NYK gets green loan to finance methanol-fueled newbuild

DECEMBER 27, 2018 — Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) is to receive 2 billion yen (about $18 million) from Taiyo Life Insurance Company as a green loan to finance the building

Kongsberg AutoChief propulsion control system marks major milestone

APRIL 30, 2018 — Kongsberg Maritime reports that the 10,000th Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for its AutoChief propulsion control system took place at Kongsberg Maritime Korea in Busan on Friday, April 27.

Two more LNG carriers to have ME-GI engines

JULY 19, 2017 — Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Knutsen OAS Shipping has ordered four MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI engines with EGR systems in connection with the construction of two 180,000 cu.m LNG tanker newbuildings.

VIDEO: NASSCO sea trials third SEACOR ECO tanker

FEBRUARY 22, 2017 — On Monday, February 20, NASSCO shipbuilders took the Eco tanker Liberty to sea for the very first time for tests and trials. Designed for increased fuel efficiency and

Doosan passes 100 million bhp two stroke milestone

JANUARY 26, 2017 — MAN Diesel & Turbo licensee Doosan Engine Co., Ltd. held a ceremony in Changwon, Korea, last week to celebrate the production of 100 million bhp of two-stroke engines.

How to get the right BN cylinder oil? Blend your own

OCTOBER 11, 2016 — With current industry concerns about cold corrosion, and the need to adjust fuel sulfur levels to meet emissions limits, the importance of using cylinder oil of the correct

MAN Diesel & Turbo launches new large bore platform

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 — MAN Diesel & Turbo has added three new engines to its large-bore engine program. The engines are weight-optimized, compared to their MK 9 counterparts, and form the new

First LNG-fueled 50,000 dwt bulker will have ME-GI engine

JULY 13, 2016 — The 50,000 dwt LNG fueled bunker recently ordered at shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (see earlier story) by Korean shipowner Ishin will be powered by an MAN B&W 6G50ME-C9.5-GI

Largest MAN B&W ever powers 19,437 TEU box ship

JUNE 24, 2016 — The largest and most powerful engine ever from MAN Diesel & Turbo has entered service. Built by Doosan Engine in Korea and rated at 75,570 kW (103,000 horsepower),

NASSCO delivers second LNG-ready APT tanker

MAY 21, 2016 — General Dynamics NASSCO on Thursday delivered Magnolia State, the second of five LNG-conversion-ready 50,000 dwt Jones Act tankers the shipyard is building for Kinder Morgan subsidiary American Petroleum

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