All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 468
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NewsFederal Mogul develops internal piston cooling
A sealed-in piston cooling system under development by Federal Mogul could enable higher running temperatures, greater energy efficiency and reduced cooling oil costs for marine four-stroke engines.
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NewsMacGregor equipment for Chinese research vessel
An Aker Arctic designed vessel being built for the Polar Research Institute of China, the first of its type to be built in China, will feature MacGregor cranes and handling systems.
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NewsLukoil builds crankcase and cylinder oil offering
Lukoil Marine Lubricants has introduced a new cylinder oil and crankcase oil for two-stroke engines, featuring additive packages to enhance thermal and oxidation stability as well as protection from corrosion and wear.
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NewsSingaporean venture designs enhanced sulphur scrubber
Scientists in Singapore have developed a revolutionary emissions abatement system that removes pollutants from exhaust gas to help the international shipping industry meet ambitious emissions targets.
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NewsFederal-Mogul upgrades galvanic piston ring coating
A new piston ring coating under the Goetze brand promises reduced wear, lower friction and greater scuff resistance under test conditions.
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NewsMost powerful MAN engine enters service
The 19,437 teu container vessel ‘MSC Jade’, featuring a 75,570kW rated, 103,000hp engine from MAN Diesel & Turbo, was delivered on May 20.
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NewsScana and Inpower develop PM propulsion motor
Permanent magnet (PM) propulsion motor Thorque+ will be installed on a longline fishing vessel to be built in Poland.
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NewsCrowcon gas detectors enable SOLAS compliance
Gas-Pro and T4 multi-gas detectors are now said to enable vessels to comply with the SOLAS X1-1/7 directive, according to Crowcon.
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NewsImproved coatings for Schottel thrusters
Propulsion and steering specialist Schottel has refined its Rudderpropellers with an optimised coating process that is said to offer enhanced corrosion protection and greater resistance to abrasion.
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NewsSuccessful sea trial for Wärtsilä dual-fuel two-stroke
Terntank’s dual-fuelled chemical tanker ‘Ternsund’ passed its sea trials last month, representing the final step in bringing Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel two-stroke engine to market.
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DNV GL launches stability analysis tool
DNV GL is now offering a new stability analysis solution that allows for hydrodynamic and stability analysis on one common model.
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NewsAvalon vessels select water treatment plant
Avalon''s fleet currently has eleven vessel equipped with MERUS technology and has now opted to install new MERUS rings.
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NewsNew marine battery range from Corvus
Manufacturer of lithium-ion based energy storage systems (ESS), Corvus Energy, has unveiled its next generation product line, Orca ESS, at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam.
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NewsVard orders Optimarin BWMS for Topaz vessels
Vard shipyards has ordered Optimarin ballast water management systems (BWMS) for 15 specialist module carriers to be built for Topaz Energy and Marine in Romania and Vietnam.
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NewsWinGD approves single cylinder oil solution from Total Lubmarine
Total Talusia Optima, a BN 100 cylinder oil that can be used with either residual or distillate fuels, has been approved for use across Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD) two-stroke engine range.
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NewsABB opens drive and motor lab
Global technology company ABB has opened a new laboratory at its factory in Helsinki, Finland, enabling customers to have their own motors tested with ABB’s variable-speed drives (VSDs).
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NewsABB debuts automated charging for HH Ferries
ABB is to deliver power, propulsion and its first automated shore-side charging stations for two HH Ferries vessels being converted tor electric operation.
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NewsRolls-Royce invests in azimuth production and service facilities
Rolls-Royce is to spend £44 million (€57 million) redeveloping its azimuth thruster production centre in Rauma, Finland, and has recently completed a £3.5 million (€4.56 million) expansion of its service centre in Ulsteinvik, Norway.
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LNG simulation software for Teekay
GTT Training has been awarded a contract by Teekay to supply the G-Sim LNG simulator software into its training centres in Glasgow, Manila and Bahrain.
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Wärtsilä relinquishes WinGD shareholding
Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) is now fully owned by China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) after Wärtsilä transferred its remaining 30% shareholding in the two-stroke engine developer.
