Latest News – Page 344
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NewsHempel launches new hull performance system SHAPE
In response to the global shipping industry''s continuing focus on fuel efficiency the coatings manufacturer Hempel is launching its new Systems for Hull and Propeller Efficiency (SHAPE).
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NewsDNV-GL seal of approval for AEGIR-Marine workshop
AEGIR-Marine has become the first brand-independent service provider in The Netherlands to receive DNV-GL approval for its propulsion system repair and maintenance workshop.
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NewsRolls-Royce battery power for six offshore vessels
Rolls-Royce will upgrade six Chinese built offshore vessels with battery-powered energy system in order to substantially improve their environmental and economic efficiency.
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NewsLNG bunker navigation knowledge tool launched
A new free-to-access online tool has been launched to improve understanding of the current and rapidly evolving, LNG bunkering infrastructure landscape.
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NewsAI reduces human error onboard
New artificial intelligence (AI) technologies from Transas are set to reduce the potential for human errors during ship navigation.
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NewsKorea plans LPG bunkering hub
A consortium is planning what it claims will be the world’s first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bunkering hub, in Busan.
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NewsBio-repellent agent proves its worth on ship trial
A twenty-four-month trial of a hull coating containing the bio-repellent active agent Selektope on a chemical and products carrier has confirmed its hard fouling prevention power according to its manufacturer I-Tech.
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NewsKongsberg hybrid power upgrades for trio of PSVs
Three Mexmar platform supply vessels are to receive unique hybrid power upgrades courtesy of Kongsberg Maritime.
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NewsCMA CGM takes delivery of WinGD-powered flagship
Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction’s Subic Shipyard has delivered the biggest containership to sail under the French flag to owner CMA CGM.
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NewsAutonomous ship research centre opened
A new research facility has opened in Finland to develop the technologies required for a more autonomous shipping industry.
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NewsGoodFuels extends biofuel business with Dutch deal
Biofuels from GoodFuels Marine will be available to the European inland shipping fleet through Reinplus Fiwado Bunker’s Dutch waterway network and at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsDNV GL opens LNG testing facility in Groningen
A new DNV GL LNG test facility will enable small ship engine testing and metering and compositional analysis investigations.
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NewsBenelux signs coating maintenance agreement with Jotun
Benelux Overseas wants to reduce its maintenance costs and enhance its efficiency with a new fleet-wide Jotun SeaStock coatings maintenance agreement.
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NewsPBES batteries for Finland’s first newbuild electric ferry
Lithium-ion battery specialist PBES is to supply Finland’s first purpose built electric ferry.
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Ballast water treatment suppliers plan lobby group
A group of ballast water management system (BWMS) providers are working to establish an industry association that would act as a unified voice representing suppliers’ interests.
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NewsWärtsilä extends WinGD service agreement
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year service partnership agreement with Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD), extending its existing relationship with the two-stroke engine developer.
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NewsDHI closes land-based BWMS testing in Singapore
Research laboratory DHI Singapore is to cease land-based testing for ballast water management systems (BWMS), citing type approval requirements that make testing in tropical waters a challenge.
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NewsRoxtec EMC sealings chosen for new LNG carriers
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group and power system provider ABB have specified Roxtec EMC sealing solutions for four newbuild LNG carriers.
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NewsAgreement paves way for rigid sail commerciality
A new patent license agreement is helping to pave the way forward towards bringing rigid sail production one step closer to commerciality.
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NewsHHI develops scrubber technology
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has developed sulphur scrubbing technology which it claims offers the same performance as leading European systems with a 35% reduction in footprint.
