The SKF QuickCollect collects velocity, acceleration enveloping and temperature data and connects with mobile apps such as QuickCollect and ProCollect, accessed via a tablet or smartphone. MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Large ship operator extends condition monitoring programme

ClassNK has issued a SoC to PHP ship recycling facility in Bangladesh Photo: ClassNK GENERAL NEWS

ClassNK approves Bangladesh recycling site

ABB has delivered a testimony on reducing marine emissions to the US House of Representatives Photo: ABB GENERAL NEWS

ABB delivers emissions plan to US government

Tomini Shipping took delivery of three 63,600dwt ultramax bulkers on 7 January 2020 at Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai. VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

UAE shipowner expands dry bulk fleet

Wärtsilä approved the Gazpromneft Ocean TPL 3030/3040 and Gazpromneft Ocean TPL 4040/5040 oils. FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Wärtsilä NOL for Gazpromneft Lubricants

In December 2019, South Korea introduced a voluntary vessel speed reduction program at the country’s five busiest ports: Busan, Ulsan, Yeosu, Gwangyang and Incheon. GENERAL NEWS

South Korea eyes ECA from 2022

The Indian GSM announced requirements for ship operators of cargo vessels to draw up an inventory of single-use plastics for vessels calling at Indian ports by 31 January 2020. REGULATION

Indian GSM clarifies single-use plastic restrictions

Namura Shipbuilding plans to deliver one of the first LNG-fuelled coal carriers in 2023. Credit: Namura Shipbuilding VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Orders for first LNG-fuelled coal carriers

Signum acquisition LNG

Trelleborg acquires Signum Technology