All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 144
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NewsCummins gains new type approval for X15 marine engine
Cummins has obtained new classification for its X15 marine engine which now meets safety standards for ABS, BV, RINA and DNV class society certifications.
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NewsGen2 Energy signs contract for compressed hydrogen carrier design
Gen2 Energy has signed contract with Sirius Design & Integration for the design of two specialised ships for transport of large quantities of compressed hydrogen in containers.
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NewsPPR 9 considered amendments to NOx Technical Code
The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) held its 9th session virtually from 4-8 April and considered amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code for permitting the use of multiple engine operational profiles as a means of managing NOx emissions performance.
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NewsUpdated vibration sensor enhances engine analysis tool
IMES, the cylinder pressure sensors and combustion control and monitoring systems specialist, has upgraded the vibration sensor on its EPM-XPplus engine analyser tool to broaden the range of parameters that the system can monitor.
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NewsMarine decarbonisation partnership
The partnership will explore several areas for cooperation with regards onboard swappable energy sources for ships
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NewsLiquid Wind estimates e-methanol lifecycle emissions
e-methanol producer Liquid Wind has undertaken a lifecycle assessment which concludes that e-methanol produced from renewable energy sources can have carbon equivalence up to 94% lower than fossil fuels.
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NewsAsian Shipowners’ Association confirms its position on ship recycling
The 25th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association Ship Recycling Committee (ASA SRC) was held via e-mail from 21 to 28 March, and members reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws but point to action required to meet future demand.
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NewsAmmonia import terminal planned for Rotterdam
Gasunie, HES International (HES) and Vopak will be working together to develop an import terminal for green ammonia as a hydrogen carrier.
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NewsStudy identifies potential for US shipping fleet transformation
A new report by UK maritime research company UMAS and commissioned by The Ocean Conservancy estimates that more than 40% of the energy used by the US fleet could be replaced with zero emissions solutions this decade.
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NewsValve problem caused loss of steering, grounding
Germany’s Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) has published Investigation Report 282/20 into the grounding of the bulk carrier Rubina on the river Weser after a steering gear failure on 27 August 2020.
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NewsBoskalis to retrofit energy storage systems on offshore vessels
Boskalis will convert numerous vessels within its Offshore Energy division into hybrid vessels through the retrofitting of energy storage systems.
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NewsPPR 9 advances EGCS water discharge guidelines
The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) held its 9th session virtually from 4-8 April and advanced guidelines on the delivery of exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) water and residues to port reception facilities.
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NewsCableship Order in Offing for New Player
UK subsea cable specialist and market newcomer XLCC plans to order an innovative type of dedicated cablelayer within the coming months.
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NewsUK government highlights hydrogen leakage
The UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released a research report into the atmospheric impacts of fugitive hydrogen emissions.
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NewsNorden launches carbon-neutral biofuel freight transport
Norden has launched a 100% carbon-neutral biofuel sailing option for customers looking to decarbonise their supply chains.
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NewsØrsted and ESVAGT plan methanol-fuelled SOV
Ørsted and ESVAGT have decided to invest in what is claimed to be the world’s first service operation vessel (SOV) that can operate on green fuels.
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NewsMaersk to join SteelZero Initiative
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has decided to join Climate Group SteelZero, a global initiative led by the international non-profit Climate Group in partnership with ResponsibleSteel. Organisations that join SteelZero make a public commitment to procure, specify or stock 100% net zero steel by 2050.
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NewsArgentina to Raise Antarctic Profile
Argentina’s long-mooted plan for the construction of a new polar research support ship has moved a key stage forward. The government has formally approved a contract with the state-owned Tandanor shipyard relating to the basic engineering design and production design facilities for the envisaged, heavy-duty icebreaker.
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NewsDNV AiP for Inocean offshore wind concept
A new semisubmersible platform design accommodates a 12MW wind turbine with a life span of 25 years without dry docking
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NewsInternational team to test CCS on LNG-fuelled ships
A project led by TNO has received €3.4 million from an EU climate action fund to accelerate the uptake of ship-based carbon capture by international shipping companies.
