All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 149

  • The vessel has been designed to permit subsequent conversion to operation on a hydrogen carrier.
    News

    Edda Wind launches second CSOV

    2022-03-23T11:21:00Z

    Following the Naming Ceremony for Edda Breeze earlier this month, Edda Wind has now launched the commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) C490 at Astilleros Gondan Shipyard in Spain.

  • Caterpillar Marine has extended its experience supplying variable speed generator sets for diesel-electric vessels, such as Edda Wind's CSOVs, into system integration.
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    Caterpillar Marine extends hybrid and electric capabilities

    2022-03-23T11:07:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine is expanding its expanded delivery of advanced propulsion and power solutions to the industry by leveraging hybrid and electric expertise from across its enterprise and selectively incorporating technology from machine and off-highway products.

  • The MoU between DNV and MAN ES will cover decarbonisation, digitalisation and hydrogen
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    MAN Energy Solutions and DNV collaborate on decarbonisation

    2022-03-23T10:53:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions and DNV have signed an MoU to collaborate across three common areas of interest: decarbonisation, digitalisation and hydrogen

  • Tekomar XPERT marine’s customer portal offers all-in-one vessel efficiency and emissions monitoring
    News

    ABB Turbocharging launches vessel performance digital suite

    2022-03-23T10:49:00Z

    ABB Turbocharging has launched Tekomar XPERT marine, a digital solution that offers shipowners simplified management of propulsion efficiency and emissions reporting and creating a potential combined emission savings of up to 20 percent.

  • Repsol is investing EUR200 million into a new advanced biofuels refinery at its Cartagena facility.
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    New advanced biofuels plant in Spain targets H1 2023 start

    2022-03-22T11:33:00Z

    Repsol has announced that construction is about to begin on Spain’s first advanced biofuels plant in Cartagena. The EUR200 million refinery will supply up to 250,000 tonnes per year of advanced biofuels to consumers in the marine, aerospace and automotive industries when fully operational.

  • Victrol plans to transport CO2 by barge to ports near sea such as Rotterdam or Antwerp, where Dan-Unity CO2’s specialised LCO2 carriers can transport it on for utilisation or for storage
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    Tie-up targets inland European CO2 shipments

    2022-03-22T11:20:00Z

    Denmark-based Dan-Unity CO2 and Belgium-based Victrol are offering end-to-end seaborne CO2 transportation by rivers and sea to utilisation and storage facilities in Europe.

  • The declaration of intent was signed by Mrs Marijke Winiarski (Industrial Participation Manager), Mr Elias Mallios (Vice President of HEMEXPO), and Mr Stephan Stout (Regional Director for Damen in Greece)
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    Damen Shipyards to cooperate with Greek equipment manufacturers

    2022-03-22T11:05:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group and the Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exports have signed a Declaration of Intent to enhance cooperation in ship building and development of marine equipment and ship technology. 

  • Draft lifecycle GHG and carbon intensity guidelines for marine fuels are intended to be finalised at MEPC 79 in December 2022.
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    IMO’s life cycle GHG emissions guidelines expected in December

    2022-03-22T11:00:00Z

    The IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 11) met 14-18 March, noting the urgency of the development of draft lifecycle GHG and carbon intensity guidelines for marine fuels and therefore decided to aim to finalise draft guidelines at MEPC 79 (12-16 December). 

  • The digital signing brought together representatives from MAN Energy Solutions and HSD Engine.
    News

    HSD to resell MAN EEXI Compliance solutions

    2022-03-22T10:54:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with HSD Engine to deliver its energy efficiency existing ship index (EEXI) solutions to MAN B&W-branded low-speed engines manufactured by HSD. 

  • A Knutsen OAS LNG carrier
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    Wärtsilä to service reliquefaction plant on four Knutsen OAS vessels

    2022-03-22T10:48:00Z

    Wärtsilä has signed a service agreement with the Norway based fleet operator Knutsen OAS. The contract covers the reliquefaction plant for four LNG carriers and is designed to optimise their day-to-day operational performance. 

  • Up to 300,000 tonnes/year of green ammonia could be discharged at an ammonia terminal in Brunsbüttel from 2026.
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    ​RWE plans to builds ammonia terminal in Brunsbüttel

    2022-03-21T11:51:00Z

    German energy producer RWE  is following its plans to build the first German LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel near Hamburg with another nearby project - a terminal for the import of green ammonia. 

  • S1-2S and SC-5
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    WE Tech package for new PCTCs

    2022-03-21T11:44:00Z

    When used with Shore Power Connection, the WE Drive is reported to save 50% in energy costs

  • A joint industry project has been launched to define guidelines for standardised interfaces for both swappable and fixed battery containers.
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    JIP aims for standardised battery containers

    2022-03-21T11:18:00Z

    A joint industry project (JIP) was established this month with the aim of achieving a high level of standardization for maritime, containerized battery systems.

  • Step change in efficiency: Australia's Hysata's hydrogen capillary-fed electrolysis cell has achieved 98% cell energy efficiency when producing green hydrogen
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    Electrolyser breaks efficiency records

    2022-03-21T11:14:00Z

    Australia-based Hysata’s hydrogen capillary-fed electrolysis cell can produce green hydrogen from water at 98% cell energy efficiency, well above the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) 2050 target and significantly better than existing electrolyser technologies.

  • Impression of the first concept: a string of surface buoys secured by drag anchors
    News

    Collision barriers for wind turbines tested

    2022-03-21T11:06:00Z

    Dutch maritime research institute MARIN has tested three different barriers aimed at averting collisions between ships and wind turbines.

  • Thialf and Sleipnir on Shore Power at the Calandkanaal
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    Sleipnir connects to shore power at Rotterdam

    2022-03-18T09:57:00Z

    Heerema’s largest crane vessels, Sleipnir and Thialf, have officially switched from using their engines to using shore power at the Port of Rotterdam.

  • Wärtsilä is launching a dedicated fuel supply system for methanol, MethanolPac.
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    Wärtsilä introduces MethanolPac

    2022-03-18T09:49:00Z

    Wärtsilä has developed a dedicated fuel supply system for methanol, MethanolPac. 

  • The HST Hazel, the first of a new class of Damen Multi Cat, the 2309, features Volvo Penta engines.
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    First Damen Multi Cat 2309 delivered

    2022-03-18T09:43:00Z

    UK crew transfer operator HST has taken delivery of the first of a new class of Damen Multi Cat, the 2309.

  • GTT
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    LNG VLGCs

    2022-03-18T09:38:00Z

    New LNG-fuelled VLGCs come fitted with unique features enabling a conversion to ammonia if required

  • The series of two superyachts will be powered by four dual-fuel engines.
    News

    LNG-fuelled propulsion for Ritz-Carlton superyachts

    2022-03-18T09:37:00Z

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has ordered two newbuild superyachts, Ilma and Luminara, slated to set sail in 2024 and 2025 respectively.