Latest News – Page 199
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NewsFirst DNV noise notation for merchant ship
An Aframax tanker built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for ONEX has become the world’s first merchant ship to receive DNV’s SILENT-E notation.
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NewsPMA approves IRClass to conduct remote surveys
Panama Maritime Authority has authorised Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) to conduct specific surveys through remote inspection techniques.
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NewsFuel choice key to the journey to cleaner shipping
The industry has recognised the need for revolution if the goal of putting near zero-emission vessels on the water by 2030 is to be met, says Mr. Kazuki Saiki, Deputy Manager, Strategic Planning & Operation Office at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding.
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NewsHYBRID METHANOL FUEL CELL SYSTEM BEING TESTED FOR MARINE AUXILIARY POWER
A hybrid, methanol-fuelled, high-temperature proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system is being tested as part of a joint venture between Blue World Technologies, Alfa Laval and vessel owners DFDS, Maersk Drilling and Hafnia.
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NewsShell to participate in Singaporean PEM FC retrofit project
Shell announced on Thursday 22 April that it would participate in a hydrogen-fuelled fuel cell trial in Singapore.
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NewsMitsui joins Copenhagen-based emissions reduction coalition
Mitsui & Co. is the latest company to join the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, a Copenhagen-based research centre designed to support shipping’s decarbonization ambitions.
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NewsHHI receives AiP for AI-based fire monitoring system
Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based safety management/monitoring system (HiCAMS). The solution has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) by class society Korean Register of Shipping and Liberian Registry.
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NewsFirst installation for Volvo Penta D13 engine
The MBS ‘Zuiderdiep’ has become the first vessel to be equipped with Volvo Penta’s D13 Stage V marine engines – the first of their type to enter the European market.
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NewsKonsgberg signs ETC contract for new tugs
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to provide its new extended thruster coverage (ETC) service programme to support two new ice-breaking escort tugs.
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NewsCASPIAN RAILSHIP SHOWS AZERBAIJAN INTENT
Built in Baku to a Ukrainian design, Azerbaijan’s new ferry is central to the country’s logistic goals and testament to its advancing production capabilities.
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NewsNew venture to bring Corvus to Asian market
Corvus Energy has signed a joint venture agreement with Sumitomo Corporation for the marketing, sales and after-service of Corvus Energy’s battery and fuel cell systems in Japan and the wider Asian market.
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NewsNorsepower and Keppel sign Rotor Sail deal
Norsepower has signed a framework agreement with Offshore Technology Development (OTD), Keppel Offshore & Marine’s technology arm specialising in the provision of equipment for the offshore oil and gas, marine and offshore wind industries.
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NewsConfusion and delay dog FuelEU Maritime initiative
As outside political factors intrude, there is still no date in sight for the finalisation of the landmark EU policy initiative on fuel standards and ship emissions, reports Paul Gunton
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NewsSchottel launches LE-Drive solution
Schottel has launched a new electric drive solution, the LE-Drive ("Embedded L-Drive"), in response to increasing demand for electric drive concepts.
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NewsMTU makes first deliveries of new 16V 8000 engine
Rolls-Royce announced that it has delivered the first 16-valve version of its mtu Series 8000 high-speed engine. The engines were delivered to Taiwanese shipyard, CSBC Corporation.
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NewsDIRECT ELECTRIC DRIVE PROPULSION SYSTEM CHOSEN FOR BULK CARRIER
After over 60,000 hours of trouble-free operation for shipowner Polarcus, Berg Propulsion’s Twin Fin direct electric drive propulsion system has been chosen by CSL Group for their latest self unloading bulk carrier under construction in China.
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NewsGermans pioneer low-draught hybrid tankships
HGK Shipping in Duisburg is building two innovative low-draught inland tankers of “pioneering” hybrid propulsion design and more are likely to follow, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsIndustry calls on UN to develop MBMs
Shipping bodies BIMCO, CLIA, International Chamber of Shipping and the World Shipping Council, along with other industry groups, have submitted a proposal to the IMO, urging it bring forward discussions around market-based measures (MBM) by several years and incentivise the global fleet to transition to new fuels and technologies.
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NewsTeam-up to establish decarbonisation centre
Foundation Det Norske Veritas, which owns DNV Group, has teamed up with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and five other industry leaders to establish a maritime decarbonisation centre in Singapore.
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NewsWind propulsion partnership launches
A new partnership aims to accelerate the implementation of wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry.
