All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 301
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NewsNew Solvang ECO ethylene carrier series
Norwegian shipowner Solvang has introduced a series of ECO ethylene carriers that meet Tier III emissions standards by combining exhaust gas recirculation and scrubber technology.
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NewsBill to boost US shipbuilding reintroduced
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA.) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS.) have reintroduced the ‘Energizing American Shipbuilding Act’ seeking to invigorate America’s shipbuilding and maritime industries by requiring that increasing percentages of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil exports be transported on US-built, flagged, and crewed vessels.
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NewsEPIK reviews Southeast Australia gas market
The developer of the Newcastle GasDock LNG terminal in New South Wales in Australia, EPIK, is working together with energy consultancy, Wood Mackenzie, to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Southeast Australian gas market.
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NewsPutting the science of scrubber discharge first
In a world facing complex environmental challenges, the best legislative responses are always evidence-based. Whether it is a complex decision on transport infrastructure, where to build more houses or whether or not build a waste incinerator, we all hope that the big decisions which affect us, our families, our businesses ...
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NewsBaltic Workboats converts ferry to hybrid
TS Laevad, a subsidiary of Tallinna Sadam, has signed an agreement with the Estonian shipbuilding company Baltic Workboats to rebuild the ferry Tõll into an environmentally-friendly hybrid ship.
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NewsCIMC to supply CNG ships to Global Energy
Global Energy Ventures (GEV) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore (CIMC Raffles) to build four compressed natural gas (CNG) Optimum 200 ships.
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NewsSoftware fixes twin propeller vibration issue
An ABS technical investigation, conducted at the request of a prominent Greek-based operator of LNG carriers, identified occasional, but infrequent, vibrations exceeding limits on a twin propeller LNG carrier fitted with super-efficient three-bladed propellers. The issue was resolved in conjunction with the vessel’s classification society, engine designer and the shipyard.
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NewsFURTHER INVESTMENT BY UK SHORTSEA CARRIER
UK shortsea specialist Scotline Marine Holdings has extended its newbuild programme in the Netherlands, ordering a third 4,800 dwt singledecker from the Royal Bodewes Group, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSMART SHIP RANKING FOR LPG TANKER
Japanese shipbuilding’s sustained high profile in the LPG carrier category is exemplified by the production of a versatile, medium-sized vessel incorporating ‘smart ship’ technology, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsFuture of Hydrogen looks to North Sea
The North Sea region has many features that make it an attractive starting point for scaling-up hydrogen supply and demand, according to a report produced by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and presented at the G20 summit in Japan.
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NewsConsortium focuses on liquid hydrogen storage
MAN Energy Solutions, Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and Frames Group have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly design and build large scale hydrogen storage systems based on liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology.
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NewsEcochlor wins Euronav BWMS contract
US-based Ecochlor has won a contract to supply seven Euronav Suezmax and VLCC tankers with a ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsCruise ship focus for BWTS retrofits
French UV-based treatment company, BIO-UV Group, has secured a contract to retrofit a BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system (BWTS) to a 28,890 tonne cruise ship.
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ConferenceFinal chance to save €400
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NewsBunker supplier goes digital for IMO 2020
Greece-based global bunker fuel and marine lubricants trader Shipoil has appointed Glencore unit Inatech to digitalise its trading and supply operations as part of a strategy to minimise the effect of the IMO’s 2020 sulphur limit on its profits.
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NewsMAN connects with e-procurement platform
MAN Energy Solutions is to integrate with Swiss-based e-trading platform provider, MESPAS. This will allow ship managers to receive immediate electronic offers from MAN with clear price indications and data that is always correct, via its platform MESPAS Connect. With the integration of MAN Energy Solutions to MESPAS Connect, the ...
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NewsUnions call for release of Stena Impero crew
UK-based trade union for maritime professionals Nautilus International and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today raised serious concerns over the seizure of UK-registered oil tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz. The two organisations called for a diplomatic resolution to the situation and de-escalation of tensions in the ...
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NewsPSC inspections focus on emergency systems
A consortium of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) will this year carry out a joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on emergency systems and procedures.
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NewsUSCG issues new fuel procedure
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has published a new procedure for notification of non-availability of compliant fuel.
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NewsStena Bulk: Stena Impero crew 'in good health'
Stena Bulk, the Swedish-owned tanker operator, has made a formal request to visit the 23 crew members aboard Stena Impero when it diverted to the Port of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on 19 July. All the crew are reported to be in good health, while the vessel is at ...
