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Hempel is setting new standards for cruise coatings
Hempel’s groundbreaking new two-layer coating system, is helping cruise operators meet the mounting pressure to decarbonise
Emergency seal prevent workboat from sinking
The safe-return-to-port function of Thordon Bearings’ TG100 emergency shaft seal has once again prevented a vessel from sinking following a catastrophic shaft failure. The crew of the MM Transportation-operated Jennifer S, a 17m (56ft) long workboat operating on the...
Bolidt lights the way to cruise ship creativity
New additions to the Bolideck range of ship deck covering solutions from Bolidt are illuminating design thinking across the cruise ship and superyacht sectors, with a first delivery of Bolideck LED leading to follow up orders from several owners. Bolideck LED is the...
An answer to the global fouling time-bomb?
As the world’s commercial marine fleet faces extended lay-ups, Sonihull is reacting to a surge in demand for low cost, low maintenance systems that can keep fouling at bay “Market uncertainty and a drop in fleet demand, especially in the passenger carrying sectors, is...
Low-flow UV BWT system approved at IMO and USCG
BIO-UV Group, the French leader in UV-based water treatment technology, has received IMO & USCG type approval for its next generation low flow rate ballast water treatment system range. The BIO-SEA L Easy-to-Fit system had to undergo new type approval testing as it...
New bilge water separator announced
Marinfloc recently announced their combined Exhaust Gas Recirculation Bleed Off water treatment system and Bilge water separator. Their innovative solution is approved by both DNV GL and MAN Energy Solutions and fulfils the requirements of MEPC 107(49) and MEPC...
Platform supply vessels go for filtration/UV BWT
Evac Evolution ballast water management systems (BWMS) are to be installed on two platform supply vessels operated by Harvey Gulf International, the US marine transportation company that specialises in providing support vessels for deepwater operations in the U.S....
YSA brings breath of fresh air to Splendor dining experience
In upholding the luxury and sophistication for which the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand has become renowned, new fleet addition Splendor also includes a makeover with a twist for a much-loved Seven Seas dining area courtesy of YSA Design. The stern section outline of...
New solvent-free epoxy for ballast tanks
Following many years of extensive prototype trials in field tests, Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd., (CMP) is ready to launch a new solvent-free epoxy coating that can be applied to water ballast tanks (WBT) with standard application equipment that meets new Korean...
Gas carrier fleet looks for hull efficiency
Piraeus-based gas carrier vessel operator Gaslog Ltd has opted to apply Nippon Paint Marine’s A-LF Sea hull coating as part of its current drydocking programme. The shipowner strives to limit the impact of its operations on the marine environment and pursue optimal...
Lifeboat service completed
Metalock Brasil Ltda was ordered by one of its long-term relation customer in Germany to attend a vessel in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico – East coast (Pacific side) during mid March 2020, for performing the annual service of lifeboats and davits. Being makers’...
Damen Shipyards get new COO
As of April 1st, Marc van Heyningen will become the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Damen Shipyards Group. This completes the Executive Board of the leading Dutch maritime solutions provider. "We warmly welcome Marc on board," said CEO Arnout Damen. "With his...
Cruise Ship shows now in September
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America have been rescheduled for 2-3 September 2020. The Elite Exhibitions Team have closely monitored updates on the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its potential impact on Cruise Ship...
SeaQuest achieves Chinese dry-docking ahead of schedule
Despite COVID-19 delays impacting many of China’s repair shipyards, SeaQuest Shipmanagement has ensured that a client’s handysize bulk carrier completed her second special survey, dry-dock and Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) retrofit two days ahead of schedule...
Gibdock momentum builds on variety
High levels of occupancy during the first two months of 2020 and strong forward bookings are sustaining momentum for Gibdock, following a strong surge in demand for the Gibraltar repair yard in the last quarter of 2019. One standout project involving significant...
Opinion: Faster scrubber fitting
from Scott Poulter, Chairman and CEO Pacific Green Technologies The IMO’s 0.5% sulphur fuel limit came into effect on 1 January 2020. A couple of months on, with many vessels experiencing problems with LSFO supply and quality - the significant savings, relative...