All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 419
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NewsIndustry collaborates to produce engine failure guidance
A global insurer and classification society have joined together to issue blackout and engine failure guidance to operators.
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NewsCutting through the hydrogen hype
Hydrogen appears to be one of the most promising clean fuels with potential shipping application, but it also raises serious technical challenges. Catherine Austin examines recent progress towards an emerging marine fuel.
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NewsMAN targets cruise boom with new mid-speed engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo has launched the 45/60CR medium-speed engine with an eye on taking a greater share of the current growth in the cruiseship sector.
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NewsModernisation and transparency to be IACS priorities
Modernisation and transparency will be key focuses of IACS going forward.
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Computers make their debut
The main story in ‘The Motor Ship’, October 1967, concerned the launch of the ‘Queen Elizabeth II’. This was, surprisingly, regarded as something of an anti-climax – in both the “remarkably uninspired” choice of name, and the fact that she was seen as “the last of the big liners”.
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NewsNew breed for liquefied ethane trade
A combination of German technology and Chinese construction has produced an innovative, versatile class of gas tanker, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsTurning the screw on shaft energy
The drive for energy efficiency is encouraging more ship owners to harness the latent energy in their propeller shaftlines. Charlie Bartlett examines recent applications and technology improvements.
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NewsFincantieri grows high value-added business
Having turned in a profit for 2016, and with a huge backlog of cruiseship and naval work, Fincantieri is sanguine about its prospects and is pursuing selective business and industrial expansion. David Tinsley reports.
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GFS - Join the discussion at GFS 2017
Interactive panel discussions will feature at GFS 2017, book your place now to gain valuable insight into the long-term viability of LNG, the bunkering infrastructure and the options and possibilities for future, advanced and hybrid solutions to meet forthcoming emissions regulations.
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GFS - Limited sponsorship packages remaining for Gas Fuelled Ships 2017
The 8th Gas Fuelled Ships Conference will take place from 13-15 November 2017 on board the MS Viking Mariella, featuring the world’s largest methanol fuel cell project, sailing from Helsinki to Stockholm and returning to Helsinki.
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GFS - 2017 enjoys support from leading industry associations
Gaining the support of industry organisations is crucial for conferences to ensure the reach of the event continues to expand, bringing in new attendees, ideas and knowledge to the event.
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NewsUS$100 billion ballast water treaty enters force
The ICS has urged the industry to ‘get this right’ as the IMO’s Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention – which could cost the industry US$100 billion in system installations – comes into force today (8 September).
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NewsHurtigruten owners take major Kleven shareholding
Norwegian ship operator Hurtigruten has taken a 40% stake in shipbuilding group Kleven during a refinancing process that has seen the addition of several investors bringing an extra NOK300 million (£29.54 million) to the company.
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NewsMeyer Turku doubles investment programme to fulfill orders
Meyer Turku shipyard is doubling its investment programme to boost steel production and fulfil its record breaking order book reaching to 2024.
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NewsGothenburg gas bunkering helps clean shipping
Ship operators will have another North Sea LNG option from 2018 after Swedegas signed a contract with MAN Cryo to equip a bunkering facility in Gothenburg.
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NewsTMS Tankers chooses Coldharbour ballast water management system
Coldharbour Marine will retrofit a Greek tanker with its unique ballast water treatment system based on unique inert gas technology.
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NewsShore power could slash Norwegian emissions
Shore power could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year.
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NewsNew chemical BWMS treats 250 cubic metres an hour
A new chemical-free ballast water management system (BWMS) can disinfect and treat 250 cubic metres of seawater an hour.
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GFS - 3 days left to save 20% with the early bird rate
The early bird discount closes Friday 22nd September leaving you just 3 days to save nearly €400.
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NewsShore power notation for offshore vessel
A K Line boat has become the first offshore vessel to gain notation from DNV GL for shore-based electrical supply that helps to eliminate emissions.
