All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 427

  • Damen says it can now offer shipowners a total solution to the IMO requirements
    News

    A combined force for scrubber solutions

    2016-08-24T13:28:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group has signed a sales agreement with scrubber producer AEC Maritime to enable owners exclusive access to efficient, low maintenance and IMO-certified exhaust gas scrubber technologies.

  • The Schottel Leacon sealing system Photo: Schottel GmbH
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    Schottel Leacon sealing system certified

    2016-08-24T11:12:00Z

    The Schottel Leacon system has been certified by DNV-GL as a leak-free sealing system for the oil-to-sea interface.

  • High-pressure SCR, pictured here on an experiemental engine rig, could be integrated into two-stroke engines under the Hercules 2 research project
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    Research targets integrated SCR for two-stroke engines

    2016-08-24T09:45:00Z

    The next stage of the long-running Hercules engine research project has set its sights on integrating selective catalytic reduction (SCR) NOx abatement technology into the existing structure of two-stroke engines.

  • The Ecoship Project aims to create a ship for Peace Boat’s educational voyages and a flagship for climate action Photo: Ecoship
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    Ecoship project calls for suppliers

    2016-08-23T15:40:00Z

    Peace Boat’s Ecoship project is organising a special event at this year’s SMM exhibition to call for suppliers and to announce the latest developments in the project.

  • News

    Offshore business booms for Gibdock

    2016-08-23T14:07:00Z

    June was Gibdock’s busiest month this year in the offshore market with four offshore vessels present at the same time.

  • With limited orders so far, Tier III solutions for two-stroke engines require field experience to identify and iron out operational issues
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    CIMAC engine users highlight NOx challenges

    2016-08-23T11:58:00Z

    Tier III NOx limits, enforced for newbuild vessels plying the US and Caribbean emission control areas since 1 January, present ship operators with some difficult choices, according to a paper presented on behalf of the CIMAC Engine Users group.

  • LMG's extensive design and engineering portfolio spans everything from floating structures to LNG carriers
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    Sembcorp Marine acquires Norwegian naval architect

    2016-08-22T16:38:00Z

    Sembcorp Marine has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with its existing shareholders to acquire a 100% equity stake in the Norwegian naval architect, LMG Marin AS (LMG) for US$20 million.

  • News

    Harris Pye sees surge in scrubber uptake

    2016-08-19T10:03:00Z

    An increasing number of cruise vessels are adopting sulphur scrubbers as a solution to MARPOL Annex VI, regulation 14 requirements brought into effect last year, Harris Pye Engineering Group has reported.

  • News

    Driving data quality and openness

    2016-08-19T08:02:00Z

    Under the guidance of a former Maersk and ABS vessel performance specialist, a small Danish company with government backing is taking on two of the toughest challenges facing operators as they plan their digital migration, writes Gavin Lipsith

  • Progressive platform: A focus on green propulsion and digitisation will keep  big industry challenges front of mind for SMM visitors
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    SMM moves with the times

    2016-08-19T07:56:00Z

    With an expected 50,000 visitors and a sold-out exhibition featuring more than 2,100 companies, the SMM fair in Hamburg this month is growing even as many in the maritime industry struggle. But in its choice of focus areas – digitisation and green propulsion – it is very much on trend.

  • Bestobell innovated its valve design to ensure that the valves could operate efficiently using electric actuators
    News

    Parker valves for Arctic vessels

    2016-08-18T15:32:00Z

    Parker Bestobell Marine, the cryogenic valve expert, has received a major new order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea to supply cryogenic valves for three new Arctic LNG carriers.

  • Delegates from Meyer Turku and TUI Cruises attend the steel cutting ceremony for the new 'Mein Schiff 1'
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    Production begins on new TUI Cruises ship

    2016-08-18T10:44:00Z

    Meyer Turku shipyard has cut steel for the first of a new generation of ‘Mein Schiff’ cruise vessels for TUI Cruises.

  • The vessel will be the first on-site fish harvester built by Kleven, and the second vessel ordered by DESS Aquaculture
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    Kleven to build advanced fish harvesting vessel

    2016-08-18T10:26:00Z

    Kleven has been awarded a contract to build an on-site fish harvesting vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, for a joint venture between Marine Harvest Group and Deep Sea Supply.

  • The QT50 valve actuator, for ball and butterfly valves up to 80mm in diameter, is Eltorque's most compact to date
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    Eltorque launches compact valve actuator

    2016-08-18T09:56:00Z

    Norwegian electronic valve control specialist Eltorque has launched what it claims is the most compact and sophisticated valve actuator in its portfolio.

  • A new lightweight design fro the LM2500 will be available from the fourth quarter of 2018
    News

    GE to modernise LM2500 turbine

    2016-08-18T08:04:00Z

    GE Marine Solutions has started a modernisation programme for its LM2500 gas turbine, that it says will dramatically reduce weight and lifecycle costs.

  • The Wärtsilä VS 6215 ST 82m stern trawler design has a unique aft ship layout
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    Wärtsilä's new stern trawler design

    2016-08-17T14:21:00Z

    Wärtsilä Ship Design has introduced a new optimised stern trawler design that it says will reduce fuel consumption and notably increase overall vessel efficiency compared to others currently on the market.

  • ExxonMobil said the MFMS can save an estimated US$5,000 and up to three hours per delivery
    News

    ExxonMobil expands Hong Kong mass flow metering

    2016-08-16T15:50:00Z

    ExxonMobil has introduced its second independently accredited mass flow metering system (MFMS) in Hong Kong onboard the bunker vessel, ‘Anelly’.

  • Calnetix will supply the Carefree Integrated Power Module (IPM)
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    Shipboard heat recovery agreement

    2016-08-15T12:17:00Z

    Calnetix Technologies has signed an exclusive manufacturing agreement with Tokyo Boeki Machinery Ltd for the Hydrocurrent Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) 125 EJW shipboard heat recovery system.

  • At the heart of MTU's new pure gas engine lies a control system, fed by in-cylinder pressure sensors, that can offer diesel-like performance
    News

    MTU places pure gas marker

    2016-08-15T10:01:00Z

    Rolls-Royce Power Systems is leveraging one of its most successful ranges, the MTU 4000 series, in a major debut in the gas-fuelled high-speed marine engine market. ''The Motorship'' speaks to Udo Sander, director of gas engine development, MTU about the landmark project.

  • News

    Chugoku adds Selektope to antifouling paint

    2016-08-12T14:29:00Z

    Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) has launched its first branded marine coatings to feature the antifouling ingredient, Selektope.