Month: April 2020

Bulk carrier, ‘M/V Trudy’, part of MINSHIP’s managed fleet Photo: MINSHIP ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

MINSHIP bulk carrier biofuel trial

Remote monitoring of equipment and systems reduces the user’s involvement in maintenance issues Photo: Wärtsilä MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Wärtsilä delivers fast remote service

WinGD is launching a simulation platform, which will allow customers to visualise the potential impact of integrating a battery, PTO/PTI, and other related systems aboard a specific vessel. (Image courtesy of WinGD) ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Into the blue: WinGD hybridisation programme takes flight

MAN ES will power six new Baltic RoRos Photo: MAN Energy Solutions 2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

MAN powers new Baltic RoRos

The ‘Les Alizés’ Photo: Schottel THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Schottel propels heavy lift crane vessel

In recent years, Chinese yards have produced alternative designs of geared and gearless, high-volume bulkers, such as Nova Carriers' Batavia Express (pictured). VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

JAPAN REINVESTS IN NICHE WOODCHIP CARRIER SECTOR

Broken piston rings with indication of blow-by (Image courtesy of LR FOBAS) FUELS & LUBRICANTS

IMO 2020: A monumental change for the industry

Process efficiencies play a key role in determining the cost effectiveness of the production of fuels. With large-scale electrolysis and renewable electricity in short supply, at least in the near future, other hydrogen production pathways could... OPINION

The path to hydrogen with a zero-carbon footprint

The Victoria of Wight ferry forms one of the case studies for the UK-funded study (picture courtesy Wightlink) CARBON CAPTURE

UK funding for marine carbon capture study

YANMAR has reorganised its CHS engines sales department Photo: YANMAR GENERAL NEWS

YANMAR Europe takes over CHS engine sales