General News

Evergreen Line is to install ClassNK-NAPA Green eco-efficiency software on its chartered container vessels, allowing shore-based teams to monitor, record and analyse real-time data from the charter fleet.

UK-based Link Instruments Ltd has unveiled a new ‘intrinsically safe’ liquid level indicator for use on fixed fire systems onboard LPG vessels and other vessels with hazardous areas.

During the recent CMA Shipping 2015 conference, ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki provided the conferences keynote address focusing on the executive technology leadership helping transform the future of shipping.

Hapag Lloyd will be equipping its 13,200 teu Hamburg Express class and other vessels with the Colfax CM-1000® pump control system.

DNV GL addressed the increasing problem of cyber threats and cybersecurity in the maritime and offshore industry at this year’s Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Shipping event.

Rolls-Royce is to supply two all-gas engines for power generation onboard ‘Hilli’, a former LNG carrier being converted to a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNGV).

The IMO wants all stakeholders involved in the testing, approval, fitting and operation of ballast water management systems (BWMTS) to complete an online survey to review the current approval guidelines.

Michael Bergen, president of marine electronics association CIRM and maritime industry director of Jeppesen, highlights some of the key trends facing maritime industries as the concept of e-navigation matures.