The tonnage game: Making the most of the rules

John Barnes looks at clever ship designs which save on tonnage – and minimise fees. When we talk tonnage, it is important to remember there are two distinct types: one is weight and the other volume. Weight comprises the lightship,…

Published in On the radar

Tuesday, 01 September 2015 09:42

Jensen develops concept bunker barges

Crowley Maritime subsidiary Jensen Maritime has developed two new LNG bunker barge concepts. The first involves outfitting an existing barge with an above-deck LNG tank. This can be further modified to accommodate more than one type of product, if a…

Published in The Marine Professional

Friday, 14 August 2015 09:48

Deltamarin reveal future-ready efficient feeder

Finnish naval architects Deltamarin have unveiled a new container feeder design that is claimed to maximise cargo capacity, operational flexibility and fuel economy. Development of the A.Delta2300 was supported by AVIC Weihai Shipyard in terms of construction friendliness, and has…

Published in The Marine Professional

Tuesday, 24 March 2015 11:09

Wärtsilä launches LNG Carrier designs

Wärtsilä is launching a new series of LNG Carrier ship designs, an important step in the company's plan to develop gas powered merchant shipping. The series comprises four vessel designs, the WSD59 3K, WSD59 6.5K, WSD55 12K, and WSD50 20K."The…

Published in The Marine Professional

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