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ABS uses modelling to address ammonia safety issues
Classification society ABS is using advanced modelling and simulation technologies to develop emergency response methods to assist ports and crew in responding to ammonia leaks or spills.
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Intercargo strengthens dry bulk position
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has announced that it now represents almost 32% of the global dry bulk fleet.
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UK Backs Zero-Emission Trimaran Project
The UK Government has allocated funding of nearly £2m ($2.5m) for a novel, zero-emission high-speed ferry research project.
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US Maintains Grants For Small Yards
Keeping faith with the country’s multifarious, smaller shipbuilding and shipbuilding companies, the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a new round of funding of nearly $21m for the sector.
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New Norwegian Marine Competence Centre for Danfoss
Danfoss, the sustainable engineering solutions specialist, held an opening ceremony to mark the completion of its new Marine Competence Center in Holmestrand, Norway in mid May 2023.
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CIMAC confirms final agenda for 2023 World Congress
CIMAC has confirmed the final programme of the 30th edition of the CIMAC World Congress, which is due to be held in Busan in South Korea on 12-16 June 2023.
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AI and Automated ships pose new challenges in casualty liability
Artificial Intelligence and the advent of automated ships will pose difficult questions in determining liability under the Hague Rules for maritime casualties, the 2022-2023 chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters has cautioned.
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ClassNK releases Electronic Logbook Guidelines
ClassNK has released Guidelines for Electronic Logbooks, which specify basic requirements for approving electronic logbooks used on ships.
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MSC, LR and MAN ES in ammonia-fuelled boxship study
Classification society Lloyds Register (LR) is participating in a study project with MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES), Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to examine the possibility of developing a modified design of an 8,200 teu container vessel powered by an ammonia-fuelled dual-fuel engine.
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VARD to build CSOVs for Purus Wind
The two new Purus Wind hybrid CSOVs currently in design and build by VARD will be methanol-ready
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New EU well-to-wake GHG limits to energy used on board ships from 2025
The EU’s legislative bodies have reached an agreement on the FuelEU Maritime regulation setting well-to-wake GHG emission intensity requirements on energy used on board from 2025. The regulation will also mandate the use of shore power for container and passenger ships in certain EU ports from 2030.
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First reference for WinGD hybrid solution on new NYK Line carriers
In a first for Swiss marine power company WinGD, its dual-fuel X-DF2.0 engines power two newly delivered car carriers for Japanese ship owner NYK Line. The vessels feature its cutting-edge emissions reduction technology, energy management and digital optimisation solutions with the engine at the heart of the energy ecosystem.
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Propulsion upgrade helps Oslo Bulk to ensure fleetwide EEXI compliance
Bulkship Management, the Oslo-based ship manager, has signed a significant contract to implement Berg Propulsion’s straightforward ‘EPL for EEXI’ power limitation solution across 10 ships trading in US Gulf and Caribbean waters.
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Bangladesh commits to ratify the Hong Kong Convention
Bangladesh has pledged to ratify the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Hong Kong Convention (HKC), the ship recycling treaty, within the next few weeks, which is expected to allow the HKC to finally enter into force.
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Airseas validates Seawing wind propulsion during sea trials
Airseas has successfully validated its wind propulsion system during sea trials
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Port of Newcastle joins H2 partnership
The Port of Newcastle in Australia has joined a global collaboration to support the development and use of hydrogen.
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SCR Retrofit Makes Cruise Ship Tier III-Compatible
Following a retrofit aboard the Ambience, a vessel belonging to Ambassador Cruise lines, managed by Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services, has become Tier III-compatible.
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J-ENG targets September 2025 for first NH3-fuelled 2-stroke
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) plans to complete the first demonstration two-stroke dual-fuel engine capable of operating on ammonia in September 2025.
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Japanese consortium completes land-based NH3-fuelled engine tests
A Japanese consortium including Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), NYK Line, IHI Power Systems and Nihon Shipyard has successfully completed a land-based test for the stable combustion of ammonia as a fuel, using an 80:20 ammonia:natural gas co-firing ratio.
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Corsica Linea inks optimised performance service agreement for new ferry
Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Guaranteed Asset Performance (GAP) deal with French ferry operator Corsica Linea. The agreement is designed to ensure optimal performance of the power systems onboard the company’s new LNG-fuelled A Galeotta RoPax vessel.