Month: October 2011

Top Stories

MAN estimates that use of a 7G80ME-C in a VLCC will give rise to an overall efficiency increase of 4%-5% compared with a 7S80ME-C9 or alternative design with the same running speed PROPULSION

New generation quickly extends market reach

Mitsubishi’s MET83MAG  hybrid turbocharger/generator made its debut this year PROPULSION

Japanese marque puts more resources into R&D

P&S ‘repositions’ portfolio VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

German newbuilding: time for the specialists

The new-generation Wärtsilä 620mm-bore engine, in seven-cylinder configuration PROPULSION

Wärtsilä move widens choice in mid-size engine market

The Wartsila RT-flex 82 has been selected to power 12 new Valemax bulk carriers to be built at Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries PROPULSION

Mix of marques for bulker record-breakers

Anti-piracy activities such as this EU mission off Somalia has not been able to guarantee safety from pirates. Photo: Council of the European Union GENERAL NEWS

UK arms up against piracy

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ‘Sayaendo’ LNG carrier design GENERAL NEWS

Two new LNG carriers for Osaka Gas and Mitsui OSK Lines