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Wärtsilä Powers The World’s Largest Cruise Ship, ‘Harmony Of The Seas’
- June 10, 2016
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
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Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas, featuring Wärtsilä engines, propulsion equipment, exhaust scrubber systems, Wärtsilä NACOS Platinum navigation and dynamic positioning systems, as well as Wärtsilä CCTV systems and various electrical & automation solutions, is now in commercial operation. The ‘Harmony of the Seas’ has also been included in a service agreement between Wärtsilä
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World’s Most Advanced Fireboat Dedicated at Port of Long Beach
- June 3, 2016
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
A new fireboat was officially welcomed into service Wednesday at the Port of Long Beach, representing a significant leap forward in protecting the harbor and the flow of trade through the nation’s second-busiest seaport. In a dockside ceremony attended by 100 invited guests, the fireboat named “Protector” was dedicated in memory of Donald Domenic DiMarzo,
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NYK and MTI Develop Electronic Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) Check System
- July 3, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Technology
NYK and the Monohakobi Technology Institute have jointly developed a Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) check system, the first time a Japanese shipping company has developed such a system. Before an engine plant and equipment are operated unattended (e.g., at night), measurements need to be made, and taking such measurements is called an “UMS check.” In
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CMA CGM’s 20000 TEU Mega Container Ships To Be Powered By Wartsila X92, Low-Speed, 2-Stroke Engine
- July 2, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
The first in a series of ‘mega-class’ container vessels being built for French Ship owner CMA CGM will be powered by the Wärtsilä X92, low-speed, 2-stroke engine. The vessel is to be built by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) in Subic Bay, Philippines. WinGD is the joint venture company between Wärtsilä and China State
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7 Technologies To Reduce Fuel Consumption Of Ships
- June 3, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
Reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions are two of the main concerns of shipping industry today. A lot has already been done in terms of research and development to make the ultimate green ship. From renewable/ alternate sources of energy to design modifications, the industry has constantly improved its technology for an enhanced form of
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From 4860 TEU to 6300 TEU
- May 4, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
From 4860 TEU to 6300 TEU: World’s First Ship Widening Project Successfully Completed It is often difficult to keep Panmax ships competitive in today’s market environment. To ensure profitable operations, REEDEREI NSB has developed and successfully implemented a concept to widen ships that is the first of its kind worldwide. The WIDENING will increase the
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‘Signals Of Change’ That Could Reshape Shipping’s Future
- March 2, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
SSI Identifies ‘Signals Of Change’ That Could Reshape Shipping’s Future The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a pioneering coalition of companies from across the global shipping industry focused on uniting commercial growth with sustainable behaviours, has released a new report, ‘Signals of Change’, that explores the potential impact of emerging technology, policy and behaviours on the
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Lasers Used to Mimic Rogue Waves
- October 2, 2014
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Technology
University of Auckland physicist Dr Miro Erkintalo is part of an international team investigating how lasers and optical fibres can be used to understand freakishly large waves on the ocean. Rogue waves are unusually large waves that form at sea without warning but which can have great destructive power. They were once thought to be
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What Methods Are Used For Marine Seismic Operations At Sea?
- July 2, 2014
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Technology
Marine seismic operation or seismographic acquisition is the method used for collecting information about the subsea surface. In marine seismic operation, the geophysicists use the same principle used by earthquake seismologists, but relatively low acoustic energy (sound waves) is generated mechanically for collecting the data. The data thus collected provides accurate information about the rock
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First Environmental Seal Systems Gain Recognition for Meeting EPA Requirements
- May 1, 2014
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: General, Technology
Wärtsilä has received an important service level recognition for its Wärtsilä Airguard and Wärtsilä Oceanguard propeller shaft sealing systems from Lloyd’s Register. The recognition of Lloyd’s Register, a marine classification society, confirms that the sealing systems meet the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) requirements. Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider and a
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