Month: February 2018

The jack-up vessel 'Seafox 5' departing Damen Verolme Rotterdam following its conversion REPAIR & CONVERSION

Damen jack-up vessel re-fitted for wind challenge

Four more methanol-fuelled ships for Waterfront Shipping as price of dual-fuel technology drops ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Four more methanol-fuelled carriers for Waterfront Shipping

Claims for auxiliary engine damage cost an average of US$344,615 EQUIPMENT

An eye on auxiliary damage

Could four-stroke propulsion with PTO be more flexible and cost efficient than two-stroke engines for LNG-fuelled bulkers? LNG

Could LNG kill the two-stroke?

Scrubbers may be less useful in cleaning black carbon from high sulphur fuel than previously thought EQUIPMENT

Scrubbers vs black carbon: More research needed

Donald Gregory: “EGCSA was set up to offer impartial technical information and advice" EQUIPMENT

EGCSA workshop will examine emissions requirements

Bourbon is embracing digital technology across its operations GENERAL NEWS

Bourbon action plan focuses on smarter shipping

One of seven methanol-fuelled tankers with cylinders protected by Chevron's BN20 oil and analysis, and MAN's ACOM system ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Safeguarding methanol-fuelled engine cylinders

Scotline’s new 3,700dwt shortsea trader 'Scot Navigator' arriving at Rochester for christening (credit: Jon Millatt/Scotline) VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Efficiency the watchword for short-sea trader