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NewsMAN ES REFINES G45 TWO-STROKE SERIES
An upgraded, more fuel efficient version of one of the smaller designs in its two-stroke portfolio has been unveiled by MAN Energy Solutions, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsRicardo joins emissions reduction coalition
Engineering company Ricardo is the latest to join the Getting to Zero coalition in a bid to support the decarbonisation of the transport and energy sectors.
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NewsABB wins Canadian Coast Guard deal
ABB has won a contract to provide services for equipment installed on board Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels.
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NewsTug teamwork refloats Ever Given
Major tugboat teamwork was required to refloat the ''Ever Given'' boxship stuck in the Suez Canal.
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NewsSuccessful Remote TA Test for MAN L23/30H Mk3
MAN Energy Solutions’ MAN L23/30H Mk3 engine has successfully passed its type approval test (TAT) at STX Engine in South Korea. The classification society team joined in the TAT remotely, contributing valuable experience to a joint project with class society ABS to refine the structure of remote TATs.
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NewsGREATER FLEXIBILITY IN CYLINDER LUBRICATION DELIVERY FOR TWO-STROKE ENGINES
The shipping industry’s ambitions for reducing CO2 emission are likely to follow several technological pathways, so a more flexible and modular lubrication system is now available, says Dr Rathesan Ravendran, Technology and Innovation Specialist at Hans Jensen Lubricators.
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NewsUK OWNER INVESTS IN COASTAL TANKER FLEET
Diversified UK marine services group James Fisher has ordered two tankers specified with dual-fuel propulsion for its coastwise and short-sea trading operations, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCEO of UK Chamber of Shipping steps down
The chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, Bob Sanguinetti, is stepping down to take on a new role as chief executive of the Aberdeen Harbour Board.
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NewsGTT obtains first AiP for NH3 membrane containment system
Bureau Veritas awarded the industry’s first approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia membrane containment system to French technology and engineering company Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) in February for its Mark III membrane tank technology.
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NewsPartnership to assess autonomous ships risk
ClassNK and Sompo Japan Insurance have joined forces to conduct risk assessments into autonomous ships.
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NewsWALLENIUS SOL RAISES ITS GAME IN BALTIC TRADE
Sweden’s shipping industry is set to introduce the largest ro-ro freight vessels that combine the highest ice class rating with LNG-fuelled propulsion, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsMAN ES DEMONSTRATES NEW OTTO CYCLE ME-GA ENGINE PLATFORM
Engine designer MAN Energy Solutions held a public demonstration of its new low-pressure dual-fuel engine platform at its Copenhagen Research Centre in mid-March 2021. The demonstration, which was held remotely to comply with Covid-19 public health requirements, was accompanied by the announcement of the first orders for the company’s new ...
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NewsPutting the market at the heart of MAN’s development programme
Speaking just after the first demonstration of MAN Energy Solutions’ new low-speed, two-stroke Otto Cycle engine platform on 18 October, Wayne Jones OBE, Chief Sales Officer, discussed the ME-GA project and wider market trends.
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Italian company scales up rim drive units to 500kW
Italian company DeepSpeed which has developed an innovative concept of electric pod drive is now changing its focus towards larger versions after a successful fund raising drive.
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NewsStrategic clarity in a time of uncertainty
Oliver Riemenschneider, President, ABB Turbocharging, offers his perspective on the wider energy transition, and calls for greater regulatory certainty to support the industry.
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NewsA self-enclosed drive solution for changing work patterns
Increasing a ship’s remit isn’t altogether easy, especially if it demands extra capabilities that don’t fit into either onboard space - or power parameters.
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NewsTrials of Silverstream complete on new RoRo
Silverstream Technologies’ air lubrication system has demonstrated fuel and emissions savings of 5.1% during tests on Grimaldi Group’s newbuild RoRo whilst in service in the Mediterranean.
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NewsLNG bunker vessel for Port of Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp, Fluxys and Titan LNG are celebrating the christening of a new LNG bunker barge which will make LNG more widely available to vessels bunkering in the port.
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NewsGROWING FLEET FOR HEAVY CARGO SPECIALIST
Giving extra capacity to German acumen in heavy-lift shipping, dship Carriers is strengthening its fleet with multi-purpose vessels of the F-500 generation, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsARKLOW BOOKS FURTHER SHORT-SEA SERIES
Ireland’s leading light in short-sea bulk cargo transportation, Arklow Shipping, has contracted a further series of newbuilds in the Netherlands, writes David Tinsley.
