Latest News – Page 347
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NewsSouth Pacific plan for low-carbon ships
Singapore-based China Navigation Company (CNCo) is linking with academia for research into a cost-effective vessel concept with a low carbon footprint suited to the South Pacific island economies, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsShipping challenges to end ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions
‘One size fits all’ will no longer suffice as shipping seeks rapid emissions reductions and energy efficiency gains, according to speakers at The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference.
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NewsMAN Cryo LNG regasification terminal
MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to design and deliver an LNG regasification terminal for the Forchem company in Rauma.
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NewsSTX given AIP for new LNG-fuelled MR tanker
Korean shipbuilder, STX, has been given approval in principle from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for a new 50k dwt MR tanker design capable of using LNG.
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NewsIndustry collaboration in cybersecurity
ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland have signed a partnership agreement which will see the parties collaborate in jointly developing and delivering a cybersecurity certification scheme for the maritime industry.
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NewsERMA FIRST BWTS wins new USCG type approval
The ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT system has obtained a new type of USCG type approval which allows it to use a Filtrex filter.
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NewsTorm invests in scrubber manufacturer
Danish shipper Torm has established a joint venture with Guangzhou Shipyard International and ME Production to manufacture scrubbers to reduce sulphur emissions.
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NewsLeclanché power for hybrid power vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has selected Leclanché as its battery partner and supplier of customised energy storage solutions for the new hybrid power vessel projects it is working on.
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NewsHigh efficiency propeller reduces fuel costs
Sharrow Engineering has completed the final phase of testing on its high efficiency propeller, which offers ship operators 9-15% more efficiency than the industry standard and reduces fuel costs.
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NewsTote and MAN celebrate ME-GI milestone
On the third in-service anniversary of MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-GI dual-fuel, two-stroke marine engine, US ship owner and pioneering engine user Tote Inc reflects on an LNG landmark.
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NewsLNG project explores space tank technology
A new research project by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), OceanFinance and Scorpius Space Launch Company (SSLC) is aiming to adapt space industry materials to LNG shipping.
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NewsThird expedition cruise vessel order
Ship owner SunStone Ships has placed a new contract with CMHI yard for its third in series of INFINITY-class series of expedition cruise vessel designed by Ulstein.
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NewsWork steps up to commercialise the EnergySail
A new technical co-operation focused on supporting sea trials and commercial production of wind and solar power system for ships.
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NewsFjords sulphur plan includes scrubber ban
The Norwegian Maritime Administration (NMA) is planning to ban using scrubbers to comply with a proposed 0.1% fuel sulphur limit in the country’s world heritage fjords, due to come into effect next year.
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NewsEvac BWMS moves closer to USCG approval
The Evac Evolution ballast water management system (BWMS), designed and manufactured by Cathelco, has moved one step closer to US Coast Guard Type Approval.
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NewsProject partners unveil 3D ship design project
A collaborative project is using what it calls the first 3D design review process which integrates ship design and classification verification, eliminating need for 2D drawings
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NewsSynthetic oil boosts gearbox efficiency, finds study
A recent study by ExxonMobil has highlighted potential thermal and mechanical efficiency gains from using synthetic gear oil.
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NewsFincantieri progresses Chinese cruiseship projects
Fincantieri has established a hub for building cruiseships in China and signed contracts to participate in the building of two vessels for Carnival Corp’s Chinese joint venture.
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NewsWinGD builds global training network
WinGD has appointed two new training partners in a bid to provide easier access to high quality training for ship operators and crews.
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NewsWärtsilä power for high-speed LNG catamaran
What has been called the largest ever high-speed catamaran built to operate on LNG fuel will feature a fully integrated scope of supply from Wärtsilä.
