Boilers, too, face IMO 2020 issues

A century ago, when the first marine boiler left the Aalborg Shipyard in Aalborg, Denmark, there were no regulations governing fuel content or vessel emissions. Things have changed since then and, as

First Iridium GMDSS terminal now available

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) and partner Lars Thrane A/S have unveiled the LT 3100S terminal. This is the first shipboard terminal designed to meet Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

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Inmarsat inks first of its kind agreement with HHI subsidiary

Inmarsat has signed a business cooperation agreement with shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries digital solutions subsidiary Hyundai Global Service (HGS) that paves the way for HGS to use Inmarsat Fleet Xpress dedicated bandwidth

Total Maritime Solutions and NAVTOR sign MOU

Developed by Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Total Marine Solutions (TMS), the Ocean Guardian digital tool provides shipboard operators with immediate access to environmental regulations around the world. Now, TMS has signed a

VIDEO: ABB adds new midsize range to Azipod line

ABB is introducing a new midsize range of Azipod propulsors covering the 7.5 – 14.5 MW power range. The range is aimed at the ferry and RoPax sector, but will also be

OMSA forms Wind Committee

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has formed the OMSA Wind Committee, with membership now open to all association members. Among its priorities will be to work to ensure that U.S. offshore

Shell has announced FID for Dover field in U.S. GoM

Switch to Shell Gadinia brings 58% cut in lubricant costs

Shell Marine says that results from Indonesia’s PT Indo Container Line (ICON Line) are clear evidence of the cost savings available by using its medium-speed engine oil Shell Gadinia. Calculations made immediately

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MAN wins Seaspan ferry propulsion system order

The two 149 m LNG battery hybrid RO/RO ferries recently ordered by Canada’s Seaspan Ferries (see earlier story) may look a lot like the pair delivered to the operator last year, but

Alfa Laval offers future proof scrubber options

Local bans on open loop exhaust gas scrubbing are causing shipowners to look more closely at closed loop solutions. Alfa Laval PureSOx gives customers the option of closed loop scrubbing either by

Inland Marine Service to manage Apex Oil fleet

Hebron, Ky,, headquartered vessel management specialist Inland Marine Service (IMS) has signed up Apex Oil Company, Inc. as its latest client. As a result of the deal, IMS will be responsible for

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