Month: August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Belgian company Ecospeed reports that when British Antarctic Surveys RRS Ernest Shackleton was drydocked recently in Denmark, checks on the condition of the hull paint showed it to be virtually intact.

30th August 2011

Antarctic ship proves paint durability

30th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Neptun Werft in Warnemünde, better known these days as a builder of inland cruise ships, is readying the 75.9m passenger/car ferry Schleswig-Holstein for north German operator Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei (WDR).

30th August 2011

Neptun Werft readies rare ferry newbuild

30th August 2011

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Norway’s environmental strategy has provided a fillip to the uptake of gas-fuelled machinery in the marine sector, writes David Tinsley.

30th August 2011

Norway encourages gas propulsion solutions

30th August 2011

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

All electronically-controlled ME engines in MAN’s two-stroke range are available as ME-GI dual-fuel versions, incorporating high pressure gas injection arrangements, writes David Tinsley.

30th August 2011

LPG options for two-stroke engines

30th August 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Chris Daw, managing director of Kittiwake Procal, explains the importance of in-situ continuous emissions monitoring in ensuring regulatory compliance and improved operational performance.

30th August 2011

Online monitoring for transparency, compliance and performance

30th August 2011

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Korea’s increasing endeavours in the field of engine technology, complementing its considerable stance as a producer of engines for the marine and power generation markets, are encapsulated in the rapid extension of…

29th August 2011

Korean engine builder consolidates gas experience

29th August 2011

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Thruster manufacturer Brunvoll has released details of the first propulsion application for its azimuth rim driven thrusters, on a Norwegian ferry operated by Fjord1 MRF.

29th August 2011

New-generation thrusters put to work on Norwegian ferry

29th August 2011

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Jack Gaston reviews the latest tug designs, looking in particular at their efficient and environmentally-friendly propulsion arrangements.

28th August 2011

Tugowners have more choice than ever before

28th August 2011

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

According to Total Lubmarine, its Talusia Universal lube oil, specifically designed to meet the challenges posed by using fuels with varying sulphur content, has benefited one particular tanker company.

28th August 2011

Single lubricant to meet ECA challenges

28th August 2011

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Danish marine electrical company Selco, whose products include the Engine Eye diagnostic instrument, has been acquired by Littelfuse of the USA, a global manufacturer of circuit protection components and protective relays.

26th August 2011

New owner for Danish company

26th August 2011