Energy Saving Devices – Page 8
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NewsME-GI engines to power liquid CO2 carriers
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry has ordered 2 × MAN B&W 7S35ME-GI dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of two 7,500 cubic-metre, liquid CO2 carriers for Northern Lights, the joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies.
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NewsRotor Sails for world’s largest short sea ro-ro
Norsepower has signed an agreement with CLdN to install two tilting Rotor Sails on board the world’s largest short sea ro-ro.
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NewsWind association calls for broader decarb approach
Policy makers should adopt an energy centric approach to decarbonisation, not just a narrow fuel focused one.
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Novel ORC technology offers efficiency savings
A group of researchers have proposed a novel auxiliary trigeneration waste heat recovery system that produces electricity, cooling, and freshwater. The system is expected to improve engine efficiency by around 11% under optimal conditions.
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NewsHard Sail to be installed on new bulk carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Oshima Shipbuilding have completed the development of a hard sail system that will now be installed on a 99,000dwt bulk carrier newbuilding.
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NewsIMO grants the International Windship Association consultative status
The IMO has formally confirmed that the International Windship Association (IWSA) has been granted full consultative status at the regulatory body.
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NewsInflatable sail to be tested on French Ro-Ro Containership
Michelin’s WISAMO inflatable wing sail system will be tested on a Compagnie Maritime Nantaise - MN ro-ro starting from the end of 2022.
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NewsNovel Coaster Class Spurs German Yard’s Revival
Construction of a new generation of short-sea cargo vessel has been awarded to a German shipyard purchased four years ago by Norway’s Fosen Group.
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NewsFirst commercial installation for French wind-assisted propulsion system
The first commercial installation of Airseas’ automated kite wind-assisted propulsion solution on board a commercial vessel has been completed, with commercial operation of the system expected to begin in the second half of 2022.
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NewsKCC inks fleet-wide Becker-Mewis Duct deal
Norwegian operator Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has signed an agreement with Becker-Marine Systems to install the Becker-Mewis Duct across its fleet following a successful trial aboard one of its CABU (caustic soda/bulk carrier) vessels
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NewsMTF produces concept paper proposing key criteria for assessing decarbonisation technologies
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), a forum of Flag States and Classification Societies that includes ABS, ClassNK, DNV and LR among its members, has revealed a framework intended to empower decision-makers in shipping to holistically assess and compare decarbonisation technologies and low to zero-emission energy carriers.
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NewsOceanbird wind propulsion JV company finalised
On 22 November, Alfa Laval and Wallenius finalized the 50/50 joint venture that will take Oceanbird wind power solutions from cutting-edge marine concept to commercial reality. Source: Oceanbird Oceanbird will take wind power solutions from a cutting-edge marine concept to commercial reality
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NewsAlfa Laval to distribute ORC solution in marine market
Alfa Laval has signed a cooperation agreement with Orcan Energy to market and distribute energy efficiency solutions based on Orcan’s Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology in the marine market
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NewsMEPC 77 decision set to boost interest in wind-assist solutions, conference hears
A final decision on the emissions reduction factor for wind-assisted propulsion systems at MEPC 77 is expected to lead to a surge of interest for such solutions, delegates at the 2021 Motorship and Propulsion & Future Fuels conference heard.
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NewsNew ORC heat recovery systems boost energy efficiency of dual-fuel engines
Researchers from Korea Maritime & Ocean University have developed two organic Rankine cycle (ORC) heat recovery systems to improve the energy efficiency of LNG-fuelled ships running dual-fuel engines.
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NewsESD SUPPLIERS SEE REGULATORY FACTORS FANNING INTEREST
Regulatory factors are stoking interest in energy-saving device solutions from some trades, although a broader industry-wide focus on fuel efficiencies, and altering fuel supply economics, are also contributing
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NewsWind propulsion and the key role of automation in making it a reality
Increasing interest in the sail assist systems space is set to lead to demands for higher standards of automation, writes Terje Lade, Vindskip project manager.
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NewsPractical and proven wind technology for dry bulk vessels
Installing wind technologies as retrofit or newbuild could be the answer to tighter emissions targets for most vessel segments, including bulk carriers, writes Nick Contopoulos, COO, Anemoi.
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NewsAIRBUS AERONAUTICS INFORMS KITE SYSTEM DESIGN
Airseas, an Airbus spin-off, has harnessed the aeronautical expertise of its parent company to create a kite system expected to be serialised for roll out by “K” Line.
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