All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 478

  • IMT997 L-Class  ‘Pacific Leader’ on sea trials
    News

    Better for the challenges

    2015-05-18T09:48:00Z

    The IMT997 ‘L-Class’ series recently delivered to Swire Pacific Offshore met a few issues on the way to realisation, Anthony Gray of OSD-IMT tells Stevie Knight.

  • The PX121 series just rolls on and on....
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    An ongoing evolution: The PX121

    2015-05-18T09:38:00Z

    When you have a vessel that’s as close to being ‘all things to all people’ as the PX121 it’s surprising that there is still reason for finesse. But a 150mm change can make a big difference, writes Stevie Knight.

  • W Marine said Ecochlor's ability to secdure USCG approval was a key factor in its selection
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    W Marine selects Ecochlor for bulk carriers

    2015-05-18T08:33:00Z

    Ship management company W Marine is to install Ecochlor ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) on two new build 82,000dwt bulk carriers, to be constructed in China by Sainty Marine Corporation.

  • News

    ECA impact on auxiliary engines

    2015-05-18T08:32:00Z

    The switch to ultra low sulphur fuel for ships in emission control areas may not be as big a problem for four-stroke auxiliary engines and gensets as it is for low speed main propulsion units, but operators are still advised to take precautions.

  • Volatile markets demand the flexibility that electric propulsion affords, says ABB marine and ports managing director Heikki Soljama
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    Efficiency thrust for Azipod

    2015-05-18T08:11:00Z

    With the latest line extension in its successful range of gearless thrusters, ABB has sought to combine proven technologies with a very modern focus on energy efficiency and lifecycle cost. Gavin Lipsith reports.

  • The 49,800dwt 'Stena Impression' combines high efficiency with cargo versatility across the oil and petrochemical products and vegetable oil trades
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    Stena sets new benchmark in tanker design

    2015-05-18T00:41:00Z

    Scrutiny of every facet of design to ensure efficiency and competitiveness in the medium-range (MR) tanker segment is reflected in the highly versatile ‘Stena Impression’, writes David Tinsley.

  • News

    LNG tank membrane partnership

    2015-05-14T17:00:00Z

    GTT, leading designer of membrane containment systems for maritime transportation and storage, has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries to help industrialise its Mark V technology.

  • The new MAN G45 engine features a fully electronically-controlled system that is said to optimise a vessel’s ‘green’ profile
    News

    G45 ‘green’ engine gains type approval

    2015-05-14T16:04:00Z

    The world’s first 45-centimetre bore, ultra-long stroke, low-speed engine, MAN B&W 5G45ME-C9.5, has passed its type approval test.

  • A hybrid steam turbine and gas engine propulsion system will drive fuel efficiencies onboard the two new carriers
    News

    LNG carrier order for Mitsubishi

    2015-05-14T08:23:00Z

    Two LNG carriers for delivery to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) will feature a new design that increases both cargo capacity and fuel efficiency. The next generation Sayaringo STaGE carriers, will be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for delivery in 2018.

  • IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu opened MEPC 68 on Monday by urging countries to put aside fears on country-specific approvals for BWMS
    News

    “No excuse for inaction” on BWM Convention

    2015-05-13T14:40:00Z

    IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu has argued that lack of clear US type approval for ballast water management systems (BWMS) is no reason to delay ratification of the organisation’s global Ballast Water Management Convention.

  • The surge in demand for Cammell Laird’s expertise has seen 15 ferries docked at its Birkenhead site so far in 2015
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    Ferry work keeps Cammell Laird busy

    2015-05-13T12:10:00Z

    British shipyard and marine engineering services company, Cammell Laird, says its undergoing a busy period of ferry work with nearly as many ferries docking in the first four months of 2015 than throughout the whole of 2014.

  • News

    Kongsberg hydroacoustics for Norwegian polar vessel

    2015-05-13T11:08:00Z

    Norwegian polar research vessel ‘Kronpins Haakon’ will feature hydroacoustic systems from Kongsberg Maritime when it begins operations in 2017.

  • The vessels will transport the gas from the Cameron LNG site in Louisiana to its customers in Japan
    News

    Eighth ship for Cameron LNG project

    2015-05-13T10:53:00Z

    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Mitsui and Imabari Shipbuilding have entered into a long-term Time Charter contract for the USA Cameron LNG Export Project.

  • The dual-fuel, four-stroke L35/44DF engine will now proceed to factory acceptance testing in Frederikschavn
    News

    Type approval for MAN four-stroke engine

    2015-05-13T10:31:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new L35/44DF four-stroke engine has been approved by all major classification societies for genset and controllable pitch propeller operation, after type approval tests between 30 March and 2 April.

  • 'Bothniaborg' is one of the two Royal Wagenborg vessels to be fitted with Wärtsilä scrubber systems
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    Wärtsilä scrubbers for Dutch ro-ro carriers

    2015-05-12T16:42:00Z

    Wärtsilä is to supply its hybrid scrubber systems to clean the exhaust emissions from two Dutch ro-ro carriers owned by Royal Wagenborg.

  • The European Parliament has pre-empted IMO negotiations on a global data collection system
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    Shippers’ dismay over EU regional CO2 regs

    2015-05-12T14:39:00Z

    The shipping industry has expressed its disappointment over the vote taken in the European Parliament to adopt a regional EU Regulation on the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of individual ship CO2 emissions.

  • NTNU research vessel 'Gunnerus' was modified to receive the new thrusters for sea trials
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    Rolls-Royce extends PM portfolio

    2015-05-12T11:09:00Z

    A new permanent magnet (PM) azimuth thruster from Rolls-Royce is undergoing sea trials onboard the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s research vessel ‘Gunnerus’. The Motorship was among press on a recent visit to the vessel in Trondheim.

  • The Simrad Halo pulse compressor radar offers an exceptional range through its dual-mode design
    News

    Navico launches Simrad pulse compression radar

    2015-05-11T15:49:00Z

    Marine electronics company Navico has launched a pulse compression radar which it claims offers revolutionary range and resolution.

  • Associations are hoping to protect early BWMS adopters amid a review of approval guidelines initiated at MEPC 67
    News

    Industry seeks answers on BWMS

    2015-05-11T12:40:00Z

    The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in London this week will address a multi-party submission suggesting ‘grandfathering’ of early type-approved ballast water treatment systems, ensuring that first adopters are not penalised as regulations evolve.

  • The X-DF technology features dual-fuel (DF) combustion technology with low pressure gas admission
    News

    Winterthur demonstrates new DF engine

    2015-05-11T11:59:00Z

    Winterthur Gas and Diesel (WinGD) has demonstrated a run of the first large bore model from its new range of Wärtsilä X-DF low-speed two-stroke engines that it says is in response to LNG carrier demand.