SMM: Alfa Laval and WinGD cooperate on methanol fueling
As interest in the advantages of methanol fueling continues to grow, Alfa Laval and engine designer WinGD have signed an agreement at SMM under which Alfa Laval will develop the fuel supply
Author: Nick Blenkey
Babcock signs key Polish frigate project contracts
U.K.-based defense contractor Babcock International has secured two further contracts relating to Poland’s Miecznik (Swordfish) frigate program. Earlier this year, Babcock was selected as the platform design provider and technology partner for
Ukraine grain exports grow, but Putin isn’t happy with where they’re going
In the 40 days since July 22, when Russia and Ukraine signed a UN sponsored 120-day deal brokered by Turkey, 2.1 million tonnes of grain have been exported through the Ukrainian ports
Schulte Group unveils next gen LNG bunkering vessel design
The Hamburg-headquartered Schulte Group has used the Gastech event in Milan to unveil a next generation design for an LNG bunkering vessel (LBV). The group has used its experience as an LNG
Company with core fleet of ex-Bouchard vessels marks hiring milestone
Jones Act tug and barge operator Rose Cay Maritime (RCM) has announced its 100th hire, even before celebrating its first anniversary. The company is backed by Rose Cay, an investment company that
Conrad awarded $17.2 million for fourth Navy YRBM barge
Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La., has been awarded a $17,297,440 firm-fixed-price modification to previously-awarded contract N00024-22-C-2253 for the detail, design, and construction of one additional Yard, Repair, Berthing, and Messing (YRBM) craft.
SMM: MAN launches new dual-fuel four-stroke engine
It wouldn’t be SMM without major engine announcements and this week MAN Energy Solutions used the Hamburg trade fair to introduce the latest addition to its four-stroke engine portfolio: the MAN 49/60DF.
SMM: Svanehøj develops new fuel pump for LNG-powered ships
With LNG dual fueled vessels now accounting for 38% of currently on order shipbuilding tonnage, Svanehøj Denmark has responded to the growing move to LNG fueling with the launch of a completely
Acta dual fuel CSOV duo will feature GE Power Conversion solutions
GE Power Conversion will supply power and propulsion, dynamic positioning, and vessel control systems for two new wind farm service vessels. The two Ulstein SX-216 Twin-X stern design CSOVs (construction service operation
SMM: Rolls-Royce showcases MTU methanol engines, fuel cells and more
Under the slogan “Pioneering the journey to Net Zero,” Rolls-Royce is showcasing new sustainable MTU marine solutions for propulsion, automation and service at this week’s SMM event in Hamburg. Rolls-Royce is initially