All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 294
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NewsABB powers first South Asia LNG hybrid tug
ABB’s electric propulsion, power, energy storage, control and automation technology will be deployed by the first tug in South Asia capable of switching between LNG engines and zero-emission battery power.
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FPT diversifies via electric acquisition
FPT Industrial, the diversified Italian conglomerate, has fully acquired Potenza Technology, a UK company specialist in the design and development of electric and hybrid electric powertrain systems.
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NewsPragmatic approach for PSC regimes
Port State Control (PSC) regimes have reported that while the number of physical onboard ship inspections have reduced considerably during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, high-risk ships which may be substandard continue to be targeted.
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NewsSHI confirms maiden LNG-fuelled VLCC order
Samsung Heavy Industries has won its first contract for a liquefied natural gas-fuelled VLCC, the company confirmed in a stock market filing on Tuesday.
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NewsInternational Group offers new digital Covid-19 tool
A COVID-19 tracking tool developed by marine insurer North has been made available as a shared resource to the International Group of P&I Clubs.
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ConferenceLeading wind power association supports PFF 2020
The International Windship Association have confirmed their support of Propulsion & Future Fuels 2020 and will be taking part in a panel on day two of the conference.
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NewsStena Germanica reaches methanol operation milestone
The first methanol-fuelled ferry in the world, Stena Germanica, has reached an important milestone, completing five years of successful operation on methanol. The ship was the first in the world to run on methanol as a marine fuel, and the project led to significant advances in operational experience for Wärtsilä, ...
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NewsBOOST FOR ORDER-STARVED PHILADELPHIA YARD
After heading into 2020 with no newbuild work in hand or on order, Philly Shipyard has just clinched a major deal for the construction of two 160-metre merchant navy training ships to be owned by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD), writes David Tinsley.
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ConferenceBIMCO & VDR return as chairmen
The Motorship Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference is pleased to announce the continued support and chairmanship of two of the sectors most prominent industry associations; BIMCO and the German Shipowner Association - VDR.
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NewsFuel cell technology for large ships
ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hydrogène de France to jointly manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels.
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NewsData collection pilot a success
Klaveness Ship Management has expanded its contract with Veracity to include a further eight vessels following the successful completion of a pilot project to collect onboard systems data.
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NewsTechnology key to lowering methane slip by 2023
Wärtsilä is confident it will have marine engines operating with a methane slip level of 1.00g/kWh by 2023, equivalent to its best performing stationary engines at present.
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NewsVanishing food waste flouts maritime and national law
Inconsistent interpretation and enforcement of biosecurity rules by maritime and agricultural authorities is permitting food waste and its derivatives to be sent to the grey water system, argues Wei Chen, Future Program Development Manager, Wartsila UK Ltd, UK.
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NewsABB extends technical service team remote availability
As countries introduce border closures and travel restrictions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, ABB has increased the remote availability of technical service teams to help crews from shore.
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NewsSchottel EcoPeller in first ever retro-fit
The Schottel Rudder EcoPeller is set to be used in a retrofit project for the first time when two SRE 340 L CPs are installed on board a ferry owned by Norway-based Torghatten Trafikkselskap.
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NewsWE Tech to supply RoLo propulsion for Bore
WE Tech has received a new order from Wuhu Shipyard, China to deliver its Solution One Economical Operations to three new Rolo vessels.
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NewsFlow technology sector disruptor launches
Celeros Flow Technology has been launched as a standalone company following the divestiture by SPX FLOW, Inc. of its Power & Energy division to an affiliate of funds managed by private equity company Apollo Global Management, Inc.
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NewsDanfoss Editron opens EMC testing centre
Danfoss Editron has opened a new in-house testing laboratory in Lappeenranta, Finland, where it will conduct electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental tests.
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NewsGreen upgrades continue at Scandlines
Scandlines hybrid ferry Deutschland is back in service after the installation of new azimuthing thrusters in Poland - part of a four-ship, €13 million “green alternative” upgrade, writes Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsInnovative fuel pumps for VLECs
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have ordered a total of 84 deepwell pumps for six very large ethane carrier (VLEC) newbuildings from Svanehøj, the Danish pump specialist.
