Shocking’ failures of new engines are revealed/MAN and Wärtsilä lay blame on engineers

Source: Lloyd's List
Speaking at a meeting of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, the president of the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors, John Lillie, has complained that machinery systems are not becoming more reliable, as evidenced by a shocking incidence of damage to engines, often aboard new ships. In response, engine manufacturers have defended their quality record, saying statistics show reduced incidents of engine failure, and that any perceived problems could be due to inexperienced engineers.

Futuristic ferry pushes the limits

Source: Maritime Journal News Update
The biggest and possibly the most sophisticated luxury ship ever to sail on the Lake of Constance, the futuristic MS Sonnenkönigin, is nearing completion for Swiss owners at Germany’s Bodan Shipyard in Kressbronn. At 69.16m long and an impressive 11.2m high, it is reportedly 30% bigger than any previous ship on the Lake and has been built in the open air simply because it would not fit into the Bodan building hall.