All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 409
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NewsChinese shipbuilders spearhead the return to water lubrication
Thordon Bearings has received another order from a Chinese shipyard which it says indicates more of the country’s shipbuilders are specifying water lubricated propeller shafting arrangements as standard.
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NewsMore powerful Wärtsilä 20 engine launched
Wärtsilä is launching a more powerful version of its well established 20 diesel engine to allow vessels to accommodate greater payloads and faster speeds with a similar low fuel consumption.
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NewsTechnology network to steer energy initiatives
A new network of technology centres will provide leadership in promoting ship energy-efficiency technologies and operations and emissions reduction initiatives.
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NewsWorld’s largest ethane carrier ordered
China’s shipbuilding industry is to construct the world’s largest liquefied ethane carrier for the transport of US-produced ethane to a new cracker at Taixing, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsWärtsilä launches VOC handling solution
Technology group Wärtsilä is introducing a system that enables tanker owners to maximise their oil cargo revenues and cut fuel bills through effective handling of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
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NewsJotun anticipates paint demand with DNV GL data platform
Coatings supplier Jotun has deployed DNV GL’s big data platform to anticipate how much product it needs at port.
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NewsMacGregor to optimise container capacity for MSC
MacGregor has received orders to optimise container capacity for 31 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) vessels from six different ship series.
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NewsCMA CGM and Total strike LNG fuel deal
Total is to supply around 300,000 tonnes of LNG fuel a year for the nine 22,000 teu containerships ordered by CMA CGM.
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NewsDe Nora expands its Asia Pacific capability
Water technology company De Nora has invested US$10 million to expand and upgrade its Chinese manufacturing capacity to keep up with growing demand.
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NewsJanuary launch for new MHI companies
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has established two wholly-owned companies as part of its shipbuilding business reorganisation for growth and stability.
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NewsVersatile Dutch capacity for project cargo
Hartman’s new R2 Carrier ro-ro generation builds on key features of its game-changing M2 Runner series of multipurpose/heavy-load vessels, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsABB two-stroke turbocharger passes MAN benchmark
ABB Turbocharging’s new A180-L for two-stroke engines has exceeded efficiency requirements set by MAN Diesel & Turbo, reaching 71% at part load.
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NewsSchottel SRP 560 to power ASD tug
Schottel will deliver an SRP 560 with a power rating of 2794kW for the construction of an ASD tug.
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Lloyd’s Register unveils fast-track type approval
Class society Lloyd’s Register has used the International WorkBoat Show in Miami to launch a new online type approval service that offers a faster route to assurance.
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NewsRolls-Royce to learn from space agency remote operations
Rolls-Royce and the European Space Agency (ESA) are to cooperate on ‘space activities’ in support of autonomous, remote controlled shipping and promoting innovation in European digital logistics.
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NewsABS releases supercapacitor guide
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published its Guide for the Use of Supercapacitors in the Marine and Offshore Industries to support safe application of hybrid power in the sectors.
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NewsFirst class-approved 3D printed ship propeller unveiled
Damen Shipyard Group has displayed the world’s first class-approved 3D printed propeller at its headquarters after a collaborative project between RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk, Bureau Veritas and Damen.
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NewsDual-fuel hydrogen-powered passenger vessel launches
A certified passenger vessel using dual fuel combustion engines that burn diesel and hydrogen is believed to be the world’s first.
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NewsNew project champions zero emissions ships
A new project will use Norwegian short-sea ferries to pioneer technologies such as LNG, batteries and shore power.
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NewsGloryholder systems for LNG car carriers
Gloryholder Liquefied Gas Machinery will supply LNG fuel gas supply systems for two 7,500 ceu pure car/truck carriers.
