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Year milestone for PBES powered electric ferries
Two Norwegian hybrid ferries have completed their first year in operation following their refit with PBES energy storage solutions.
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NewsMHI eyes gas-fuelled future
The last few years have been hard on Japanese shipbuilding in general, and on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in particular. but a focus on new fuels could offer a fruitful future for the shipbuilder. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsSailing back to the future
Japanese sail innovation could soon change the way we think about moving cargo. Stevie Knight highlights four projects harnessing the country''s enthusiasm for wind-assisted propulsion.
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NewsFirst PSV battery retrofits for the Americas
Corvus Energy has been selected to provide battery power to four Gulf of Mexico SEACOR platform supply vessels being retrofitted to hybrid operations.
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NewsMajor Canadian investment in Laker fleet
A new generation of self-unloading bulkers applying Algoma’s Equinox concept is entering service on the Great Lakes and St Lawrence. David TInsely reports.
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NewsImabari eyes growth amid consolidation
A major force and contributor to Japan’s changing shipbuilding landscape, Imabari has demonstrated its long-term industrial by creating new capacity to produce the largest vessels, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsWärtsilä maintenance for TMS Cardiff Gas quartet
Wärtsilä has expanded its cooperation with Athens-based ship management company TMS Cardiff Gas, signing a maintenance agreement for four triple-fuel diesel-electric gas carriers.
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NewsThome implements Orion waste management software
Thome’s fleet has integrated and implemented the waste management module on Orion Marine Concepts’ Fleet performance monitoring software – NAU Ver. 2.0.
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NewsScandlines hybrids add fouling protection and cooling
Scandlines has added innovative fouling protection and cooling systems on three of its hybrid ferries, further improving fuel savings.
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NewsBiogas hybrid barge for Swedish waterways
The Lithuanian LNG cluster is developing a zero-emissions barge that will run on liquefied biogas and electricity.
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NewsRolls-Royce converts tall training ship to hybrid
In 2019, a Norwegian sail-training ship will be able to cruise out of Bergen harbour without emitting any greenhouse gas emissions, thanks to a hybrid power system from Rolls-Royce.
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NewsFouling during outfitting drives Selektope demand
Biofouling during outfitting at South Korean shipyards is driving high demand for I-Tech’s Selektope antifouling solution.
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NewsFirst LNG-fuelled bulk carrier delivered
The world’s first dual-fuelled bulk carrier and vessel with a tougher, high-manganese steel LNG tank has been delivered.
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NewsJapanese order coup for Sri Lankan yard
Japanese telecoms group KDDI is anticipating the development of offshore windfarms with the order of a vessel equipped not only for fibre optic cable installation and repair but also for laying subsea power lines. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsSwitching to biocide-free anti-fouling measures
A German anti-fouling expert warns that anti-fouling measures must become biocide-free to adhere with legislation and that films may be the answer.
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NewsDNV GL claims E-certificate roll-out success
Following DNV GL’s introduction of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates more than 50,000 certificates have been issued just four months after its launch.
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NewsRepair business shines for Sembcorp Marine
Singaporean shipyard group Sembcorp Marine pointed to value growth in its ship repair business as slow rig and platform businesses contributed to a slum in turnover and net profit in 2017.
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NewsTotal Lubmarine introduces new green lubricant
Global marine lubricant provider Total Lubmarine has introduced a new addition to its already comprehensive Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) range.
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NewsESL highlights technical sustainability investments
Reducing noise emissions at port and participation in autonomous research projects are just two of the many technical investments Finnish bulk operator ESL Shipping has reported in its latest sustainability report.
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NewsShell to charter SCF gas-fuelled Aframaxes
SCF Group has signed time-charter agreements with Shell for two dual-fuelled Aframax tankers.
