All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 759
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NewsAgreement between power and navigation providers
Wärtsilä, which describes itself as the marine industry''s leading ship power systems integrator, has signed a new agreement with Raytheon Anschütz, a division of Raytheon Co, USA.
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NewsRem Offshore orders PSV quartet
Norway’s Rem Offshore has ordered four large PSV vessels from local shipbuilders.
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NewsHyundai Heavy develops eco-friendly gas engine
Hyundai Heavy Industries has completed the test run of the newly developed high output eco-friendly HiMSEN gas engine H35G for the first time in Korea on 27 May.
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NewsSurveying in cyberspace
DNV has inaugurated a 3D survey simulator at Gdynia, Poland, designed to improve safety in the shipping industry. Using this, DNV says, virtual ships are used for training, knowledge sharing and development.
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Danaos cancels three newbuildings
Danaos in Greece has entered into an agreement with Hanjin Heavy Industries to cancel three 6,500 TEU newbuilding containerships, initially expected to be delivered in the first half of 2012 and worth $298.2 million.
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NewsFirst propeller and gas turbine completed for QE class carrier
Rolls-Royce has completed two significant milestones for the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers, Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales, with completion of the first propeller and the successful testing of the vessels’ first MT30 gas turbine.
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NewsCondition monitoring is vital for safety
Condition monitoring can help vessel operators improve productivity and profitability, while, most crucially, increasing safety, explains Phil Burge, communications manager at SKF.
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NewsABS establishes Brazil Offshore Technology Center
ABS has announced the establishment of the ABS Brazil Offshore Technology Center in partnership with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (COPPE/UFRJ).
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NewsKeppel consolidates presence in Brazil with new shipyard
Keppel Offshore & Marine, through its wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, Navegantes Maritime Construction and Services, has entered into an agreement with Brazil’s TWB Group to acquire the Estaleiro TWB shipyard in Navegantes, Santa Catarina.
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NewsCompact bridge system reduces costs
Among recent developments from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit is a compact integrated bridge system (CIBS) designed to improve situational awareness and ship efficiency while reducing installation costs.
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FarSounder releases software upgrade
US-based FarSounder recently released SonaSoft 2.1, a major software upgrade for the FS-3DT forward looking sonar.
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NewsKeppel delivers five vessels on schedule
Keppel Singmarine, the specialised shipbuilding arm of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited, has recently delivered five ships.
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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 to more than $200 million.
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Idle fleet expected to rise by year end
The idle containership fleet has fallen to 549,000 TEU as at 24 May 2010 according to Alphaliner’s fortnightly survey, down from a peak of 1,522,000 TEU at the beginning of December 2009.
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NewsP&I club launches Marpol compliance poster campaign
The 110 million gt, ‘A’ rated North P&I club has launched a poster campaign to help its 375 member groups comply with the ever-changing requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
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NewsMHI completes first super turbo generating system
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has completed its first unit of the STG (Super Turbo Generating) system, a marine-orientated, high-efficiency, combined power generation system that utilizes waste heat and the exhaust gas from diesel engines.
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NewsNew low-speed engine a success
Wärtsilä reports sales success with its newly introduced RT-flex82T low-speed engine.
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MAN's VTA picks up Seatrade award
The 2010 Seatrade award for protection of the marine and atmospheric environment was presented yesterday evening (24 May) to MAN Diesel & Turbo, of Augsburg, Germany, for the VTA variable turbine area turbocharger.
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NewsIncat 85m Evolution
Incat in Tasmania has revealed details of a speculative newbuilding currently under construction incorporating a number of innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact.
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NewsA quantum leap in container ship concept
Quantum is the name of a new container ship concept introduced by DNV.
