Vessels News – Page 119
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NewsHermod hits 200,000 operating hours
One of the engines powering the semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV) ‘Hermod’ has passed 200,000 operating hours.
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NewsWingsail technology saves fuel and reduces emissions
Oceanfoil’s wingsail technology could achieve an average fuel consumption and emissions saving of 14% on a mid-sized tanker vessel.
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NewsWAAMpeller is first class approved 3D printed ship’s propeller
Following a rigorous testing process, verified by Bureau Veritas, the world’s first Class approved 3D printed ship’s propeller, the WAAMpeller, has been unveiled at Damen Shipyard Group’s headquarters in the Netherlands.
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NewsOrca Energy ESS will power a new Fjord1 all-electric ferry
Canadian supplier of Lithium Ion battery systems Corvus Energy has been chosen by Norwegian Electric System (NES) to supply a lithium ion based energy storage system (ESS) for a new all-electric ferry being built by Fjellstrand for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.
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NewsInnovative new propulsion system from Caterpillar
‘Just proven components combined in a different but screaming simple way’ is how Caterpillar Marine describe its new propulsion system aimed at improving efficiency including for applications in the towage industry.
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NewsNew inland tug design from Deltamarin
With the benefits of freight transport by inland waterways within Europe attracting increasing attention, Deltamarin has developed an inland vessel with capabilities including towing and pushing
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NewsIskes Towage contributes to Port of Fujairah expansion plans
Ijmuiden-based Iskes Towage & Salvage is to contribute to port expansion plans with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Amsterdam Port Consultants (APC) and Port of Fujairah (POF).
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NewsFirst major restoration in 80 years for historic tug
Foss Shipyard in Seattle has completed a ten-day drydocking assessment of the condition of what is believed to be the world’s oldest wooden tug in preparation for a major restoration project.
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NewsStudy considers Panama Canal tug safety
An A-list team of international experts led by The Maritime Group International (TMG) has delivered a review of tug operations in the newly expanded Panama Canal.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
For this month’s look at recent deliveries and orders we consider eight newbuilds with European connections, and news of a new tug series from Robert Allan Ltd being built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards
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NewsDual-fuel MAN L23/30 engine passes TAT
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s dual-fuel MAN L23/30DF engine has passed its Type Approval Test (TAT).
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NewsProject to minimise the environmental footprint of ferries
A project to lower the environmental footprint of a new LNG fuelled ro-pax ferry has developed a new hull design to lower resistance, total propulsion energy demand and CO2 production.
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NewsIncreasing confidence in energy storage field
Energy storage product specialist Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) has achieved certification to ISO 9001:2015 which may indicate the market and regulators’ increasing confidence in the technology.
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NewsTight squeeze canal tow for cruise ship section
Rotterdam-based Kotug and Hamburg-based Bugsier Reederei have played a key role in the towing of the first of two engine room sections through the Kiel canal locks with a gap of just centimetres each side.
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NewsHydrogen power for diesel-engined CMB passenger vessel
The ‘Hydroville’, which was officially Christened by Belgian shipping line CMB at the end of November is claimed to be the world’s first accredited passenger vessel powered by hydrogen in a diesel engine.
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NewsBunker refuelling separation units
A new range of mobile fuel separation units enables vessels to refuel directly from the bunker supply.
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NewsJohn Deere launches new marine auxiliary engines
John Deere Power Systems has introduced marine engines specifically designed for radiator-cooled marine gen-set and auxiliary applications.
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NewsShoreham Port Authority sings the praises of Twin Disc marine gears
Shoreham Port Authority has reported over three decades of continuous use from its MG514 marine gears, which were installed on-board their vessel the ‘Aduri’ in 1984.
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NewsZF rolls out SUPERSHIFT 2 for further gearbox models
Marine propulsion specialist, ZF is launching its SUPERSHIFT 2 electro-hydraulic gear shifting technology for further gearbox models.
