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With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is becoming a natural choice for ship owners in the transition to carbon-neutral fuels. Methane slip regulations are a possibility on the horizon, but Alfa Laval and global Swiss engine developer - Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) have already cooperated on a solution. Alfa Laval PureCool system The Alfa Laval PureCool system is the main compon...

KM’s Integrated Solution for Wind Turbine Installation Vessels will be crucial to the delivery and operation of the new vessels, which are destined to be among the largest of their type and capable of transporting and installing multiple sets of next- and future-generation wind turbines, and their foundations. This well-proven suite of solutions combines KM’s optimised thruster package and dynamic positioning functionalities to maintain operability in all conditions. Monitoring...

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is crowdfunding to support Mission to Seafarers (MtS), one of the largest maritime charities serving merchant crews around the world in addressing these hardships faced by the affected seafarers. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruption on crew change operations. The fall out effect of this has impacted approximately 150,000 seafarers onboard unable to be signed off and another 150,000 seafarers onshore unable to sign on. world trade This disruption...

“We feel very confident with the decision to implement the K-IMS project with KONGSBERG for the entire fleet,” says Andreas Spertos, EVP, Technical Director, Maran Gas Maritime. “By the end of 2021, K-IMS will be rolled-out to more than 20 LNG carriers of various propulsion types." “Implementation of K-IMS will continue for existing and newbuild vessels until the entire fleet of 40+ LNG carriers is upgraded. K-IMS will replace the existing limited capability data tra...

Sustainable use of the ocean and marine resources is a key part of Aker BioMarine’s strategy. To achieve this, the company has invested heavily in technology that contributes to more sustainable fishery and fishery management. In order to collect detailed data on the krill biomass, Aker BioMarine launched an unmanned solar-powered ocean data drone (Sailbuoy) early in 2020. Now the company has made another important investment, buying a specially designed USV from Kongsberg Maritime. Unm...

The gas-powered ship – which can be fuelled using either zero CO2 emission LBG (Liquefied Biogas) or conventional LNG – is being built for the Norwegian short sea shipping company Seaworks, utilising a design which originated with Norway’s leading vessel architects, Polarkonsult. Having been impressed with KONGSBERG’s products, services and support on previous commercial marine projects, Polarkonsult approached KM with a view to supplying a propulsion system and LNG...

"We are very pleased to have signed a contract to deliver the Vessel Insight infrastructure to Güngen", says Andreas Jagtøyen, Executive Vice President, KDI. "Güngen is a well-reputed shipping company with high ambitions to digitalise its fleet to the highest level and is thereby a forerunner in terms of standardising the digitalisation process on vessels. We are looking forward to working with Güngen and to unlock the full potential that lies in digitalisation and the...

SDIS 33 (Fire & Rescue Service 33 in Bordeaux, France) has recently signed a contract with VSTEP Simulation for the delivery of two Response Simulator stations and two extension set-ups together with its vast maritime, aviation, and industrial content packages.   With the RS solution, the firefighters in Bordeaux can train for various crisis situations and ultimately, enhance the safety of the area. About SDIS 33 SDIS 33 is an autonomous public department that operates i...

  VSTEP has signed the first commercial agreement for a 1+8 GMDSS Lab with a member of the Canadian Association of Marine Training Institutions (CAMTI), The Marine Training Centre at Holland College located in Summerside, PEI.   This will enable students and industry professionals studying at Holland College to efficiently learn the full spectrum of terrestrial and radio marine communication removing any physical boundaries of distance.  ...

Cammell Laird, the UK’s leading shipbuilder, has named The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT) as its Charity of the Year. The announcement comes during Armed Forces Day 2021 and is a reflection of Cammell Laird’s proud history of supporting the Armed Forces and the Royal Navy in particular, both during times of war and in peacetime. Range of different ways A further compelling reason for the choice is that many of Cammell Laird’s current employees are former service personn...

