All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 423

  • News

    Software project to bolster European shipyards

    2016-09-26T11:32:00Z

    A European Commission funded project to develop simulation and modelling software has been launched in a bid to improve the competitiveness of European shipyards.

  • Wightlink's hybrid ferry will employ Corvus' Orca Energy lithium-ion batteries when it enters service in 2018
    News

    Corvus batteries for Wightlink ferry

    2016-09-26T11:14:00Z

    Wärtsilä has selected Corvus’ Orca Energy lithium-ion based energy storage system (ESS) for installation on a new hybrid ferry being built for UK operator Wightlink Ferries.

  • The partners in Project Forward are discussing LNG bunkering options and requirements with Shell
    News

    Project Forward and Shell discuss LNG supply

    2016-09-26T10:16:00Z

    Project Forward is in talks with Shell about potential LNG supply options and requirements as the Greek LNG-fuelled ship initiative led by Arista Shipping enters its next phase.

  • Google's kite propulsion would provide pulling force, generate electricity and potentially power the creation of clean fuel onboard
    News

    Google applies for wind-assisted propulsion patent

    2016-09-26T09:20:00Z

    A patent filed recently by Google proposes harnessing the company’s Makani energy kite to ships in order to provide propulsion power for vessels.

  • The COGES system on the HZ LNG carrier
    News

    Hudong-Zhonghua to market turbine-driven gas carrier

    2016-09-26T09:06:00Z

    GE’s Marine Solutions and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a new LNG carrier design.

  • News

    Fincantieri China venture to build Carnival ships

    2016-09-23T11:05:00Z

    A recently established joint venture between Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) has signed a non-binding agreement to build the first vessels built in China for the Chinese cruise market.

  • News

    App addresses boiler dosing challenges

    2016-09-23T10:43:00Z

    Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has introduced a new innovation to counter the threat of vessel boiler failure.

  • The Switch is to extend its marine product portfolio, testing and manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of Wärtsilä's drives business
    News

    The Switch to acquire Wärtsilä drives business

    2016-09-23T10:17:00Z

    Electric drivetrain specialist The Switch is to strengthen its offer with the acquisition of Wärtsila Drives’ product portfolio, testing centre and manufacturing facilities.

  • News

    Shell launches high BN cylinder lubricant

    2016-09-22T15:30:00Z

    Shell Marine has developed a new lubricant to protect modern ultra-efficient diesel engines against cold corrosion while still optimising cylinder oil feed rates, across the entire range of vessel operating conditions.

  • EcoCoasters 'Eeva VG' and 'Mirva VG' nearing completion by Royal Bodewes
    News

    EcoCoaster sets short-sea efficiency benchmark

    2016-09-22T10:46:00Z

    Finland’s Meriaura Group plans to transform its fleet with a visionary concept of ice-trading vessel that drastically reduces fuel consumption and which can run on bio-oil. By David Tinsley.

  • Investment in LNG-fuelled PSVs including 'Island Crusader' is not reflected in charter rates, Norwegian owners have reported
    News

    Offshore owners struggle for LNG propulsion payback

    2016-09-22T09:57:00Z

    Offshore vessel owners are failing to justify investments in LNG propulsion driven by demands from oil majors, a trio of Norwegian owners have reported.

  • The Optimarin team with USCG documentation
    News

    Optimarin USCG type approval imminent

    2016-09-20T15:23:00Z

    Optimarin is set to become first supplier of an environmentally friendly UV-based system to gain USCG approval.

  • The advanced AutoChief 600 is designed to manage all control, safety and alarm functions
    News

    Extensive control system refit

    2016-09-19T16:44:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has completed an extensive refit of a 21-year-old main engine, remote control system aboard a VLCC during the vessel’s scheduled docking.

  • A cooperation agreement with three new participants was signed for the PERFECt project’s second phase
    News

    New partners for piston free vessel project

    2016-09-19T16:11:00Z

    GTT, CMA CGM and DNV GL have signed a cooperation agreement with new three new project participants for the second phase of the PERFECt project.

  • News

    New level for Thordon’s SeaThigor seal

    2016-09-16T15:42:00Z

    Thordon Bearings has unveiled a new robust shaft seal as part of its programme of enhancements underway to optimise its COMPAC seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system.

  • All eyes on Malaysia's offshore vessel builders as the country seeks to stimulate its shipbuilding industry
    News

    Malaysia awaits its ship

    2016-09-16T09:34:00Z

    Malaysia faces many challenges as it attempts to reinvigorate its shipbuilding industry, writes Jaya Prakash.

  • GE’s Marine Solutions business and Zentech Inc have worked together on the Z-210
    News

    GE and Zentech cooperate on offshore vessel design

    2016-09-15T17:58:00Z

    GE’s Marine Solutions business and Zentech Inc have signed a cooperation agreement under which the two parties will work together to provide advanced vessels for their marine and offshore customers.

  • The rough conditions of the high seas entail a high impact on the bearings
    News

    New EALs from Klüber Lubrication

    2016-09-15T16:21:00Z

    Klüber Lubrication presented its latest Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) for ships and offshore installations at SMM.

  • Around 50,000 visitors attended the SMM fair in Hamburg to learn about the latest developments in shipping technology
    News

    SMM 2016: Top technology take-outs

    2016-09-15T14:05:00Z

    Last week biennial shipping technology fair SMM welcomed more than 2,200 exhibitors and around 50,000 visitors from around the world. The Motorship presents its round up of trends and themes from a busy and energising week.

  • The thruster has fewer moving parts than conventional thrusters
    News

    Rolls-Royce expands permanent magnet thruster range

    2016-09-14T17:25:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has successfully completed a year of sea trials of its new Azimuth Permanent Magnet Thruster which it made available to customers for the first time at this year’s SMM exhibition.