Intelligent robots promise shipowners an ‘always clean’ approach that benefits CII ratings The management of biofouling is an increasingly important element within the fleet maintenance strategies of all shipowners and operators as they strive to meet demanding environmental protection and decarbonisation targets. The use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) is growing in response to […]
The first six months of 2023 have been well above par for the yard The Drydocks World Dubai (DWD) shipyard has been operating at full capacity since the start of 2023 with a steady flow of orders for ship repairs and vessel upgrades. During the first quarter of the year, DWD received more than 60 […]
Sharp reductions in GHG emissions are claimed for recently launched fouling release coating As the latest addition to the established PPG Sigmaglide range of marine coatings, which has been widely used by vessel owners and operators for more than 30 years, PPG Sigmaglide 2390 is claimed to offer a number of significant benefits for ships […]
Canadian shipyard operator’s prospects are improving rapidly following the resumption of regional cruise operations With the return of regional cruise operations post-pandemic, both Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards have had the opportunity to work on several cruise ships over the last 18 months. Four cruise ships docked at Vancouver Drydock in 2022. The first of […]
Wärtsilä Underwater Repairs reports a substantial increase in enquiries for scrubber overboard repairs as well as standard repair activities Over the past six months or so scrubber overboard repairs have been the most common type of repairs for Wärtsilä Underwater Repairs, formerly Trident. This was triggered to a large extent by the launch last year […]
SeaTec Services reports increased demand for its propeller polishing and hull cleaning services on the back of the latest IMO environmental regulations UK-based SeaTec Services last year launched its new closed-circuit propeller polishing system, which features technology that captures biofouling and metal particles and removes them safely to the surface for filtering. Over the past […]
Subsea Global Solutions (SGS) supports offshore asset maintenance with in-water technical repairs worldwide and a recent project highlights its capabilities in this field Following an initial enquiry about a 27,000gt semi-submersible accommodation barge with underwater hull damage, and a requirement to remove its thrusters to facilitate repairs, SGS’ underwater specialists applied what Jonathan Baker, director, […]
The Florida-based enterprise is planning to build further on its well-established business overhauling turbochargers by branching deeper into the turbocharger retrofit sector. Fort Lauderdale-headquartered MSHS (formerly Motor Services Hugo Stamp) has built up an extensive business overhauling marine turbochargers, including leading brands such as KBB, Mitsubishi, Napier and MAN. MSHS have a global outreach carrying […]
The turbocharger OEM’s service division believes that environmental and other issues are strengthening the case for retrofitting Aging turbochargers face harsh realities as the years pass and demand greater investment in terms of maintenance and overhauls as major components, such as rotors, compressor wheels and casings, develop wear and tear. Similarly, they experience reduced efficiency […]
The Singapore-based turbocharger maintenance specialist is committed to supporting the IMO’s call to accelerate action in terms of decarbonisation Tru-Marine, one of the world’s leading specialist third party providers of turbocharger maintenance and repair services, aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon zero by 2050, or sooner. Group marketing manager, Pey Pey Soh, […]
Accelleron is continuing to review, modify and adapt its portfolio of repair and service offerings to meet evolving customer needs, with a particular focus on digitalisation Over the last year, Accelleron has launched two new types of service agreements, Turbo SmartCare and Turbo AuxiliaryCare, and both have reportedly been already positively received in the market. […]
Danish company Hempel showcased its new SeamFlow weld fairing system for ship hulls for the first time at the Sea Asia exhibition in Singapore recently. The company says the technology can reduce vessel fuel consumption by up to 2.5% and help owners and operators meet emission reduction targets. According to Hempel the patented SeamFlow system […]