Bristol Harbor Group Hires Kyle Pagan
3D printing materials under the influence of water exposure, investigating their potential effects on ship models utilized in towing tank testing.Prior to working at BHGI, Pagan worked as a naval architect at Birdon US in Elmwood, La. He was a member of the 500 SWBS group responsible for designing auxiliary systems for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Waterways Commerce cutter program. Pagan also interned at LLOG Exploration Company in Covington, La., and assisted project managers with engineering calculations, subsea integrity management programs, and regulatory requirements for several deep-water
Auramarine Hires Räty as Engineering Director
Finnish fuel and auxiliary systems company Auramarine Ltd announced it has appointed Henri Räty as director of engineering and products, based in Lieto, Finland. As a shipbuilding engineer with extensive experience in project management and technical engineering in the maritime industry, Räty will play an instrumental role in the design management and strategic oversight of Auramarine’s range of fuel supply systems and solutions for both conventional and alternative fuels. Räty joins Auramarine from Meyer Turku, where he was technical manager with the responsibility
Wärtsilä Delivers LNG Training Solutions for Anglo-Eastern
of LNG fuel and the consequential need to ensure that crews are sufficiently trained in operating LNG-fueled vessels.The simulator solution is based on Wärtsilä Voyage’s well-proven gas valve unit and LNGPac fuel storage, supply and control system technologies, and includes all auxiliary systems needed in connection with the LNG fuel supply. The system was tailored to meet the specific requirements of Anglo-Eastern and complies with the international Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for training seafarers on gas-fuelled ships, in line with the standards demanded
New LNG Bunkering & Fuel Supply System Simulator
; Supply System simulator. The simulator will promote greater safety on board liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled vessels by improving the level of training for operators of LNG systems. The design is based on the Wärtsilä LNGPac and Gas Valve Unit (GVU) technologies, and includes all auxiliary systems used in connection with the fuel supply. The design is also in accordance with the STCW requirements for training seafarers onboard gas fueled ships to standards demanded by the IGF Code – the international code of safety.The scope of simulation includes all operations related to the
WinGD Opens Virtual Reality Engine Room Facilities
room crew can work simultaneously, the FMS hardware system utilizes 18 touch screens located in up to four separate classrooms. In combination with the W-Xpert engine simulation software, it creates a multi-interface, virtual environment which includes not only the main engine but also all the auxiliary systems of a typical engine room. Initially designed for use on personal computers and laptops or notebooks to provide a versatile, portable tuition tool, the W-Xpert software employs sophisticated thermodynamic models of diesel and gas engine processes to give high levels of virtual reality
SeaRiver Names New US-flag Tanker
energy efficiencies and better performance. SeaRiver Maritime consulted with independent specialists to complete an extensive evaluation of the vessel’s design, adhering to the same methodology used by the aerospace industry and the U.S. Department of Defense. The ship’s main engine and auxiliary systems will be energy efficient and generate lower air emissions than required by regulatory standards.
