All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 732

  • DOF ordered another AH 11 AHTS from STX
    News

    DOF AHTS to be built in Brazil

    2010-10-03T10:19:00Z

    STX Norway Offshore has through its subsidiary STX Brazil Offshore entered into a new contract for the building of one Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel for Norskan Offshore in Brazil, a subsidiary of DOF ASA.

  • News

    Wartsila to expand CPP production in China

    2010-10-03T10:18:00Z

    Wartsila signed an agreement with Zhenjiang CME, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), to manufacture controllable pitch propellers (CP propellers) at the two companies’ joint venture unit, Wartsila CME Zhenjiang Propeller Co Ltd, located in Zhenjiang.

  • News

    ‘K’ Line expands installation of control system

    2010-10-03T10:17:00Z

    The Japanese shipowner Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (‘K’ Line) has placed an order with Yokogawa Denshikiki Co., Ltd. (YDK) to expand the installation of the latest heading control system onboard its vessels.

  • News

    Keppel secures contracts worth $101 million

    2010-10-03T10:17:00Z

    Keppel FELS Limited in Singapore has secured new contracts worth about $101 million to complete and refurbish two semisubmersible drilling rigs respectively for Saipem S.p.A and Ensco plc.

  • News

    Odfjell terminates Chinese shipbuilding contracts

    2010-10-03T10:15:00Z

    The Bergen-based Odfjell group and the Chinese shipbuilder Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Industry China (CCSIC) recently agreed to terminate three of the six contracts for stainless steel chemical tankers.

  • News

    Grandweld and Drydocks sign agreement

    2010-10-03T10:14:00Z

    UAE-based shipbuilding, ship repair and conversion specialist, Grandweld, and Drydocks World Dubai have signed a long-term ground development lease agreement (Musataha) for a shipbuilding and ship repair facility at the Industrial Precinct of Dubai Maritime City (DMC).

  • News

    Scana contract with STX in Brasil

    2010-10-03T10:11:00Z

    Scana Industrier ASA has, through its subsidiary Scana Volda AS, signed contract with STX Europe for delivery of remote controlled propulsion system for two anchor handling vessels which will be built in Brazil.

  • News

    Safer shipping of dangerous goods with ‘GL Cargo’

    2010-10-03T10:10:00Z

    With the new amendment to SOLAS II-2/19 “Carriage of Dangerous Goods”, coming into force on 1 January 2011, Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has launched a database service ‘GL Cargo’, allowing its users easy access to all equipment requirements.

  • ‘Queen Elizabeth’, the new Cunarder
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    Monfalcone delivers the new Queen

    2010-10-03T10:09:00Z

    Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, has recently delivered the ‘Queen Elizabeth’, the new cruise ship of Cunard Line, part of the Carnival Group.

  • ZF’s 9300 PTI is designed to be at the centre of hybrid propulsion systems
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    Latest transmissions for hybrid power

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    ZF Marine’s latest transmission development focuses on the emerging trend for hybrid propulsion system.

  • MAN’s 18VV 30/45, which developed up to 2,530 bhp at 400 rpm
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    Hovering into the future

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Looking at the September 1960 issue of The Motor Ship, a casual reader could be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that the transport of bananas gave rise to advanced propulsion concepts.

  • CP propeller in Berg’s workshop
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    Feathered propellers for flexibility

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Tobias Huuva of Berg Propulsion explains how the flexibility and efficiency of twin- and multi-screw ships can be enhanced by feathering propellers.

  • An Italian Sparviero class military hydrofoil patrol vessel; a version is still in service in Japan
    News

    Hydrofoils in high speed craft

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Hydrofoils were one of the first concepts developed for fast passenger transport where they offered a viable means of travelling at speeds of up to 40 knots in relative comfort, writes Dag Pike.

  • Geislinger’s extended lifetime Vdamp XT
    News

    New damper and coupling

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Geislinger of Austria has announced two new products, the Vdamp XT and Genotorq, which will be exhibited at SMM in Hamburg. The two new items are targeted at power generation requirements in the maritime and offshore industry.

  • The MAN 6L32/44CR engine
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    Dual fuel option, common-rail engines for Scandinavian ferries

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Two new cruise ferries destined for the Danish subsidiary of Norwegian operator Fjord Line will each have a MAN medium speed propulsion package.

  • ‘Solent Express’, now able to provide a faster ferry service
    News

    Clutch saves time for hovercraft ferry

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Centa Transmissions’ UK company has recently supplied two special electric clutch assemblies to hovercraft builder Griffon Hoverwork.

  • News

    New welding technology for polar LNG carriers

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea recently announced that it plans to develop a specialised welding technology for polar LNG carrier tanks.

  • The UT 755 PSV is one of Rolls-Royce’s most popular designs, the latest order features Bergen C-type medium speed propulsion
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    Bergen benefits from offshore contracts

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Bergen engines and Rolls-Royce propulsion systems form part of recent major offshore vessel orders won by Rolls-Royce Marine. The orders cover design and equipment for five offshore and special purpose vessels, plus options worth for the company around £80 million in total.

  • Compac bearing for the 638mm shaft being carried to the stern tube for installation
    News

    Owners retrofit water lubricated bearings

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Thordon Bearings of Canada cites a recent conversion from sealed oil lubricated bearings to open water lubricated bearings on the bulk carrier Peter R Cresswell to demonstrate a solution to oil leakage issues.

  • Metaldyne damper ready for despatch to an Asian customer.
    News

    Dampers break into Asian market

    2010-09-30T23:45:00Z

    Metaldyne UK reports that it has recently delivered a torsional vibration crankshaft damper into the Asian market for two stroke engine production. This is one of a series of eight dampers.