CMT claims breakthrough in early detection of cylinder scuffing

Glueckstadt, Germany-headquartered engine monitoring specialist CM Technologies (CMT) says that ships’ trials have confirmed that its new scuffing sensor can detect early onset cylinder wear, preventing significant damage to two-stroke marine diesel engines, costly repairs and downtime.

Trials onboard a number of large containerships and a two-stroke engine powered Baltic ferry showed it was possible to measure the friction in the cylinder when the engine is running, something that has not...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/cmt-claims-breakthrough-in-early-detection-of-cylinder-scuffing/

Chevron and Caterpillar eye hydrogen-fueled marine applications

Could a hydrogen-fueled version of the Electro-Motive Diesel two-stroke engine, long a U.S. marine industry work horse, be in the works? These days, the EMD engine is produced by Caterpillar’s Progress Rail subsidiary, which will play a key role in a collaboration between Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) that was announced yesterday.

One goal of the collaboration is to confirm the feasibility and performance of hydrogen for...

https://www.marinelog.com/engines-fuel/chevron-and-caterpillar-eye-hydrogen-fueled-marine-applications/

Minerva Marine Takes Delivery of New LNG Carrier

Greek shipowner Minerva Marine has taken delivery of the first in a series of two new LNG carriers built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), says an article published in Baird Maritime.

About Minerva Psara

Minerva Psara has capacity for 173,400 cubic metres of LNG, two-stroke engines, and a full reliquefaction system that will help minimise the occurrence of cargo loss due to gas boil-off.

The newbuild has already commenced sailing under a long-term charter between Minerva and an...

https://mfame.guru/minerva-marine-takes-delivery-of-new-lng-carrier/