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    KM brings Norsepower Rotor Sails on board

    2021-11-24T13:19:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has added Norsepower’s Rotor Sail wind propulsion to its integrated power and propulsion systems.

  • Jalal Bouhdada, CEO, Applied Risk and Liv Hovem, CEO of DNV’s technology incubator, Accelerator.
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    DNV makes cyber security acquisition

    2021-11-24T11:59:00Z

    DNV has agreed to acquire industrial cyber security specialist Applied Risk. The two companies will work together with the aim of building the world’s largest industrial cyber security business, with the ambition to achieve significant growth within five years. 

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    LNG Tank Carrier Set To Make Debut

    2021-11-24T10:40:00Z

    A unique vessel type conceived to supply LNG to off-grid customers and small parcel buyers is set to enter service in the Chinese import traffic.

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    ABB helps shipowners digitalise

    2021-11-23T16:27:00Z

    A new solution for collecting and recording vessel performance data onboard will help shipowners improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions.

  • The offshore trial of Seaqualize's inline Active Heave Compensator (iAHC) was successfully concluded in November 2021.
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    Dutch technology developer trials inline AHC solution for offshore vessel

    2021-11-23T14:36:00Z

    The first offshore trials of an inline Active Heave Compensator (iAHC) have been completed, according to the Netherlands-based technology developer Seaqualize. 

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    Wuhu wins Finnish dual-fuel multipurpose vessel series order

    2021-11-23T13:16:00Z

    Chinese shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has won a contract for the construction of a series of multipurpose vessels for a Finnish customer, emphasising its position in niche trades.

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    WinGD sets development timeframe for methanol and ammonia engines

    2021-11-23T11:55:59.040Z

    Swiss engine designer WinGD has announced that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024 and 2025 respectively.

  • Ten 7,000-teu dual-fuel container ship newbuildings will be powered by MAN B&W 7G80ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines
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    Yangzijang orders ME-GI engines for Seaspan 7,000-teu series

    2021-11-23T11:46:00Z

    Ten container ship newbuildings ordered by Seaspan will be powered by MAN B&W G80ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines, the engine designer confirmed on Tuesday 23 November. The order for the series of 7,000+-teu container vessels from Yangzijang Shipbuilding Group was announced by the liner-shipping company in July 2021. Source: ...

  • Rendering of Wärtsilä Alternative Fuels Conversion platform for two-stroke engines aboard a container vessel with a Wärtsilä FGSS.
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    Wärtsilä to launch 2-stroke conversion solution in Q1 2022

    2021-11-22T13:49:00Z

    Wärtsilä has confirmed that it plans to launch a commercial Two-Stroke Future Fuels Conversion solution in Q1 2022. The solution will draw on the technology company’s patented engine combustion technology platform to enable the fast and cost-effective conversion of two-stroke main engines to operate on clean-burning future fuels.

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    Wärtsilä launches new lighter, smaller IQ Series scrubber

    2021-11-22T13:28:00Z

    Wärtsilä has announced the launch of a new more compact exhaust gas treatment system that offers significant weight and volume reductions. The new IQ Series is expected to be well suited to meet demand from the container vessel segment, the technology group announced. 

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    LR launches AI solutions register

    2021-11-22T12:42:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register has launched a standardised digital register of LR-certified artificial intelligence providers and solutions, said to be the first of its kind in the maritime industry.

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    DNV AiP for BARTech wind propulsion technology

    2021-11-22T12:26:00Z

    BAR Technologies has been awarded an approval in principle from DNV for its wind propulsion technology.

  • Rolls-Royce Power Systems has started commissioning tests on its fuel cell demonstrator
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    PEM Fuel Cell Demonstrates Maritime And Land Potential

    2021-11-22T11:51:00Z

    A 250kW fuel cell demonstrator has been operational since mid-September at Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ Friedrichshafen plant, just 18 months after the idea of such an installation was first conceived, said Philippe Gorse, the company’s director for fuel cell solutions

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    More Demand And Demand For More, Says ABB

    2021-11-22T11:42:00Z

    Collaboration is key to ABB Marine & Ports’ fuel cell ambitions and it allows Jostein Bogan, its product manager for energy storage and fuel cells, to take a broad view of the sector as well as at its own involvement.

  • HyShip is planning to bring a combined ro-ro and hydrogen carrier into service in 2024
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    EU Projects And Commercial Interest For Kongsberg

    2021-11-22T11:28:00Z

    An EU-funded project, HyShip, will result in a ro-ro demonstration ship powered by fuel cells and operated by Wilhelmsen to distribute liquid green hydrogen (LH2) to hydrogen hubs along the south western Norwegian coast while carrying cargo to coastal communities.

  • One of the vessels, Star Breeze, undergoing renovation in Palermo, with a new 25.6 metre section being added in the middle.
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    Cruise vessel extension project concluded at Fincantieri

    2021-11-19T14:06:00Z

    A major project to renovate three Windstar cruise ships at Fincantieri’s yard in Palermo, Italy has been concluded. The conversion project included the extension of the vessels by 25 metres, and the upgrade of the vessels’ main movers and auxiliary engines. 

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    Maersk looks to green finance for newbuild projects

    2021-11-19T13:02:00Z

    Maersk has launched its Green Finance Framework designed to allow the company to issue a variety of sustainable financing instruments such as bonds, loans and project finance.

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    Sofar Ocean joins ABS digital fleet programme

    2021-11-19T12:47:00Z

    Technology company, Sofar Ocean, has become the latest start-up to join the ABS My Digital Fleet Alliance Program.

  • A new direction for US shipbuilding: a subsea rock installation vessel to be used in wind farm schemes.
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    Offshore Wind Sector Generates US Order

    2021-11-19T11:36:00Z

    Carving a path into the US offshore wind market, Philly Shipyard has landed a $197 million contract for a subsea rock installation vessel.

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    CCS makes commitment to data driven ‘green’ supply chains

    2021-11-19T11:28:00Z

    China Classification Society (CCS) is lending its support to a new initiative to develop deeper data-driven green global logistics supply chains.