All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 658

  • Wärtsilä’s new distribution centre in The Netherlands
    News

    Wärtsilä opens new spares centre

    2011-11-08T10:30:00Z

    Wärtsilä has inaugurated its new spare parts distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, which combines eight previous local warehouses into one global supply chain operation, from order confirmation to delivery.

  • News

    New facility for Australian builder

    2011-11-08T09:45:00Z

    Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced that it is to expand its presence in Western Australia’s North West region, establishing a new facility at the SINWA site in Karratha.

  • The former FBMA Cebu shipyard, now owned by Austal
    News

    Austal acquires shipyard in Philippines

    2011-11-08T07:23:00Z

    In a $7million deal, Western Australia-based shipbuilder Austal has acquired the former FBMA shipyard in the Philippines as part of its strategy to regionalise its manufacturing base for commercial vessels.

  • Helena Athoussaki, CEO, Carbon Positive Services
    News

    Carbon programme launched for shipping

    2011-11-08T05:19:00Z

    Carbon Positive, a carbon management consultancy for the maritime sector, has launched its Carbon Positive Programme for Ships (CPPS), designed to support ship owners, managers and operators in CO2 emission reduction.

  • Carlier said that it was likely that bunker costs for ship operators would increase by between 70% and 100%
    News

    IBIA recognises LNG as fuel for ships

    2011-11-08T05:18:00Z

    At the recent annual convention of the International Bunker Industry Association, held in Barcelona, the IBIA board announced its official decision to “become more closely engaged in LNG matters”.

  • News

    Guide addresses crane safety issues

    2011-11-08T05:18:00Z

    Lloyd''s Register has announced the publication of a pocket guide to help ship owners and operators understand the importance of professional maintenance and survey preparation for marine lifting appliances.

  • News

    Partnership addresses bridge management challenges

    2011-11-08T05:18:00Z

    Thomas Gunn says that it has teamed up with Regs4ships to provide a complete bridge solution for the navigator, offering Regs4ships digital maritime regulations incorporated into its Voyager navigational system.

  • News

    Hybrid ferries to be built in Scotland

    2011-11-07T23:40:00Z

    UK cabinet secretary for infrastructure and capital investment Alex Neil has recently confirmed Clyde-based Ferguson Shipbuilders as the preferred bidder to build a world''s first in environmentally friendly ferries.

  • News

    Gears and propellers for fishing vessels

    2011-11-07T23:39:00Z

    Scana Volda of Norway has signed a contract, valued at around NOK 24million, with STX OSV Trading for delivery of three gear and propeller systems with remote control for three STX OSV-designed trawlers.

  • News

    New Chinese president for Wärtsilä

    2011-11-07T23:38:00Z

    James Han has been appointed president of Wartsila China, succeeding John Zhu, who has decided to pursue his career elsewhere.

  • Seaspan of Spain has purchased further liceneces for the Foran system
    News

    New licenses implemented for CAD/CAM

    2011-11-04T06:15:00Z

    Sener of Spain reports that Spanish engineering company Seaplace has recently acquired new licenses of the Foran CAD/CAM system, including the forms, naval architecture, and advanced design and drawing packages.

  • News

    Shipping company commits to BNWAS

    2011-11-04T06:00:00Z

    UK company Martek Marine says that Mitsui OSK Line has made a firm commitment to install Martek BNWAS (bridge navigational watch and alarm systems) on board its ships ahead of regulatory requirements.

  • Lorenz Petersen, GL's business segment manager for navy vessels, and new NCSA chairman
    News

    GL announces new Naval Ship Classification Association chairman

    2011-11-03T14:06:00Z

    The Naval Ship Classification Association (NSCA) has elected Lorenz Petersen, Germanischer Lloyd''s Business Segment Manager for Navy Vessels, as Chairman of the Association, at NCSA’a annual general meeting in Rome.

  • David Balston from the UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the CCC review published today
    News

    UK ship emission review published

    2011-11-03T13:29:00Z

    The Committee for Climate Change (CCC) has recommended that the UK’s share of international shipping emissions be included in its climate targets today.

  • News

    Quick-release evacuation system launched

    2011-11-03T08:57:00Z

    Marine safety equipment company Viking Life-Saving Equipment is launching a 153-person liferaft and mini slide system, packed in a single aluminum stowage box and launched by a single push-button actuator.

  • The second icebreaking PSV for Sovcomflot is now in production at Archtech Helsinki Shipyard
    News

    Icebreaker production starts in Helsinki

    2011-11-02T15:24:00Z

    Arctech Helsinki Shipyard says it has started production of a second icebreaking supply vessel for Russian shipping company Sovcomflot at the Helsinki Shipyard. Both vessels will be delivered in April 2013.

  • News

    Ro-ro gear order for deep-sea vessels

    2011-11-02T15:24:00Z

    Cargotec has announced two new contracts worth around €15 million for complete MacGregor ro-ro access and transfer systems for deepsea container/ro-ro (con-ro) vessels.

  • News

    Boxship newbuilding to Greek operator

    2011-11-02T15:24:00Z

    Container ship operators Danaos Corporation reports that it has recently taken delivery of the 8,350 newbuilding ‘CMA CGM Bianca’, from Shanghai Jiangnan Changxing Heavy Industry in China.

  • Pier Luigi Foschi, chairman of Costa Crociere, (centre) and Hisashi Hara, director, executive vice president and general manager of shipbuilding & ocean development business of MHI (second from right) sign the contract
    News

    MHI confirms order for Aida cruise ships

    2011-11-02T15:24:00Z

    The memorandum of understanding between Carnival Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has now been converted into a contract. The order, for two cruise vessels for Carnival’s Aida brand, was signed on 2 November.

  • The QSK95 marine engine from Cummins, a high-speed engine intended to challenge medium-speed technology
    News

    Cummins’ 4,000bhp challenges medium speed

    2011-11-02T15:23:00Z

    Cummins is to launch a new QSK95 engine with 4,000bhp (2,983kW) output in the commercial marine market. The company says this will be the most powerful high-speed diesel for marine propulsion and gensets.