Fitting Siemens SINOx catalysts has enabled the paper carrier Cellus to be certified at below the 2 g/kWh limit for maximum reductions on Swedish port and fairway dues. Both the MaK 8M32…

A P Møller has placed the first orders for MAN B&W`s 27/38 engine. This covers 32 gensets for eight container ships being built in Hyundai, and in Taiwan`s China Shipbuilding Corporation. Hyundai…

Ulstein has released its 2.3MW (3,127 bhp) Eurodyn gas turbine for commercial trials in a 200 passenger fast ferry. In testing, the prototype (2.3MW) simple-cycle units gave full-load fuel consumption figures of…

Three models have been added to the DP-Pumps range of vertical multi-phase in-line centrifugal pumps. The range uses stainless steel for all components in contact with the pumped medium. This gives the…

A lightweight portable tank cleaning machine has been launched by Butterworth for use in chemical tankers. The unit either uses the wash water as lubrication, or a sealed grease-lubricated gearbox is offered…

The Decca BridgeMaster E series of marine radars from Litton incorporates an adaptive video processing system called Vision, which is designed to provide hands-free clutter suppression and gain control. With Vision, the…

A pilot digital chart service which provides coverage of international shipping routes by combining official vector and raster data is to be launched by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) early next…

The PC Maritime range of PC-based navigation software is now available from navigational chart supplier and correcting agent Kelvin Hughes. Navmaster Office is a planning tool, designed for tracking ship`s routes and…

According to Dutch government figures, the industry was worth a record G2.2 billion ($1.18 billion) and held on to its 2.2 per cent share of the world market. Shipbuilding in The Netherlands…

For much of the 1990s, international trade in LPG, LNG and other gas commodities has grown steadily, with increases averaging around 5 per cent per annum. For the next few years, much…