Pumps (auxiliary) News

Peel Ports Group is to extend its steel and metals terminal in response to strong growth in customer demand at the Port of Liverpool. The UK’s second largest port operator began construction of the 20,000 square foot extended warehouse at its North 3 Canada Dock in 2023. The group’s investment comes as the Port of Liverpool enjoyed one of its busiest months for steel volumes in September, with more than 75,000 tonnes handled by staff across the port and Birkenhead Docks. Peel Ports...

The San Pedro Bay ports’ efforts to help seed a robust green hydrogen market to assist in the pursuit of zero-emissions operations got jump-started this week with an announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy that it will award a grant of up to $1.2 billion to a public-private partnership formed to lead California’s bid to create a hydrogen hub. The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, which together comprise the nation’s largest seaport complex, are project partners in t...

Shipping must look beyond its current focus on engine technology and address the widespread disruption introduced by the clean energy transition. That was the keynote message for the industry at SHIPPINGInsight 2023 from Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Hybrid solutions Christopher J. Wiernicki said, “The real action is far beyond the engine. We have just seen MEPC 80 redraw the compliance performance of most alternative fuels by moving from tank-to-wa...

Classification society - DNV presented Hanwha Ocean with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an innovative 270,000cbm LNG carrier. The design maximises cargo capacity, while optimising vessel performance. The new 345m long LNG carrier by Hanwha Ocean was heralded as a 'ground-breaking achievement' by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager, Korea & Japan, DNV, when he presented the AiP to Jong Seo Kim, COO of Hanwha Ocean, at Hanwha Ocean’s office in Okpo. LNG carrier development DNV is hono...

Accelleron has signed a strategic partnership with METIS Cyberspace Technology that will expand the number of marine installations and power generation facilities that can use data analytics to improve turbocharger operation and maintenance. METIS develops data-collecting hardware and IoT solutions that can be easily deployed in vessels and facilities to achieve automated, real-time data availability. Under the cooperation, METIS will provide onboard and cloud-based data infrastructure to Accel...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been chosen to deliver RoRo equipment for two of the world's first methanol-fuelled Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) for China Merchant Energy Shipping to be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. in China. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2023 third-quarter orders. The vessels are to be delivered to the owner between the third and fourth quarter of 2025. MacGregor's scope of supply MacGregor's scope of supply is to design and...

Ahlsell Danmark Aps has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in KJV A/S. KJV was founded in 1956 and employs 110 people in seven locations in Denmark, including administrative headquarters and a central warehouse in Odense. In the last financial year 2021/22, the turnover amounted to DKK 280 million. Ahlsell Danmark Aps acquires KJV A/S KJV is one of Denmark’s major suppliers of cutting tools, transmissions, tools, technical products KJV is one of Denmark’s major suppl...

Teledyne FLIR, a world pioneer in thermal imaging cameras, is set to exhibit its latest products and groundbreaking solutions for the oil & gas industry at ADIPEC 2023. Live demonstrations The event, one of the largest of its kind, will take place from October 2nd to 5th, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, attracting over 160,000 energy professionals and visitors worldwide. Visit Teledyne FLIR Booth 1005 and experience “live” demonstrations of the company’s new ra...

Isle of Man Maritime has joined Maritime UK, the umbrella body and collective voice for the UK’s maritime sector. The maritime industries come together through Maritime UK to make progress on key areas of shared interest. Maritime UK’s national priorities are people, competitiveness, regional growth, environment, and innovation. Isle of Man Maritime joins Maritime UK Isle of Man Maritime is the latest organisation to join the national umbrella body, Maritime UK Isle of Man Mariti...

At a formal event in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday, 9th February 2022, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced the official commencement of fisheries management operations using IMEMS, their new national fisheries monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) system. The IMEMS system is the most advanced fisheries monitoring and management system in Asia, and the Philippines is now leading the way in the fight against illegal (IUU) fishing and sustainable management of...

A critical project is underway to improve the carbon monoxide (CO) safety of people living on boats in London. The project, partly funded by the CO Research Trust, will be carried out by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and will involve fire station crews carrying out 1,758 Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSV) tailored to houseboat residents. The project was launched by Baroness Finlay and the team from the London Fire Brigade at their Headquarters in Southwark. Economic austerity The exact number of...

Global maritime leaders sailed full steam ahead into London in their thousands to attend the biennial London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23), which took place from 11th September to 15th September, 2023. More than 70 countries were represented by the 30,000 delegates, while a large number of overseas trade delegations met with UK Government officials as London and the UK underlined their importance in the global supply chain. London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23) At the s...

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR) and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are working to reduce 20% to 30% of emissions from international shipping by 2030. This was agreed at the third Green Corridor workshop, held this week in Rotterdam. Green & Digital Shipping Corridor The Green & Digital Shipping Corridor was established in August 2022 to bring together partners across the supply chain to realise zero and...

An offshore hydrogen and ammonia production platform design from the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS.  The design developed by KRISO produces green hydrogen using electricity generated by a wind farm. Among the features, the design consists of a desalination system that desalinates seawater and turns it into clean water, an electrolysis system that produces hydrogen by electrolysing water, a compression sys...

Universal and equitable access to drinking water and adequate sanitation and hygiene services, as well as the improvement of water quality at a global level, are part of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, but they have also become part of a daily problem in many parts of the planet. Ingeteam, with its Indar submersible pumps and motors designed and manufactured in Beasain, Spain, contributes to solve part of this problem; and among the numerous app...

