All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 576

  • The IMO provides detailed recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships
    News

    Martek Marine gas detector advice

    2013-05-15T13:55:00Z

    The UK’s marine safety systems provider, Martek Marine, has advised shipping companies to carry an adequate number of maintained and certified gas detectors to avoid potential corporate manslaughter charges.

  • News

    WMS newbuild containerships

    2013-05-14T16:16:00Z

    Bangladesh’s Western Marine Shipyard (WMS) has signed a new agreement with Bancan Shipping for a new 16 containership which will operate between Chittagong port and Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (PICT).

  • 'Blue Thunder'
    News

    Ulstein PX121 series delivery

    2013-05-14T12:05:00Z

    International ship designer, Ulstein Verft, has delivered the fourth of six medium sized platform supply vessels (PSVs) of the PX121 series to Blue Ship Invest, a wholly owned company in the Ulstein Group.

  • Brittany Ferries ‘Normandie Express’ will be operating on the new service
    News

    Brittany Ferries quandary

    2013-05-13T17:58:00Z

    UK/French short sea ferry company Brittany Ferries is in a quandary – it’s starting a new Fastcat service from Portsmouth to Le Havre this week, but this could be unsustainable if fuel costs continue to rise.

  • It is currently legal to discharge PIB outside 12 nautical miles under certain conditions
    News

    PIB discharge problem

    2013-05-13T16:37:00Z

    The UK Chamber of Shipping and leading wildlife conservation and animal welfare charities are calling on the UK Government and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to review the legal discharge status of polyisobutene (PIB).

  • The scaled model ship has been based on a real 13,000 teu container ship
    News

    Containership first for maritime trainer

    2013-05-13T16:32:00Z

    One of the UK’s leading maritime trainers, Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA), has designed a new scaled container ship model to extend its training capability for seafaring pilots, masters and ships officers.

  • The MoU between RINA and Drydocks World Dubai was signed in Rome
    News

    RINA and Dubai Drydocks team up

    2013-05-10T14:47:00Z

    Rome-based classification society RINA Group has entered into a framework agreement to supply certification and engineering services to UAE-based Drydocks World - Dubai.

  • News

    More orders for B.Delta designs

    2013-05-10T14:47:00Z

    Finnish company Deltamarin has announced several new orders for ships to its B.Delta bulk carrier designs.

  • The ARC 100 HD increases ice management and pollution control capability
    News

    New Aker Arctic Oblique Icebreaker

    2013-05-10T14:04:00Z

    Finnish research specialist, Aker Arctic Technology, has unveiled a new version of its Oblique Icebreaker, which offers increased capability for terminal operations, ice management and oil spill response in freezing seas.

  • The Transocean contract marks the 100th drillship to feature Rolls-Royce propulsion equipment
    News

    Rolls-Royce power for 100th drillship

    2013-05-09T18:24:00Z

    Rolls-Royce Plc has signed a contract to deliver drillship propulsion to the drilling giant Transocean - it marks the 100th drillship to feature Rolls-Royce propulsion equipment.

  • GE's DPS is more "mariner friendly"
    News

    GE Power launches new DPS

    2013-05-09T16:17:00Z

    International advanced motor, drive and control technologies supplier, GE Power Conversion, has launched a more energy efficient, better integrated and more “mariner friendly” Dynamic Positioning System (DPS).

  • Opening of Goltens at DDW in Dubai
    News

    Goltens in Dubai

    2013-05-08T17:26:00Z

    Goltens has opened a new specialist diesel and mechanical repair and docking facility at Dubai Maritime City. The new venture will support Goltens’ worldwide operations.

  • 'Maersk Chicago' was the first of the eight vessels to be reflagged
    News

    MLL invests in new vessels

    2013-05-08T15:13:00Z

    US based Maersk Line, Limited (MLL), part of Maersk Group, has invested US$1bn in eight newer and larger containerships to upgrade its ocean transportation services provided to its US military, government and commercial customers.

  • PPG’s latest Sigma antifouling offers an economical solution for medium to high operational levels
    News

    Antifouling for varied trades

    2013-05-08T09:07:00Z

    PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has introduced an ‘entry-level’ version of its silyl acrylate polymer antifouling technology, designed for ships operating at medium to high rates of operation and medium speeds.

  • The new HHI boxships will look similar to the 13,000 builds, only bigger
    News

    HHI to build world’s largest containerships

    2013-05-07T16:12:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has been awarded a US$700m contract for five 18,400 teu containerships from China Shipping Container Lines Co Ltd (CSCL).

  • Flemming Frederichsen, sales manager EMC, PrimeServ, MAN Diesel and Turbo
    News

    MAN PrimeServ maintenance agreement

    2013-05-07T15:39:00Z

    MAN Diesel and Turbo has signed an Engine Management Concept (EMC) agreement with German shipowner, Rörd Braren, covering three ships from the German fleet.

  • Bhagwan's DSV will be used for dive support and geotechnical surveys
    News

    AKA propulsion for Bhagwan Marine

    2013-05-03T15:29:00Z

    Canadian systems integration company, Aspin Kemp and Associates (AKA), has secured a contract to supply a diesel-electric power and propulsion system for Australia’s Bhagwan Marine.

  • New work for Peene after last for Swedes
    News

    New work as German yard changes hands

    2013-05-03T15:26:00Z

    Germany’s Luerssen Group has taken over the Peene-Werft in Wolgast as planned and has said it will transfer new naval work to the former P&S Werften facility, reports Tom Todd.

  • The Triplex MDH 42 can lift, move and park heavy anchors up to 42 tonnes
    News

    Triplex contract with BOA Offshore

    2013-05-02T19:10:00Z

    Norwegian marine equipment provider Triplex has secured an order from BOA Offshore for its Multi Deck Handling (MDH) 42 system.

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    Conference

    Propulsion & Emissions 2016 | Image Gallery

    A selection of images from the Propulsion & Emissions Conference 2016, hosted in Hamburg, Germany.