The IMO has issued new Circulars andMEPC.1/Circ. 765 gives information on new retrofitting kits for MAN B&W S70MC and S50MC type engines.
In accordance with the provisions of regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex VI, engines of more than 5 MW and a displacement per cylinder of 90 litres or above, installed onboard ships built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1999, should be fitted with methods for NOx emissions reduction (kits) when such kits are available and approved by an Administration.
Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Aalborg Industries Holding A/S, after having received clearance from the competition authorities. The acquisition represents a significant business opportunity as it supports Alfa Laval’s existing market offer. Another opportunity lies in the introduction of Aalborg’s products to customers in completely new end markets, through Alfa Laval’s sales network.
The cash consideration totals SEK 5.0 billion, on an enterprise value basis. Aalborg Industries has some 2,600 employees and generated sales of about SEK 3.1 billion in 2010. The acquisition, consolidated as of May 1, is expected to be accretive to EPS from 2011.
Application of "Approved Method" to existing diesel engines under the provisions of Revised MARPOL ANNEX VI - Certification of an Approved Method for WARTSILA RTA engines
As already advised by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0771 dated 13 May 2009, marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 litres installed on ships constructed on or after 1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000 are to comply with Tier I emission limits using an Approved Method, provided that an Approved Method for that engine has been certified by an Administration (Reg. 13.7.1 of ANNEX VI).
Wartsila’s scrubbers offer a proven solution for markedly lowering sulphur oxide emissions, thereby benefiting the environment. The recently awarded certification is an important recognition of Wärtsilä’s intensive and long lasting development work.
Wartsila introduced a more powerful version for marine applications of its Wartsila 32 engine. The engine was first introduced in the 1980s, and to date more than 4000 units have been sold to the marine industry alone. The Wartsila 32 engine is a choice for both the marine and land-based power plants markets. In the marine industry the engine is used for both main engine and auxiliary engine applications. It is typically selected to power different types of tankers, container vessels, and offshore support and drilling vessels, while in the cruise and ferry sector, the Wartsila 32 is the most favoured engine of its size. In auxiliary electric production, the Wartsila 32 is widely utilized in all vessel categories where high auxiliary load is needed.
For VLCCs, it is estimated that the application of a 7G80ME-C will prompt an overall efficiency increase of 4-5%, compared with a 7S80ME-C9 or an alternative engine design with the same engine speed.
The first G-type engine, designated G80ME-C, has a design that follows the principles of the large-bore Mk-9 engine series that MAN Diesel & Turbo introduced in 2006. The G-type is designed with a longer stroke to reduce engine speed.
MAN Diesel & Turbo has developed what IMO terms "Approved Methods" for retrofitting some of its slow speed diesel engines to reduce emissions. And IMO regulations now require owners of vessels equipped with those engines to install the retrofits. The retrofits, essentially, involve the installation of modern, slide-type fuel valves, significantly reducing exhaust emissions.
Due to the ever rising fuel oil prices and emission reduction targets, owners and operators of 2-stroke low-speed engines have been looking for different ways to save on fuel expenses without having to compromise on engine reliability and emissions.
Wärtsilä Services has developed an upgrade kit, which enables the owners and operators to operate their vessels in “slow steaming” mode in order to save fuel costs while keeping emission levels in an acceptable range.
The market appears to be very enthusiastic about Noreq AS’s newly-developed davit products. The result is record sales. ‘Safer launching of lifeboats and savings on maintenance are the two biggest advantages of the new concept,’ says Styrk Bekkenes, Managing Director of Noreq AS.
Wärtsilä Corporation and London, Ontario, headquartered Trojan Technologies have signed an exclusive agreement to jointly develop, market, and distribute a ballast water treatment product for ships. The two hope to get synergistic benefits by combining Wärtsilä's marine market presence and from Trojan Technologies' leadership and experience in developing ultraviolet treatment solutions.
