All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 698
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NewsNew features for propeller software
HydroComp has announced new developments for it PropExpert propeller sizing software program, including a facility for sizing folding propellers.
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Graig wins major Chinese newbuilding contract
Shanghai-based Graig China, part of the UK’s Graig group, has won a ten-ship order to supervise newbuildings for Chinese leasing company Minsheng Financial Leasing.
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Two more Jurong-built jackups for Noble
Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Jurong Shipyard has announced two new contracts worth a total of $427.6 million to build two jackup rigs for a subsidiary of Noble Corporation, under options granted in December 2010.
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Water systems for new US tugs
HVAC supplier Dometic Marine has recently secured orders to supply chilled water equipment to tug builder Signet Maritime. As part of the contract, Dometic will supply chillers for three new Signet Z-Drive tugs.
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BV issues risk guide for new technology
Classification society Bureau Veritas has issued guidelines for Risk-Based Qualification of New Technology, intended to show that the technology is safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
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NewsSTX opts for Shaft Designer
SKF Machine Support of the Netherlands says it has recently finalised an order for ShaftDesigner software with STX Finland.
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NewsGerman heavy-lifter takes world title
In December 2010 the J.J. Sietas Neuenfelde shipyard near Hamburg delivered the heavy lift ship ‘Svenja’ to Germany-based heavy lift company Schiffahrtskontor Altes Land (SAL), a joint venture with the Japanese ''K''-Line group.
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Cost-effective R22 refrigerant replacement
Wilhelmsen Ships Service says that as ozone-depleting refrigerants are being phased out, vessels are changing their refrigeration systems to meet the new legal requirements.
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Shipowners need to change perception – LR
Lloyd’s Register says that looking for profit alone will not be enough in the future – ship owners and operators will need to concentrate on responsibilities to society as well as just making money.
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NewsFuel-efficient inland ship design unveiled
Swedish engine company Volvo Penta reports that a new inland waterway cargo ship concept, based on its high speed engines, has recently been launched in The Netherlands.
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NewsElectric AC drives offer true ‘no loss’ operation
Norwegian AC drive company Stadt’s recently- introduced range of drives has been developed specifically for fully-electric ship propulsion systems, with either diesel- or gas-fuelled prime movers.
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NewsGulf repairers face new competition
Middle East ship repair is set for a major shake-up, with sweeping management changes at Drydocks World Dubai (DWD) and new repair docks coming on stream which will raise regional capacity by a significant margin.
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NewsThe case for multiple engines
There is a case developing where the use of multiple engines – usually several high speed units - can be justified on deep-sea ships on the grounds of both improved safety and improved economy, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsCummins power for worldwide ship projects
USA-based high speed engine company Cummins Marine reports a number of significant recent projects undertaken in Malaysia and Europe.
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NewsNew wind turbine ship concept developed
Wärtsilä is to combine with Aker Solutions to develop a new and environmentally sound concept for offshore wind farm installation vessels.
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NewsGE looks to add Converteam to portfolio
US company GE has announced that its GE Energy division has entered into an agreement to acquire about 90% of the shares of electric power specialist Converteam.
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NewsSalvage patches redesigned
A fourth generation of Miko Salvage Patches has been introduced following upgrades to the design of the Norwegian company’s ''hat-shaped patch''.
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NewsThe future of factory ships
Factory ships are not a new concept, writes Dag Pike. Probably the best known examples are the whaling factory ships of the post war days that followed the whaling fleets into the Southern Oceans.
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NewsFinnish newbuildings to be fitted with Hyde BWT systems
The German shipbuilder, Flensburger Schiffbau, is building two 195m ro-ro ships to LR Ice Class and ‘green passport’ notation for Rettig Group, Bore of Finland which will be fitted with ballast water treatment systems supplied by US-based Hyde Marine.
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FMEA tool for lifeboat release gear
Mad Rock Marine Solutions of Canada, which develops and builds marine emergency evacuation systems, is joining with Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) to develop a FMEA tool for lifeboat release gear systems.
