All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 460
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NewsCondition-based engine monitoring
Leading Japanese classification society, ClassNK, has started verification tests of its next-generation condition-based engine monitoring system, the CMAXS e-GICSX, onboard a Mitsui O.S.K. Line (MOL) vessel.
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Chevron cylinder oil gets Winterthur approval
Chevron Marine Lubricants has received approval for its 100BN cylinder oil, Taro Special HT 100, to be used in Winterthur Gas and Diesel Ltd’s engine range.
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NewsMacGregor deck equipment orders
Macgregor is further stamping its mark in the far east with its two latest contracts for deck equipment.
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Sustainable biofuels for the future
A new European initiative is being launched with the aim of encouraging and promoting the use of biofuels as a sustainable, reliable, low-emissions alternative for the shipping industry.
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NewsDamen acquires Dutch repair yard
Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has taken over Dutch repair yard D. van de Wetering in Rotterdam in order to further improve the quality of service for its customers.
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NewsNamibia hits Panamax milestone
A 195m general bulk vessel has become the first Panamax-size vessel to visit Elgin Brown and Hamer''s (EBH) new floating dock in Walvis Bay, Namibia - marking a major milestone for the company.
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NewsGAC targets hull cleaning in Spain
GAC EnvironHull is responding to growing demand with a new operational base in Valencia, which will enable it to offer eco-friendly, diver-free hull cleaning solutions at ports in Spain.
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BIO-SEA contract with Piriou
BIO-SEA has won a new contract with France’s Piriou shipyards to supply the French national marine vessel B2M with a BIO-SEA100 skid version system.
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NewsNext chapter for Becker’s LNG barge
Becker Marine Systems'' LNG hybrid barge concept is making its way to Rotterdam, where it will be used to support cruise ships and help reduce emissions.
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NewsJapan's first ME-GI
The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the first ME-GI engine in Japan recently took place at the Tamano Works of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES).
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NewsChanges to shaft-bearing monitoring rules
Changes are being made to monitoring rules for seawater-lubricated propeller shafts in line with the rules governing the inspection and withdrawal of oil-lubricated stern tube systems.
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NewsOdfjell extends propulsion upgrade plan
Norwegian ship owner Odfjell is embarking on an upgrade plan that it believes will give it one of the world’s most energy-efficient chemical tanker fleets, following a successful first installation on ‘Bow Clipper’ during scheduled dry docking in August.
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Operating costs continue fall in 2014
Ship operating costs declined by an average of 0.8% last year, with reduced lubrication costs and lower spend on repair and maintenance among key factors, according to the 2015 edition of Moore Stephen’s OpCost benchmarking tool.
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NewsMaersk orders MHI waste heat recovery systems
Maersk Line has placed an order for waste heat recovery systems from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), to be fitted on 11 mega-container carriers under construction by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
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NewsAlewijnse secures Van Oord service contract
Systems integration expert, Alewijnse Marine Systems, and international dredging and marine contractor, Van Oord, have signed a long-term service level agreement for the cable-laying vessels ‘Nexus’ and ‘HAM601’.
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NewsVersatile tankers for Atlantic ethane traffic
A new chapter has opened in liquefied gas transportation with the entry into service of Danish owner Evergas’ first Dragon design vessels: the largest, most flexible and state-of-the-art multi-gas carriers to date. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsWilhelmsen acquires rope specialist
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is expanding its business with the acquisition of high performance ropes provider, Timm AS.
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DNV GL hails launch of new rules
Efficient, flexible and future proof: Class society DNV GL believes its new rules, published today and coming into effect on 1 January 2016, set a new industry benchmark.
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IMO proposes maritime technology centre network
The International Maritime Organisation has proposed a global network of maritime technology cooperation centres to accelerate capacity building and technology transfer in the sector.
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SulNox enlists experts for emulsion assurance
Emulsion fuel technology provider SulNOx Fuel Fusions has partnered with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to provide verification, testing, technical support and consultancy services.
