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  • The AiP for GTT's NO96 membrane containment system (pictured) extends the range of available solutions for ultra large container vessels.
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    BV AIP FOR GTT NO96 CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR ULCV

    2021-01-26T16:26:00Z

    GTT announced that it had received approval in principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas for the NO96 membrane containment system for LNG fuel tank applications on ultra large container vessels (ULCV) in mid-January.

  • A Suezmax tanker under construction for Avin International Ltd. at New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (pictured) in China is expected to be the world's first ammonia-fuel ready vessel.
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    Avin International Suezmax tanker set to be first ammonia-ready vessel

    2021-01-26T15:08:00Z

    Greek shipowner Avin International LTD has ordered a Suezmax tanker from New Times Shipbuilding Co. in Jiangsu, China, and the tanker is set to become the first ammonia-fuel ready vessel in the world.

  • Kristian Osnes and Lars Conradi Andersen
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    Havyard hydrogen zero-emission ship

    2021-01-26T14:07:00Z

    Havyard is developing a zero-emission ship concept for transporting cargo between European ports as Europe works towards its climate goals.

  • The Corvus BOB is a complete energy storage system (ESS) and class-approved, modular battery room solution available in 10-foot and 20-foot container sizes.
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    Corvus launches pre-approved containerised battery room solution

    2021-01-25T16:54:00Z

    Corvus Energy has launched a containerised battery room solution for Battery-On-Board (BOB) vessel applications. The “Plug and Play battery room” is available in 10-foot and 20-foot ISO high-cube container sizes and is intended to simplify integration into any system integrator’s power management system on board a ship.

  • The two concept vessels to be designed as part of the CHEK project will feature a Wärtsilä engine running on hydrogen fuel and Wärtsilä system integration solutions. (copyright: Wärtsilä Corporation)
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    Finnish-led research consortium to test H2 engine and wind-assisted technologies

    2021-01-25T16:34:00Z

    Wärtsilä, as part of a consortium led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, will play a major role in an important project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping. Project CHEK – deCarbonising sHipping by Enabling Key technology symbiosis on real vessel concept designs, has been granted funding ...

  • Rendering of the VLCC with the wings sails in place (Image copyright KSOE)
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    DNV GL AWARDS KSOE AIP FOR WING SAIL SOLUTION

    2021-01-25T14:20:00Z

    DNV GL has presented Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (KSOE) with an Approval in Principle (AIP) for a wing-sail auxiliary propulsion system for ships.

  • Jan De Nul’s floating installation vessel will have batteries to peak shave demand
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    Powering the rising wind

    2021-01-25T11:59:00Z

    Wind is picking up, writes Stevie Knight.

  • OIM Wind’s new vessel will be capable of sustainably transporting and installing multiple sets of next-generation wind turbines Photo: Kongsberg Maritime
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    KM to supply tech for turbine installations

    2021-01-25T11:53:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has signed a letter of intent with Chinese shipbuilder Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore to deliver a large technology package for the BT-220IU Wind Turbine Installation Unit.

  • ABS has approved CMI’s deep-sea mining system design Photo: ABS
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    ABS approves deep-sea mining system design

    2021-01-25T11:43:00Z

    In what is said to be an industry first, ABS has awarded China Merchants Industry (CMI) approval in principle (AIP) for its deep-sea mining system design.

  • UHL Faith on trials off the Chinese coast. (credit: UHL).
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    SECOND COMING OF ECO LIFTER CLASS

    2021-01-25T10:55:00Z

    A massive boost to the fleet deployed by Hamburg-based United Heavy Lift (UHL) is in prospect with the start of deliveries of eight newbuilds from China, writes David Tinsley.

  • Igor Tonkovidov, president and CEO of PAO Sovcomflot Photo: SCF Group
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    Fourth Atlanticmax LNG carrier for SCF

    2021-01-22T12:03:00Z

    PAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group) and Total have concluded a time charter agreement for up to seven years for a newbuilding 174,000cbm LNG carrier, to be owned and operated by SCF, with options for up to two additional vessels.

  • Inmarsat has installed Fleet Xpress 10,000 times Photo: Inmarsat
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    Inmarsat launches new data academy

    2021-01-22T11:58:00Z

    As it completes the ten thousandth installation of Fleet Xpress, Inmarsat has launched a new ‘Fleet Data Academy’ to support the adoption of the growing range of maritime digital applications.

  • A VBr cell (image courtesy of VanadiumCorp)
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    BENEFITS OF VANADIUM REDOX FLOW BATTERY TECHNOLOGY STACKING UP

    2021-01-22T10:54:00Z

    Vanadium redox flow batteries are being developed for shipping applications by corporate and research partners in Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada, and cost-competitiveness could be enhanced by leasing the 100% reusable electrolyte to shipowners.

  • Hydrogen engine installed at the AIST Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute (credit: MHI)
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    MHIET TESTS GAS ENGINE WITH PURE HYDROGEN

    2021-01-22T10:26:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET) has conducted a combustion test of a hydrogen engine in a joint research project with Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).

  • Australia hopes its annual hydrogen exports will be worth A$10 billion by 2040 (picture courtesy of UNSW)
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    AUSTRALIA AND GERMANY PLAN GREEN “HYDROGEN BRIDGE”

    2021-01-21T12:21:00Z

    Australia plans to produce hydrogen for under $2 per kilogram and has initiated plans to match its production ambitions with Germany’s clean energy and manufacturing goals.

  • The installation on board the SC 'Connector' is said to be the world's first tiltable Rotor Sail Photo: Norsepower
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    World’s first tiltable rotor sails installed

    2021-01-21T12:04:00Z

    Norsepower has successfully installed two 35m Rotor Sails for SEA-CARGO, heralding what is said to be the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sail installation and showing that vessels travelling on height-restricted routes can still benefit from this fuel and emissions-saving solution.

  • The new DESMI Ocean Guard BWMS enables ballast water to be discharged more quickly Photo: DESMI
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    USCG approval for new DESMI BWMS

    2021-01-21T11:59:00Z

    A new configuration of DESMI Ocean Guard’s CompactClean ballast water management system (BWMS) has been approved by both the US Coast Guard and the Danish Maritime Authority.

  • The Atlas-C class, a titan for windfarm projects. (credit: Knud E Hansen).
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    NEW TITAN FOR WINDFARM DEVELOPMENT

    2021-01-21T10:05:00Z

    Versatility and customisation are pivotal to a new concept of offshore windfarm construction vessel from a leading Danish designer, writes David Tinsley.

  • The MoU between Chart Industries and Matrix Service Company covering the development of standardised hydrogen solutions in North America encompassed marine bunkering. (Picture courtesy of Chart Industries)
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    US COMPANIES TEAM UP TO STANDARDISE HYDROGEN SOLUTIONS

    2021-01-20T11:29:00Z

    Chart Industries and Matrix Service Company have signed an MOU for the development of standardised hydrogen solutions in North America, a move aimed at speeding production and reducing costs.

  • Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President & Head of Two-stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions
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    MAN ES eyes ME-LGIP opportunities beyond LPG newbuild market

    2021-01-20T11:08:00Z

    Demand for MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-LGIP engine has exceeded expectations, and the company is receiving significant interest in retrofit solutions for its LPG burning dual-fuel two-stroke engine, Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President & Head of Two-stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions told The Motorship.