z

    Shipping company Exmar is to install liquid petroleum gas (LPG) burning two-stroke engines on two very large gas carriers (VLGC) to be built at Hanjin Heavy Industries’ Subic Bay shipyard by 2020.

  • Integrated naviagation intelligence and engine diagnostics will enable ship operations to be further optimised
    News

    HHI and WinGD integrate data tools

    2018-03-05T06:35:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is to offer ship owners greater insight into ship and engine performance by integrating engine developer Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD) diagnostics system into its own data analysis platform.