All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 438

  • Funding for a landmark tanker quartet is part of the European Union's project to assist the transition to LNG as a marine fuel
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    Landmark LNG-fuelled tanker set for sea trials

    2016-05-05T13:48:00Z

    The first of four LNG-fuelled tankers on order for Swedish operator Terntank, to be powered by the first commercial application of a Wärstilä dual-fuel two-stroke engine, will begin sea trials on 18 May.

  • Lukoil Marine has launched a third Singapore supply barge
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    Lukoil launches third Singapore barge

    2016-05-05T11:47:00Z

    Russian petroleum products specialist, Lukoil Marine Lubricants, has announced the launch of its third supply barge in Singapore.

  • Ecoslops produced its first recycled marine fuel products at the Port of Sines
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    Ecoslops in waste disposal incentive scheme

    2016-05-05T10:44:00Z

    The Green Award foundation has announced that it has signed an incentive agreement with Ecoslops.

  • Optimising the rotational speed of generator sets using Dynamic AC could save a large cruiseship up to 2,000 tonnes of fuel a year, ABB claims
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    Tackling the engine speed optimisation challenge

    2016-05-05T09:26:00Z

    In April, ABB Marine and Ports revealed its Dynamic AC system, the latest innovation in its quest to improve fuel efficiency for diesel-electric vessels. The Motorship spoke to programme manager electrical systems Sami Kanerva about the new concept.

  • Sea Installer is currently at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam for crane upgrade
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    Crane upgrade for Sea Installer

    2016-05-04T12:08:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) has announced that it is currently undertaking a major modification and maintenance project on the jack-up vessel Sea Installer.

  • Follow The Motorship Live from Hamburg on 11-12 May 2016
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    The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference blog review

    2016-05-04T11:44:00Z

    Highlights from The Motorship’s Propulsion & Emissions Conference on 11-12 May were reported minute-by-minute via our live blog. Ahead of in-depth coverage in print, readers can review the action here.

  • Nominations are open for the IWSA's first Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards
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    IWSA to recognise wind propulsion innovation

    2016-05-04T11:28:00Z

    The International Windship Association (IWSA) has announced that nominations for the first Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards are officially open.

  • AIDAprima leaving Nagasaki for Hamburg, after delivery by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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    Long-awaited delivery to boost German cruise market

    2016-05-04T08:48:00Z

    An array of innovative energy-saving and enviro features is combined with a major advance in capacity and amenities in AIDA Cruises’ new ship, writes David Tinsley.

  • News

    MacGregor access systems for Japanese car carriers

    2016-05-03T17:56:00Z

    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received orders from two Japanese yards to deliver comprehensive RoRo access equipment packages for four car carriers.

  • The RFP process will comprise a technical phase to establish qualified shipyards and a phase to eliciting cost proposals
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    Oregon university issues research ship construction tender

    2016-05-03T12:59:00Z

    Oregon State University has issued a request for information (RFI) to shipyards that may be interested in the vessel construction phase of a new regional class research vessel.

  • Four cruise ships are being repaired at Navantia's shipyard in Cadiz
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    Navantia Cadiz services cruise ship quartet

    2016-04-29T15:48:00Z

    Navantia has announced that four cruise ships are currently being serviced and repaired at its shipyard in Cadiz.

  • Three technologies with the potential to offer a combined fuel efficiency of around 30% are to be trialled under ETI's project
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    Fuelling future efficiencies for the UK fleet

    2016-04-29T11:56:00Z

    Private public partnership Energy Technologies Institute is investing in three research projects that could both accelerate the development of new energy efficient solutions and contribute to the UK’s ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets. Gavin Lipsith reports.

  • A UK first for CalMac with two Houlder designed, Ferguson Marine built 1,000 passenger dual-fuel ferries
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    Dual-fuel ferries mark UK first

    2016-04-29T09:22:00Z

    The dual-fuel ferries under construction at Ferguson Marine for Caledonian MacBrayne Assets (CMAL) represent a significant milestone in several respects. Gavin Lipsith spoke to vessel designer Houlder about the project.

  • Fincantieri orders full scale deployment of Climeon’s heat power solution for its cruise ships
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    Fincanteri order for Climeon WHRS

    2016-04-28T14:49:00Z

    Fincantieri has selected Climeon’s heat power system, the Climeon Ocean, for its energy efficient solutions.

  • KBB will be showcasing its latest range of turbochargers at CIMAC 2016
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    KBB develops two-stage turbocharger

    2016-04-28T13:28:00Z

    German turbocharger manufacturer, KBB Turbo, will be presenting its latest turbocharging solutions at CIMAC 2016 – the International Council on Combustion Engines congress - in June.

  • News

    Drone detection of sulphur emissions

    2016-04-27T16:31:00Z

    Aerial drones may have the potential to assist enforcement of emissions legislation, but without an international standard for their use several questions remain, writes Lucinda Roberts, associate at law firm Clyde & Co.

  • Lloyd Werft: new group confirmed
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    Genting deal creates German yard giant

    2016-04-27T16:26:00Z

    The completion, just announced by Genting Hong Kong, of its €230.6 million purchase of Nordic Yards is the final step in one of Germany’s biggest and most significant shipbuilding shake-ups of recent years, reports Tom Todd.

  • Bibby’s new WaveMaster1 is a 90m long, 20m beam Service Operation Vessel (SOV) capable of a 30 day endurance. Image: Damen
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    Focused solution for Bibby

    2016-04-27T16:22:00Z

    With the the flatlining oil and gas market in the background Bibby Marine Services, like a number of others, has been eyeing the potential offered by offshore wind: however Bibby is clear the answer is crossover – not leftover – technology, writes Stevie Knight

  • Eric Hyder
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    SCR for a sustainable future

    2016-04-27T16:12:00Z

    With new regulations aiming to drastically reduce NOx emission levels for diesel engines, the need to control a vessel’s environmental impact has never been more important. Eric Hyder, strategic account manager at Finning UK and Ireland (Finning), argues that selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology is leading the way.

  • Cathelco has taken a range of orders for its desalination systems, including the 'Ton' above
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    Cathelco desalinators winning customers worldwide

    2016-04-27T14:50:00Z

    Cathelco’s desalination division is gaining a foothold in the commercial and military sectors with a host of orders for its range of space saving water makers.