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  • The MAN Triton controller Photo: MAN
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    MAN Triton platform passes approval test

    2019-11-13T17:42:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions’ electronic ME engine portfolio has reached another milestone with the announcement that its Triton platform recently passed its type approval test (TAT) in Japan.

  • The 7,990 dwt Marine Vicky features the first installation of a low-pressure fuel gas supply system provided by Japanese supplier Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation.
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    New FGSS supplier for LNG bunker vessel

    2019-11-13T17:37:00Z

    Yanmar has selected a new LNG fuel gas supply system supplier for Sinanju Tankers Holdings’ new LNG-powered conventional bunker tanker, which is due to be delivered in December 2019.

  • Mitsui E&S is the leading two-stroke engine manufacturer in Japan, with a market share of over 50% of diesel engines. (Courtesy of Mitsui E&S)
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    Mitsui E S announces plans to exit commercial shipbuilding

    2019-11-13T17:16:00Z

    Japanese diversified engineering firm Mitsui E&S announced plans on Monday 11 November to reorient the business away from commercial shipbuilding and to focus on engine manufacturing as a core activity.

  • hull performance study
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    Hull coatings study shows speed benefits

    2019-11-12T12:55:00Z

    A new study has demonstrated improved vessel power efficiency and reduced speed loss with PPG marine hull coatings.

  • Wärtsilä is providing a range of solutions for two new GSI RoPax Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Wärtsilä package for new Chinese RoPax

    2019-11-11T12:25:00Z

    Two new RoPax ferries being built at the Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) yard in China will feature a comprehensive package of Wärtsilä solutions.

  • Shell Marine and CCCC Dredging signing the agreement Photo: Shell Marine
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    Shell to supply products and services to CCCC

    2019-11-08T11:59:00Z

    Shell Marine has signed a framework agreement with CCCC Dredging of China to supply marine lubricants and provide technical services across the Chinese company’s fleet.

  • IntelliTug trials are being carried out in the Port of Singapore Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Autonomous harbour tug moves closer

    2019-11-07T11:43:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä, in collaboration with PSA Marine, has achieved a breakthrough in its IntelliTug project, with the commencing of dynamic positioning (DP) trials under real-life conditions.

  • The ‘Wes Amelie’ Photo: Wessels
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    Retrofitted Wessels ship runs on SNG

    2019-11-07T11:30:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions and Wessels Marine will demonstrate a retrofitted feeder container ship, showcasing its use of synthetic natural gas (SNG) produced from renewable electrical energy.

  • The Maersk Cape Town is one of a series of fuel-efficient geared container ships built to serve East Asia-West Africa routes.
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    Maersk to trial first containerised battery system on boxship

    2019-11-06T17:31:00Z

    Maersk is to trial a containerised 600 kWh marine battery system on board Maersk Cape Town in December 2019. The vessel utilises a waste heat recovery system, which will be used to recharge the battery system. The system will allow the vessel to optimise the operation of its three auxiliary ...

  • Ficaria Seaways’ EGCS has achieved more than 50,000 running hours since 2009 Photo: CSA
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    CSA applauds DFDS for scrubber results

    2019-11-06T13:58:00Z

    The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) 2020 has congratulated Danish ferry operator DFDS for ten years of successful scrubber operation, with the exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) on board the RoRo ''Ficaria Seaways'' achieving more than 50,000 running hours since 2009.

  • The 'Stena Scandinavica' Photo: Stena Lines
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    AI proves key to fuel efficiency for Stena

    2019-11-06T11:29:00Z

    Stena Lines'' pilot project using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate a vessel has been shown to be successful.

  • The X82 can be ‘dual-rated’, allowing ship operators to run the engines with either high or low maximum engine outputs.
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    WinGD engines for Evergreen newbuilds

    2019-11-05T17:04:00Z

    Winterthur-based engine designer WinGD has won an order from Taiwan-based Evergreen to equip their new ultra large containerships with 11X92-B two-stroke engines.

  • NYK Group's new heavy lift vessels will be equipped with J-ENG 6UEC35LSE-Eco-B2-SCR engines.
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    J-ENG awarded contract for new NYK heavy-lift vessels

    2019-11-05T15:42:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has been awarded the contract to supply two next-generation heavy-lift vessels with for UE engines. The heavy lift vessels are under construction at Nanjing Jinling Shipyard in China, and will be owned by NYK subsidiary, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.

  • bunker barge
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    Vard Marine designs pioneering bunker barge

    2019-11-05T15:19:00Z

    Vard Marine recently completed the concept design of a new 5,400 cubic meter (CBM) LNG bunker barge for Polaris New Energy’s bunkering operations that will support LNG-fuelled ships on the east coast of the US.

  • The MAN 12V32/44CR engine. (Credit MAN Energy Solutions)
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    32/44CR engines for French tanker newbuilds

    2019-11-05T11:23:00Z

    A temporary consortium formed by Chantiers de l''Atlantique and Naval Group has been awarded a contract for four Logistic Support Ships (LSS). MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard with 16 medium-speed engines in connection with the building of four refuelling tankers for the French Navy.

  • Illustration of the ship’s propulsion systems with integrated liquefied hydrogen (LH2) tank and fuel cells. Photo: Havyard
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    Havyard developing world's largest hydrogen fuel cell system

    2019-11-04T22:30:00Z

    Ship designer Havyard plans to finalise the design of its ‘high capacity hydrogen energy system’ and submit it for preliminary approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) by the end of 2020. The project anticipates the design of the most powerful maritime fuel cell system, a 3.2MW proton exchange membrane ...

  • The PCTCs will have a length overall of 169m, width of 28m and capacity for 3,600 cars on ten cargo decks, of which two are hoistable.
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    WE Tech package for UECC's hybrid PCTCs

    2019-11-04T17:31:00Z

    Energy efficiency supplier WE Tech will supply a package of battery hybrid and power distribution solutions to two pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) ordered by United European Car Carriers (UECC).

  • Gorch Fock in tow transfer to Lürsssen after the sale of the Elsflether Werft  (Photo: Cord Schellenberg)
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    Gorch Fock yard saga takes another turn.

    2019-11-04T16:40:00Z

    Germany’s Luerssen Group has bought the insolvent Elsflether Werft - along with the controversial contract to repair and renovate the famous Navy sail training ship Gorch Fock - reports Germany Correspondent Tom Todd.

  • Internal view of the new Mk3 pump.
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    New Fuel Pump Generation Improves Reliability for MAN 32/40CD Engines

    2019-11-04T16:39:00Z

    A new patented Mk3 injection pump for MAN 32/40CD engines has been launched by MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales division of MAN Energy Solutions. The pump provides significantly increased reliability and almost doubles TBO (time between overhaul), compared to the market standard.

  • Bawat managing director, Marcus Hummer Photo: Bawat
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    Pasteurising BWMS given IMO approval

    2019-11-04T11:33:00Z

    Danish ballast water treatment system manufacturer, Bawat, has been granted IMO Type Approval for its technology that uses only a ship’s own waste heat to kill off invasive species.