Month: February 2023

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

ClassNK has released new guidelines to help achieve safer and more efficient containership operations.

Importer · 28th February 2023

Guidelines for safe and efficient containership operations

Importer · 28th February 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Woodward, the engine injection system manufacturer, has announced it is developing a comprehensive new range of injection systems applicable for new and future fuel powered engines including methanol and ammonia.

Importer · 28th February 2023

Woodward develops new injection systems with eye on new fuels

Importer · 28th February 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

DNV and partners have recently launched a new JIP - EMRED to create a monitoring and reporting framework for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the offshore wind installation sector. 

28th February 2023

Project initiated to create GHG reporting metrics for offshore wind vessels

28th February 2023

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

A consortium including technology group Wärtsilä has secured European Union funding to develop solutions minimising methane slip from marine engines.

28th February 2023

Methane slip reduction targeted in EU-funded Green Ray project

28th February 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Alfa Laval has launched a compact version of the oily water separator PureBilge to bring its solution to ensure compliance with bilge water treatment regulations to small vessel segments.

28th February 2023

Alfa Laval extends PureBilge range to target smaller vessels

28th February 2023

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) successfully conducted demonstration tests of a modified 100kW ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) system with cryogenic liquid nitrogen (LN2) in January 2023.

28th February 2023

MHI-MME successfully trials ORC waste heat recovery system with LN2

28th February 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

A new generation of refrigerated containerships is set to make its debut with specialist operator Seatrade towards the end of 2023. 

28th February 2023

New Reefer Boxship Class For Seatrade

28th February 2023

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

A new propeller design series tailored to the needs of cruise vessels is being developed under a Dutch-led joint industry project (JIP).

28th February 2023

Onboard Comfort Pivotal To Propeller Series

28th February 2023

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

A new non-flammable battery technology for use at sea has been issued with a New Technology Qualification by ABS.

24th February 2023

‘Game-changing’ fireproof marine battery

24th February 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The slightest deviation in the machining, polishing, and finishing of ships’ propeller blades could result in underwater radiated noise and cavitation, even if defects are within the maximum tolerance allowed by classification…

24th February 2023

Small Propeller Defects Can Result In Increased URN

24th February 2023