BrainCreators, an innovative pioneer in AI and digital inspection solutions, is excited to announce the availability of its maritime surveillance system, SEAGULL, for use in the United Kingdom. SEAGULL is an advanced SaaS solution specifically designed for continuous and automated vessel monitoring for ports, harbours, coasts, bridges, locks and waterways. To mark this expansion, BrainCreators will be part of the Dutch Trade Mission at the prestigious London International Shipping Wee...

Efforts to achieve zero emissions are a challenge that requires each company to change its business model and revenue structure, suggests Masato Otaki, Executive Officer & Head of Low Carbon Fuel Planning for Japanese power company JERA Co. Inc., adding that courageous 'first movers' need support in order to take risks. Speaking in a video presentation for the LISW23 London Talks series Mr. Otaki says that for decarbonisation efforts to progress “it will be imperative to work across n...

ABS is launching a global ABS Electrification Centre to support maritime decarbonisation projects. Comprised of ABS engineers and technical specialists, the centre will support a range of cutting-edge electrification projects for shipowners, shipyards and other stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region and around the world. The centre will also provide support for the electrification of harbour and coastal craft aligned to the initiatives from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore...

At Gastech 2023, ABS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to review an innovative new design from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a dual-fuel, very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) for Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. (EPS). ABS joins project partners EPS, HHI and HHI Engine & Machinery Division, MAN Energy Solutions and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Demand for gas reduction Fueled by ammonia and liquified natural gas (LNG), the 88K/93K cbm vessel design is expec...

Tokyo-based classification society - ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an onboard CO2 capture and storage (OCCS) system, developed by China Shipbuilding Power Engineering Institute Co., Ltd. (CSPI), a member of CSSC Power (Group) Co. Ltd. (CPGC). In addition to fuel transition, interest in capturing CO2 from ships' exhaust gas is growing as a way to reduce GHG emissions, and the development of onboard systems for capturing and storing CO2 is being undertaken. ‘Guideli...

At Gastech 2023, DNV granted a design verification report (DVR) for the AI-based autonomous navigation system "HiNAS Control". This system was a joint project between Avikus, a navigation specialist, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Following the evaluation, the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) has also given an Approval in Principle (AiP) for this system. HiNAS Control system The "HiNAS Control" system employs artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR)...

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has joined the major classification societies to amend its rules relating to the inspection of seawater-lubricated propeller shaft systems. The amendment means that ships with open seawater-lubricated propeller shafts that are built to ClassNK rules are subject to the same 15-year shaft withdrawal inspection periods as oil-lubricated shafts and stern-tubes, subject to monitoring criteria. ClassNK amends rules for seawater-lubricated shafts The announcement brings...

Fukui Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (FUKUI) and ClassNK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning a joint study on a safety relief valve for a cargo tank of liquefied hydrogen carriers at the Gastech 2023 event, held in Singapore. To combat global warming, attention is growing towards hydrogen as an energy source that does not emit CO2 at the point of use. The realisation of a hydrogen-based society necessitates the establishment of a secure and efficient supply chain that distributes h...

Globally renowned classification society - DNV has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to Hudong-Zhonghua’s new design of a 271,000 cbm LNG carrier, making it the largest vessel of its kind in the world. Innovative concept On the inaugural day of Gastech 2023, held in Singapore, DNV’s global Business Director of Gas Carriers & FSRU, Martin Cartwright, presented the AiP certificate to Song Wei, Chief Technical Officer of Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Company Limite...

ClassNK has released 'Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) Carriers (Edition 2.0)', which cover essential details to examine the safety of liquefied hydrogen carriers to spur related technological developments. To construct a supply chain for hydrogen, which is expected to be a clean energy source in a decarbonised society, the development of liquefied hydrogen carriers that enable large-scale and efficient transportation is progressing actively. ClassNK’s R&D outcome IMO has wor...

A significant step towards the realisation of sustainable shipping and a zero-emission future has been taken, as the Finnish major energy efficiency solution provider - WE Tech Solutions (WE Tech) joined forces with one of the largest Japanese general trading companies - Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui). In landmark agreements, WE Tech further strengthens its position as a global energy efficiency solution major by calling in Mitsui’s strategic investment leading it to be a significant mino...

Moving from smart talk to practical solutions and bringing stakeholders together will be the key themes of an industry event organised by Inmarsat, a Viasat business, in partnership with Smart Maritime Network during London International Shipping Week 2023. Staged at Inmarsat headquarters on 12 September, the conference will focus on the increasingly decisive role satellite technology plays in shaping smarter and more sustainable shipping. Highlight of LISW 2023 Headquartered Inmarsat has co...

SAIM Marine (SAIM S.p.A.) introduces the products of the well-known Turkish company - Data Hidrolik for the first time at the forthcoming boat shows. Data Hidrolik has been manufacturing windlasses, mooring capstans and electric and hydraulic steering systems for a broad range of marine vessel since 1945. SAIM and Data Hidrolik partnership SAIM Marine was designated as the sole distributor of Data Hidrolik deck machinery and steering systems SAIM Marine was designated as the sole distributor...

With the revised International Maritime Organisation’s Green House Gas (GHG) Strategy now targeting a reduction of GHG emissions from international shipping to net-zero by close to 2050, there will be intense focus during London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23) on how this can be achieved and where changes need to be made. Many event organisers have announced they will be looking directly at these challenges during their LISW23 events. Here are just some examples: Zero Emissi...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, is currently developing the Mitsubishi Ammonia Supply and Safety System (MAmmoSS®), an ammonia handling system to support the utilisation of ammonia as marine fuel, which is attracting attention as a means of significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. As part of this development project, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has begun demonstration testing of the Ammonia Gas Abatement System (AGAS...