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Methanol
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Using an abundant, if toxic, resource to power the maritime fleet. A mature future fuel already in use - but will it become dominant? LNG is currently the most popular lower carbon fuel, but with bio and e-LNG it could move beyond its current transition fuel status supported by extensive existing infrastructure. Numerous NGOs protested against the IMO earlier this year putting biofuels in its Global Fuel Standard, but the “fuel versus food” debate seems to have been solved by deriving fuels from waste. Technically the cleanest possible fuel source available to the maritime world and one that has the longest history, dating back to the 1950s. Why is it not in common, non-military use? Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
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NewsChengxi wins 84,000dwt multipurpose vessel series
Japan’s Kumiai Senpaku has awarded China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) a contract for 10 x 84,500dwt multipurpose vessels, as well as a 17,000 dwt asphalt carrier. The orders will be built at Chengxi Shipbuilding, although no details about delivery dates were announced.
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NewsDiesel-Electric Bulker Boosts Canadian Fleet
Voyaging up the St Lawrence River with cargo for the first time this month, the 25,800dwt Nukumi is an innovative addition to the self-unloader fleet working the eastern Canada and Great Lakes trades.
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NewsBespoke self-unloader for vital trade
Canadian shipping’s high profile in the self-discharging bulk carrier stakes has found new expression in an innovative vessel nearing completion at a Chinese yard, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCAPACITY BOOST FOR EUROPEAN STONE TRADE
Destined for the north European aggregates trade, the second of two 40,700dwt gravity self-unloading bulk carriers ordered by a German-Canadian joint venture is being readied in China, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsDIRECT ELECTRIC DRIVE PROPULSION SYSTEM CHOSEN FOR BULK CARRIER
After over 60,000 hours of trouble-free operation for shipowner Polarcus, Berg Propulsion’s Twin Fin direct electric drive propulsion system has been chosen by CSL Group for their latest self unloading bulk carrier under construction in China.
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NewsBOXSHIP TONNAGE FOR US FRUIT TRADE
Putting trade in US imports of fresh fruit and other perishable produce from Latin America on a new economic and environmental footing, Dole Food Company has taken delivery of the first of two Chinese-built refrigerated containerships, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCHINA DELIVERS A NEW RECORD-BREAKER
Chinese shipbuilding’s challenge to Japanese pre-eminence in the woodchip carrier market is exemplified by the completion of a vessel of some five million cubic feet capacity on the Yangtze shoreline at Jiangyin, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsChengxi launches largest wood chip carrier
The first of a series of 70,000dwt wood chip carriers was launched at China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) subsidiary Chengxi Shipyard last week.
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NewsFlexible new breed raises handysize bar
The 38,762dwt geared handysize carrier ‘True Love’ has provided the Green Dolphin concept with its seagoing debut - leading a robust and exceptionally economical new generation of versatile ‘workhorses’ for multifarious bulk cargo commerce. David Tinsley reports.
