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ConferenceChairmen confirmed
The world’s largest shipping association, BIMCO; and the German Shipowners Association, VDR, who represent the fourth-largest merchant fleet in the world confirm chairmanship of Propulsion & Future Fuels 2019.
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NewsLNG uptake to be steady not fast: Oxford Institute Energy Studies
Demand for LNG fuel in Northern Europe is unlikely to accelerate rapidly over the coming years, as ship owners are likely to opt for LNG for newbuilds rather than retro-fitting their existing fleet, according to a new study from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
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NewsContainerships Nord completes maiden LNG bunker at Rotterdam
Containerships’ new LNG-fuelled container ship, the Containerships Nord, completed its first ship-to-ship bunkering of LNG at the port of Rotterdam on 24 January 2019.
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NewsFujairah latest to ban open-loop scrubbers
The Port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates has become the latest port to ban the use of open-loop scrubbers from 2020 over environmental concerns.
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NewsVan Oord’s Svanen in new Baltic project
Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel, Svanen, is to be deployed once again in the Baltic Sea, where it will help lay the foundations for a new wind farm.
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NewsWaigaoqiao begins second FPSO for SBM Offshore
Chinese shipyard Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding began construction work on 20 January on a second floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSO) for Netherlands-based SBM Offshore. The contract for construction of the second hull was signed on 21 November 2018.
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NewsSchottel: new mechanical hybrid solution for thrusters
Schottel, the German-based propulsion specialist, has developed a new mechanical hybrid solution for thrusters on workboats, improving main engine loading and optimising utilisation during light operation.
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NewsSFK orders hybrid passenger ferry
German tug and ferry company, Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK) has commissioned Holland Shipyards to design and deliver a new foot passenger ferry.
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NewsWaterborne TP releases latest agenda
The Waterborne Technology Platform, the European research and innovation platform for maritime industries, has presented its latest Strategic Research Agenda to the European Commission.
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NewsFerus Smit delivers LNG coastal tanker to Erik Thun
Dutch shipyard Ferus Smit delivered the ‘Thun Evolve’, a new dual-fuel LNG powered coastal tanker, for Swedish shipping company Erik Thun on 15 December 2018.
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NewsUK government announces ambitious maritime strategy
The UK government is to announce an ambitious maritime strategy today to maintain the UK’s position as a leading global maritime hub.
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NewsNavantia delivers Monte Urquiola Suezmax
Navantia, the Spanish shipbuilder, recently delivered the Monte Urquiola at its Puerto Real facility in south-western Spain. The vessel is the third of four Suezmax tankers originally ordered in 2015.
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NewsIridium launches broadband satellite service
Satellite network operator Iridium launched a new connectivity platform to provide high-speed broadband services to maritime and terrestrial customers. Iridium Certus utilises Global L-band VSAT, based on Iridium''s new $3 billion low orbit satellite constellation of 66 satellites.
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NewsFinland to permit remote pilotage in waters
Finland is to permit pilotage to be performed remotely in its territorial waters, after an act of parliament modified the Pilotage Act. The law is expected to enter effect from 1 February 2019.
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NewsDanfoss acquires UQM
UQM, a developer of alternative energy technologies, is merging with the Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss, in a deal worth approximately US$100m.
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NewsOSC’s ambitious expansion plans
The chief financial officer of state-owned Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has spoken of the firm’s ambitious expansion plans as the company hopes to cement its role in the bulk and container market.
