Latest News – Page 329
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NewsBeyond diesel: MAN name change crowns sustainability shift
MAN Diesel & Turbo today becomes MAN Energy Solutions, highlighting the company''s accelerating strategic shift towards sustainable technologies.
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NewsBWMS verification with onboard test kit
Greek shipowners can assess the efficiency of their ships’ ballast water management systems (BWMS) with an onboard test kit supplied by aqua-tools following its new sales and distribution agreement with Piraeus-based Maritech Ltd.
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NewsSurge in open-loop scrubber orders
Lack of clarity on pricing and availability of port reception facilities for scrubber waste is driving interest in open-loop scrubbers, say industry analysts.
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NewsEfficient shaft generator for bulk carriers
WE Tech Solutions has supplied its energy efficient Solution One (Economic Operation Solution) together with direct drive permanent magnet shaft generator to Vulica Shipping’s two 68000dwt self-unloader bulk carriers.
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NewsVroon reports success for multi-engine optimiser
Vroon Offshore Services has reported positive results from a nine-month test of Caterpillar’s multi-engine optimiser (MEO) onboard offshore supply vessel ‘VOS Partner’.
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NewsVirgin Voyages chooses ABB electric propulsion
Fledgling cruise line Virgin Voyages has selected the propulsion configuration for its three ships under construction at Fincantieri’s Genoa yard, with ABB playing a key role.
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NewsFirst shipbroking companies join SEA\LNG
Exeno Yamamizu Corporation (Yamamizu) & Fearnleys AS have become the first shipbroking companies to join multi-sector industry coalition SEA\LNG''s membership coalition.
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NewsCooperation to improve sustainable cruising
Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with an environmental NGO to work together to improve sustainable cruise tourism.
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NewsEfficiency gains through system integration
In a first for an Indian shipowner ABB will integrate all systems onboard two newbuild Indian ferries making them more efficient and sustainable.
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News‘More leaders than laggards’ in maritime digitalisation race
A survey soon to be published by satellite communications company Inmarsat has revealed a surprisingly progressive approach to digitalisation among ship owners and operators.
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NewsAugmented reality start-up targets shipping
Norwegian start-up Fostech is aiming to build a subscription-based suite of augmented reality applications for ship owners that will include training and equipment service concepts.
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NewsHurtigruten hybrids to hit emissions targets
Six vessels to be converted to LNG-battery propulsion are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 35% compared to vessels currently plying Hurtigruten’s Norwegian coastal route.
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NewsDSME enhances LNG reliquefaction technology
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has delivered the first systems allowing complete reliquefaction of LNG cargo boil-off for use in gas carriers’ dual-fuel engines.
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NewsJuly meeting critical for smooth sulphur transition
A coalition of industry associations have urged IMO member states to make progress at a meeting to discuss sulphur cap implementation challenges next month.
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NewsFurther dry cargo newbuild for Scotline
A further phase of modernisation of UK shortsea operator Scotline’s fleet has been set in train through an order for a second newbuild dry cargo vessel of 4,785dwt from the Royal Bodewes Group, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsTough propulsion gearbox for polar vessel
Keller has supplied a tough new propulsion gearbox for a polar expedition cruise vessel which is designed to meet the harsh winter conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic.
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NewsFirst type approval for ship aluminium cables
DNV GL has developed the first type approval scheme for the use of aluminium cables and connectors onboard vessels in order to help its customers improve efficiency .
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NewsOman Drydock plans US$60 million investment
The new management team at Oman Drydock Company is hoping shareholders will approve a series of investments aimed at gearing the repair yard for greater retrofitting demand, as well as an entry into the newbuilding market.
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NewsAutonomous test vessel navigates obstacles
An autonomous ship model tested in Aker Arctic’s ice model test laboratory has demonstrated the ability to detect obstacles utilising onboard sensors, manoeuvre around them without operator input and moor itself automatically to a target pier.
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NewsEngine designer demands drive evolution in EGR
Alfa Laval is updating its PureNOx system for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) NOx abatement in line with new engine designer requirements that will enable water treatment to be streamlined.
