Engine designer WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd) has launched four new short-stroke engines to meet the economic engine speed requirements and space constraints on several vessel types. The range, starting with
Wärtsilä has signed a license and cooperation ageement with air lubricated hull solution specialist Silverstream Technologies. As an authorized sales and service partner, Wärtsilä intends to fully integrate Silverstream’s air lubrication system
CSSC Marine Service Co (CMS), the equipment service subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), is offering a retrofit solution for engine starting problems that may occur with less viscous low-sulfur fuels.
The Navy has demonstrated a parasail-based system to extend the distance at which Littoral Combat Ships can communicate with Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Packages deployed within a mine threat area. The MCM
Riku-Pekka Hägg is stepping down as Vice President of Ship Design at Wärtsilä to take up a new role as CEO of azimuthing propulsor specialist Steerprop, starting in January 2020. Steerprop notes
Classification society ClassNK has concluded a joint research agreement for developing advanced condition-based maintenance (CBM), a new maintenance and management process for engine machinery plants, and establishing a new classification survey scheme
The first trans-Atlantic PCTCs (Pure Car Truck Carriers) to operate full-time on LNG were named Siem Confucius and Siem Aristotle in a November 15 ceremony held at China’s Xiamen Shipyard. Owned by
Hong Kong based ship manager Anglo-Eastern has partnered with Wärtsilä to digitalize its fleet operations. The technology solution, which will be rolled out to the Anglo-Eastern’s global fleet of more than 600
Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor has reached an agreement to represent Woodlands, Texas, headquartered NanoVapor, Inc., in the maritime industry. The NanoVapor technology is designed to improve crew safety while significantly reducing time
Japan’s NYK Group has reached joint research agreements aimed at developing advanced condition-based maintenance (CBM) management processes for ship machinery, and has started verification of data during actual ship operations. Machinery plant
