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NewsJapanese consortium targets CCS demonstration shipments in 2024
A New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) led consortium plans to begin small-scale demonstration shipments of liquefied CO2 as part of a demonstration of international liquefied CO2 supply chains in 2024.
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NewsMOL receives new methanol-fuelled chemical tanker
The 186m long, 50,000dwt methanol-fuelled chemical tanker Cypress Sun, owned by Osaka Shipping Co., Ltd. was delivered on 19 January 2023. The vessel was built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea.
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NewsAndritz inks deal with MISC inks to develop maritime CCS solutions
International technology group, Andritz, has signed a deal to collaborate with Malaysian energy shipping group MISC Berhad on the application and optimisation of its carbon capture technologies for stationary and maritime applications.
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NewsKorean Supreme Court suspends GTT licence ruling before appeal
GTT has succeeded in an appeal to the Supreme Court of Korea requesting that implementation of a lower court’s ruling against GTT be suspended.
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NewsSteel cut on first Ulstein Twin X-Stern design CSOV
A steel cutting ceremony held on 18 January marked the beginning of construction of the first of two DP2 Construction Service Operating Vessels (CSOVs) for Acta Marine at Tersan Shipyard.
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NewsAiP for ammonia-fuelled Kamsarmax
Sumitomo Corporation and Oshima Shipbuilding have been awarded a new approval in principle (AiP) from DNV for an ammonia-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier design.
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NewsTracing the true footprint of eco-fuels
A new report has been published exploring how technology can help trace the true carbon footprint of sustainable marine fuels
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NewsNew EEXI and CCI regulations
DNV is advising customers to urgently check the approval status of their EEXI and CCI documentation after new statutory requirements came into force
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NewsAiP for LNG membrane tank maintenance optimisation tool
GTT has obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register for an innovative digital solution for sloshing activity assessment, which is designed to optimise the maintenance of LNG membrane tanks.
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NewsEitzen Group acquired majority holding in Høglund
Eitzen Group, a family owned shipping group based in Oslo, has acquired a majority stake in Norway-based Høglund Marine Solutions after agreeing an investment deal on 18 January 2023.
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NewsDenmark launches first digital ship register
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) completed the launch of the world’s first digital ship register on 16 January 2023.
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NewsFincantieri Bay Lands US SOV Order
CREST Wind, a joint venture between US ship operator Crowley and ESVAGT, has awarded a contract for a 88-metre long offshore wind services operation vessel (SOV) to Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. The contract represents the first order for an SOV for the Wisconsin shipyard.
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NewsKR launches cyber security training for European clients
Korean Register (KR) is offering maritime cyber security officer e-learning training in conjunction with maritime technology company SIRM Italia. The company is providing training to Oltremare, a services company in Italy’s Assarmatori National Shipping Association that provides training to its members.
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NewsLeclanché to bring higher-performance Li-ion batteries to market in 2024
Leclanché, the integrated European battery supplier and manufacturer, has announced that it succeeded in reducing the cost and environmental impact of producing a new high-performance Lithium-ion cell.
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NewsRolls-Royce Power Systems achieves 100% H2 operation
Rolls-Royce has announced that it has conducted successful tests of a 12-cylinder mtu Series 4000 L64 gas engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel. The tests were conducted by the Power Systems business unit and were described by Rolls Royce as ”showing very good characteristics in terms of efficiency, performance, emissions ...
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NewsMaritime industry on standstill
A majority of maritime professionals thinks the industry lacks the skills needed for digitalisation
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NewsThun extends battery-hybrid coastal tanker orders with Ferus Smit
Thun Tankers, the Sweden-based shortsea specialist, has extended its orderbook, placing an order for four further battery-hybrid R-type coastal tankers, lifting its orders for the new vessel type to six.
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NewsReport identifies clear training gap on alternative fuels
A recent study published by the Maritime Just Transition Task Force tackles details that crews need immediate training to handle decarbonisation
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NewsFloating LNG-to-power barge project offers solution for disconnected islands
Houlder, the design and engineering consultancy, is collaborating with Blue Sea Power, an Athens-based gas-to-power company, to develop three floating LNG-to-power barges (FSRPs).
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NewsFirst EFMS installation in Americas for Ascenz
A major Mexican ship-owner has awarded a contract for the installation of an Electronic Fuel Monitoring System (EFMS) to Ascenz, a GTT Digital company. The contract is the first for the GTT subsidiary in the Americas.
