Latest News – Page 295
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NewsMinimal holding time for PureBallast 3
Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 has received an updated type approval from the US Coast Guard (USCG) which makes it possible for vessels to deballast in United States waters with a holding time of just 2.5 hours.
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NewsABB to supply propulsion package for Seabourn’s new cruise ships
Carnival Corporation’s ultra-luxury brand Seabourn has selected ABB to provide an integrated power and propulsion package for two ultra-luxury expedition newbuildings.
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NewsHarvey Gulf selects Wärtsilä for first Americas PSV hybrid retrofit
Louisiana-based Harvey Gulf International Marine is undertaking the first hybrid retrofit on the ''Harvey Energy'', the first LNG-fuelled platform supply vessel (PSV) in the Americas. Technology group Wärtsilä has received an order to supply an energy storage solution as part of the hybrid retrofit. The order was booked in April ...
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NewsSHELL MARINE UPDATES ALEXIA CYLINDER OIL RANGE
Shell Marine is introducing Shell Alexia 40 – a new two-stroke engine cylinder oil specifically for use with engines running on 0.5% sulphur content Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).
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NewsSulphur 2020: The potential impact on fuel pumps after 0.50% sulphur limit is introduced
Muhammad Usman, LR’s product manager for fuel advisory services, examines some of the potential impacts of the 0.50% sulphur limit on fuel pumps.
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NewsWinGD to cooperate with ExxonMobil on lube digitalisation
WinGD and ExxonMobil are to collaborate on integrating data from Mobil Serv Cylinder Condition Monitoring service with WinGD’s Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) predictive maintenance technology. The agreement will offer vessel operators with innovative performance benefits ahead of the introduction of the IMO''s 2020 global sulphur cap.
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NewsTECHCROSS TO APPLY FOR USCG TYPE APPROVAL FOR ECS-HYCHLOR
Techcross, the Korean manufacturer of ballast water management system (BWMS), has completed testing for US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval of its indirect electrolysis BWMS method, ECS-Hychlor. It plans to apply for type approval in June 2019.
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NewsDNV GL to lead 3D printing research
Germany headquartered classification society DNV GL has been appointed as the lead researcher of the first phase of a new Singapore-based programme to study the feasibility of additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, in the maritime industry.
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NewsFinning to supply bespoke generators to RN mine hunter vessels
Finning UK and Ireland (Finning), the UK’s sole supplier of Cat® engines, has been contracted to supply bespoke replacement salvage generators for Royal Navy mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs).
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NewsKongsberg signs "power-as-service" deal
Technology company Kongsberg has signed a long-term “Power-by-the-Hour” service agreement with coastal cruise operator Havila Kystruten. The ten-year NOK150 million (USD17.6m) contract will cover four new coastal cruise vessels that are currently under construction.
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NewsABS sets up sustainability hub in Singapore
Classification society ABS has established the ABS Global Sustainability Center with a mission to help maritime transition to a sustainable, lower emissions industry. Located in Singapore, the facility will the flagship of ABS'' worldwide sustainability activities, covering research into alternative fuels, de-carbonisation pathways, digitisation technologies as well as certifying, verifying ...
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NewsEU ship recycling rules seem protectionist: BIMCO
BIMCO is calling for a clearer pathway for Asian shipyards to be added to the EU approved list of recycling facilities, and for EU based recycling facilities to subject to inspections.
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NewsWärtsilä to deliver equipment package for new LNG vessel
Technology group Wärtsilä’s integrated propulsion and cargo handling solution has been selected for a new 30,000 cbm LNG vessel under construction at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea. The Wärtsilä solutions will ensure effective interfacing between the vessel’s propulsion, onboard auxiliary power generation, and cargo control processes.
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NewsICS, ASA and ECSA sign cooperation MOU
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) have signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation.
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NewsFAL Convention requirement on data exchange enters effect
A mandatory requirement for national governments to introduce electronic information exchange between ships and ports comes into effect from 8 April 2019.
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NewsCOSCO to work with DSIC on first LNG-fuelled VLCC
China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) and COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) announced plans to develop the world’s first dual-fuel LNG very large crude carrier (VLCC) at COSCO’s annual customer conference on 3 April in Shanghai.
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NewsABB, SINTEF and Fiskerstrand test fuel cells for first conversion of H2 hybrid ferry
ABB and the SINTEF Ocean laboratory in Trondheim will assess how fuel cells and batteries can best function together for short-distance ferry operations, and how Fiskerstrand can integrate them with other engine room systems. The tests will also provide insight into the introduction of hydrogen fuel cells for future reviews ...
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NewsWärtsilä and SHI to co-develop LNG carriers
Technology group Wärtsilä and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement to develop a more efficient solution for LNG Carrier and Shuttle Tanker vessels. Overall cost optimisation, including both CAPEX and OPEX, is among the project aims. The agreement was signed on 3 April at ...
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NewsSCANIA SHOWCASES IMO III 16-LITRE DIESEL
Engine manufacturer Scania is showcasing its IMO Tier III compliant 16-litre diesel engine, which is available in both a generator set version and as a main engine, at the Seawork conference in Southampton.
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NewsBunkerPlanner rolls out to MOL Nordic fleet
BunkerMetric and 20|20 Marine Energy have announced that chemical tanker company, MOL Nordic Tankers, has extended its trial of the BunkerPlanner marine fuel analysis tool to its whole global fleet.
