All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 412

  • Sunrui has become the fourth supplier to file for final USCG type approval, for its BalClor ballast water treatment system
    News

    USCG confirms fourth BWMS approval application

    2017-01-27T07:52:00Z

    Sunrui Environmental Engineering has become the fourth manufacturer to submit a final type approval application with the US Coast Guard (USCG), for its BalClor electro-chlorination system.

  • Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation are strengthening their efforts to maintain cruise ship safety and reliability
    News

    Carnival and Wärtsilä in performance partnership

    2017-01-26T12:44:00Z

    Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation are strengthening their efforts to maintain cruise ship safety and reliability with the signing of a new 12-year maintenance agreement for Carnival vessels.

  • Construction of the world’s largest hybrid vessel set to begin after LOI signing
    News

    Ulstein to build biggest hybrid vessel

    2017-01-26T12:08:00Z

    Ulstein Verft and Color Line have signed a Letter of Intent for the construction of a new hybrid vessel which is said to be the largest of its kind in the world.

  • News

    PPR starts work towards sulphur cap

    2017-01-26T11:06:00Z

    The IMO’s Pollution Prevention & Response (PPR) sub-committee has launched its efforts towards the ‘consistent and effective’ implementation of the 2020 global sulphur cap.

  • 'M/S Viking Grace' will be retrofitted with one medium-sized Norsepower Rotor Sail unit that is 24m in height and 4m in diameter
    News

    LNG-wind powered hybrid cruiseship first

    2017-01-25T16:38:00Z

    Finnish based wind propulsion expert, Norsepower Oy Ltd, has signed an agreement with Viking Line to install its Rotor Sail Solution onboard the ‘M/S Viking Grace’, the operator''s flagship LNG-fuelled cruise ship.

  • The project will explore the feasibility of a 'green corridor' between Australia and China, culminating in a LNG-fuelled capesize concept
    News

    LNG-fuelled capesize development project planned

    2017-01-25T11:43:00Z

    A collaboration between mining companies and shipping stakeholders is to develop a LNG-fuelled capesize bulk carrier for a proposed ‘green corridor’ between Australia and China.

  • The UK fleet could achieve a 30% cut in fuel use through affordable energy saving technologies, according to the Energy Technologies Institute
    News

    ETI targets 30% fuel cut for UK fleet

    2017-01-25T10:34:00Z

    After an assessment of energy saving solutions, the Energy Technologies Institute believes the UK fleet could achieve a 30% reduction in fuel costs by using innovative technologies.

  • Rotterdam Offshore Group (ROG) is to undertake a significant expansion of its quayside
    News

    Rotterdam Offshore Group to expand its capabilities

    2017-01-24T17:13:00Z

    Rotterdam Offshore Group (ROG) has acquired the neighbouring land and buildings next to its existing premises in the Waalhaven, Rotterdam, to allow for significant expansion of its quayside, storage and office capabilities.

  • The fuel cell arrangement on the offshore supply vessel 'Viking Lady' a demonstrator vessel for one of 23 projects reviewed as part of the EMSA study
    News

    EMSA study highlights fuel cell technology

    2017-01-24T10:40:00Z

    A new study released by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has identified the leading fuel cell technologies with potential for maritime applications.

  • Finland’s aims to be ‘global hot-spot’ for marine remote control and autonomous technologies. Image: Rolls-Royce
    News

    Finland’s autoship bid

    2017-01-23T15:51:00Z

    A new autonomous shipping test area is due to open off the Finnish coast, boosting significant projects already underway in the country.

  • News

    Torsional Vibration Symposium

    2017-01-20T16:12:00Z

    This year’s Torsional Vibration Symposium will be taking place in Salzburg from 17-19 May, with more than 200 experts from the field expected.

  • Programme for 39th Propulsion & Emissions Conference to be released imminently
    Conference

    P&E - Programme for 39th Propulsion & Emissions Conference to be released imminently

    2017-01-20T08:43:00Z

    Titled ‘Future proofing your fleet’ this year’s programme will include keynote addresses from Maersk Line and IMO, together with OEMs giving operator case studies, an operator discussion panel following the keynotes, and a CIMAC Working Group – Engine Users – discussion panel. Book your place now and save 20% ...

  • Ambassador Diaz of Panama presents the certificate
    News

    Panama approves Japanese scrubber system

    2017-01-19T15:36:00Z

    A newly-developed Hybrid Sox Scrubber System has been officially approved by the Republic of Panama after testing results have been verified.

  • GE’s Marine Solutions is now supplying electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines
    News

    GE launches electric starters for gas turbines

    2017-01-19T12:14:00Z

    GE’s Marine Solutions is now supplying electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines.

  • The IMDL features four contact points to minimise cargo space lost to deck sagging
    News

    TTS launches movable deck lifter

    2017-01-19T10:31:00Z

    Access and handling systems specialist TTS has launched an Intelligent Movable Deck Lifter (IMDL) to help reduce wasted space in pure car truck carrier (PCTC) cargo holds.

  • News

    Peter Döhle service agreement for MacGregor

    2017-01-19T08:58:00Z

    German shipping company Peter Döhle has signed a three-year deck machinery service deal with MacGregor covering a mixed fleet of 70 vessels.

  • BAE has divested its San Francisco repair yard
    News

    BAE Systems divests San Francisco ship repair business

    2017-01-18T15:05:00Z

    BAE Systems has divested its San Francisco Ship Repair business to US-based ship repair expert Puglia Engineering, in a move to give the shipyard “access to broader markets”.

  • The vessels are being built for Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises
    News

    ABB propulsion for Genting quintet

    2017-01-18T14:18:00Z

    ABB is to supply a complete power, propulsion and automation package for a series of new cruise vessels being built by MV Werften.

  • Ships berthed at 11 ports including Shanghai, must adhere to the 0.50% sulphur limit while berthed
    News

    China expands port emissions curb

    2017-01-18T13:25:00Z

    China’s Ministry of Transport has expanded a 0.50% sulphur limit for ships operating within three domestic emission control areas (ECAs) to 11 ports.

  • News

    Asian shipyard closure

    2017-01-18T11:43:00Z

    Singapore offshore services company Vallianz has closed its repair and maintenance facility in the country blaming "industry slowdown and discontinuation of business with a key local customer".