Ship Repair News
New ammonia fuel supply system
An ammonia fuel supply system that can be retrofitted to existing vessels or installed on newbuilds has earned approval in principle (AIP) from ABS.
Roxtec non-weld metal pipe seal now certified for use in aluminum structures
Further scope has been added to the Roxtec SPM seal. The non-weld metal pipe sealing solution is now certified for use in aluminum structures. The Roxtec SPM seal has received a warm welcome from shipyards, designers and engineers as it ensures safety and operational...
COSCO commits to Shell lubricants
Shell Marine has been awarded China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company’s (COSCO SHIPPING) largest marine lubricants order in 2017. This order will include the full range of marine lubricants and technical services for seven out of COSCO SHIPPING’S 10 new generation Ultra...
31 MSC ships set for cargo system optimisation
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received orders to optimise the container carrying capabilities of 31 MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company vessels from six different ship series. The work is designed to optimise ships' cargo system productivity and earning potential....
VOC loss reduction system introduced
The technology group Wärtsilä is introducing its Voyage Emissions Reduction (VER) system as a means for increasing oil tanker revenues, while also significantly aiding the environment through reduced emissions. The system effectively eliminates the problem of volatile...
ABS and RINA approve drone operator
RIMS BV recognized by ABS and RINA as external specialist for use of drones during surveys Robotics In Maintenance Strategies BV (RIMS) have received a certificate as a ‘Recognized External Specialist’ from ABS and RINA, for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques...
SMM industry survey suggests companies have more positive outlook and plans to invest
Reflecting the views of more than 2500 participants from 69 countries, many of whom hold senior positions in the maritime industry, the SMM Maritime Industry Report, prepared jointly by Hamburg Messe & Congress GmbH (HMC) as the organiser of SMM, and the market...
Vision for industry optimisation and waste reduction
At a press conference in London Wärtsilä outlined their view of developing changes in the shipping industry to bring increased value and optimisation with integrated smart systems and technology. Wärtsilä intends to lead the industry's transformation towards a Smart...
Wärtsilä engines and exhaust gas cleaning chosen for new cruise ship
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the engines and exhaust gas cleaning systems for a new 104 metres long exploration cruise vessel. The ship is being built at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co shipyard in China for Sunstone Ships Inc of Miami, USA....
New cargo hold coating released
Hempel is launching its new cargo hold coating – Hempadur Ultra-Strength Fibre 47510. The coating promises up to 40 per cent reduction in cargo holds maintenance costs. The coating is designed to withstand harsh conditions of cargo holds, hatch covers and hatch...
New oil addresses cold corrosion and optimisation for fuel grades
Shell Marine has officially launched Shell Alexia 140, a two-stroke engine cylinder oil whose exceptionally high base number aims to deliver the ultimate protection for the most modern efficient engines against cold corrosion issues and the means of optimising oil...
Wärtsilä modernising vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard to provide reliability in demanding conditions
Wärtsilä are renewing the current propulsion generators on 1100 Class High Endurance Multitask Vessels operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. These vessels serve for buoy tending, search and rescue and icebreaking in each of the three Region of the Canadian Coast...
Offshore Towing opt for Thordon shaft seal
Offshore Towing Inc (OTI) has successfully completed the extensive refurbishment of its 1974-built 9000hp-class tug Zion Falgout at the Conrad Deepwater shipyard, in Morgan City, Louisiana, U.S.A. The milestone project involved the retrofitting of TG100 seals in what...
Underwater repairs to 12 stern-tube seals keeps semi-sub on hire
When a semi-submersible offshore platform completed an oil & gas project offshore Veracruz, Mexico, twelve seals on its two sterntube assemblies needed to be replaced. The unit left the field and was berthed alongside in August when a Hydrex team was called in to...
New floating dock headed for Cyprus
On 3 October at Kherson state plant “Pallada” the floating composite dock "ERENEOS" (7,100 TLC) was launched from dry dock. After carrying out of tests the floating dock will be towed to Cyprus to port Limassol for servicing of ships for shelf development of...
In-water rudder repair completed after storm damage
After the rudder of a 132-meter dry cargo vessel was severely damaged during a heavy storm it came loose and was swinging dangerously from side to side during sailing, hitting the ship's propeller. The ship was unable to sail any further. A Hydrex diver/technician...