All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 434

  • Based on experience on more than 50 vessels. the Orca ESS is said to offer top-of-the-range dynamic response and improved safety features
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    New marine battery range from Corvus

    2016-06-22T11:43:00Z

    Manufacturer of lithium-ion based energy storage systems (ESS), Corvus Energy, has unveiled its next generation product line, Orca ESS, at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam.

  • Fifteen Opimarin OBS systems will be delivered to three Vard yards for installation on Topaz specialised module carriers
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    Vard orders Optimarin BWMS for Topaz vessels

    2016-06-22T10:20:00Z

    Vard shipyards has ordered Optimarin ballast water management systems (BWMS) for 15 specialist module carriers to be built for Topaz Energy and Marine in Romania and Vietnam.

  • Talusia Optima has been approved for WinGD engines ahead of an expected launch later this year
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    WinGD approves single cylinder oil solution from Total Lubmarine

    2016-06-22T08:42:00Z

    Total Talusia Optima, a BN 100 cylinder oil that can be used with either residual or distillate fuels, has been approved for use across Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD) two-stroke engine range.

  • ABB's new Helsinki lab will enable customers to test their own motors
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    ABB opens drive and motor lab

    2016-06-21T14:36:00Z

    Global technology company ABB has opened a new laboratory at its factory in Helsinki, Finland, enabling customers to have their own motors tested with ABB’s variable-speed drives (VSDs).

  • ABB's IRB 7600 robot will guide charging cables from the vessel to the shore connectors as part of an automated charging setup.
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    ABB debuts automated charging for HH Ferries

    2016-06-21T12:51:00Z

    ABB is to deliver power, propulsion and its first automated shore-side charging stations for two HH Ferries vessels being converted tor electric operation.

  • How the new Rauma azimuth procudtion centre will look when the £44 million project is completed in 2020
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    Rolls-Royce invests in azimuth production and service facilities

    2016-06-21T11:46:00Z

    Rolls-Royce is to spend £44 million (€57 million) redeveloping its azimuth thruster production centre in Rauma, Finland, and has recently completed a £3.5 million (€4.56 million) expansion of its service centre in Ulsteinvik, Norway.

  • News

    LNG simulation software for Teekay

    2016-06-21T11:22:00Z

    GTT Training has been awarded a contract by Teekay to supply the G-Sim LNG simulator software into its training centres in Glasgow, Manila and Bahrain.

  • News

    Wärtsilä relinquishes WinGD shareholding

    2016-06-21T10:39:00Z

    Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) is now fully owned by China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) after Wärtsilä transferred its remaining 30% shareholding in the two-stroke engine developer.

  • News

    Multiple MAN order for Maran newbuilds

    2016-06-21T10:09:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo is to supply two dual-fuelled ME-GI engines and two ME diesel engines for newbuilds ordered by Maran Gas Maritime and Maran Tankers Management respectively.

  • News

    Unlocking the potential of LNG

    2016-06-20T13:41:00Z

    With the future of the marine fuel market wide open, Adrian Tolson, senior partner, 20|20 Marine Energy examines the opportunity for expanding use of LNG.

  • A joint presentation from Juan Gonzalez-Adalid, General Manager, Sistemar and Thibaut Raes, Project Engineer, Evergas described the efficiency improvements to the second series of Dragon class multi-gas carriers
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    Stagger sulphur restrictions, conference keynote urges

    2016-06-20T13:41:00Z

    The conclusion of a supplementary study on marine fuel availability by Navigistics Consulting and EnSys Energy was among revelations at The Motorship’s 38th Propulsion & Emissions Conference, which took place in Hamburg’s Grand Elysee hotel on 11-12 May.

  • Austal’s 127 metre long passenger trimaran ‘Benchijigua Express’ has a speed of 40 knots
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    Expanding multihull applications

    2016-06-20T13:39:00Z

    Large multihull vessels are being used in an increasing number of marine functions. Dag Pike examines some recent designs and assesses their potential for even wider application in the shipping industry.

  • News

    K-Line seeks further fuel savings with ClassNK CMAX

    2016-06-20T11:27:00Z

    K-line Ship Management has selected ClassNK Consulting Service’s machinery condition monitoring and automatic diagnostic system for use on one of its container vessels.

  • The Daewoo-built 'SCF Yamal', set to open a new chapter in Arctic shipping
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    Innovative LNG carriers to open up Arctic trade

    2016-06-20T09:11:00Z

    A powerful, unique design of Arc7 ice-class LNG tankers ordered from Daewoo is set to make its debut in the high Arctic. David Tinsley reports.

  • Springfield Shipping embarks on further deployment of Eniram technology
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    Springfield Shipping extends Eniram roll-out

    2016-06-17T13:09:00Z

    Springfield Shipping Co. has announced that it has completed a new deal with Eniram for its energy efficient technology.

  • News

    ABS upgrades shaft monitoring solution

    2016-06-16T14:49:00Z

    ABS and Capital Ship Management Corp have collaborated to install an advanced condition monitoring system.

  • Gibdock shipyard in Gibraltar is attracting business from Greek ship owners
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    Gibdock secures Greek owner business

    2016-06-16T10:37:00Z

    Gibraltar shipyard, Gibdock, has attracted the interest of Greek ferry owners, with two recent first time ship visits to the yard.

  • Jotun’s HPS solution has proved its efficacy in delivering long-term efficiency and performance gains
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    ISO hull performance standard nears completion

    2016-06-15T17:01:00Z

    Marine antifouling coatings expert, Jotun, has adapted its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) guarantee to ensure it is fully ISO/DIS-19030-2 compliant in light of the new ISO 19030 standard nearing publication.

  • News

    RINA launches gas centre of excellence

    2016-06-15T16:03:00Z

    RINA launched a Gas Centre of Excellence at Posidonia in Athens, in response to the EU masterplan and the increased interested in the use of LNG.

  • The LPGreen project partners from HHI, Wärtsilä, MAN Diesel & Turbo, CMM and DNV GL
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    Joint LPG carrier project

    2016-06-15T10:55:00Z

    DNV GL has initiated a joint industry project for the design of a state-of-the-art next generation LPG carrier, which was unveiled at Posidonia.