Technology

Baleària launches one of two LNG-fueled ferries to operate in Mediterranean

Spanish ferry operator Baleària announced the launch of its newest LNG-fueled ferry ‘Marie Curie’ at the Italian shipyards Cantiere Navale Visentini. The vessel is one of the company’s two LNG-powered ferries to operate in the Mediterranean from 2019. In the meantime, construction is underway for its twin ‘Hypatia de Alejandría’, which will be performing sea tests when it will be completed.

The ‘Hypatia de Alejandría’ will begin its operations at the beginning of 2019 and the ‘Marie Curie’ will...

https://safety4sea.com/balearia-launches-one-of-two-lng-fueled-ferries-to-operate-in-mediterranean/

As global spend on IT rockets, so will its disruptive impact on logistics, says report

Disruption to logistics from technology is only beginning – its impact will increase as more investment pours into the industry.
According to a new study produced jointly by American Global Logistics and Logistics Trends & Insights, global spend on logistics IT will rise to $87.8bn by 2022, up 17% from the outlay in 2017.
The study’s authors say at least 3% of logistics IT investment in 2017 was funnelled into disruptive technologies, like artificial intelligence, robotics …

The post As global...

https://theloadstar.co.uk/global-spend-rockets-will-disruptive-impact-logistics-says-report/

Wärtsilä broadens its Smart Marine portfolio with addition of high-speed, compact engine: The Wärtsilä 14

The Wärtsilä HYTug 40 concept will feature two Wärtsilä 14 engines and a hybrid propulsion solution.

Wärtsilä Corporation,  28 November 2018 at 7.30 pm EET – The technology group Wärtsilä strengthens its position as a global leader in the maritime markets by introducing the first Wärtsilä-branded high-speed engine.

The International Workboat Show in New Orleans, USA, was the venue of the official unveiling of the Wärtsilä 14: a high-speed, compact engine designed to fit requirements for limited...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/28/wartsila-broadens-its-smart-marine-portfolio-with-addition-of-high-speed-compact-engine-the-wartsila-14/

Metal Shark to debut new models and technology at WorkBoat Show

The first public showing of Metal Shark's new, next-generation Defiant X patrol boat platform will take place at the International WorkBoat Show starting Wednesday. Metal Shark rendering

Shipbuilder Metal Shark will be showcasing an array of new products and technology at this year’s International Workboat Show in New Orleans.

“With the exponential growth of our company, capabilities and technology, we found ourselves with an abundance of genuinely newsworthy product to highlight at this show,” Josh Stickles, Metal Shark’s vice president of marketing, said in a statement announcing the debuts.

Perhaps most notably, Metal Shark has selected this year’s Workboat Show to give the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/metal-shark-to-debut-new-models-technology-at-workboat-show/

The BDI@1,339: The roulette wheel keeps turning. It all depends on what day of the week you fix

John Faraclas

The BDI@1,339: The roulette wheel keeps turning. It all depends on what day of the week you fix. Just compare to only 5 days ago (22/11) and see what you get out of this. The BCI has exactly doubled whilst Handies and Supras are completely flat; all the Capes heading to China. Geopolitics get a swirl to the worse. John Faraclas’ daily brief recap:

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained three-digit-points: 122 earlier on today “thanks” to the Capes rise; this is beyond business shipping...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/27/the-bdi1339-the-roulette-wheel-keeps-turning-it-all-depends-on-what-day-of-the-week-you-fix/

Draxx Partnership to Bring New Sail Technology Onto Ultrabulk Ships

Highlights
  • UK based power station partners with Smart Green Shipping Alliance to cut carbon emissions
  • Feasibility study initiated to investigate the potential of installing a new sail technology
  • The technology will help to import biomass into the UK to cut emissions and costs
  • The 12-month-long study has received £100,000 funding from two reputed organizations
  • The partnership intends to retrofit a ship with the Fastrig technology to cut carbon emissions
Introduction

UK-based power station...

http://mfame.guru/draxx-partnership-to-bring-new-sail-technology-onto-ultrabulk-ships/

Robots to Clean Cargo Holds of Dry Bulk Vessels

  • A new remotely operated belt driven robot launched by Dampskibsselskabet Norden is making the cargo hold cleaning more efficient.
  • The robot was tested on a Norden vessel by its developer CLIIN with the assistance of the Market Development Fund.
  • The robot is safe and secure as it sticks to sides of the vessel and has a high pressure switch.
  • It can reach places where it’s difficult to manoeuvre.
  • It will be commercially available on Norden vessels by 2018 autumn.

Robots could soon take over...

http://mfame.guru/robots-to-clean-cargo-holds-of-dry-bulk-vessels/

ABB extends its service network in Zhoushan, China

Opening of the new branch office of ABB Jiangjin Turbo Systems Co., Ltd. in Zhoushan, China

To continue to provide customers across the globe with greater access to ABB’s high-quality service and parts, ABB Turbocharging has announced the establishment of a branch office of ABB Jiangjin Turbo Systems Co., Ltd. in Zhoushan.

Zhoushan, thanks to its superior geographical position and the booming development of China’s marine industry and economy, is now taking over 35 percent of the total working...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/23/abb-extends-its-service-network-in-zhoushan-china/

New partnership eyes creation of an Australian hydrogen industry

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, announced plans to partner with Perth-based iron ore producer Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) on hydrogen technologies, aiming to support the development of a sustainable energy future, create new jobs and pave the way for low emissions export opportunities.

Namely, the partnership between CSIRO and Fortescue pursues the identification, development and commercialisation of technologies in order to support the construction of an Australian hydrogen...

https://safety4sea.com/new-partnership-eyes-creation-of-an-australian-hydrogen-industry/

Thodon helps ensure “Spartacus” is a cut above the rest

Thordon’s water-lubricated Composite cutterhead shaft and intermediate ladder bearings have been installed to the world’s most powerful LNG-fuelled cutterhead suction dredger Spartacus

The world’s most powerful LNG-fuelled cutterhead suction dredger (CSD), Spartacus, will enter service with water-lubricated Composite cutterhead shaft and intermediate ladder bearings from Thordon Bearings. 

When delivered next summer to Belgian dredging and reclamation specialist DEME Group from Royal IHC’s...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/22/thodon-helps-ensure-spartacus-is-a-cut-above-the-rest/

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