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Jotun at COP29: Navigating towards cleaner shipping
Jotun has spent close to a century exploring and disrupting hull performance and is more committed than ever to help the shipping industry reduce its carbon footprint and move towards a cleaner future.
Increased microbial from 2020 compliant fuels warned
LuminUltra, the microbial monitoring specialist, has highlighted important concerns over the quality of some compliant fuels as the shipping industry gears up towards meeting the International Maritime Organization’s sulphur cap, which enters into force in January....
Study says “Improved performance” from hull coatings
Study demonstrates improved vessel power efficiency, reduced speed loss with PPG marine hull coatings PITTSBURGH, Nov. 12, 2019 – PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced results from a study that concluded vessels using its fouling release and antifouling coatings show...
Engine replacement completed with minimum disruption
The Abel Matutes ship is the largest ferry in the Baleària fleet. Built in 2010, it operates on several Spanish routes, including some of the country’s busiest. Working to a tight deadline, the ship’s engine needed to be replaced swiftly at the same time as other...
Water bearings selected for MSC
Thordon Bearings has received an order to supply a water-lubricated propeller shaft bearing solution to Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard for installation to MSC Seashore, the third Seaside Class cruiseship to which Thordon’s COMPAC system has been specified. As part...
OSV health check completed
A programme of engine health checks on generators on an OSV operated by oil and gas subsea support services firm Marine Platforms, has been completed by diesel power specialist Royston. Engineers from the company’s operation in Lagos undertook the work on the four...
Luminultra highlights BWT testing details
Microbiological monitoring equipment pioneer LuminUltra has advised the shipping industry of the importance of testing all sizes of ballast water organisms identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species....
SHELL white paper gives critical cylinder oil guidance
Shell Marine has published a new White Paper that offers ship owners and operators the critical guidance they need on cylinder oils and engine care to transition successfully through the IMO global cap on fuel sulphur content from January 1, 2020. ‘IMO 2020 Ready’...
PSA Marine signs frame agreement with Hydroniq Coolers
PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd has awarded Hydroniq Coolers a frame agreement which makes the Norwegian technology company the shipowner’s supplier of seawater cooling systems. PSA Marine is a fully-owned subsidiary company of PSA International Pte Ltd. The company’s flagship...
OSV engine health checks completed in Lagos
A programme of engine health checks on generators on an OSV operated by oil and gas subsea support services firm Marine Platforms, has been completed by diesel power specialist Royston. Engineers from the company’s operation in Lagos undertook the work on the four...
Hempel appoints new Head of Protective & Industrial Businesses
As of 1 October, Martin Wiese is leading the protective and industrial business areas for worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel. These two business segments deliver around half of Hempel’s total turnover and this senior appointment is key to Hempel’s continued drive...
TMC to equip Liza Unity FPSO
Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding of Shanghai has awarded TMC Compressors of the Seas (TMC) a contract to supply the marine compressed air system to the Liza Unity FPSO. Under the contract, TMC will provide a large compressed air system consisting of frequency-controlled...
OSV diesel overhaul wrapped up in Curacao
ROYSTON RISES TO FAST TURNAROUND CHALLENGE ON OSV OVERHAUL New work to overhaul engines on an offshore support vessel (OSV) operated by United Offshore Support (UOS), has been completed by diesel power specialist Royston. Engineers undertook the 30,000 running hour...
Extra new 40 BN cylinder oil prevents deposit build-up by extra detergency for 2020 fuels
A Technical Seminar in Athens by LUKOIL Marine Lubricants has addressed the changes in engine lubrication that the shipping industry is facing because of the crucial legislative changes in 2020. Stefan Claussen, Technical and Marketing Director of LUKOIL Marine,...
Seals reduce maintenance time for OSVs
Thordon Bearings has reported success for a customer in the demanding offshore sector, with a bearing and seal installation in “perfect condition” after over three years of operation. Global Tiger, operated by UAE-based Global Marine Co is a 42m (138ft) crew/supply...
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe provides industry-leading agenda
Full details have been released of the industry-leading conference agenda framing the debut of Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE), which takes place at the Fira Barcelona on 4-5th December, 2019. Over two days, the speaker programme will bring together 30 of the...