NYK Lines duo will be first ships with variable compression ratio engines

Two new LNG dual-fueled vessels being built for NYK Line will be the first with two-stroke engines featuring the variable compression ratio (VCR) technology announced by Swiss-headquartered engine developer WinGD back in June. At that time, the CSSC Group member company said that the VCR technology eliminates the need for ship operators to compromise on optimal combustion when using multiple fuels.

The NYK Line newbuilds, a 95,000 DWT bulk carrier being built at Oshima Shipbuilding Co and a...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/nyk-lines-duo-will-be-first-ships-with-variable-compression-ratio-engines/

WinGD debuts VCR technology on NYK Line newbuildings

Swiss marine power company WinGD will realise the first commercial installments of its new variable compression ratio (VCR) technology on two new dual-fuel LNG-powered vessels being built for NYK Line.

A 95,000 DWT bulk carrier being built at Oshima Shipbuilding Co. and a 7,000 CEU pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) being built at Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co. will be the first two-stroke powered vessels that can dynamically optimise combustion depending on the fuel being used – delivering improved...

https://container-news.com/wingd-debuts-vcr-technology-on-nyk-line-newbuildings/

WinGD VCR technology set to debut on NYK Line LNG-powered newbuilds

WinGD will carry out the first commercial installation of its new variable compression ratio (VCR) technology on two new dual-fuel LNG-powered vessels being built for Japanese shipping company NYK Line.

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https://www.offshore-energy.biz/wingd-vcr-technology-set-to-debut-on-nyk-line-lng-powered-newbuilds/

Yemeni Houthi rebels seize car carrier in Red Sea

Officials in Israel have reported that elements of Yemen’s Houthi rebel militia hijacked a commercial vessel while it was underway in the Red Sea on Sunday, November 19. The Bahamas-flagged vehicle carrier Galaxy Leader was en route to India when it was boarded by armed perpetrators off the coast...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ship-world/dry-cargo-world/pctc-world/yemeni-houthi-rebels-seize-car-carrier-in-red-sea/

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