Dry bulk technology news
Marcura acquires Shipster to accelerate AI innovation in maritime document intelligence
Marcura, provider of digital maritime solutions, has acquired Shipster, a start-up specialising in AI-driven document intelligence.
Baltic Exchange: Dry Bulk Report – 9
The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 9.
Crushing efficiency at the primary stage
Corey Poppe, Superior Industries, describes best practices for jaw crushers, such as identifying maximum feed size, determining desired product size, and defining tonnage goals.
Norsepower completes installation of Rotor Sail technology on bulk carrier
The Rotor Sail utilises the latest AI technology to automatically control the rotation, direction, and speed of the rotor sail using real-time meteorological information, such as wind direction and wind speed, detected by sensors.
Norwegian Electric Systems chosen to equip eight Wilson bulk carriers
NES has been contracted to deliver the power system to eight newbuild bulk carriers that Udupi Cochin Shipyard is constructing for dry cargo shipping group Wilson.
Maintenance is a must
Carl Swisher, 4B, analyses the issues facing industrial bucket elevators, highlighting the need for periodic inspections in maintenance programmes.
The way to green towage
Gareth Prowse, Svitzer, provides insights into the solutions that are driving dry bulk operators towards a more sustainable future.
Konecranes to supply 8 overhead cranes to PT Beka Wire’s new production facility in Indonesia
Konecranes has received an order to supply 8 CXT overhead cranes to PT Beka Wire Indonesia’s manufacturing facility in Subang to support their material handling requirements across all stages of manufacturing. The order was placed at the end of October 2024, with deliveries and installation scheduled for March 2025.
Anemoi completes installation of Rotor Sails onboard Vale VLOC in largest wind-propulsion project to date
It is the largest vessel to receive wind propulsion technology to date, a first generation Valemax, built in 2012 in China’s Rongsheng shipyard.
Thordon’s water-lubricated shaft bearings selected for bulk carrier refit
Thordon Bearings has delivered COMPAC water-lubricated propeller shaft and SXL rudder bearings to replace oil- and grease-lubricated bearings onboard a McKeil Marine bulk carrier as part of a major refurbishment project.