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Better biofouling reduces costs and emissions
As shipping grapples with tightening emissions regulations, Dr Sasha Heriot, Product Development Business Manager, Cathelco, explains how a proactive approach to biofouling management can deliver cost savings and environmental benefits
OEM suppliers favored by 87% for reduced downtime and better parts availability
An independent study for ABB Turbocharging found that 87% of organizations work only or mostly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for maintenance support and spare parts procurement. Key benefits cited were: reduced downtime and better parts availability...
Azipod propulsion to power polar science research vessel
ABB’s Azipod propulsion system will power a Chinese polar science research icebreaker, the first vessel of its type to be built in China. The Polar Research Institute of China ship will be fitted with two Azipod VI units with combined power of 15 MWs. The order...
SHELL say more ships using oil condition monitoring service
As of April 2016, Shell Marine Products (SMP) has analysed over 50,000 cylinder drain oils samples via its Shell Rapid Lubricants Analysis (RLA) service. The service has grown rapidly in recent years with OEM’s such as MDT and Wärtsilä both recommending cylinder drain...
MacGregor launches compact new Pusnes RamWindlass
MacGregor has added a new windlass to its Pusnes product range. The new windlass is based on a chain-jack design using similar technology to the current range. "The Pusnes RamWinch is well known in the industry for its compact size and low weight. It can be found on...
Tanker rudders and nozzles avoid cavitation damage
Subsea Industries report that rudders and nozzles on tankers owned by Pleiades are showing no cavitation damage after 2.5 years in service with their Ecoshield coating. Ten Pleiades tankers have received Ecoshield coatings, starting in 2013 with the rudder of the...
Permanent underwater insert repair in Palm Beach
A roro vessel suffered corrosion damage to the aft starboard side shell plating. Hydrex report that they mobilized a team from their office in Tampa Bay to the vessel’s location in Palm Beach to perform a class approved permanent underwater insert repair. This allowed...
Marine Solar Power Product Range Announced
Eco Marine Power (EMP) are exhibiting a range of products related to its marine solar power systems and the Aquarius Management & Automation System (MAS) at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam. Exhibiting with EMP will be The Furukawa Battery Co Ltd,...
IMO Agrees On Mandatory Data Collection For Ship Fuel Consumption
Starting as early as 2018 the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee will be requiring ships over 5,000gt to record and report their fuel consumption for each type of fuel they use. The agreement will be drafted for inclusion in MARPOL annex VI at MEPC 70. Data...
ABB modernization to extend service of 38-year-old Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker
ABB will modernize a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker, installing the latest hardware and software onboard the 38 year old Pierre Radisson As part of the complete upgrade to the ship’s power distribution system, eight new drives will also be installed. The contract...
Thordon model calculates oil saved from polluting oceans
Thordon Bearings has developed a bespoke modelling tool capable of calculating the amount of operational oil prevented from leaking into the world’s oceans with each installation of a seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing. To be launched officially on 22nd April...
ClassNK software tools installed on Rosy Star Ocean Vessels
ClassNK Consulting Service have installed software management systems on two ships managed by Manila-based Rosy Star Ocean Vessels Management Co., Inc., marking the first adoption by clients outside of Japan. ClassNK CMAXS PMS is a complete and simple solution for...
Maintenance programme completed for fallpipe vessel Flintstone
The fallpipe vessel Flintstone has departed from Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam, part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, following a six-week programme of maintenance and repairs together with her first Special Survey. Owned and operated by the Tideway group of companies,...
ABB’s Azipod D to power new generation of discovery cruiser
ABB’s Azipod D will power the luxurious 10-deck discovery cruiser Scenic Eclipse to some of the world’s most remote destinations. Built to Polar Class 6 the vessel will have the ability to navigate the summer waters of Polar Regions. The ship’s two 3 MW Azipod units...
Cobham and Inmarsat enable smart shipping for Nanjing Tankers Corporation
Inmarsat partner Beijing Marine Communication & Navigation Company will be undertaking the largest Inmarsat Fleet Xpress installation project to date, for Nanjing Tanker Corporation of China. The new agreement will bring always-on, next generation high-speed broadband...
Reefer owners take up Oceanic compressor overhaul exchange programme
Refrigeration specialists Oceanic have announced scheduled compressor overhauls on a service exchange basis. Based on compressor running hours, Oceanic are offering to deliver a completely overhauled compressor in exchange for one that has exceeded working hours and...