by Satzuma-Creative | May 12, 2016 | Archive
As of April 2016, Shell Marine Products (SMP) has analysed over 50,000 cylinder drain oils samples via its Shell Rapid Lubricants Analysis (RLA) service. The service has grown rapidly in recent years with OEM’s such as MDT and Wärtsilä both recommending cylinder drain...
by Satzuma-Creative | May 12, 2016 | Archive
ABB’s Azipod propulsion system will power a Chinese polar science research icebreaker, the first vessel of its type to be built in China. The Polar Research Institute of China ship will be fitted with two Azipod VI units with combined power of 15 MWs. The order...
by Satzuma-Creative | May 10, 2016 | Archive
Subsea Industries report that rudders and nozzles on tankers owned by Pleiades are showing no cavitation damage after 2.5 years in service with their Ecoshield coating. Ten Pleiades tankers have received Ecoshield coatings, starting in 2013 with the rudder of the...
by Satzuma-Creative | May 10, 2016 | Archive
MacGregor has added a new windlass to its Pusnes product range. The new windlass is based on a chain-jack design using similar technology to the current range. “The Pusnes RamWinch is well known in the industry for its compact size and low weight. It can be...