LPG offers similar environmental advantages to LNG engines, but engines and bunker infrastructure are expected to be more competitive ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

MAN and Hyundai to develop LPG engine

The 'Werkendam' is Van Oord's first LNG crane vessel LNG

Van Oord launches first LNG powered crane vessel

'American Endurance' led Kinder Morgan’s series of Philadelphia-built 50,000dwt product carriers (credit: Philly Shipyard) VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Philly shows mettle in Jones Act market

Fincantieri will take an effective majority in STX France, owner of the Chantiers de l'Atlantique yard in St Nazaire VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement on STX France acquisition

Coldharbour Marine's Andrew Marshall advises ship owners to spend the extra time afforded by MEPC conducting due diligence on systems BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Picking the moment for BWMS installations

LOCK-N-STITCH EQUIPMENT

Wärtsilä acquires LOCK-N-STITCH

SHAPE combines elements of hull and propeller efficiency optimisation, delivering expert advice and solutions to ship operators GENERAL NEWS

Hempel launches new hull performance system SHAPE

AEGIR-Marine has received an Approved Workshop statement from DNV-GL REPAIR & CONVERSION

DNV-GL seal of approval for AEGIR-Marine workshop

The vessels are of Rolls-Royce UT 771 WP design with the characteristic Wave Piercing bow ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Rolls-Royce battery power for six offshore vessels