Equipment

Producing fresh water on sea-going vessels can be an awkward business fraught with problems; a range of options tailored for all kinds of vessels are taking the frustration out of desalination, by…

Retrofitting ballast water treatment systems in existing vessels can be a far more compkicated process than is apparent at first sight, by Chris McMenemy, project manager, ballast water treatment at Malin Marine…

The introduction of eLoran could provide an alternative to GPS and get navigation out of a fix, by Mark Langdon.

David Tinsley looks at current developments in machinery control and monitoring, starting with monitoring condition.

Better maintenance and new tools combined with superior fire detection could reduce the impact of engine room fires. Mark Langdon reports:

An innovative MacGregor self-loading system from Cargotec is an integral element of Ecore.

Cargotec has introduced new developments that allow shipboard systems for gravity self-unloading dry bulk cargoes to deliver greater capacity while minimising environmental impact.

The drive for more clean and green cargo ships is now penetrating down into the way the cargo is handled, writes Mark Langdon