Latest News – Page 134
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NewsJapanese Yard Endorses LPG As Main Fuel
LPG dual-fuel propulsion is the system of choice for the latest addition to the Japanese-controlled LPG carrier fleet.
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NewsGTT granted AiP for ballast-free LNG bunker vessel
Following Approval in Principle (AiP) from China Classification Society and DNV last year, GTT has now been awarded AiP from Bureau Veritas (BV) for its Shear-Water concept, a new ballast-free LNG bunker and feeder vessel.
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NewsValmet adds wet electrostatic precipitator to scrubber range
Finland-based Valmet has introduced a new wet electrostatic precipitator for the marine industry to enhance emission control by removing harmful particulate matter from the exhaust gas flow.
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NewsLR AiP for hydrogen generator
e1 Marine’s methanol to hydrogen generator has been awarded approval in principle across all marine applications and vessel types
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NewsBunker levy on tankers won’t achieve short-term goals
A study of the impact of a bunker levy on the tanker segment demonstrates that levies as high as $1,200 per metric tonne of fuel are unlikely to achieve the IMO’s short-term decarbonisation goals.
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NewsLR warns on microbial growth in tanks
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is warning shipowners that certain ship’s tanks could be subjected to severe microbial attack, causing significant losses in plating thickness.
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NewsCTV design contract for the US
Incat Crowther has secured a three-vessel order for a US operator of offshore Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs)
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NewsUK awards grant to mobile LH2 bunkering solution
Liquid hydrogen bunkering unit developer, Unitrove, has been awarded a grant by the UK government to develop its portable units ready for commercial roll-out.
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NewsDual-fuel offshore installation vessel joins DEME fleet
DEME’s new offshore installation vessel Orion has officially joined the company’s fleet.
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NewsMSC 105 approves new survey requirements
The 105th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) was held from 20 to 29 April, with new Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP Code) requirements agreed to enter into force for bulk carriers and tankers.
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NewsYara Birkeland christened
The Yara Birkeland, the world’s first electric, autonomous container vessel, has been christened in Norway.
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NewsFinnlines takes delivery of first hybrid ro-ro
Finnlines has taken delivery of Finneco I, the first of three Eco class ro-ros from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu).
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NewsSchottel East Asia subsidiary
New Schottel subsidiary intensifies market development in South Korea and Japan
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NewsOEMs, class and crewing companies abiding by Russia sanctions
Already disrupting the shipping of container and commodity trades, sanctions against Russia are also having an impact through the actions of OEMs, class and crewing companies.
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NewsNYK to build third LPG dual-fuel VLGC
NYK has ordered its third liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fuel very large LPG / liquefied ammonia gas carrier (VLGC) from Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
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NewsKHI gains AiP for large liquefied hydrogen carrier
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a large liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI).
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NewsMAIB reports on ferry’s three engine failures
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into three Wight Sky engine failures and the history of engine failures on its sister ships.
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NewsAustralia tops INTERCARGO safety inspection list
INTERCARGO has launched the 13th edition of its Benchmarking Report, noting Australia’s leading role in vessel inspections.
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NewsBoxship Optimised For Hawaii Trade
Long in gestation, the plan for re-tonnaging the Hawaii trade lane with a new generation of container ships is set to be realised.
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NewsHybrid Entrant to Norwegian Coastal Run
A new chapter in the evolution of Norway’s Coastal Express (Hurtigruten) service is unfolding through the delivery of the first of a series of purpose-designed, hybrid LNG/battery-powered vessels for a competitor to the long-established operator on the route.
