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  • 'Coral Methane'
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    New LNG carrier for Anthony Veder

    2019-03-19T12:24:00Z

    Anthony Veder has expanded its fleet with a 30,000 cbm LNG carrier that is currently being constructed by Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in Ningbo, China.

  • The advanced Aker BioMarine support vessel is designed for operation in Antarctic waters
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    Wärtsilä designs advanced polar transport

    2019-03-19T12:14:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä is to design and equip an advanced polar multipurpose transport vessel for Norway-based Aker BioMarine. The vessel, which is designed for operation in Antarctic waters, will be constructed at CIMC Raffles'' shipyard in Shandong province, China. As part of the contract, Wärtsilä will supply a package of ...

  • The successful first LNG ship-to-ship bunker operation in the port of Visby was the result of intensive preparation by Nauticor’s team, its partners and authorities.
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    Kairos supplies first LNG bunker in Baltic port

    2019-03-19T11:30:00Z

    Leading LNG supplier Nauticor''s LNG bunker supply vessel, Kairos, has completed the first LNG refuelling in the Swedish port of Visby for the newbuild RoPax, Visborg.

  • Distinctive form: Egbert Wagenborg was the first ship built to EasyMax principles (photo credit: Flying Focus).
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    EasyMax design endorsed by second contract

    2019-03-19T10:14:00Z

    A second cargo vessel of the innovative EasyMax concept has been ordered in the Netherlands by Wagenborg Shipping from Royal Niestern Sander in the light of trading performance with the 2017-built first-of-class Egbert Wagenborg, writes David Tinsley.

  • There are currently four designated SOx-ECAs worldwide.
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    SPAIN ENDORSES MEDITERRANEAN ECA

    2019-03-18T18:27:00Z

    Speaking at a conference held in Madrid on 18 March, a Spanish ministerial representative announced that the Iberian country would support an application to introduce an emission control area (ECA) to limit sulphur oxides (SOx) from ships in the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Kaj Portin noted existing Wärtsilä dual-fuel LNG engines could be retrofitted to run on 10-15% hydrogen "relatively quickly" (credit: Wärtsilä)
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    Wärtsilä hydrogen research bears fruit

    2019-03-18T15:00:00Z

    Kaj Portin, Wärtsilä’s General Manager of Research & Technology Programs, Engines Technology, discussed progress in developing hybrid solutions to use hydrogen in gas or combustion engines.

  • Stena Bulk is to invest USD55 million in 16 open-loop exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubber) systems from Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Bluesoul Environment Technology
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    Stena Bulk invests USD55m in scrubbers

    2019-03-18T14:46:00Z

    Stena Bulk is to invest USD55 million in 16 open-loop exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubber) systems from Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Bluesoul Environment Technology. The units will be installed before January 2020 on five Suezmax and ten IMOIIMAX vessels as well as one standard MR. The total investment includes equipment, installation ...

  • Ten affiliates of Total have deployed Opsealog's MarineLog Photo: Opsealog
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    Opsealog rolls out MarineLog to Total

    2019-03-18T14:08:00Z

    Ten affiliates of energy company, Total Exploration & Production, have deployed Opsealog''s MarineLog to optimise their offshore logistics operations by reducing costs and increasing productivity.

  • Wilhelmsen has deployed drone technology from shore to ship Photo: Wilhelmsen Ships Service
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    Wilhelmsen delivers from shore by drone

    2019-03-18T13:35:00Z

    Wilhelmsen Ships Service, in partnership with Airbus, has deployed drone technology in real-time port conditions, delivering time-critical items to working vessels at anchorage.

  • Fabiola, one of a quartett of big Döhle boxships getting new scrubber power packs.
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    German power packs ease scrubber installation

    2019-03-18T10:54:00Z

    Germany’s Peter Döhle has become the first shipping company to acquire new Scrubber Power Pack (S-PP) systems developed by Hamburg engineering firm E-powered Marine Solutions (E-MS), reports Tom Todd.

  • MSC and Fincantieri have signed contracts for four new cruise ships Photo: Fincantieri
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    Fincantieri to build four MSC cruise ships

    2019-03-15T16:06:00Z

    Global shipping company, MSC, and Italian shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have signed the final contracts for the construction of four luxury cruise ships.

  • The 'Spirit of Vancouver Island' has recently completed an upgrade and conversion to LNG at Remontowa Shipyard Photo: Remontowa
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    Remontowa in RoRo LNG conversion

    2019-03-15T13:48:00Z

    A BC Ferries RoRo vessel has departed Remontowa Shiprepair Yard following the successful completion of a mid-life upgrade (MLU).

  • Mr. Hayato Suga discussed ClassNK's research into the integrity of in-tank cargo pump towers
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    ClassNK to fore in gas containment classification

    2019-03-15T09:37:00Z

    ClassNK focuses on updating its classification rules and developing standards in new areas.

  • UECC is investing in new, greener carriers Photo: UECC
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    UECC invests in new generation PCTCs

    2019-03-14T13:01:00Z

    United European Car Carriers (UECC) has signed a contract with China Ship Building Trading and Jiangnan Shipyard Group to build two new generation pure car truck carriers (PCTC).

  • GAC Marine will provide services to Petronas for its Garagol Deniz West oil field Photo: GAC Marine
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    GAC Marine to supply services for Petronas

    2019-03-14T10:02:00Z

    GAC Marine’s Turkmenistan branch has been awarded two contracts by Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd (PC(T)SB) to provide marine services for its development of the Garagol Deniz West (GDW) offshore oil field.

  • Atair - first LNG fuelled research ship for Germany
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    German LNG research newbuild is on track

    2019-03-13T21:55:00Z

    Construction of Atair - the world’s first government-owned, LNG driven survey and research ship - is on target and in budget for delivery to German service next year. Tom Todd takes a look.

  • Testing of the newly-designed Pump Vaporiser Unit (PVU) installed at MAN Cryo will begin in summer 2019, and the first reference of the PVU8000 is expected in 2020.
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    MAN Energy Solutions to introduce PVU to ME-GI engines

    2019-03-13T21:27:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions is introducing a newly-designed Pump Vaporiser Unit (PVU) to fuel its ME-GI engines, and will install the first reference of its PVU8000 in 2020.

  • MAN has already received a number of orders for the updated version of its ‘workhorse’ MAN L23/30H engine, the MAN L23/30H Mk 3 EcoGen.
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    MAN builds on classic L23/30H for Mk 3 EcoGen

    2019-03-13T21:00:00Z

    Engine designer MAN Energy Solutions has introduced an updated version of its ‘workhorse’ MAN L23/30H engine, the MAN L23/30H Mk 3 EcoGen.

  • Industry experts are calling for a review of wastewater discharge rules to ensure performance is verified Photo: ACO Marine
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    Enforce discharge rules, says ACO Marine

    2019-03-13T13:59:00Z

    ACO Marine, together with wastewater treatment system manufacturers and environmental organisations, has called for a revision to MARPOL Annex IV in order to verify the ongoing performance and discharge criteria of onboard sewage treated systems.

  • Deltamarin and RMC will design a new car passenger ferry for Finnish-Swedish consortium, Kvarken Link: Photo: RMC
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    Deltamarin and RMC to design new ferry

    2019-03-13T13:49:00Z

    Construction and engineering company, Deltamarin, has signed a contract with Rauma Marine Constructions Oy (RMC) for the design of a car passenger ferry for Finnish-Swedish consortium, Kvarken Link AB.