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Sulphur rules could damage health, EGCSA conference hears
New research suggests that a prescriptive approach to fuel sulphur has resulted in more toxic emissions, according to one of the presenters at the first Asian Emissions Technology Conference organised by the Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA).
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NewsNorwegian Cruise Line upgrades engine insulation
Engine insulation retrofits from MAN PrimeServ will ensure that four-stroke engines onboard nine Norwegian Cruise Line ships are compliant with impending SOLAS regulations regarding hot surfaces.
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NewsFirst dual-fuel Wärtsilä 31 engines for Viking Line ferry
Technology group Wärtsilä will gain the first marine reference for the dual-fuel, LNG-burning version of its new Wärtsilä 31 medium-speed engines onboard the new ferry being built for Finnish operator Viking Line in China.
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NewsConsistent implementation the only option for 2020 sulphur limit
Consistent implementation is the only option when it comes to the 2020 0.50% limit on sulphur in fuel oil if ships want to avoid detention or being classed unseaworthy, says the IMO.
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NewsDe Nora BWMS completes USCG Type Approval testing
De Nora has completed United States Coast Guard (USCG) shipboard testing for its BALPURE ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsJ-Eng tests small bore powerhouse
Japan Engine Corp (J-Eng) has completed the shop test of its debut ten-cylinder, 500mm bore engine, destined for a roro vessel under construction for Fujitrans Corporation at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Shimonoseki shipyard.
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NewsStandardisation can help enable shipping’s digital transformation
A new publication sets out the importance of standardisation in enabling the growth of digital applications in the maritime industry.
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NewsOptimarin targets fleet owners with five-year guarantee
Norwegian ballast water management specialist Optimarin has introduced a five-year global parts and service guarantee for its IMO and USCG type approved BWM system after requests from ship owners.
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NewsFlexibility and patience call at Gas Fuelled Ships
A diverse, multi-fuel scenario for shipping and the future fuel mix were discussed at the Gas Fuelled Ships conference.
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NewsABB sets out its digital approach to future shipping needs
The industrial technology giant ABB has set out its electric, digital, connected approach for shipping customers going forward.
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NewsAmbition summit concludes decarbonisation is achievable
More than 150 shipping leaders have forged a draft Action Plan addressing GHG reductions and quick and effective decarbonisation.
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NewsCFD research project findings presented
Findings of a project to review the capability of CFD technology in accurately modelling the aerodynamic forces that act upon vessels above the waterline have been presented.
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NewsNext generation lubricant oil analysis tool
ExxonMobil has launched what it calls a next generation oil analysis tool designed help generate cost savings and offer operators peace of mind.
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NewsA BWMS for big bulkers
Coldharbour Marine’s inert gas based ballast water management system has always targeted bigger ships. Now the company has launched a new version of its gas-lift diffusion (GLD) plant designed specifically for large carriers.
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NewsMAN Diesel & Turbo acts on decarbonisation
The shipping industry has held its own summit at the UN’s COP 23 climate meeting with the aim of debating a shipping-industry-led agenda and exploiting opportunities presented by decarbonisation.
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NewsOnboard sulphur filtering: A new 2020 vision
Onboard desulphurisation could offer an alternative to low-sulphur fuel, scrubber installations or LNG for complying with the IMO’s global sulphur cap from 2020, according to maritime technology supplier Green Framework.
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NewsReaching maturity: Gas fuel evolution explored at GFS
The first day of The Motorship’s Gas Fuelled Ships conference, being held this week on the Viking Line ferry ‘Mariella’, offered abundant evidence that LNG as a marine fuel is nearing maturity.
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NewsSimultaneous testing first to prevent engine damage
A new analyser has been launched which can allow engineers to test seven parameters at once to help prevent engine damage.
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NewsGroup Partners to facilitate ideas for decarbonisation action plan
Shipping leaders developing an action plan for the decarbonisation of international shipping have appointed Group Partners to facilitate and capture ideas.
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NewsFerry operators debate alternative fuels
The challenges and opportunities posed by alternative fuels, safety management and social media dominated Interferry’s forty-second annual conference in Split, where a record 370 delegates shared insights on ship technologies, safety issues including cybersecurity and the customer experience.
