Month: October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Technology and cost improvements are driving an offshore wind revolution. And ship owners serving the sector are having to adapt as quickly as the market itself, writes Gavin Lipsith.

27th October 2017

Where the wind blows

27th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Performance and energy management specialist Maroka is to work with naval architect Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) towards the development of a smart ship concept.

27th October 2017

Marorka and SDARI collaborate on smart ship solutions

27th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2017 and 2018, according to the latest survey by accounting and shipping consultancy Moore Stephens.

27th October 2017

Ship operating costs set to increase, says Moore Stephens

27th October 2017

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A new era is unfolding in European roro freight transport through the introduction of a vessel of unprecedented capacity to trade between the northwest Continent and British Isles.

27th October 2017

Biggest short sea roro makes debut

27th October 2017

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) will provide technical consultancy and newbuild supervision services in its first cruise ship contract.

26th October 2017

SMC wins first cruise ship contract

26th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Maersk Line has renewed its frame agreement with AEGIR-Marine extending the overhaul and maintenance services for the operator’s container ships for the coming years.

26th October 2017

AEGIR-Marine and Maersk Line renew maintenance agreement

26th October 2017

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

The SeaCURE Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) is proving successful in the Korean newbuild and retrofit markets.

25th October 2017

SeaCure BWTS partnership gaining ground in Korea

25th October 2017

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

ABB is to expand its digital offering to the market following the acquisition of an engine and analytics expert.

25th October 2017

ABB expands portfolio with digital engine solution expert

25th October 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Alfa Laval’s new AQUA Blue S-type freshwater generator claims to cut power consumption by almost 70% saving operators both cost and efficiency.

24th October 2017

Freshwater generator can cut power consumption by 70%

24th October 2017

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

A ferry operator hopes to keep its competitive edge by powering a new high-speed catamaran with waterjets.

24th October 2017

Waterjets to help boost ferry performance

24th October 2017