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NewsSovcomflot orders new LNG tankers
Sovcomflot and VEB.RF Group have signed agreements whereby VEB Leasing will finance the construction of three new LNG-fuelled MR tankers.
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Ammonia as a marine fuel
Ammonia can be safely and effectively applied as a marine fuel to reduce harmful emissions according to new research published by C-Job Naval Architects.
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NewsCorvus offers greater potential through Blue Whale
Corvus has launched its latest energy storage system (ESS) featuring a larger battery, the Corvus Blue Whale, that will cater for more power-hungry vessels like the cruise market, writes Samantha Fisk.
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NewsNEW REEFERSHIPS FOR PACIFIC TRADE
Although the containerised mode and major container lines now command by far the greatest share of seaborne refrigerated cargo, specialist breakbulk reefer operators have implemented a clutch of newbuild projects in recent years, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsRemote operation moves a step closer
Classification society DNV GL, automation systems vendor Høglund, ferry operator Fjord1, and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) have completed the first testing phase of the ROMAS (Remote Operation of Machinery and Automation Systems) project.
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NewsLR approves SHI LNG VLCC
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has presented SHI with approval in principle (AiP) for an LNG-fuelled very large crude carrier (VLCC) equipped with a 6,000 cubic metre LNG fuel storage tank, a two-stroke dual-fuel diesel engine and an LNG fuel supply system.
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NewsShell engine oil shown to reduce costs
An Indonesian shipping line has confirmed that installing Shell Marine’s medium-speed engine oil has led to longer oil-drain intervals and reduced costs.
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NewsLR gives approval for eco-tanker
Lloyd''s Register (LR) has presented Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with approval in principle (AiP) for a very large crude carrier (VLCC) ‘eco-tanker’ design, capable of using volatile organic compounds (VOC) mixed with LNG as fuel and Norsepower’s rotor sail solution for wind-assisted propulsion.
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NewsJoining forces to prevent engine room fires
Cruise operator RCL, technology group Wärtsilä, and classification society DNV GL have joined forces to improve engine room fire prevention.
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NewsEVOLUTION AND INNOVATION IN LNG TANK DESIGN
As the market leader in LNG cargo containment and tank technology, Gaz Transport & Technigaz (GTT), continues to refine and extend its offering, the choice of systems available to shipowners and shipbuilders is also being expanded by other industry players, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsExxonMobil adds M420 to range of marine lubricants
ExxonMobil has added a new medium-speed lubricant, Mobilgard M420, to its portfolio of advanced marine lubricants. Mobilgard M420 is a 20 BN oil formulated for use in medium speed engines using fuels that comply with the IMO 0.5% sulphur cap.
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NewsUlstein introduces X-BOW for RoPax designs
Ulstein has developed a range of X-BOW® vessels for the RoPax market. The portfolio is based on the ship designer''s ‘compact concept’ of shorter, wider and slower design solutions, leading to high capacity vessels and less expensive newbuilds.
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NewsKongsberg Maritime targets merchant sector with new tunnel thruster series
Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a new series of tunnel thrusters designed to meet demand from the merchant marine sector for a system that is less complex to install, easier to maintain, and more cost-effective to operate than existing thrusters of comparable size.
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NewsABB launches medium-power Azipod targeting ferry segment
ABB has launched a new series of Azipod® propulsors available in 7.5-14.5MW, completing the gap between low and high-power ranges of Azipods. The new Azipod propulsion units are intended to enable ferry and RoPax operators to improve operational efficiency and reduce emissions, but are also suitable for larger offshore construction ...
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NewsDNV GL and New Dayang agree bulker design JDP
DNV GL and SUMEC’s New Dayang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd have agreed to a Joint Development Project (JDP) to update the Crown 63.5k Bulk Carrier design. The agreement, which follows a strategic cooperation agreement signed between SUMEC Marine Company Ltd. and DNV GL last year, was signed at the Nor-Shipping trade ...
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NewsNew partnership promotes digitalisation
Kongsberg and DNV GL are joining forces to offer shipping customers digital solutions which will optimise performance and enable them to have more secure and sustainable operations.
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NewsDNV GL signs first cyber security contract
Classification society DNV GL has signed a contract for the first Cyber Secure class notation with Scottish company, Stena Drilling.
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NewsLR gives AiP for heavy lift vessel concept
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has presented Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute with approval in principle (AiP) for a J-lay heavy lift vessel concept design.
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NewsWinGD extends two-stroke engine portfolio to meet eco-engine demand
WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.) has introduced three new low-speed, two-stroke engines that are capable of operating on low emission fuels in response to the growing demand for more efficient and reliable marine propulsion.
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