Month: January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

According to Swedish company ME Solutions (Mesab), ship owners will, in the near future, be facing the problem of finding know-how, resources and capacity for the retrofitting of environmental equipment, such as…

14th January 2011

Retrofits for environment and energy efficiency.

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

In the light of DNV Petroleum Services’ recent study on hydrogen suphide levels in marine fuel, UK company SetaAnalytics has drawn attention to its new H2S Analyser instrument.

14th January 2011

Instrument analyses hydrogen suphide in marine fuel

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

With maritime regulations necessitating the move to more environmentally friendly operations and a greater focus on safety measures, Höegh LNG says that its SRVs are helping to set the standard for green…

14th January 2011

LNG ships aim to set standard for low emissions

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

OW Bunker, a major supplier and trader of marine fuel, has announced an extension of its cargo trading activities with the establishment of OW Bunker Trading SA, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

14th January 2011

Bunker supplier expands its operations

14th January 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

According to Carbonsave Solutions of the UK, its Kinetic fuel conditioning products are used in over 200 Wärtsilä engines, and have achieved a decrease of at least 7% in fuel consumption, with…

14th January 2011

Fuel conditioner offers 12% reduction in carbon emissions

14th January 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Norwegian company Olympic Shipping has confirmed a contract with Kleven Maritime for the delivery of a multi-purpose field supply and construction vessel to the MT 6015 design from Marin Teknikk of Norway.

14th January 2011

Olympic confirms Kleven option

14th January 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Spanish shipbuilder Astillero Hijos de J. Barreras recently delivered the ropax cruise ferry ‘Volcán del Teide’ to ferry owner Naviera Armas at a cost of Euro 120 million.

14th January 2011

Astillero Barreras delivers Armas ferry

14th January 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

GE Aviation of the USA hopes that the modern technology and proven performance of its GE38 gas turbine will make it an attractive option for marine applications.

13th January 2011

Aeroderivative gas turbine looks for marine applications

13th January 2011

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Wilhelmsen Ships Service has signed an agreement to acquire Nalfleet, the marine division of Nalco.

13th January 2011

Wilhelmsen acquires chemical supplier

13th January 2011

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Norwegian company Enwa reports that its chemical-free EnwaMatic maritime water treatment has obtained approval from engine manufacturer Wärtsilä.

13th January 2011

Engine coolant treatment gains Wärtsilä approval

13th January 2011