All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 748
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NewsCommon-rail technology for Norwegian ferry newbuildings
MAN Diesel & Turbo recently signed a contract with Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group Fosen to supply eight common-rail-based 10L32/44CR main engines, along with six L21/31 auxiliary gensets and four RENK gearboxes.
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NewsThe greening of the fast cats Ecoship 130 - the new wave of green fast catamarans
The Tasmanian fast ferry shipbuilder Incat recently introduced its Ecoship 130 concept design which is billed as the new wave of lightweight fuel efficient fast ships able to carry large numbers of commercial vehicles of all types at lower operational costs.
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DNV champions LNG
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has reiterated that it is looking towards natural gas fuels as the single most significant solution to shipping''s carbon footprint.
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NewsWater taxi quartet impress during sea trials
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s four 41m Austal-designed and built high speed passenger ferries have achieved outstanding performance on recent sea trials.
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Kiel engine factory receives sustainability award
Caterpillar’s Kiel Engine Center in Germany has been recognized with environmental award from the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
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NewsGas is the green solution, says BV
International classification society Bureau Veritas says natural gas-powered propulsion will be one of the major contributors to greener shipping.
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Taiwan owner firms up CSBC orders
Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines confirms its order for 14 boxships from compatriot shipbuilder CSBC which are scheduled to be delivered from late 2011 onwards.
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NewsHyundai wins design awards
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) boosted its expertise in product design by winning prizes at Red Dot Design Award 2010 in Germany.
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NewsCrew boat order for Strategic Marine
Australian-based Strategic Marine has been awarded a contract to construct three 28m crew boats, bringing the company’s current order book value to more than $200 million.
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Turkish tanker owner orders ballast water management systems
OceanSaver in Norway has signed a major contract with Hyundai Heavy Inudstries in Korea for the delivery of two ballast water management (BWM) systems for Gungen, a Turkish owner and operator of Suezmax tankers.
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ClassNK establishes office in Cardiff
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) announced the official opening of a new exclusive surveyor office in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
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Sale of Atlantic Marine completed
J.F. Lehman & Company (JFL) has announced the completion of the sale of Atlantic Marine Holding Company (Atlantic Marine) to a subsidiary of BAE Systems.
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NewsUniversal bending machine designed for shipbuilding industry
According to Swiss company Stierli Bieger, many bending functions encountered in shipyards require machines that are operator friendly and efficient, and can be installed quickly at low cost to perform various different operations.
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New president for STX Finland
STX Finland Oy has appointed Juha Heikinheimo as new president. He replaces Martin Landtman. It has been agreed that Mr Landtman steps down with immediate effect.
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Cruise ships must meet tough new US regulations
The UK P&I Club has drawn attention to the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act 2010, due to become US law very shortly, which imposes substantial requirements on cruise ships carrying over 250 passengers on international voyages which embark or disembark passengers in any US port.
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NewsShell Marine Products collaborates with Chinese university
Shell Marine Products has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) in a five-year sponsorship agreement to support the University’s new marine engine room integrated laboratory.
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NewsA2SEA orders wind-farm installation vessel from COSCO
A2SEA has signed a $139 million contract with the Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipyard for a new vessel specially designed for the purpose of installation of offshore wind turbines.
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NewsAustal multi-vessel LCS proposal for US Navy
Austal has submitted its best and final offer to the US Navy for a 10-vessel Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) contract. If Austal is awarded the contract, 2,000 more jobs will be created at the company’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard, adding to Austal’s current US workforce of 1,500.
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STX Europe wins newbuilding contracts to new shipyard in Brazil
STX Norway Offshore and partner PJMR Empreendimentos has, through its subsidiary Estaileiro Promar, entered into contracts for building of eight LPG carriers at the new shipyard in Brazil. The value of the contract is approximately $536 million.
