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  • DFDS scrubber
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    Hedging the bets

    2013-10-01T13:53:00Z

    A growing number of scrubber technologies are gaining industry experience, but hybrid systems are providing a safe option for dealing with the current regulatory uncertainties, writes Wendy Laursen

  • Gaz Métro will establish an LNG supply infrastructure for three new gas-fuelled STQ ferries
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    Ferry gas bunker agreement in Canada

    2013-10-01T09:08:00Z

    Canadian gas distribution company Gaz Métro has announced that it is to supply three LNG-fuelled ferries that will be entering service in Québec from 2015.

  • JAMSTEC’s new research ship, to be built by MHI
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    Research vessel contract for Mitsubishi Heavy

    2013-10-01T08:39:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received an order for construction of a wide-area seabed research vessel from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC).

  • The Harima-Sulzer 10 RD 90 engine fitted to the ‘Hatsushima Maru’ tanker- the largest and most powerful Sulzer-powered ship
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    The digital age appears on the horizon

    2013-10-01T00:30:00Z

    The Motor Ship for October 1963 began with reports that Shell Tankers was bucking the trend away from opposed-piston engines by chartering a newbuild tanker with the latest Doxford J-type engine.

  • Smaller tankers, such as this, can derive significant benefits in fuel consumption and emissions from optimisation of the complete propulsion system
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    Low-carbon propulsion options for smaller tankers

    2013-09-30T23:30:00Z

    Birger Jacobsen, senior two-stroke research engineer at MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen looks at how the latest propulsion technology can reduce carbon emissions, resulting in a favourable EEDI rating, for tankers in the 7,000dwt to 10,000dwt size range.

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    Gas fuel is here to stay

    2013-09-30T23:30:00Z

    The recent Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference provided a unique opportunity to experience LNG as fuel in actual operation – over a full two days.

  • The Elliott Bay designed ‘AET Innovator’
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    Alaskan design office

    2013-09-30T15:16:00Z

    The US based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has established a new office in Alaska to help meet with demand in the region.

  • The Hyde Guardian uses ultraviolet disinfection to treat ships’ ballast water
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    BWTS partnership

    2013-09-30T11:40:00Z

    Cammell Laird is to install Hyde Guardian ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) as part of a new partnership agreement with Hyde Marine.

  • Eco Marine Power’s solution places photovoltaic cells on the surface of its wing sails
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    The wind as fuel

    2013-09-29T23:30:00Z

    Dag Pike looks at the current efforts in harnessing free power from the wind in order to cut ship fuel costs and reduce emissions.

  • GL’s route specific container stowage notation is being implemented by Reederei Claus-Peter Offen
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    EEDI certification from GL

    2013-09-28T23:30:00Z

    The NSC Group has commissioned Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to provide voluntary energy efficiency design index (EEDI) certification for the whole of its 53-strong fleet. NSC operates 31 container ships, four tankers, four bulkers and 14 multi-purpose vessels.

  • Edda Accommodation’s new multi-purpose vessel provides stabilised accommodation for 800, features DP capability and can travel at speed under its own power
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    Multi-role accommodation ship features increased stability

    2013-09-27T16:48:00Z

    A novel stabilisation system is an important feature of a newbuild accommodation vessel ordered by Edda Accommodation, writes Dag Pike.

  • Thirty of Hansa's vessels will be upgraded with TROP software
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    Efficiency upgrade for Hansa

    2013-09-27T15:10:00Z

    Interschalt Maritime Systems is to supply its TROP software for 30 of Hansa Shipping’s container vessels, ranging from 2,500 to 6,500 teu.

  • Alfa Laval's PureBallast has received AMS acceptance from USCG
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    New timetable may ease installation bottleneck

    2013-09-27T00:31:00Z

    Concerns about the industry’s capacity to fit a large number of ballast water treatment systems may be easing with the interplay between US and IMO regulations, writes Wendy Laursen.

  • Parat is to supply an MEL-C electric boiler for a Vard 1 08 PSV newbuild to be delivered to Farstad Shipping
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    Electric boiler for Farstad PSV

    2013-09-26T14:15:00Z

    Norwegian company Parat Halvorsen has announced a contract with Vard Singapore for an electric boiler system to be installed onboard a PSV.

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    Agreements raise Russian Register profile

    2013-09-26T14:15:00Z

    The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) seems intent on raising its international profile with the signing of several agreements to promote advanced IT solutions and enhance professional training.

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    Software agreement

    2013-09-26T12:10:00Z

    The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has signed a co-operation agreement with the ship design software company NAPA to adopt the use of NAPA software.

  • Koji Sekimizu and Ban Ki-moon together on an earlier occasion, when Mr Sekimizu visited UN HQ in New York – both endorse marine transportation as cost-effective and energy efficient, and share a desire for sustainable development
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    World Maritime Day focuses on sustainability

    2013-09-26T09:53:00Z

    26 September 2013 is the International Maritime Organization’s 36th World Maritime Day.

  • ‘MOL Comfort’ – another major casualty likely to impact on marine insurance in general
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    Casualties cause jitters for insurers

    2013-09-25T23:30:00Z

    Several major casualties have impacted on marine property insurers and the P&I clubs, and they fear there may be more to come this year, writes Denzil Stuart.

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    Magic pipe acquittal

    2013-09-25T16:55:00Z

    Two companies have been acquitted of illegally discharging bilge water in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.

  • Repair orders give hope for Halifax shipyard
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    Repair orders could save jobs at Canadian yard

    2013-09-25T11:58:00Z

    Irving Shipbuilding confirmed two new commercial ship repair contracts for itsHalifax Shipyard which it says will require up to about 140 hourly employees.