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    Drillship first to receive ABS EHS-E notation

    2021-10-14T10:39:00Z

    Ultra-deepwater drillship VALARIS DS-12 has become the first vessel in the world to receive the ABS Enhanced Electrical System Notation EHS-E.

  • MAP OE Stena Scotia
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    MJR installs second ballast system for Stena

    2021-10-13T13:23:00Z

    MJR Power and Automation has successfully replaced a second ballast control system for Stena Line.

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    NES to supply battery system for gantry crane

    2021-10-13T13:15:00Z

    Shipping company Gearbulk has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to provide the battery system for a new crane to be installed on board a general cargo vessel.

  • Aukra, a Norwegian-based cargo handling systems provider, supplied a tailor-made automated loading and unloading cargo system for  Aker Biomarine’s new supply vessel, Antarctic Provider.
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    Digitalisation and electrification to shape the future of cargo handling

    2021-10-13T12:27:21Z

    Deck equipment suppliers are developing solutions that will help with the new challenges faced by the industry that is looking to modernise and meet tighter environmental standards, writes Samantha Fisk. Tailor-made for Arctic conditions Source: Aukra Aukra, a Norwegian-based cargo handling systems provider, supplied a tailor-made automated loading ...

  • Captain Richard von Berlepsch of Hapag-Lloyd
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    Capt von Berlepsch of Hapag-Lloyd: we’re navigating unknown waters

    2021-10-13T12:03:00Z

    Captain Richard von Berlepsch, Managing Director of Hapag-Lloyd’s Fleet Management arm, offered his thoughts about decarbonisation, regulatory changes and erroneous public perception in an interview with The Motorship.

  • Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem – Group Chairman & CEO, DP World, with Wayne Jones OBE – Chief Sales Officer, MAN Energy Solutions.
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    MAN ES inks deal with DP World to deepen collaboration

    2021-10-13T11:14:27Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has deepened its existing relationship with DP World by signing a cooperation agreement. The agreement covers a range of decarbonisation related technologies and is scheduled to run for a minimum of five years.

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    World’s first ammonia conversion project

    2021-10-12T22:05:00Z

    A landmark agreement has been signed for the world’s first ammonia conversion project.

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    World’s first ammonia conversion project

    2021-10-12T13:27:16Z

    A landmark agreement has been signed for the world’s first ammonia conversion project.

  • The changing face of European short-sea shipping. (credit: AtoB@C Shipping).
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    INDIAN YARD LANDS HYBRID COASTER SERIES

    2021-10-11T13:22:15Z

    A versatile class of north European short-sea trader, offering a major reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, has augmented the workload of Indian shipbuilder Chowgule & Co, writes David Tinsley.

  • Serco and Damen Shipyards collaborated in the construction of Australian icebreaking research vessel Nuyina.
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    DESIGN BID FOR UK REPLENISHMENT SHIPS

    2021-10-11T13:08:27Z

    Foreign-owned companies figure prominently among the competition for the UK’s planned new series of naval replenishment vessels, writes David Tinsley.

  • U-Ming, SWS and Jotun are teaming up to deliver anti-fouling and hull cleaning to a new bulk carrier
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    Jotun hull solution for new bulk carrier

    2021-10-11T11:57:28Z

    U-Ming, SWS and Jotun are joining forces to provide Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for U-Ming’s 190,000 dwt dual-fuel bulk carrier newbuilding project at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard (SWS) in Shanghai, China.

  • Kotug is supplying two rotor tugs for Perenco Oil & Gas Photo: Kotug
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    Kotug to supply tugs for Perenco

    2021-10-11T11:52:00Z

    Kotug International has won a long-term contract with Perenco Oil & Gas Gabon to provide towage support for its operations off Port Gentil, Gabon.

  • KM is providing Promas propulsion and steering systems for two new ferries Photo: Kongsberg Maritime
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    KM signs Promas deal for two new ferries

    2021-10-08T11:19:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions to deliver propulsion and steering equipment for two new car and passenger ferries.

  • Damen’s new crew change vessel is ready for proof of concept trials Photo: Damen
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    New Damen crew supplier completes sea trials

    2021-10-08T11:15:00Z

    After five years of research, design, engineering and construction, the first of Damen’s Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011 class has completed sea trials off the Turkish coast and is set to begin the passage to the Netherlands.

  • Silverstream’s air lubrication system is being installed on a large container vessel Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Maersk to trial Silverstream airlube system on boxship

    2021-10-07T11:52:00Z

    Wärtsilä, in cooperation with Silverstream Technologies, is installing Silverstream’s proprietary air lubrication system on a trial basis on a large container vessel owned by A.P. Moller - Maersk.

  • Cavotec is one of the leading suppliers of shore power Photo: Cavotec
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    Cavotec wins three new SHI orders

    2021-10-07T11:44:00Z

    Cavotec has been awarded three orders for its shore power connection systems by marine equipment manufacturer Samsung Heavy Industries.

  • Built for heavy-duty work: new train ferry Cherokee for US/Mexico service.
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    US REINVESTS IN GULF RAILFERRY LINK

    2021-10-06T16:09:01Z

    Traffic flows between North America and Mexico will benefit from a new generation of train ferries built in China, writes David Tinsley.

  • The APL China experienced parametric rolling in Beaufort 12 conditions in late 1998.
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    A stable foundation: CCS classes world's first SGISc-compliant vessel

    2021-10-06T15:54:00Z

    China Classification Society has awarded its first second-generation intact stability criteria (SGISc) notation to an 85,000dwt Kamsarmax newbuild, certifying that the newbuild is the first to comply with the IMO’s new intact stability guidelines. The newbuild was ordered by AVIC International Holdings Limited.

  • Using a VOC recovery system (pictured) for loadings would yield net CO2 equivalent (CO2e) savings of 1,200-1,500 metric tonnes per loading of a VLCC. (credit: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions)
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    VOC MEASURES HAMPERED WITHOUT TERMINAL INVESTMENT

    2021-10-06T15:51:00Z

    Norway and Canada have proposed onboard measures for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from tankers, but some in the industry argue that more action is needed by terminals.

  • Mr. Song Wei, R&D Deputy Director of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding expects commercial offering of the new LNG carrier design to begin from Q1 2022
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    LNG CARRIER DESIGN FOR EVOLVING CII RATINGS EXPECTED EARLY 2022

    2021-10-06T15:45:00Z

    Shipowners will need to be ready to meet the evolving requirements of the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) to ensure their assets remain viable, and a new LNG carrier design is under development that offers that long-term flexibility without the need for speed reduction.