Cargill, Rainmaking And DNV GL Launch Second Stage Of CO2 Challenge

Cargill, Rainmaking And DNV GL Launch Second Stage Of CO2 Challenge

The CO2 Challenge was hitting its stride and moving into the second stage, the project partners Cargill, Rainmaking and DNV GL announced at the SMM trade fair today. The CO2 challenge looks to find and scale technologies capable of reducing vessel greenhouse gas emissions by ten per cent. The first in-person meetings with start-ups providing…

SHI Wins Another Shuttle Tanker For AET

SHI Wins Another Shuttle Tanker For AET

– Firm leadership with 69% market share in shuttle tanker market since 2010 – Proven technology and track record behind leadership in shuttle tanker market Samsun Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (“SHI”) revealed on 3rd that it won another 152,700 DWT suezmax-sized shuttle tanker from Singapore’s AET. This is another order from the shipowner who ordered a…

Q-LNG To Order Second Articulated Tug Barge Bunker Vessel

Q-LNG To Order Second Articulated Tug Barge Bunker Vessel

Quality LNG Transport (Q-LNG) has signed a preliminary agreement with VT Halter Marine (VTHM) for the construction of a second LNG bunkering articulated tug and barge (ATB) unit. The construction of a 4,000-m3 ATB LNG bunker vessel (LNGBV) for Q-LNG under long-term charter to Shell is already underway at the Mississippi shipyard. The new ship…

New ME-LGIP Engine Lands First Retrofit Orders Prior to Official Market Launch

New ME-LGIP Engine Lands First Retrofit Orders Prior to Official Market Launch

MAN Energy Solutions has announced the first retrofit orders for its new MAN B&W ME-LGIP LGP-powered engine. The contract with Oslo-listed BW LPG involves the world’s first retrofitting of four MAN B&W 6G60ME-C9.2 HFO-burning engines to 6G60ME-C9.5-LGIP LPG-propelled dual-fuel engines, plus options for further retrofits in the future. BW LPG expects the first retrofitting to take…

Cummins Introduces IMO III Certified QSK60 Marine Engine Package

Cummins Introduces IMO III Certified QSK60 Marine Engine Package

CHARLESTON, S.C.–(Business Wire)–Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today the new International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier III certified QSK60 engine package with cleaner emissions and improved warranty is available for a wide range of marine applications, from commercial workboats to luxury yachts. The QSK60, with modular common rail fuel system (MCRS) was introduced to the marine…

The Building Of Viking Line’s New Passenger Vessel Starts

The Building Of Viking Line’s New Passenger Vessel Starts

03Today, on 3 September, the production of Viking Line’s new passenger cruise ship starts at the Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) shipyard in China. The first steel plates are being cut in the traditional Steel Cutting ceremony. The new vessel will be one of the most climate-smart ships in the world. The project has…

India’s Inland Waterways Authority Releases Ship Designs For Ganga

India’s Inland Waterways Authority Releases Ship Designs For Ganga

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has made public 15 standard ship designs suitable for large barge haulage on the river Ganga. Under the current government, inland waterways have received more focus. Ganges been the largest river in India has been the scene of greater attention. The Modi Government has initiated Jal Marg Vikas Project…

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Agrees to Acquire up to Seven Dry Bulk Vessels From E.R. Capital Holding

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Agrees to Acquire up to Seven Dry Bulk Vessels From E.R. Capital Holding

THENS, Greece, Aug. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company” or “Star Bulk”) (Nasdaq:SBLK) (Oslo:SBLK-R), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes announced today that it has entered into an en bloc  definitive agreement with entities affiliated with E.R. Capital Holding GmbH & Cie. KG (“E.R.”…

Lomar’s Super-Eco Boxships Mark European Breakthrough for Thordon Bearings

Lomar’s Super-Eco Boxships Mark European Breakthrough for Thordon Bearings

Delaware Trader, the first of two 2,700TEU newbuild containerships that China’s Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard is delivering to Lomar Shipping this year, has been fitted with a seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system from Thordon Bearings. The vessel represents another breakthrough for Thordon Bearings’ COMPAC seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system in the European-owned containership segment. London-headquartered…

Five Misconceptions of Wind Propulsion Solutions for Commercial Vessels

Five Misconceptions of Wind Propulsion Solutions for Commercial Vessels

There has been a significant trend developing around wind propulsion technologies over the last 12 months and with potential fuel savings of 10-30% for retrofit installations and up to 50% for optimised new builds it is no wonder that the industry is sitting up and taking notice. Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship…