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Maritime battery guidance charges ahead
With the use of recent battery technology growing, advancements in safety regulations and standardisation hold the key to reviving the retrofit market, says Shaun White, Managing Director of Foreship
Guest editorial: Culture change for refrigeration
By Robert Chesters, Managing Director, Oceanic Technical Solutions For decades Refrigerant has been regarded by many in the Marine industry as a consumable gas with the topping up of the plant seen as part of the routine maintenance plan; but this is somewhat of a...
Damen Shiprepair Van Brink Rotterdam completes repairs to Jumbo Javelin Heavy Lift Crane Vessel
Damen Shiprepair Van Brink Rotterdam in the Netherlands has completed a three-week repair project on the Jumbo Javelin, a DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel owned and operated by long-standing Damen client Jumbo. The major aspect of the repair was the replacement of the...
Dynamic Lighting system creates a special look for Dream Cruise’s new cruise ship
Wärtsilä is supplying a special external lighting system for a new cruise ship currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The 150,000 GRT vessel, the "Genting Dream", has been ordered by Dream Cruises, part of Genting Hong Kong, a...
Simultaneous underwater repairs on two offshore vessels in Mexico
Hydrex reports that diver/technicians performed underwater thruster operations on two vessels simultaneously in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Repairs were carried out on both azimuth thrusters of an FPSO while the thruster seals of a heavy load carrier were replaced. Both...
Wärtsilä 31 engine’s high efficiency makes it the choice for new Danish ferry
A new 158 metre long car and passenger ferry being built for Danish operator Mols-Linien, will be powered by two 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 31 main engines. The ship is being built at the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard in Finland. The order is recorded in the...
First composite Water Bus to launch
Damen is set to launch its first composite Water Bus as the prototype undergoes sea trials in the next few weeks. Damen say that customers will benefit from reduced fuel consumption, less maintenance, no corrosion or fatigue problems, and at the same time, the Damen...
Guidelines on Laser-Arc Hybrid Welding updated
Classification society ClassNK has released 'Guidelines on Laser-Arc Hybrid Welding (Ver. 3)', aiming to support the widespread application of laser-arc hybrid welding in shipyards. Laser-arc hybrid welding is a high quality and highly-efficient welding process which...
Four new cruise ships to use Wärtsilä automation and navigation systems
Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply a broad range of integrated automation, navigation and dynamic positioning equipment, as well as the complete uninterruptable power systems (UPS) for four new cruise ships. Two of the vessels are being built at the...
Alfa Laval PureSOx to sail the Great Lakes on a Canadian cement carrier
Alfa Laval's PureSOx system will soon be installed on a Great Lakes cement carrier that will operate in the region as part of the NovaAlgoma fleet. NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Limited has recently expanded its fleet with the M/v Nacc Quebec. This ecologically efficient...
BWT systems seek US approval
With a date now set for IMO regulations on Ballast Water management, Optimarin and Alfa Laval have reported that they have filed type approval applications with the US Coast Guard. Although some 60 BWT systems already have IMO type approvals, the USCG is still to...
DRYDOCK CHANNEL interviews Rolf Bosma of ABB Turbocharging
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Cargo liquefaction warning for bulk terminals
The Association of Bulk Terminal Operators has warned that cargo liquefaction – an issue commonly associated with the seaborne transportation of unprocessed mineral ores and concentrates – is also an issue which bulk terminals need to pay attention to. Speaking at the...
Hornblower flagship adopts Thordon seals
Thordon Bearings’ US West Coast Distributor, Pacific Marine Equipment has successfully completed the installation of a pair of TG100 mechanical propeller shaft seals to Hornblower Cruises & Events’ 1000-passenger capacity twin screw flagship, Inspiration Hornblower....
New coating targets sustainability
International Paints have released Intersleek 1000, a new fouling control coating offering fuel and CO2 savings of up to 6 percent. The new product is the first fouling control coating to be based on Lanion technology. The patented technology incorporates...
New ROYSTON engine diagnostics and health check to reduce downtime
Diesel power specialist Royston have announced the introduction of a comprehensive engine diagnostics, health check and consultancy service. This follows significant investment in personnel recruitment and training, new technology and equipment, and an enhanced...