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 […]
Victoria Shipyards, a subsidiary of Canadian Seaspan Shipyards, has completed the conversion of the diesel engine onboard TOTE Maritime’s ro-ro ship North Star so that it can run on LNG as fuel. The vessel recently stayed at the yard for a 10-week program of work to enable the vessel to use dual-fuel technology. While at […]
Matson Navigation Company has confirmed that it will convert the main engine aboard its containership, Kaimana Hila, from an MAN B&W S90ME-C10.5 unit to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit capable of running on LNG. In doing so, it is exercising an option contained in a contract it signed with MAN Energy Solutions in June 2022 to […]
The Meyer Group and Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) have signed a cooperation agreement. DSC will work with the recently established Meyer Re division of the German group, which offers shipping companies refurbishment and conversion solutions to maximise their vessel’s sustainability. Through the cooperation with Damen, Meyer Re will secure dock capacity and manpower for […]
Japanese shipowner, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Vale International of Brazil have announced a partnership to retrofit a 200,000dwt bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid–term contract for the transportation of iron ore for Vale, with two 35m x 5m rotor sails produced by Norsepower of Finland. The installation of the rotor sails is expected […]
In what marks a relatively new application for Thordon Bearings’ polymer material, Wilson Ship Management has replaced the greased bronze bearings on the hatch cover wheels of some of its dry cargo vessels with self-lubricating ThorPlas-Blue bearings. Wilson, which operates Europe’s largest short sea fleet of about 130 general cargo vessels, has now converted eight […]
South African ship repairers are being kept busy with a wide range of projects, including a major seven-month project from Mercy Ships South Africa’s biggest private ship repair yard operator, Dormac Marine & Engineering, operates facilities along the South African coastline from Richards Bay to Wallis Bay. In total it provides five graving docks, two […]
Having successfully weathered the effects of the pandemic, the Italian-based shipyard group is going from strength to strength Unlike some other regional yards, the Palumbo Group did not experience any significant impacts as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, neither suffering a major absence of workers due to illness nor any significant disruption of planned […]
Now under new ownership, the Gibraltar shipyard finds itself in a good place, as favourable market conditions generate increased volumes of business. Last year marked the start of a new era for Gibdock as it was taken over by the UK-based The Balaena Group in May 2022. Since then, the yard has gone from strength […]
Uplifts in cruise ship and offshore work are helping ensure that this year is a very positive one for the Italian yard group The first quarter of 2023 has been a busy period for Fincantieri’s repair and conversion shipyards, with some projects continuing from last year and additional projects entering its facilities at Palermo and […]
Both San Giorgio del Porto (SGdP) and Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNM), sister companies within the Genova Industrie Naval group, maintained healthy volumes of business during 2022 The past year at SGdP and CNM witnessed similar trends to 2021, as the yards sustained their recovery after the pandemic. In particular both yards were able to […]
Drydocks World Dubai’s current workload includes conversions and upgrades to both FPSOs and FSOs, as well as over 10 offshore rigs Drydocks World Dubai has a long-established track record in converting and upgrading offshore production vessels, including FPSOs, FSRUs and FSOs, and the last year has seen a number of projects of this type start, […]