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  • The new battery-hybrid vessel's design is expected to immediately lower CO2 emissions by over 40%, compared with existing tonnage.
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    Hagland exercises self-discharging bulker option

    2022-02-28T10:37:00Z

    Hagland Shipping has taken up an option for a further mini geared bulker at Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands. The 5,000 dwt newbuilding will be equipped with a shore power connection, and features a similar hybrid battery solution to the two preceding vessels in the series.

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    USCG approval for BWTS

    2022-02-28T09:12:00Z

    USCG approval widens the market for Norwegian Greentech’s BWTS

  • The ‘Conmotator’ project aims to develop interfaces between existing Motor and Drive elements to allow the commercial exploitation of an integrated electrical machine where the power electronics and motor are contained within a single physical unit at the
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    UK Funding To Drive Electric Revolution

    2022-02-25T11:24:00Z

    A new UK research project is to be launched to strengthen know-how and capabilities in electrification technologies. Led by GE Power Conversion, the initiative has been approved for government co-funding, as part of a broader programme of sponsorship of studies related to power electronics, electrical machines, and drives (PEMD).

  • The Korea Register (KR) will collaborate with STX Energy Solutions and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering on the standardisation and commercialisation of SOFC technology for maritime applications.
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    KR signs SOFC MoU

    2022-02-25T11:13:00Z

    The Korea Register (KR) has signed an MoU with STX Energy Solutions (STX ES) and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to work together on the technology standardisation and commercialisation of solid oxide fuel cells for ships.

  • Eneti has ordered two wind turbine installation vessels from DSME. The first of the ammonia-ready vessels will be delivered in Q3 2024.
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    HHI-EMD supplying ammonia-ready engines for WTIVs

    2022-02-25T10:58:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries – Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) has been selected by Eneti, Monaco, to deliver ammonia-ready engines for two wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV).

  • A new breed of ice-going bulker in the post-Panamax category.
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    High North Traders Built In China

    2022-02-25T10:49:00Z

    Construction of a flotilla of ice-strengthened, post-Panamax bulk carriers was completed towards the end of last year by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), boosting high-latitude trading capacity and underscoring Chinese shipbuilding versatility and market advance.

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    Marine robotic vessels

    2022-02-24T13:05:00Z

    The new marine robotic vessels are slated to use green ammonia as fuel

  • The merger between France-based shipbuilding group OCEA and Wight is scheduled to complete by March 2022.
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    Cross-channel merger between OCEA and Wight to extend reach

    2022-02-24T11:29:00Z

    Toby Mumford of Wight Shipyard Co. discusses two major orders for battery-hybrid ferries, and the implications of regulatory changes, and an upcoming merger.

  • TotalEnergies has agreed a long-term charter agreement with AET for the Eagle Valence, its first dual-fuel VLCC.
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    First dual-fuel VLCC enters TotalEnergies’ fleet

    2022-02-24T11:13:00Z

    The first of two LNG dual-fuelled very large crude carriers has joined the fleet of Singapore-based AET, part of Malaysian energy shipping group MISC Berhad. The Eagle Valence will commence a long-term charter to TotalEnergies in the coming weeks. 

  • CMA CGM plans to run a six-month global trial involving up to 32 containerships from 2,200 to 10,640 TEUs running on different blends of biofuel.
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    CMA CGM trials biofuel in Singapore

    2022-02-24T10:42:00Z

    The CMA CGM Group and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), have started biofuel bunkering in Singapore as part of the shipping line’s global trial to scale-up the wider adoption of the clean energy.

  • A consortium is collaborating on the construction of the first all-electric, zero carbon emissions harbour tug (e-tug) in the Asia Pacific region.
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    Asia’s first e-tug planned

    2022-02-24T10:26:00Z

    Shift Clean Energy, Vallianz Holdings, SeaTech Solutions International, and ABS have formed a strategic alliance for the construction of an all-electric, zero carbon emissions harbour tug (e-tug) – the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region.

  • A high-power fuel cell concept capable of generating 3MW of electrical power has received an AiP from DNV
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    AiP for ABB and Ballard high-power PEM fuel cell concept

    2022-02-23T15:04:00Z

    ABB and Ballard have announced that their high-power fuel cell concept has been awarded an AiP from DNV. The announcement represents a significant step forward in the development of the project, which was launched in 2018.

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    WinGD expands global training partnerships

    2022-02-23T14:50:00Z

    Winterthur-based marine engine technology developer, WinGD has reached a partnership with DCS POWER PTE LTD to expand its global training network.

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    ME-GA engine orderbook hits century

    2022-02-23T14:38:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has received 100 new orders for its two-speed low-pressure, dual-fuel MAN B&W ME-GA engine, the company has announced.

  • AAL Shipping has taken up an option for two more methanol-ready 32,000dwt Super B-class multipurpose vessels.
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    AAL orders two more methanol-ready vessels

    2022-02-23T14:00:00Z

    AAL Shipping (AAL) has ordered two 32,000dwt methanol-ready multipurpose Super B-Class vessels.

  • The ABS Whitepaper: Offshore Production of Green Hydrogen explores the conditions driving the marine and offshore industries toward the adoption and production of green hydrogen.
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    ABS publishes offshore hydrogen production whitepaper

    2022-02-23T13:51:00Z

    Offshore green hydrogen production is the latest decarbonisation technology to be covered in a whitepaper by ABS as part of its sustainability guidance series.

  • The study aims to identify the impact of wind farms on marine radar in the US.
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    US evaluates wind farm effects on radar

    2022-02-23T13:47:00Z

    A committee of the US National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine has prepared a report on the impacts of offshore wind turbine generators on marine vessel radar.

  • The NEcOLEAP project is to develop a climate-neutral cruise ship concept by 2025 and to achieve carbon neutral shipbuilding by 2030.
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    Finland to design climate-neutral cruise ship

    2022-02-23T13:38:00Z

    Meyer Turku has initiated a project to develop carbon-neutral and sustainable technological solutions for cruise ships.

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    Call to change bilge water separator regulations

    2022-02-23T13:33:00Z

    It is impossible to expect a bilge water separator approved according to MEPC 107 (49) which came into force in 2005 to work with the same efficiency today, says Benny Carlson, Owner of Marinfloc.

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    Vessellink now on Vessel Insight

    2022-02-23T10:03:00Z

    New partnership will give ship owners and operators even more control over their data