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VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Denoting a further stage in the restructure and consolidation of the Japanese shipbuilding industry, the final merchant vessel constructed under the Mitsui name has entered service on the Pacific.

8th November 2021

Mitsui Shifts Focus From Shipbuilding

8th November 2021

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

A new sliding bearing has been developed for Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ mtu engines that reduces their fuel consumption by 1%.

5th November 2021

Innovative sliding bearing cuts fuel consumption

5th November 2021

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Researchers from Korea Maritime & Ocean University have developed two organic Rankine cycle (ORC) heat recovery systems to improve the energy efficiency of LNG-fuelled ships running dual-fuel engines.

5th November 2021

New ORC heat recovery systems boost energy efficiency of dual-fuel engines

5th November 2021

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Mitsubishi Corporation, Chiyoda Corporation and Sembcorp Industries have agreed to explore the development of a commercial-scale, green hydrogen supply chain for Singapore

5th November 2021

Japan and Singapore explore green hydrogen supply chain

5th November 2021

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

A new generation of diesel-electric coasters ordered by Rotterdam-based Vertom Shipping from a domestic yard underscores the Netherlands’ position as the prime mover in revitalising the European short-sea sector.

5th November 2021

Diesel-Electric Mode For Dutch Coasters

5th November 2021

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

ClassNK has updated its support tool which helps shipyards comply with IMO guidelines for minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions.

5th November 2021

ClassNK issues revised guidance on minimum propulsion requirements

5th November 2021

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Alfa Laval has joined ABB’s energy efficiency movement, committing to improving its efficiency in operations by 5% by 2023 compared with 2020.

5th November 2021

Alfa Laval first to join ABB’s climate action movement

5th November 2021

LIQUID CARGO TANKS AND EQUIPMENT

LIQUID CARGO TANKS AND EQUIPMENT

GTT has received an order from its partner, the Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group, for the tank design of a new LNG carrier on behalf of the leasing entity of the Chinese…

5th November 2021

GTT to design tanks for new CSSC Group LNG carrier

5th November 2021

TURBOCHARGER

TURBOCHARGER

Did you know ABB is the only turbocharger manufacturer that has a dedicated test center at their headquarters?

4th November 2021

An introduction to ABB’s unique test center

4th November 2021

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce has won a significant contract to supply eight of its mtu 16V 4000 M65L engines for four 80 tonne bollard pull tugboats to be built by Detroit Brasil for operation by…

4th November 2021

Rolls-Royce wins tugboat mtu engine contract

4th November 2021