Why a Hybrid Approach Makes Sense for Small Tankers
DNV GL business development manager, Ole Vidar Nilsen makes the case for auxiliary engines on all future small tanker newbuilding projects.
Joint Industry Project (JIP)
DNV GL has initiated a joint industry project (JIP) to better...
IMO 2020 to Alter Global Fuel Economics: Will Refiners Gain?
IMO’s 0.5% sulfur cap will cost the maritime industry around $40 billion.
As of now 66% of shipowners are opting for LSFO and 13% for scrubbers, 8% for LNG.
Simple refineries are losing...
It’s a Cylinder Liner
A replaceable cylinder which fits into a cylinder block.
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Cruise Ship Drydocking Infographic
The cruise ship dry docking and refit market is estimated to be a $3 billion annual business.
This is highlighted in a one-page infographic that is free to download, courtesy of the 2018 Cruise Industry...
Targeting Transparency on Fuel Consumption
Targeting transparency on fuel consumption is a good method of ensuring fuel efficiency.
Operating speed is a key determinant of fuel consumption and for this we have operability analysis.
At present, a...
Endeavour by Peter Moore Review – the Ship that Changed the World
From the oak of its timbers to a watery grave off Rhode Island, this is an amazing story of the Endeavour and its remarkable Captain Cook who had best captured the spirit of the...
Air Lubrication System Reduces CO2, Noise and Vibration Emissions
The Silverstream systems have been installed onboard the Diamond Princess to provide reduction in delivery of fuel cost and emissions.
Reduce fuel consumption and emissions
The technology has been implemented on the world's largest cruise vacation...
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Honors 26 Indian Shipping Companies
On August 28, the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai organised an award ceremony and recognised 26 shipping companies that participated in the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) voluntary AMVER program.
Recognised work of companies
The award ceremony was...
Carnival Cruise’s Newest Ship Strikes Manhattan Dock
On August 28, a new cruise ship completed its cruise on a bumpy note when it collided with a dock on Manhattan’s West side.
What happened?
The Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship ‘Carnival Horizon’ launched into...
Technology Providers Unveil Gas-fuelled Ships Partnership
The leading ship technology providers have announced a partnership to optimise the integration of engines, fuel gas systems and storage on gas-fuelled ships, reports the Motorship.
What is it?
A cooperation emerged between the two-stroke engine...