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has won contracts to design and equip two construction service operation vessels (CSOV/SOV) for the Norway-based ship owner, Awind AS, a fully-owned subsidiary of Integrated Wind Solutions AS (IWS). The combined contract value is approximately NOK 250 million. Destined for the renewable offshore wind market, the new CSOVs will be built to Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 5519 DE design, by the Chinese shipyard, China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI), with which Kongsberg ha...

Iberdrola has awarded Indar, part of the Ingeteam Group, the contract to modernise two generating units for the 132-MW Torrejón hydroelectric plant, on the Tajo River, in Spain. Variable speed vertical motor-generators As part of the modernisation work, the plant will be converted to full power variable-speed operation As part of the modernisation work, the plant will be converted to full power variable-speed operation. For the Torrejón hydropower plant, Indar’s contract c...

MAN Energy Solutions has developed a new small-bore engine solution that complies with China’s Stage II – commonly known as the C2-emission standard (GB15097 regulation) – due to enter into force in July 2021.   The new legislation will primarily apply to inland waterways, coastal areas and most rivers, covering domestic bulk carriers, feeder containers, oil tankers, passenger RoRos and government vessels. The company expects the introduction of C2 to grow sales of its...

Cammell Laird, the UK’s premier shipbuilder, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the construction of the new National Flagship will commence in 12 months, with the ship entering service by 2025. The Prime Minister’s announcement was accompanied by a visual of the new ship, which will be the first of its kind to be built and commissioned by the UK and will showcase British design, engineering and green technology. New national Flagship Cammell Laird is ready t...

New Times Shipbuilding  Co. Ltd., located in Jiangsu Province, China, has ordered 3 x MAN B&W 6G70ME-GI engines in connection with the construction of 3 x 210,000 dwt bulkcarriers for Eastern Pacific (EPS), the Singapore-based shipping company.   CSSC-MES Diesel (CMD) will build the engines in China, while Rio Tinto – the metals and mining multinational – will charter the vessels upon their entering service. The contract includes an option for three further vessels....

RCL announces the launch of a new shuttle service between Thailand and South China with its partner Mariana Express Lines. The service will call at Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) – Laem Chabang – Nansha – Shekou – Laem Chabang using 2 X 1,200 ship rotation. RCL will brand this service as "RBS". The maiden voyages The maiden voyages will commence 5 June 2021 on the southbound ex Nansha. Mariana Express Lines will initially deploy 2 X 1,200 TEU on the service with RCL...

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is pleased to announce the signing of a contract to upgrade three Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express passenger vessels with comprehensive equipment packages for hybrid operation. The company aims to cut CO2 emissions from their operation along the coast of Norway by at least 25 percent. KM will collaborate closely with Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft on the refit. Upgrade features Each vessel will be fitted with two Energy Storage systems controlled via Kongs...

As HMS Prince of Wales prepared for her departure on operational training and sea trials, another major milestone for the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers was achieved, thanks to the herculean efforts of the UK Missions Systems Enterprise, including the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the wider industry who support them.   The recent successful installation of HMS Prince of Wales’ innovative Shared Infrastructure (SI) networks and an integrated facility to trial systems (know...

AG EMS (German AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT ‘EMS’), has announced the imminent entry into service of its new, high-speed catamaran ferry, the 450-seat ‘Nordlicht II’. The newbuilding vessel features two highly-efficient MAN 16V175D-MM engines with a power output of 2 × 2,960 kW, giving a maximum speed of 35 knots. Nordlicht II vessel The vessel was constructed in Indonesia, by the Penguin Shipyard Group (Penguin International Limited), where it was already largely complete...

Demand for longer-term repair and maintenance framework relationships from ferry operators is increasing as the sector prepares to recover from COVID-19, according to Cammell Laird. Despite a reduction in ferry projects at Cammell Laird during 2020 as many operators, particularly those involved in passenger traffic, delayed all but vital work-the market for wider maintenance and repairs is improving. Longer-term contracts Ferry operators are showing an appetite for longer-term contracts and c...

