All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 456

  • Seen following trials, 'Atlantic Star' gives new form and heightened potential to the con-ro concept
    News

    World’s largest con-ro set for debut

    2015-11-13T12:45:00Z

    After 30 years’ service, Atlantic Container Line’s G3 con-ros are being replaced by the innovative G4 generation. David Tinsely reports.

  • The complex piping governing fuel supply at the cylinder heads of the methanol-MGO Wärtsilä engine on board 'Stena Germanica'
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    Second methanol engine for Stena Germanica

    2015-11-13T12:41:00Z

    Stena Rederi is to convert a second engine in its ground-breaking methanol fuelled ro-pax Stena Germanica, with the installation to be completed next month.

  • News

    Wilhelmsen top line down

    2015-11-12T17:16:00Z

    Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding (WWH) has reported a 7% decline in top line, mainly driven by weaker performance in the group’s shipping activities.

  • GMDSS simulators receive DNV-GL certification
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    DNV cert for simulators

    2015-11-12T15:58:00Z

    Maritime simulator developer VSTEP has received a DNV-GL accreditation for its new generation of GMDSS simulators.

  • Vard has increased its shareholdings in Tulcea
    News

    Vard announces new investment and contract

    2015-11-11T15:01:00Z

    Vard Holdings Limited has announced that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one offshore vessel for an undisclosed international customer.

  • GEA will now operate under the new name of Kelvion
    News

    Heat Exchanger GEA changes to Kelvion

    2015-11-10T16:22:00Z

    The Heat Exchanger division of GEA Group will now operate under the new name of Kelvion.

  • Becker’s Mewis Duct has proved successful on large ships operating below 18 knots
    News

    Breaking further into China

    2015-11-10T16:13:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems, a leader in high-performance rudders and energy saving manoeuvring technology, is establishing itself as a competent partner on the Chinese market and now it’s looking to go even further.

  • blog live pic
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    LIVE BLOG: Gas Fuelled Ships Conference

    2015-11-10T08:51:00Z

    The first day of the Gas Fuelled Ships LIVE blog kicks off today from the Conference taking place in Hamburg, follow the blog to make sure you don’t miss any of the action.

  • The conversion of the 'Coral Anthelia' to dual fuel presented somewhat of a challenge
    News

    Cat Marine completes in-hull dual-fuel conversion

    2015-11-09T13:49:00Z

    Shipowner Anthony Veder has worked with Cat dealer Bolier to complete what it calls the industry’s first in-hull retrofit—saving considerable time and money in the process.

  • Wessels has signed a contact with MAN to retrofit the engine of Wes Amelie
    News

    MAN contract for Wessels dual-fuel conversion

    2015-11-09T11:48:00Z

    Wessels Reederei has signed a contract with Man Diesel & Turbo at the Europort exhibition for maritime technology.

  • The approval was issued to the first vessel in a new series built by Aker Philadelphia Shipyards
    News

    ABS declares Crowley-Aker tankers LNG ready

    2015-11-06T16:46:00Z

    ABS has issued the first LNG-ready approval to a product tanker in accordance with its Guide for LNG Fuel Ready Vessels.

  • News

    Corvus battery technology receives Statoil investment

    2015-11-05T17:16:00Z

    Corvus Energy has announced an investment from Statoil Technology Invest for the development of its lithium ion energy storage systems (ESS) for the offshore oil and gas industry.

  • 'Harvey Power' will run on 99% LNG fuel
    News

    Second Harvey LNG OSV begins operations

    2015-11-05T17:06:00Z

    A second LNG-powered Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) named ‘Harvey Power’ has gone into operation in the Gulf of Mexico, US.

  • The new name RH Marine Group was revealed at an impressive and well attended stand at Europort 2015 in Rotterdam
    News

    Imtech Marine rebranded under new owners

    2015-11-05T14:55:00Z

    Brands under the newly named RH Marine Group will be given increased accountability and responsibility, while new owners Parcom Capital and Pon Holdings will bring fresh investment in new technologies.

  • The Lemag Slashpol E water in fuel (WIF) fuel quality improver (FQI) has been installed on several Stena vessels over the past five years
    News

    Stena tackles emissions with Lemag equipment

    2015-11-05T14:20:00Z

    Stena has reported noticeable reduction in fuel consumption and emissions after installing Lemag’s Slashpol E-WIF fuel quality improver (FQI) onboard sixteen vessels over the past five years.

  • De Nora has been awarded a new contract for its Balpure BWMS
    News

    Multiple BWMS retrofits for De Nora

    2015-11-04T10:08:00Z

    De Nora Water Technologies has been awarded a contract to provide its Balpure ballast water management system (BWMS) to one of North America’s major oil tanker operators.

  • Sembcorp’s fabrication workshop is said to be the largest facility of its kind in Southeast Asia
    News

    New Sembcorp fabrication workshop

    2015-11-04T09:47:00Z

    Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine has opened a new state-of-the-art steel structure fabrication workshop to meet its steel fabrication needs into the future.

  • News

    GTT launches LNG cargo monitoring tool

    2015-11-03T14:49:00Z

    Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), a leading designer of design of membrane containment systems for the transportation and storage of LNG, is launching a new boil-off gas monitoring system called LNG Advisor.

  • Alfa Laval has introduced the new PureNOx Prime
    News

    Alfa Laval launches small-footprint EGR

    2015-11-03T12:35:00Z

    Alfa Laval has introduced a new streamlined version of its exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) water treatment system for EGR engineers operating with low-sulphur fuel.

  • Richard Greiner: “Shipping has seen much worse, and prevailed”
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    Ship operating costs set to increase

    2015-11-02T15:48:00Z

    Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2015 and 2016, according to the latest survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens.