Technical and operational efficiency improvements may lower CO2 emissions from ships by as much as 20 per cent across the global fleet. But even such marked gains in efficiency will not stop the steady increase of total emissions from shipping or meet the ambitious reduction targets of the future. A
Efficiency, Innovation and Integration, these were the watchwords for the maritime industry of today and the future at the GL Group’s press conference at SMM 2012 in Hamburg. The members of the media and industry stakeholders who had assembled for the presentations were first addressed by GL Group C
Liebherr will be exhibiting for the first time a selection of products in the field of hydraulics, large diameter bearings and gearboxes at the International trade fair for Shipbuilding, Machinery & Maritime Technology (SMM), which runs from 4 to 7 September 2012 in Hamburg. One focal point will be
The stabilization of CO2 emissions in the shipping industry has been the burning topic at today’s CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions workshop, held within the framework of SMM’s Global Maritime Environmental Congress (GMEC) in Hamburg, Germany. “The CO2 emission is a wide concern”, Torsten Schram, COO
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards has, at the SMM 2012 in Hamburg, presented its new Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel design, the AHTS 200. The anchor handler, a 200 ton bollard pull vessel is one of several designs presented by Damen at one of the biggest maritime industry events in the world, the
The development of further seminars covering all topics recommended by the IMO model course “Energy Efficient Operation of Ships” has been completed: With five seminars on energy efficiency for shipping the GL Academy seminars now offer the full expertise on this topic. The three newest seminars fro
The Active Solutions Portal (ASP), a new chemical management system developed by WSS experts, will be showcased at SMM Wednesday 5 September. The portal aims to make chemical handling simpler and safer, whilst enabling vessel operators, owners and managers to develop crew competency. Visitors to WSS
From 4 to 7 September, the Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen will present its propulsion and system solutions for yachts, commercial ships and military vessels at this year’s SMM shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology trade fair in Hamburg (stand 305, hall A3). This presentation will includ
International analyses indicate that around € 40 billion will be invested in new offshore wind farms in Europe over the coming 4 years. This money will be on the agenda when Offshore Center Danmark stages the annual international B2B event for the offshore wind industry – OWIB – also known as the Of
International analyses indicate that around € 40 billion will be invested in new offshore wind farms in Europe over the coming 4 years. This money will be on the agenda when Offshore Center Danmark stages the annual international B2B event for the offshore wind industry – OWIB – also known as the Of
Imtech (B6-2000) will be highlighting several of its latest solutions at SMM Hamburg this year. Imtech Marine will show unique hybrid technology solutions which are being implemented on board newly built Scottish ferries, as well as a live presentation of remote monitoring and maintenance services i
Funding and operating “green” ships which can be used worldwide without restrictions is a very important task for bankers and shipowners today, as the internationally applicable environmental regulations for the shipbuilding and shipping industry have become more and more stringent in recent years.
Gearbox specialist Mekanord is now launching a gearbox which is up to 30 % lighter than traditional ones. The new product will be introduced at the SMM fair in Germany, and Mekanord is expecting a large, global potential for use in lightweight, high speed and low energy vessels. Lighter and stronger
Local communities are being encouraged to get involved in Scotland’s plans for offshore renewable energy, as a series of public meetings kick off over the coming weeks. The meetings will provide information about the planning process on how Scotland can utilise offshore wind, wave and tidal energy,
