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New innovative Roxtec tank sealing solution
Roxtec is launching a new tank boundary sealing solution for the maritime sector, after it was used for the first time in the refit of a British naval vessel.
Tests on biodiesel a potential game-changer
On the way to the goal of becoming completely emission free, Hurtigruten has as the first Norwegian cruise line started testing Biodiesel on board the ship MS Polarlys. This fuel can potentially reduce emissions with 95 percent. The world is on its way into a new era,...
Ten years of successful scrubber operations applauded
The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) 2020 has congratulated Danish ferry operator DFDS A/S for ten years of successful scrubber operation, with the exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) onboard the 37,939gt roro Ficaria Seaways achieving more than 50,000 running hours since...
Namdock’s ‘naval offensive’ secures milestone Angolan Navy maintenance contract
In September 2019, in a milestone agreement, Namdock concluded a contract to maintain and repair the vessels of the Marinha de Guerra Angolana (MGA), the Angolan Navy. According to Namdock’s Commercial and Operations Manager, Willie Esterhuyse, although the contract...
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....
NMDC opts for fleet-wide water-lubricated bearings
The National Marine Dredging Company has replaced the rubber cutter shaft bearings on the 89m dredger Al Khatem, marking a step closer to the Abu Dhabi-based dredging company’s fleet-wide conversion to Thordon Bearings’ seawater lubricated Composite cutterhead...
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...
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....
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...