All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 713

  • FuelTrax master electronics unit
    News

    Fuel management system developer defends patent

    2011-01-14T15:18:00Z

    Nautical Control Solutions (NCS) of the USA has announced a successful defence of its US patent protection rights on its FuelTrax marine fuel management system.

  • A typical Castrol Academy training package
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    Castrol partners with Maersk in lubrication training scheme

    2011-01-14T15:18:00Z

    Castrol Marine has appointed Maersk Training as a global distributor of Castrol Academy, which the lubricant manufacturer describes as a module-based training course designed to help marine engineers develop a broad range of skills to move the industry forwards.

  • The SetaAnalytics H2S Analyser
    News

    Instrument analyses hydrogen suphide in marine fuel

    2011-01-14T15:18:00Z

    In the light of DNV Petroleum Services’ recent study on hydrogen suphide levels in marine fuel, UK company SetaAnalytics has drawn attention to its new H2S Analyser instrument.

  • News

    DNV study raises concerns about marine fuel specifications

    2011-01-14T15:18:00Z

    A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) field study on hydrogen sulphide measurements in marine fuel has reiterated concerns about the reliability of the ISO 8217: 2010 maximum 2 mg/kg limit as a safety net for ship personnel.

  • Jane Dahl Christensen, executive vice president, OW Bunker
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    Bunker supplier expands its operations

    2011-01-14T15:17:00Z

    OW Bunker, a major supplier and trader of marine fuel, has announced an extension of its cargo trading activities with the establishment of OW Bunker Trading SA, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

  • The Hoegh LNG/MOL SRV ships are designed for high environmental credentials
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    LNG ships aim to set standard for low emissions

    2011-01-14T15:17:00Z

    With maritime regulations necessitating the move to more environmentally friendly operations and a greater focus on safety measures, Höegh LNG says that its SRVs are helping to set the standard for green shipping.

  • News

    Fuel conditioner offers 12% reduction in carbon emissions

    2011-01-14T15:17:00Z

    According to Carbonsave Solutions of the UK, its Kinetic fuel conditioning products are used in over 200 Wärtsilä engines, and have achieved a decrease of at least 7% in fuel consumption, with an average saving of 12%.

  • The MT 6015 design ordered from Kleven
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    Olympic confirms Kleven option

    2011-01-14T13:56:00Z

    Norwegian company Olympic Shipping has confirmed a contract with Kleven Maritime for the delivery of a multi-purpose field supply and construction vessel to the MT 6015 design from Marin Teknikk of Norway.

  • ‘Volcan del Teide’ running her sea trials
    News

    Astillero Barreras delivers Armas ferry

    2011-01-14T13:53:00Z

    The Spanish shipbuilder Astillero Hijos de J. Barreras recently delivered the ropax cruise ferry ‘Volcán del Teide’ to ferry owner Naviera Armas at a cost of Euro 120 million.

  • The GE38 on the test bed
    News

    Aeroderivative gas turbine looks for marine applications

    2011-01-13T19:35:00Z

    GE Aviation of the USA hopes that the modern technology and proven performance of its GE38 gas turbine will make it an attractive option for marine applications.

  • News

    Korean system well received by Far Eastern yards

    2011-01-13T15:17:00Z

    Korean company Techcross says that its has installed its Electro-Cleen System (ECS) ballast water treatment system on 11 out of 14 vessels recently built by Korean, Chinese and Japanese shipyards.

  • Enwa Maritime's water treatment system uses no chemicals
    News

    Engine coolant treatment gains Wärtsilä approval

    2011-01-13T15:17:00Z

    Norwegian company Enwa reports that its chemical-free EnwaMatic maritime water treatment has obtained approval from engine manufacturer Wärtsilä.

  • News

    Wilhelmsen acquires chemical supplier

    2011-01-13T15:17:00Z

    Wilhelmsen Ships Service has signed an agreement to acquire Nalfleet, the marine division of Nalco.

  • News

    Major order for BWTS in Korea

    2011-01-13T15:16:00Z

    US company NEI Treatment Systems has announced that in September 2010 its Korean licensee Samgong received an initial order from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for four VOS (venturi oxygen stripping) ballast water treatment systems (BWTS).

  • News

    MOL introduces SEEMP for tanker fleet

    2011-01-13T13:51:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has established a ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP) and started its use with the MOL tanker fleet.

  • News

    China is world’s top shipbuilder

    2011-01-13T13:49:00Z

    South Korea lost its status as the world’s leading shipbuilding nation to China in 2010 for the second year running as it lagged far behind in key indicators according to London-based market researcher Clarkson Research.

  • Artist impression of the ‘Pazflor’ FPSO
    News

    Daewoo completes world’s largest FPSO

    2011-01-13T13:48:00Z

    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has completed construction of the world’s largest floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO).

  • The VS 465 MK II design to be used on the first ship Bergen Group will construct for Sartor Offshore
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    Sartor orders OSV trio from local yard

    2011-01-13T13:47:00Z

    The Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group BMV has been awarded contracts from Sartor Offshore AS for the construction of three multi-purpose offshore vessels with a total value of about NOK 1 billion ($169 million).

  • Illustration showing example of LNG bunker vessel refuelling LNG powered roro vessel
    News

    Swedish cluster signs agreement with Korea

    2011-01-13T13:45:00Z

    Swedish organisations SSPA, FKAB, White Smoke and Swedish Marine Technology Forum have entered into a joint agreement with Korea’s KOGAS to evaluate the possibilities for developing a system in Korea for delivery of LNG to gas-fuelled ships.

  • News

    Chemical free water treatment approved by Wärtsilä

    2011-01-13T11:41:00Z

    The chemical free EnwaMatic Maritime technology developed by ENWA Water Treatment in Norway has obtained approval from engine manufacturer Wärtsilä.