HYUNDAI AND MAN PARTNER ON EEXI POWER LIMITATION
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Global Services (HGS) – the after-sales division of shipbuilder and engine maker, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) – to deliver its Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) solution to MAN B&W-branded...
THORDON SAYS RESISTANCE TO CHANGE HINDERS SHIPPING’S SUSTAINABILITY
Ship owners, operators and managers responding to an environmental survey instigated by Thordon Bearings and carried out by Canada-based McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business have acknowledged the need to reduce operational oil leakage from propeller...
GREEN FACTORY TRAWLER TO BE BUILT TO ULSTEIN DESIGN
Norwegian fishing company Bluewild is expanding its fleet with a new factory trawler designed by Ulstein Design and Solutions; with gentle handling of the catch and the lowest possible energy consumption being important elements in the design development. The new...
STEERPROP SETS UP A NORTH AMERICAN SUBSIDIARY
Finland-based azimuthing thruster company Steerprop has strengthened its presence in the North American market by establishing a subsidiary in Houston, Texas. The investment, which includes building substantial warehouse facilities in addition to proprietary 24/7...
LOW-EMISSION MTU ENGINES BREAK INTO TIGHTLY REGULATED US LEISURE MARINE MARKET
Rolls-Royce is delivering its new generation mtu Series 2000 engines, which comply with the strict emissions regulations IMO III and EPA Tier 3 Recreational, for the first time for a large yacht to be built in the US. Rolls-Royce will provide two 16V 2000 M97L engines...
UK CHAMBER ASKS IMO FOR MORE ACTION ON DECARBONISATION
UK Chamber of Shipping President John Denholm has called on the IMO to take more decisive action to cut emissions from the international shipping industry. Delivering his address at the Chamber’s annual dinner in front of 700 guests, including the IMO...
ABS APPOINTS NEW VP FOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS
As shipowners navigate an ever more complex regulatory environment, ABS has appointed specialist Stamatis Fradelos as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Fradelos, who returns to ABS’ Athens office, where he was previously Business Director and member of the IACS...
MAN 175D ENGINE GAINS SOUTH AMERICAN TUG ORDER
The Asenav shipyard in Chile has placed an order for two MAN 12V175D-MM IMO Tier II high speed engines, each rated 2,040kW at 1,800 rpm, to power a 70t BP ASD tug of Asenav’s own design. The vessel will be delivered as future-proof, allowing for the retrofitting of...