All News articles – Page 494
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NewsHybrid nature tourism vessel
Norwegian tourist boat operator The Fjords DA, has released a progress update on the latest addition to its fleet – a vessel that it says ‘aims to be as breath taking as the natural beauty it will sail through’.
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NewsLithium Ion ferry
As part of German/ Danish ferry operator Scandlines’ ambitious environmental strategy, a new hybrid ferry will join the world’s largest fleet of hybrid ferries, utilizing a low emission and fuel saving diesel electric hybrid propulsion system powered by a Corvus Energy ESS (Energy Storage System).
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NewsScania XPI power debut
Scania''s proven common rail XPI (extra-high pressure) fuel-injection technology has arrived in the marine sector with the company''s latest V8 engine to make its debut at this year’s Seawork International.
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Electronic system partnership
The UK based automation and control expert, Applied Marine Automation, is making its Seawork debut this year with its new partner, the German manufacturer Böning.
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NewsBaltic maritime security
Baltic Sea nations are cooperating more than ever to ensure safety, security and sovereignty, but it is a complex environment, with threats seen and unseen on, over and under the sea.
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NewsEngine leak detection kit
Left undetected, fluid leaks from vessel engines can disrupt operation and cause equipment breakdown and environmental pollution. US-based Spectroline’s Marine Leak Detection Kit (OPK-400M) is specially designed to easily and efficiently locate fuel, oil and hydraulic leaks in small to medium sized marine craft.
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First Danish freefall simulator
Maersk Training and Virtual Marine Technology (VMT) have announced the recent installation of the first freefall lifeboat simulator training system in Denmark. The simulator, located at Maersk Training in Esbjerg, was installed in preparation for the opening of the company''s new training facility at Esbjerg Harbour.
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NewsEchandia electric pods
After supplying prototype electric pod drives for an all-electric tourist boat operating in Hamburg, Sweden’s Echandia Marine has now developed a range of these electric pod drives that will meet the power requirements of many workboats.
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NewsDaughtercraft deal
Tuco Marine Group of Denmark has signed a new order for a third 11m Wind Farm Service Boat from the ProZero series of fast rescue boats, daughter crafts and workboats.
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NewsScottish steamer returns for restoration
The last remaining turbine steamship to be built on the Clyde has returned to Scotland for restoration, eight decades after it was first launched.
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NewsContainer Load Monitoring System
DLM and AMBA Dockside have announced their new joint venture product the Twist lock Load Cell and Container Load Monitoring System.
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OpenHydro assembly
In France the application authorisation for a building permit for the future energy turbine assembly yard for DCNS-OpenHydro has been signed.
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NewsMore Stan Patrols for Nigeria
Following successful sea-trials, C&I Leasing Plc, a leading player in the Nigerian offshore support vessel market, has taken delivery of four SPa 1605 ballistic protected security patrol vessels from Netherlands-headquartered Damen.
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NewsRough sea quad-hulled cat
A new type of catamaran passenger vessel is nearing completion at a Caribbean shipyard that is aimed at offering greater passenger comfort and better fuel economy that conventional catamarans.
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NewsSISHIP eSiPOD from Siemens
Electric pod systems are becoming widely used on diesel-electric powered vessels where very high levels of manoeuvrability, efficiency and reliability are required. Now German company Siemens has joined in with its SISHIP eSiPOD, which is available to handle power outputs 5 to 25 MW.
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NewsRolls-Royce to equip UK polar research ship
The UK’s Cammell Laird shipyard has chosen a Rolls-Royce design for the UK’s future polar research ship, which, when built, will be one of the most advanced scientific maritime vessels ever constructed.
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NewsNaming ceremony of ‘Zwerver II’
The ‘Zwerver II’ Walk-to-Work support vessel was recently officially named by operators Seacontractors. The name giving Ceremony took place at her home port in Harlingen, the Netherlands.
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NewsBold claims for Voith Linear Jet
According to German propulsion experts Voith, crew transfer vessel operators using its new Voith Linear Jet marine propulsion system can save over £75,000 in fuel costs in a season.
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NewsSeawalk at Stockholm
A retractable floating pier, known as a SeaWalk, will provide easier access for cruise ships and passengers at the Port of Nynäshamn, one of the main cruise destinations in the Stockholm region.
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NewsAIS alarm box
There is no point in having sophisticated systems to send out alerts when an emergency arises unless there is some means of detecting them on board.