Wärtsilä reports sales success with its newly introduced Wärtsilä RT-flex82T low-speed engine. Orders for a total of 30 seven-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex82T engines have been received in recent months, including: - Six engines for VLCCs to be built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. - Six engines for VLCCs to be built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co Ltd
For reasons of cost, the final scrapping of ships and the recycling of materials has gravitated to developing countries and attracts considerable criticism regarding the working conditions of the personnel involved and the disposal of possible harmful residues in the ships. In particular, given lifespans of merchant ships in the region of 30 years, the scrapped hulls can contain substances which have long been identified as hazardous and outlawed in many parts of the works.
Wärtsilä to slash jobs, shift propeller production to China. Wärtsilä plans to slash 1,400 jobs from its global payroll this year--570 of them in the Netherlands. The company says it has "analyzed its manufacturing footprint." It plans to reduce its manufacturing capacity and to move the majority of its propeller production and auxiliary engine production to China.
PureBallast, Alfa Laval’s unique and chemical-free system for ballast water treatment, has already demonstrated its suitability for a wide range of vessel types. Now Alfa Laval has received the first order for PureBallast 2500, the largest version of the system, to be installed aboard the prestigious arctic drillship Stena DrillMAX ICE.
PureBallast, Alfa Laval’s unique and chemical-free system for ballast water treatment, has already demonstrated its suitability for a wide range of vessel types. Now Alfa Laval has received the first order for PureBallast 2500
An optimised propeller from MAN Diesel has helped the Scandlines passenger ferry, the M/V Sassnitz, achieve increased efficiency of 12% on its daily sail between Trelleborg, Sweden and Sassnitz, Germany.
Retrofit propeller solution gives significant fuel savings. We started to look at propeller retrofit solutions as a direct consequence of high fuel prices.
Retrofit propeller solution gives significant fuel savings. We started to look at propeller retrofit solutions as a direct consequence of high fuel prices.
The IMO has issued new Circulars andMEPC.1/Circ. 765 gives information on new retrofitting kits for MAN B&W S70MC and S50MC type engines.
Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Aalborg Industries Holding A/S, after having received clearance from the competition authorities. The acquisition represents a significant business opportunity as it supports Alfa Laval’s existing market offer. Another opportunity lies in the introduction of Aalborg’s products to customers in completely new end markets, through Alfa Laval’s sales network.
Application of "Approved Method" to existing diesel engines under the provisions of Revised MARPOL ANNEX VI - Certification of an Approved Method for WARTSILA RTA engines
Wartsila’s scrubbers offer a proven solution for markedly lowering sulphur oxide emissions, thereby benefiting the environment. The recently awarded certification is an important recognition of Wärtsilä’s intensive and long lasting development work.
Wartsila introduced a more powerful version for marine applications of its Wartsila 32 engine. The engine was first introduced in the 1980s, and to date more than 4000 units have been sold to the marine industry alone. The Wartsila 32 engine is a choice for both the marine and land-based power plants markets. In the marine industry the engine is used for both main engine and auxiliary engine applications. It is typically selected to power different types of tankers, container vessels, and offshore support and drilling vessels, while in the cruise and ferry sector, the Wartsila 32 is the most favoured engine of its size. In auxiliary electric production, the Wartsila 32 is widely utilized in all vessel categories where high auxiliary load is needed.
MAN Diesel & Turbo has developed what IMO terms "Approved Methods" for retrofitting some of its slow speed diesel engines to reduce emissions. And IMO regulations now require owners of vessels equipped with those engines to install the retrofits. 
Due to the ever rising fuel oil prices and emission reduction targets, owners and operators of 2-stroke low-speed engines have been looking for different ways to save on fuel expenses without having to compromise on engine reliability and emissions.
The market appears to be very enthusiastic about Noreq AS’s newly-developed davit products. The result is record sales. ‘Safer launching of lifeboats and savings on maintenance are the two biggest advantages of the new concept,’ says Styrk Bekkenes, Managing Director of Noreq AS.
PureBallast, Alfa Laval’s unique and chemical-free system for ballast water treatment, has already demonstrated its suitability for a wide range of vessel types. Now Alfa Laval has received the first order for PureBallast 2500, the largest version of the system, to be installed aboard the prestigious arctic drillship Stena DrillMAX ICE.