General News 13-18 – Page 49
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NewsNew solutions needed for bulk carriers to face ‘challenging’ EEDI
EEDI reductions for bulk carriers scheduled to be implemented under IMO’s EEDI requirements for newbuilding bulk carrier and tankers from 2025 under EEDI phase 3 “can mostly be met without major changes to the designs,” believes Johnny Kackur, business development manager at Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.
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NewsJoining forces to fast track Edda Wind
Wilhelmsen and Østensjø have joined forces to fast track the growth of renewable energy company Edda Wind.
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NewsApproval for HHI centreline oil-tight longitudinal bulkhead VLCC concept
DNV GL has presented Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with a general approval of ship application (GASA) for a new concept of very large crude carriers (VLCCs) with a centreline oil-tight longitudinal bulkhead.
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NewsWilhelmsen and Hyundai Glovis deepen ties
Wilhelmsen and Hyundai Glovis have signed a memorandum of understanding to exchange expertise and improve the companies’ technology and service offerings.
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NewsAutonomous ships to overhaul hub-and-spoke logistics
Autonomous shortsea and feeder distribution could disrupt hub-and-spoke logistics, Stevie Knight hears
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NewsBabcock awarded NorthLink service contract
A four-year service contract for NorthLink''s vessels has been awarded to Babcock, which will undertake planned maintenance and dry docking at its Rosyth facility.
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NewsABS and LR update CSRS ship design software to comply with IACS changes
ABS and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have updated their Common Structural Rules Software (CSRS) to comply with a 1 July Rule Change Notice from IACS.
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NewsProfit sharing contract cuts emissions
A profit-sharing contract between Wärtsilä and Brittany Ferries has resulted in a reduction of operational exhaust emissions for the latter’s vessels.
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NewsGovernment funds maritime projects in England
The UK government is making £900 million available through the new Getting Building Fund for investment in local, shovel-ready infrastructure projects to stimulate jobs and support economic recovery.
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NewsRicardo completes virtual remote IMO Tier III certification test
Ricardo, the engineering and technology consultancy, has completed its first IMO Tier III virtual certification test, after working with a Scandinavian customer to certify a large marine engine series.
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NewsSynergy and Norden join forces
Synergy Group and Norden have formed a new joint venture to handle the technical management of Norden’s tanker vessels.
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NewsClassNK issues AiP to Airseas kite system
ClassNK has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to K Line and Airseas for their Seawing automated kite system.
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NewsFourth GHG study confirms rising trend in GHG emissions
The 4th greenhouse gas (GHG) study updates absolute levels of GHG emissions from shipping to 2018, and also introduces a new voyage-based emissions metric.
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NewsBangladesh recycling project enters Phase III
The third phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe ship recycling in Bangladesh has been given the go-ahead, with Norway committing approximately US$1.5 million in support.
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NewsFuel finance options from Bulugo
Digital bunker fuel and lubricant platform Bulugo can now offer buyers external unsecured finance of up to US$20m under an exclusive agreement with Whitehall Finance.
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NewsVW to suspend sale of MAN ES
The Volkswagen Group has committed to suspend the sale of MAN ES until end-2024 at the earliest, and end-2026 should the group consistently meet agreed profitability levels after the restructuring. MAN Energy Solutions has also all but halved the number of expected job losses in Germany to 1,650 under the ...
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NewsNippon completes recoating of Danaos vessels
Nippon Paint Marine has completed the recoating of seven Danaos-managed containerships, with the last two vessels in the series leaving drydock in June.
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NewsKPI Bridge Oil and OceanConnect merger
KPI Bridge Oil and OceanConnect Marine have formally completed a merger to create a new brand and entity, KPI OceanConnect.
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NewsZF refocuses auto powertrain unit on e-mobility developments
ZF is restructuring the technology company''s passenger vehicle focused powertrain unit, and will create a new division out of the previous Car Powertrain Technology and E-Mobility Divisions to offer electrified driveline solutions under one roof.
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NewsDamen to supply tugs to Antwerp
Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a contract by the Port of Antwerp to deliver two RSD Tugs 2513 after an intensive tender process.
