All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 444
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NewsEthane-fuelled engine milestone for MAN
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s first G50 ethane-fuelled two stroke engine, destined for a 36,000m3 liquified ethane gas (LEG) carrier under construction for Hartmann Reederei, has passed type approval tests.
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NewsNew transverse thruster from Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä has announced that it will launch its new WTT-40 transverse thruster at the Seatrade Cruise Global convention in Fort Lauderdale, USA.
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NewsMHI delivers new-generation cruise ship
Japanese engineering company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., has completed delivery of the AIDAprima, the first of two LNG-powered cruise ships being built for AIDA Cruises at MHI’s Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works.
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NewsMAN Diesel aims for Japanese ferry market
MAN Diesel & Turbo has extended its licensing agreement with Japanese engine manufacturer JFE in a bid to extend its reach in Japan’s ferry market.
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NewsGTT to supply L-3 DPA and Chevron with LNG simulator
UK-based GTT Training, a subsidiary of GTT, the specialist liquefied natural gas (LNG) training and simulation provider, has announced the award of a first contract to supply its simulator software to US specialist trainer L-3 DPA Inc. and US energy company Chevron Corporation.
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NewsWartsila deal with Nigerian LNG subsidiary
Wärtsilä has signed a five-year maintenance agreement with Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT) to monitor and service the engines on board the BGT''s six new LNG carriers.
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NewsWärtsilä solutions for new Seabourn vessels
Wärtsilä is to supply a broad range of propulsion, electrical and automation equipment to two cvessels under construction for Seabourn Cruise Line by Fincanteri.
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NewsAkzoNobel adds cruise ships to coating ROI tool
AkzoNobel has added cruise ship vessels to the new version of its ‘big data’ tool for calculating return on investment for coatings, Intertrac Vision.
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WSS gas detection for COSCON vessels
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is to supply Unitor multi-gas detectors to 70 vessels – including 20 newbuilds by 2018 – owned by COSCO Container Lines Co’s (COSCON).
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Interferry issues ro-ro fire safety guidance
Trade association Interferry has produced operational best practice guidance for fire safety on ro-ro vehicle decks in response to a string of at least seven serious fires on ro-pax vessels in Europe since 2010.
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NewsKlüber launches environmentally acceptable lubricant
Klüber has launched an environmentally acceptable lubricant for open gears, compliant with the US Vessel General Permit.
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NewsInnovative retrofit project slashes fuel consumption
A retrofit project paid for jointly by ship owner Hammonia and charterer Intermarine is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 25% across three vessels.
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SeeMBox-V MRV Solution certified by Verifavia
Verifavia has fully certified SetelHellas’ SeeMBox-V MRV Solution against the EU Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation requirements.
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Dalian Shipbuilding designs reduced ballast tankers
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co, with support from Lloyd’s Register, has created tanker designs offering reduced ballast water requirements to minimise the difficulties of operating in silt-laden China’s silt-laden ports.
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NewsContainer ship size ‘arms race’ questioned
The economics driving the ultra-large container ship ‘arms race’ may be approaching a stalling point unless ports and shipping companies collaborate more closely, consultancy Drewry has warned.
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NewsNew high pressure values
Parker Bestobell Marine has released a new range of high pressure cryogenic valves that are fully approved for use in the marine sector.
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NewsIMO workshops to promote energy efficiency
The IMO has held two international workshops to raise awareness of its regulations on energy efficiency and the control of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.
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NewsMacGregor upgrades CSCL ship cargo systems
Cargo handling equipment manufacturer MacGregor has upgraded cargo systems on two 14,000teu container vessels owned and operated by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), with five further vessels to have similar upgrades.
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NewsBaltic wastewater compliance for Gotland vessels
Rederi AB Gotland is to equip its newbuild LNG-fuelled passenger and cargo vessels with Evac wastewater systems capable of nutrient removal, ahead of the Baltic Sea’s designation as a MARPOL Annex IV special area for passenger ship sewage.
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NewsTwo new contracts for NES
Electrical specialist, Norwegian Electric Systems (NES), has been awarded two new contracts with sea safety specialist Esvagt and fish transporter company Norsk Fisketransport (NFT).
