Vessels News – Page 107
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NewsDebating the future at Tugnology ’17
The latest in technological ideas and developments surrounding the towage industry are about to be discussed at the fourth biennial ‘Tugnology’ conference in Rotterdam.
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NewsRolls-Royce delivers thruster number 1000 to Damen
Rolls-Royce has delivered its 1000th azimuth thruster to Damen Shipyards marking a milestone in a 30-year relationship with notable references in what has been a work in progress story set to develop further.
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NewsTwo more ASD tugs from Offshore Ship Designers
Ijmuiden, the Netherlands-based Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) has reported delivery of two ASD tugs to owners in Singapore.
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Anchor-handling record for ‘Zwerver II’
Recently delivered multipurpose DP2 workboat/support vessel ‘Zwerver II’ has carried out what is claimed to be the deepest anchor-handling operation by such a workboat.
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NewsResolve Marine rights Indian frigate
Salvage contractor Resolve Marine has completed the US$2.9m salvage of an Indian navy frigate which tipped over at Mumbai naval dockyard in an accident claiming the lives of two sailors and injuring 14 others.
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NewsBusy period for Norwegian Coast Guard
It has been a busy winter period for the Norwegian Coast Guard with one of its patrol vessels tasked to two separate incidents involving a disabled ex-buoy tender and a drifting barge carrier.
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NewsRemembering the ‘Herald’
Services have been held in the UK and Belgium marking the 30th anniversary of the loss of the ferry ''Herald of Free Enterprise'' where 193 people lost their lives, a tragedy that led to a harrowing salvage operation.
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NewsCastoldi Turbodrive 600 HCT
48 years after Italian water jet manufacturer Castoldi launched the waterjet model Jet 05 which revolutionised the waterjet market, and with more than 40.000 units sold, the manufacturer is proud to introduce the new Turbodrive 600 H.C.T. the largest jet in its range.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for special forces
Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply engines and waterjets to power and propel two new high-speed vessels designed and built by Intermarine (Immsi Group) for the Italian Navy.
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LNG organisations cooperate
SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition aiming to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, has announced that is has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF).
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NewsEcoshield for thrusters operating in abrasive conditions
ZF Marine Krimpen is applying Subsea Industries’ Ecoshield hard coating to the nozzles and underwater components of its azimuth thruster units supplied to vessels operating in inland waterways.
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Marine charger
US-based DC power products manufacturer Newmar has launched a new PTMP-Series 24 volt 150-amp marine specification battery charger.
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NewsIPS-powered pilot boat
The busy Strait of Messina which separates the island of Sicily from the Italian mainland is now home to a new pilot boat, manufactured by Bellcraft and powered by Volvo Penta’s Inboard Performance System (IPS).
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Fuel efficiency additive
According to Martek Marine, despite the poor reputation of fuel additives in general, its NanOx™ fuel additive is a secret weapon that''s revolutionising fuel efficiency in the marine industry.
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NewsReintjes expands to Latin America
German-based propulsion specialists have continued the expansion of its worldwide network by opening a new office in Paraguay.
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NewsEnergy saving appointment
Finnish naval architecture and engineering company Foreship has appointed well-known ship energy expert Jan-Erik Räsänen as its Head of New Technology with effect from March 1, 2017.
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Hybrid electric feasibility guide
US classification society ABS has published the ‘ABS Advisory on Hybrid Electric Power Systems’ to provide what it calls ‘the critical information marine and offshore owners and operators need to make smarter decisions about energy generation and storage’.
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Busy times for Meercat Workboats
UK-based Meercat Workboats recently reported a move to new purpose-built premises and restructuring of its management team along with news of recent deliveries and an order.
