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
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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
Wärtsilä’s Operim promises smarter performance, greater profitability
Wärtsilä is launching a new, digital version of its Operim (Operational Performance Improvement & Monitoring) offering at this year’s Nor-Shipping event in Oslo, Norway. By digitally augmenting physical products through the addition
Cummins unveils IMO Tier III strategy
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today unveiled its solution for meeting IMO Tier III emissions regulations. The company will utilize proven Tier II engine technology and add a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) aftertreatment
ABB adds DP2 capability to pilot control solution
ABB is adding DP2 dynamic positioning functionality to its ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control solution. Designed to optimize vessel responsiveness, efficiency and safety across the entire operating profile, ABB Ability Marine Pilot
Three new two-strokes join WinGD engine line-up
WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.) has introduced three new low-speed, two-stroke engines that are capable of operating on low emission fuels. It says the new additions to the portfolio — the
Wärtsilä wins first order for auto-docking system
Wärtsilä says it has taken a major step towards realizing the full commercial potential of autonomous vessels. It has booked the first order for its SmartDock auto-docking system. The order follows an
Saab and Orolia team to protect navigation systems from cyber attack
Saab is collaborating with Orolia on a suite of technologies that detect and mitigate cyber-attacks on navigation systems onshore or on vessels. As the 2021 deadline gets nearer for implementation of IMO’s
VIDEO: World’s most powerful all-electric ferry set to debut
The world’s most powerful all-electric ferry thus far will soon start operating on a 22 nautical mile crossing between the Danish islands of Ærø and Fynshav. This is seven times the length
Fast cat is test bed for new MTU and ZF monitoring system
Rolls-Royce and ZF are developing a new electronic monitoring system for ships. The aim is to achieve maximum vessel availability, while keeping fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Called the