Kongsberg Maritime Establishes Cybernetics R&D Groupo
The group, which is currently recruiting new members, will mainly consist of PhD-level professionals in the field of engineering cybernetics, says head of the group, Morten Breivik.
MAN Dual-fuel Engines for Russian LNG Carriers
Largest Russian shipowner, Sovcomflot, recently selected the dual-fuel MAN 51/60DF engine for an LNG carrier newbuilding programme comprising of two confirmed vessels with an option for two more vessels. The dual-fuel diesel electric propulsion system and the MAN 51/60DF engine have been selected to provide the vessel with a high efficient and low emission propulsion system, especially when running in gas mode.
Marine Manufacturer Says Thermoplastic Pipes Eco-friendly
GF Piping Systems say their plastic piping provides better efficiency and lower weight compared to traditional piping materials. Thermoplastic plastic piping represents an environmental friendly solution thanks to a carbon footprint that is 5 times lower than metal. Applications such as Inert Gas Cleaning (Scrubbing), Advanced Water Treatment, Ballast Water Management, Laundries supply and drainage, and Air Conditioning can all benefit from plastic piping.
Cruise Ship Disasters Inevitable Says Professor
On the 100th anniversary of one of history’s most tragic events – the sinking of the Titanic – and the question often asked is, could such a disaster happen again? The answer is not only “yes,” but it has happened many times since and will almost certainly happen again, says a Texas A&M University oceanographer. Mahlon “Chuck” Kennicutt II, professor of oceanography who has conducted marine research for 30 years…
Wärtsilä Hamworthy Wins Another Höegh FSRU Contract
Working together with Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering (SOE) Wärtsilä Hamworthy will design and supply the system concept whilst the key equipment and fabrication will be supplied by SOE. The floating regasification market is experiencing significant uptake and Höegh have projected annual growth in the LNG market of 6-7% over the coming few years. Reidar Strande, LNG Business Unit Director…
US Navy to Increase Asia-Pacific Presence – SECNAV Tours Region
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is touring the Pacific to meet with government and military leaders as his department plans to shift more ships, sailors and Marines to the region. Mabus left Washington for Hawaii to meet with Adm. Cecil Haney, the new commander of Pacific Fleet. From there he will stop in Guadalcanal, Australia, East Timor, Brunei, the Seychelles and Cape Verde. He told Navy Times in…
Engine R&D – Scuderi Group Seek Miller Split-cycle Engine Patents
Scuderi Group an engine development company, announce the simultaneous publication by both the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of its primary patent application covering Miller Cycle operation applied to a split-cycle engine. The patent application relates to a turbocharged split-cycle engine that divides the four strokes of a conventional Otto cycle engine over two paired cylinders.
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