General News 13-18 – Page 61
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NewsICS updates Sulphur Cap compliance guidance
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has updated its guidance to international shipping on achieving Compliance with the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap.
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NewsEU impact assessment favours Med ECA
A European Commission funded impact assessment into a potential Mediterranean emissions control area (ECA) found that designating such an ECA would result in significant socio-economic benefits. This is the third such study to report since mid-December amid intensifying attention on a potential designation. The IMO''s MEPC is clarifying its existing ...
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NewsNK launches PSC performance system
Classification society, ClassNK, has launched Primeship-PSC Intelligence, a support system aimed at improving Port State Control (PSC) performance and ship management.
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NewsDNV GL brings 'digital twin' back to life
Classification society, DNV GL, has developed a method of hull condition monitoring which makes use of the ship''s ''digital twin'', a virtual model prepared during the design phase.
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NewsZEV study maps 2050 action needed
A new study aims to show the early action needed to enable the shipping and supply infrastructure industries to deliver zero-emission vessels (ZEVs) that are crucial to achieve the IMO’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy 2050 ambition.
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NewsMoss and DNV GL present hydrogen bunker vessel design
Moss Maritime, in cooperation with Equinor, Wilhelmsen and DNV-GL, has developed a design for a Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) bunker vessel. The vessel design comes at a time when hydrogen is finally developing into a viable solution for the larger market.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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NewsWärtsilä designs and powers fishing boat
Technology group Wärtsilä is to provide the ship design, main engine and other propulsion equipment for a new state-of-the-art fishing vessel.
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NewsADNOC project delivers fuel savings
ADNOC Logistics & Services, the marine and logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has announced that it has reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 23 per cent across a fleet of 27 vessels.
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Wabtec and GE Transportation to merge
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its review of the pending merger of passenger rail transport company, Wabtec, and GE Transportation, a business unit of General Electric, meaning that the deal can now go ahead.
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NewsMOL adopts Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress for entire fleet
Major ship operator Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is to connect its entire fleet with network operator Inmarsat''s Fleet Xpress connectivity product.
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NewsHavyard merges controls and electrics
Ship technology company, Havyard, is combining its navigation, automation and power systems services with the merger of its Norwegian Control Systems (NCS) and Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) brands.
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NewsEniram helps French ferry operator find 2% fuel savings
French ferry operator La Méridionale achieved annualised fuel savings of around 2% on its RoPax Piana after trialling two energy management solutions from Eniram, a Wärtsilä subsidiary, for over 12 months.
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NewsTranspetrol upgrades fleet connectivity
International ship owner Transpetrol has upgraded its fleet’s connectivity after renewing a contract with VSAT network operator Marlink, permitting more potential digital applications.
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NewsDatum Electronics receives CCS plan approval
UK-based Datum Electronics has announced that its marine shaft power meter system has been awarded a plan approval by the China Classification Society (CCS).
