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Advancing zero-emission shipping
Samskip advances zero-emission shipping, partnering with TECO 2030 retrofitting Samskip’s LNG vessel Kvitnos with hydrogen-powered fuel cells
New Modular Approach for retrofitting scrubbers from Damen
Damen Green Solutions (DGS) in partnership with Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) and AEC, the scrubber supplier, is trialling a new technique for retrofitting scrubbers. Designated the Modular Approach, this new process is designed to cut the time that a vessel...
Hydrex repair prevents unscheduled drydock in Rotterdam
When the classification society told the owner of a 144m tanker that cracks in the welding seams of both rudder cover plates required immediate repair to prevent the pintle nut from corroding, an unscheduled visit to drydock seemed the only option. Hydrex Underwater...
ACO Marine supplies 100th Clarimar waste water system
ACO Marine has supplied its 100th Clarimar MF wastewater treatment system in a development that confirms market acceptance of a new technology introduced little more than two years’ ago. ACO Chile will supply the 100th unit, a Clarimar MF-3, for retrofit installation...
Cammell Laird reaches nine-month milestone on RRS Sir David Attenborough build
Cammell Laird shipyard announced today, MAY 30, at the Nor Shipping Trade Fair in Oslo that it has reached the nine-month milestone in its project to build the UK’s new polar research ship the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The Merseyside-based engineering services giant...
MacGregor readies the market for fibre-rope crane reality
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has announced that it is now building one of the most advanced fibre-rope cranes on the market. The MacGregor FibreTrac crane will have a 150-tonne safe working load capacity and will be ready for testing during the first quarter of 2018....
Tropical ships adopting seawater lubricated shafts
Thordon Bearings’ Jacksonville-based distributor Coppedge Marine has secured an order with Tropical Shipping for the award-winning COMPAC seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system. The COMPAC systems destined for two 300TEU environmentally-compliant box ships...
Sembcorp Marine and Coldharbour sign ballast water treatment system agreement
Coldharbour Marine, developer of a unique in-tank, in-voyage and inert gas-based ballast water treatment system for large tankers, bulkers and LNG vessels, has signed an agreement with Sembcorp Marine that will see the latter offer the Coldharbour GLD™ BWT as part of...
Norwegians to finance vessel retrofits
Following the IMO ratifications of the ballast water and exhaust gas treaties, government-owned Export Credit Norway is offering financing to international vessel owners who purchase retrofit equipment from Norwegian suppliers. The Norwegian export credit agency...
Gibdock takes invasive action for Normand Reach
A surge in offshore vessel repair and maintenance work at Gibdock has included a special project for returning customer Solstad, to ensure that Normand Reach meets the exacting hull cleanliness standards set by Australia’s National Biofouling Management Guidelines for...
Dellner to launch new heavy duty SKD disc brakes at Nor-Shipping
Dellner Brakes AB is introducing two new heavy-duty disc brakes to its SKD range that, through a new modular design, are set to deliver more choice and outstanding stopping power at extremely competitive prices for large industrial, marine and offshore applications....
Developing the world’s first class approved 3D printed ship’s propeller
Marking a major step forward in the application of 3D printing techniques in the maritime sector, Damen Shipyards Group has entered a cooperative consortium with RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk and Bureau Veritas. The goal of this group of forward-looking companies is to...
ClassNK launches Bunker Fuel Oil Analysis Service
Classification ClassNK’s subsidiary, ClassNK Consulting Service has officially launched its Bunker Fuel Oil Analysis Service. Class NK say it is important to understand the properties of bunker fuel oil in order to ensure the safety of vessels and to prevent equipment...
Underwater hull repair success in Las Palmas
After delays of almost two weeks following an unsuccessful repair to the hull of a 180m bulk carrier that ran aground offshore Las Palmas, Spain, Hydrex Underwater Technologies was approached to get the vessel sailing again. Hydrex Production Executive Dave Bleyenberg...
Evergas and Clipper Group adopt Maersk Blending-On-Board System
Maersk Fluid Technology (MFT) has signed contracts with both Evergas and the Clipper Group for the supply of the SEA-Mate® Blending-on-Board (BOB) system. This recent order takes the total number of SEA-Mate® BOB systems invested in by ship owners to over two hundred...
Shell offers smart solutions to reduce costs
Shell Marine is introducing its Marine Integrated Lubrication and Expert Solutions (MILES) programme, its new and unique approach in lubricants management. This new initiative includes combining purchasing options, services and an extensive range of lubricant products...