All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 468
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NewsRolls-Royce to equip Hurtigruten cruisers
Rolls-Royce has signed a new contract with Kleven for the design and ship equipment to two new polar cruise vessels.
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NewsCanada’s first dual-fuelled combo carrier launched
The first dual-fuelled ore-bulk-oil carrier for a Canadian owner has been launched at Besiktas shipyard in Turkey, for delivery to Groupe Desgagnés later this year.
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NewsPredicting wind power
Industry professionals are searching for models that determine whether wind assisted ship propulsion will be commercially viable on cargo vessels. But this snake bites its own tail: more user data is needed before an accurate calculation can be made. Hans Buitelaar, editor of SWZ Maritime, reports.
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NewsSEA\LNG: Bringing the business case
From gas molecule owners to ship operators via containment specialists, class societies, ports and engine makers, the broad SEA\LNG initiative unveiled last week represents a roll call of LNG pioneers. Chairman Peter Keller, executive vice president of Tote Inc, spoke to The Motorship about the group’s plans.
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NewsDNV GL type approval for Evoqua BWMS
Evoqua Water Technologies has obtained type approval from DNV GL for its ballast water management system SeaCure.
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NewsAlfa Laval introduces 0.5% sulphur scrubber
Alfa Laval has launched an exhaust gas cleaning system designed for the IMO’s impending global 0.5% fuel sulphur cap.
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Zurich start-up develops virtual engine tuning
ETH Zürich spin-off company Vir2sense is developing an engine testbed simulator which it says will enable ship operators to optimise the performance of their marine diesel engines.
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NewsGE to power Heerema crane vessel
GE Technology and Sembcorp Marine have forged a partnership to work on a new offshore project, Heerema’s new Semi-Submersible Crane Vessel (SSCV).
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IWSA announces wind propulsion awards shortlist
Public voting for the inaugural Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards, to be presented at SMM Hamburg on 8 September, is now open.
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Hempel epoxy coating
Hempel has launched a versatile new epoxy coating for marine newbuilds which will be available in Canada, the US and Mexico.
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DNV GL advises EU on LNG uptake
DNV GL has released a report for the EU providing recommendations on how to address the wider adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.
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Bulker debut for ME-GI engine
A 50,000dwt vessel to be built for Korean ship owner Ilshin by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard will be the first LNG-powered bulk carrier powered by MAN Diesel & Turbo’s ME-GI engine.
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NewsWide industry coalition to promote LNG uptake
A group of fleet owners, classification societies, port facilities, and energy experts have joined forces under a new coalition aiming to break the barriers associated with uptake of LNG as marine fuel.
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NewsUS Coast Guard denies MPN appeals
UPDATED WITH REACTION. The US Coast Guard (USCG) has denied appeals to allow the ‘most probable number’ method of sampling in type approval testing for ballast water management systems.
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NewsVard wins UK polar vessel electrical work
Vard Electro is to deliver an engineering and electrical installation package for the new UK polar research vessel under construction for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
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NewsTeekay opens new chapter in LNG powering
Game-changing LNG carrier Creole Spirit has made its US trade debut. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsCurrent challenges, emerging solutions at CIMAC Congress
Near record low oil prices and depressed shipping rates in many sectors provided a stimulating backdrop to the triennial CIMAC Congress in Helsinki in June. But engine makers and users were in good spirits as they shared experiences, strategies and technical innovations. Gavin Lipsith reports.
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NewsGenting outlines German newbuilding yard plan
Genting Hong Kong has created a newbuilding group in eastern Germany called MV Werften which does not involve Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB), writes Tom Todd.
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NewsTekomar helps Hansa lower lube consumption
Hansa Shipping has reported significant savings in cylinder oil consumption since installing Tekomar’s Cylube system onboard six containerships earlier this year.
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NewsMitsui-MAN ethane two-stroke engine completed
MAN Diesel & Turbo and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co have built the first Mitsui-MAN ME-GIE engine, running on ethane, diesel or (after a simple conversion) methane.
