All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 479
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NewsCarnival inks optimisation deal with Wärtsilä
Carnival Corp is to adopt Wärtsilä’s asset performance optimisiation solution across its fleet under a new partnership that will allow the power and automation company to test new technologies on the cruise conglomerate’s vessels.
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Curaçao ship repair deal for Nederex and Damen
Curacao Ports Authority (CPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nederex and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem to strengthen its port.
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IMO launches BWM tools
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has launched a new online learning portal with free online tools to help with the implementation of the BWM Convention.
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NewsFerry duo floated out
Scandlines ferry newbuildings ''Berlin'' and ''Copenhagen'' have left drydock at Denmark’s Fayard for final fitting out, ending a unique conversion that began there last year, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsClassNK eco software on LNG carriers
Maritime software house NAPA and ClassNK are to install a jointly-designed new performance monitoring system onboard an Asian LNG carrier’s fleet.
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NewsElectric ship moves closer to reality
The prospect of the oil-free ship is looking much nearer with the entry into service of all-electric ferry ''Ampere'', developed by Siemens, builder Fjellstrand and operator Norled. Bill Thomson reports.
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NewsProtacon to modernise Swedish icebreakers
Two icebreakers operated by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) are to receive electric and automation system upgrades from Finnish power and engineering company Protacon.
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Polar Code adoption on busy MEPC agenda
Adoption of the Polar Code, an implementation timeframe for the Ballast Water Management Conevention and methodology discussions for a review on low-sulphur fuel availability are highlights of a busy IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting this month.
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NewsEco Marine Power in research partnership
A new marine technology test facility in Onomichi, Japan will focus on innovation for the shipping and offshore industries.
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NewsWärtsilä ethane test success
Wärtsilä’s four-stroke 50DF engine has been certified to run on liquid ethane gas (LEG) fuel after a successful testing programme in collaboration with petrochemical and gas shipping company Evergas.
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NewsUASC names first in class eco containership
The 18,800 teu LNG-ready vessel MV ‘Barzan’ has been named by United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), the first of a new fleet that the company claims will comprise the most environmentally friendly containerships in the world.
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NewsNew Sener multipurpose subsea support vessel
Spanish engineering and technology group, Sener, has designed a new multipurpose subsea support vessel specifically for subsea ROV light construction duties.
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NewsPalfinger package for Tersan Shipyard
Austrian headquartered lifting equipment and daughtercraft specialists Palfinger Ned-deck and Palfinger Boats have sold a combined package with davit and fast rescue boat to Tersan Shipyard.
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NewsNavigator Gas selects GEA ballast treatment
GEA Westfalia Separator is to supply four of its MarineX systems for installation on Navigator Gas’ two new build vessels currently under construction in Korea.
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NewsMacGregor equips subsea mining vessel
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Limited for two subsea knuckle boom cranes to be installed on the world''s first seabed mining vessel.
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NewsUnique widening breaks new eco ground
German ship management and charter company NSB has completed the first of three unique widening projects, claiming increased boxship capacity of more than 20%.
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NewsKiel Canal accident ship resumes service
The 8,500dwt Greek cargo ship ‘Saint George’ is back in service after the repair of bow damage sustained in a collision with a lock gate, reports Tom Todd.
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Two-stroke companies prepare for IMO Tier III
The two big engine builders say they are ready for IMO Tier III NOx limits, while in Japan, a novel low pressure exhaust gas recirculation system is in development, which will enable compliance at lower cost, writes Bill Thomson.
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Saving fuel through cargo heating management
Innovative software could provide the key to almost halving the amount of fuel used to maintain cargo at the optimum temperature, writes Bill Thomson.
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NewsReport identifies US$45.6 billion BWM market
A new report from Global Water Intelligence has placed a figure of US45.6 billion on ballast water management system sales over the next five years.