The Japanese propeller manufacturer - Nakashima Propeller Co. Ltd. and the German shipbuilding firm - Becker Marine Systems are further expanding their strategic partnership, after decades of cooperation. The combined product portfolio of both companies creates a strong hydrodynamic system provider for propulsion and maneuvering of ships of all sizes, for shipyards and shipping companies worldwide. Product portfolios that complement each other Together, they can make good use of the product p...

The crew of FESCO’s vessel 'Vasily Golovnin' conducted a search and recovery of two self-propelled platforms for maritime research of the Norwegian Polar Institute nearshore Antarctica. In severe weather conditions, FESCO’s seamen managed to find two self-propelled research vehicles – Seaglider and Sailbuoy – and bring them on board. The difficulties were not only in the dimensions of the vehicles (each is 2 metres long), but also in the sensors on the sides of the vehic...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean), is pleased to announce it has been selected for a second consecutive year, as one of CANADA’s Top Small and Medium Employers. MetOcean has also proudly secured a second win for 2021, as one of Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia’s top Employers. Now in its 8th year, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is an editorial competition that recognises the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer the nation’s best workplaces and forward-th...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean) is pleased to announce it has been awarded an extensive long-term contract to provide global satellite communications to the Canadian Government, exclusively through the Iridium® satellite network.  The contract will feature MetOcean’s vast portfolio of Iridium-based products and services, which will be utilized by over 150 Canadian Federal and Provincial agencies.  The Iridium network is the sole satellite constellation to offer true 100...

As part of the company’s fleet improvement plan, Wan Hai Lines has confirmed an order of 5 container vessels with HHI (Hyundai Heavy Industries). The contract signing ceremony was held at Wan Hai Lines’ Taipei headquarters on 25th March 2021. The contract includes five (5) 13,200 Teu container vessels with HHI. These new vessel types will start taking delivery in the first quarter of 2023, respectively. Fleet renewal plan Currently, Wan Hai Lines operates a fleet of 74 owned...

The new 5,000m3 LFC will be built to KM’s new NVC 390 design, with a clear focus on reduced emissions and enhanced sustainability. This is reflected by the comprehensive KONGSBERG equipment package, which includes Promas propulsion, generators, thrusters, electrical systems and automation. To date, KM has designed eight LFCs for Sølvtrans, with six previously built or under construction at Myklebust Verft. With its headquarters in Ålesund on Norway’s west coast, S&oslas...

A nine-day project to replace bow visor hinge pins and bearings for CalMac Ferries’ MV Isle of Mull has been completed by Cammell Laird. Delivered as part of the vessel’s annual survey, the project involved a multi-disciplinary approach from Cammell Laird’s planning, technical and lifting teams in order to remove the vessel’s 33-tonne bow visor and replace its hinge pins and bearings. The programme involved a series of heavy lifts using 200-tonne jacks and a 350-tonne mo...

To further ease the tension that existing vessels are not enough to satisfy the needs of customers, CULINES announced that the first ad-hoc container vessel under the China-Europe service deployed for the Spring Festival would make its maiden service on February 6. Called at various ports In the maiden service to Europe, the CULINES’ ad-hoc container vessel for the Spring Festival will call at the ports of Rotterdam and Hamburg, the biggest ports in Europe. Besides, the vessel will call...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean), is pleased to announce it has been selected for a second consecutive year, as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers. MetOcean has also proudly secured a second win for 2021, as one of Nova Scotia’s top Employers. Canada’s Top Employers project for Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia is a competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. Employers are evaluated by the editors of Ca...

Satcom Direct (SD) has successfully activated 500 terminals for aerospace customers subscribing to Inmarsat’s High Throughput Satellite (HTS) Global Xpress network. This achievement positions SD as the pioneering service provider of Inmarsat’s ultra-high-speed data service to private and government aviation users worldwide. With the 500th activation, SD is managing service delivery to a combination of international business, government and military aircraft, all of which are op...