General News 13-18 – Page 54
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NewsSouth Korea eyes ECA from 2022
South Korea is to introduce a requirement that vessels must operate on 0.1% sulphur fuel while berthed or moored at seven specified ports. The requirement will take effect from 1 September 2020.
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News'Mandatory contribution' R&D fund proposed by industry leaders
A global decarbonisation R&D fund could be financed by a mandatory contribution of US$2 per tonne of marine fuel, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsClimate change needs global approach: BIMCO
BIMCO has welcomed the recognition of the European Commission that tackling climate change is a global issue that needs an international collaborative approach.
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NewsFuture-proof shipping solutions initiative
CSSC and DNV GL have begun a strategic partnership with a focus on developing future-proof solutions and competencies for shipping in a variety of fields including alternative fuels and environmentally friendly technologies.
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NewsBIMCO simplifies dispute process
BIMCO’s documentary committee has agreed to carry out a major revision of the dispute resolution clause with the aim to shorten and simplify what has become BIMCO’s longest standard clause.
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NewsMediterranean ECA moves closer
Mediterranean countries have agreed on a road map for the designation of the Mediterranean Sea as an emission control area (ECA) for sulphur emissions at the 21st conference of parties of the Barcelona Convention in Naples.
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NewsGuidance to mitigate Li battery system fires
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA), Corvus and class society Lloyd’s Register (LR) have issued circulars to shipowners and operators alerting them to hazards associated with lithium battery systems following a battery room fire on a passenger ferry in Norway in October.
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NewsHigh Frequency Harmonics and Marine Power Quality
Ian C Evans, Principal Electrical Engineer, Harmonic Solutions Marine examines some of the issues associated with poor power quality found on vessels today.
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NewsAIP for ULCC windshield design
Tokyo-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have announced that DNV GL has given approval in principle (AIP) to MOL and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for their bow windshield designed for ultra-large container carriers.
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NewsGasum acquires parts of AGA and Nauticor
Gasum is acquiring AGA’s Clean Energy business and Nauticor’s Marine Bunkering business from their current owner, Linde AG.
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NewsHull coatings study shows speed benefits
A new study has demonstrated improved vessel power efficiency and reduced speed loss with PPG marine hull coatings.
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NewsShell to supply products and services to CCCC
Shell Marine has signed a framework agreement with CCCC Dredging of China to supply marine lubricants and provide technical services across the Chinese company’s fleet.
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NewsPowerCell fuel cell system on show at expo
PowerCell Sweden has developed an improved version of its MS-100 fuel cell system which will be presented at the Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition in California on 5 November.
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NewsCorvus Energy to market LiC technology
Corvus Energy agreed a licensing agreement Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) for a lithium-ion capacitor (LiC) technology.
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NewsReduce power to cut emissions, says BIMCO
Non-governmental organisation, BIMCO, has submitted a proposal to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to regulate propulsion power of ships in an attempt to sustain the greenhouse gas (GHG) savings already achieved through slower steaming.
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NewsBIO-UV Group acquires Triogen Holdings
BIO-UV Group has acquired a 100% stake in Scotland-based Triogen Holdings and its subsidiary Suez Purification and Disinfection Systems from Suez Water Technologies & Solutions.
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NewsLeaders urge action on fuel standards
The Round Table leaders of shipping industry trade associations, BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO, have met in London to consider transformational issues affecting the sector.
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NewsABB enables emissions-free Marseille visits
ABB is supplying shore connection technology to three Corsica Linea ferries, helping to reduce noise pollution and emissions whilst berthed in the Port of Marseille in France.
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NewsABS LISW event identifies decarbonisation challenges
Classification society ABS attracted a high-profile panel to discuss the industry’s decarbonisation challenge at a London International Shipping Week event on Monday.
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NewsExxonMobil and CMES strengthen ties
ExxonMobil Marine and China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement aimed at strengthening ties between the companies.
