All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 435
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NewsContainerships ready for take off
While other vessel types have reaped the efficiency benefits of power take off (PTO) and take in (PTI) technology for nearly a decade, containership operators have been relatively slow to embrace the potential. A recent deal between GE Marine Solutions and Maersk Line may change that, writes Gavin Lipsith.
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NewsThe Future Engine Forum
The Motorship and ExxonMobil met several major ship owners in Hamburg last month to share perspectives on the future development of engines and emerging challenges to cylinder condition. The result was an illuminating and far-reaching discussion, of which we are pleased to present highlights in this special report.
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NewsRobots pave way for complex work at Kleven
Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven’s five-year, NOK500 million (€53.4 million) investment in robotic production and quay expansion has enabled the rapid delivery of six AHTS vessels for Maersk Supply Service as well as the potential construction of two Arctic capable cruise ferries for Hertigruten.
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GE maintenance for Gazflot semisubmersible fleet
GE’s Marine Solutions has been awarded a service contract by CIMC Raffles Shipyard in Yantai, China to provide the first dry-dock services on two of Gazflot’s semi sub drilling vessels.
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Japan studies LNG bunkering
Japan’s Ministry for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has launched a feasibility study for LNG bunkering in the Port of Yokohama, the first development project of its kind in the country.
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NewsSoftware, integration and fuel flexibility focus for OEMs
An increasing focus on software and system integration, as well as growing fuel flexibility, were detailed by major engine designers at the final debate of CIMAC Congress in Helsinki last week.
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NewsWärtsilä powers ‘Harmony of the Sea’
The world’s largest cruise ship has taken to the waves ably assisted by Finnish marine engine specialist, Wärtsilä.
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NewsStena paints picture of future ‘fuel mosaic’
Stena Group’s fleets are likely to be driven by heavy fuel oil cleaned by scrubbers in fifteen years’ time, with other fuels playing a growing role, according to vessel design arm Stena Teknik.
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ABS partners Greek owners for MRV solution
Classification services provider, ABS, has completed a project with Greek shipowners to support preparations for implementing the European Union’s Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation for CO2 emissions.
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NewsEngine designers confront new challenges at CIMAC Congress
Technical presentations attended by The Motorship on the second day of CIMAC Congress 2016 covered three vital areas: cylinder wear; two-stroke engine advances and four-stroke gas technology.
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NewsICS urges alignment on CO2 rules
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is urging the EU to align CO2 emissions monitoring regulation with the mandatory worldwide reporting regime agreed by the IMO, warning that the current system is ‘completely unfit for purpose’.
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NewsTurbocharger concepts out in force at CIMAC
With installed power and emissions high on the ship operator agenda, turbocharger manufacturers presented a host of concepts on the first day of CIMAC Congress 2016.
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NewsCreating the piston-free containership
Could LNG-powered turbines be the future of containership propulsion? A recent collaboration between GTT, CMA CGM and DNV GL explored the possibility, writes Arthur Barret, program director, LNG bunkering, GTT.
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ABS unveils vessel efficiency software
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has launched a vessel performance that benchmarks hull, propeller and main engine performance against ship-specific indicators.
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NewsThe Motorship Live from CIMAC World Congress 2016
The Motorship presents its full coverage from the tri-annual engine industry gathering at CIMAC World Congress 2016, which took place in Helsinki on 6-10 June.
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St Lucia and Peru ratify BWM Convention
Saint Lucia land Peru have taken the number of states ratifying IMO''s Ballast Water Management Convention to 52 - representing 34.87% of world tonnage, just 1.13 points shy of the entry into force trigger.
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NewsK Line cuts CO2 emissions target
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has reset its long-term targets for CO2 reduction after beating its 2019 target last year.
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Wärtsilä electrical systems for roro quartet
Electrical expert, Wärtsilä, has been awarded the contract to provide integrated turnkey electrical solutions for four new roro ferries being built at the Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft yard in Germany.
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NewsRolls-Royce design for wind farm vessel
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Astilleros Gondan, a shipyard in Spain, to design and equip a second Service Operation Vessel for Østensjø Rederi.
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NewsAlfa Laval HCO filter approved for validation testing
Following successful concept testing on board the crude oil tanker, Stena Suède, the latest Alfa Laval hydraulic control oil (HCO) filter is ready for validation tests.
