Month: May 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Det Norske Veritas has revealed two projects in which it has been jointly involved, both for high-efficiency, environmentally-friendly bulk carriers, fuelled by LNG.

30th May 2011

DNV brings LNG-fuel bulkers to the table

30th May 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

German shipyards have turned out two big motor yachts, demonstrating that the lucrative private sector, along with passenger and specialist offshore vessels, is helping keep troubled German shipbuilding alive.

30th May 2011

Megayachts prove worth for German yards

30th May 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Jürgen Harperscheidt, of TGE Marine Gas Engineering suggests LNG as fuel provides the answer for marine emissions in the future.

30th May 2011

LNG fuel gas systems – clean ship propulsion

30th May 2011

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Norwegian paint and coatings specialist Jotun has recently launched its latest system, known as Hull Performance Solutions (HPS), which it says combines premium antifouling, priority technical service and reliable tools to measure…

30th May 2011

Paint manufacturer is prepared to guarantee performance improvements

30th May 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Katia Kardash, CEO, DK Group, shows how retrofits of eco-efficient technology can drive the shipping industry forward.

30th May 2011

Retrofitting offers access to golden opportunities

30th May 2011

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

According to Hempel of Denmark, the shipping industry can save time and money in the drydock, as well as at sea, with its Hempasil X3 package, the third generation of the company’s…

29th May 2011

Save now, save later, says paint maker

29th May 2011

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

The Wilh Wilhelmsen group in Norway has marked its 150th anniversary with the introduction of the first ‘Mark V’ Panamax ro-ro ship, Tønsberg, claimed to be the largest vessel of its type…

28th May 2011

Wilhelmsen new ro-ro is biggest ever

28th May 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

German navigation system supplier Raytheon Anschütz has delivered its 10,000th Standard 22 Gyro Compass, which the company says makes this the most popular gyro compass of all time.

27th May 2011

Gyro compass passes 10,000 mark

27th May 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Greece’s largest tanker operator, Maran Tankers Management (MTM), is collaborating with class society ABS in the development, review and revision of company and ship energy efficiency management plans (CEEMP and SEEMP).

27th May 2011

Shipmanager joins ABS for energy plans

27th May 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Cosalt Workwear of the UK says that it now able to supply structural fire fighting kit that has been approved under the European MED for use at sea.

27th May 2011

Fire suit approved for marine use

27th May 2011