General News 13-18 – Page 30
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NewsPanel to provide insight into EU shore power proposals
The Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels is hosting a keynote panel discussion to examine the impact of the proposed extension of shore-power supply requirements to ports within the European Union.
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NewsBV grants AiP to C-Claw™
Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted Approval in Principle to COLD PAD for their C-Claw™ technology.
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NewsDNV creates new expert team in China
DNV has launched a Shanghai-based Gas Carrier and Alternative Fuels Expert Team to support key stakeholders amid strong growth in the two markets in China.
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NewsClean maritime consortium awarded £1.2M
A new consortium has been awarded £1.2 million to address clean maritime challenges in the ports and shipping sectors
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NewsABB loses Azipod court case
Cruise line wins its case against ABB over allegations it misrepresented the safety of its Azipod propulsion system
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NewsWinners announced for enclosed space safety competition
The winners of The Human Element Industry Group Safety Competition – Enclosed Spaces have been announced.
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NewsMain Engine failure exposes maintenance deficiencies
The Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has highlighted a case of maintenance deficiencies, which contributed to a vessel leaving service for 12 hours for unscheduled maintenance.
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NewsUltra-fast charging
A new ultra-fast charging system promises to speed up the efficiency of electric transport
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NewsSingapore to develop floating renewable energy system
Three Singapore-based partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a joint-study on the technological and economic feasibility of developing a first-of-its-kind floating hybrid renewable energy system for operations in Singapore.
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NewsSoftware error led to ferry grounding
A software flaw combined with the captain’s failure to use back-up controls led to the grounding of a passenger ferry last year in New York City in the United States.
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NewsICS asks shipowners to consider alternative CII calculations
How shipowners report their Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating will have a big impact on future efforts to improve the measure, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
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NewsICS proposes global fund and reward scheme
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a proposal to the IMO for a scheme that would accelerate shipping’s transition to net zero by financially rewarding ships and energy producers that invest in low/net zero emission fuels.
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NewsAMSA: many ships failing on planned maintenance
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority conducted a focused inspection campaign on planned maintenance between 15 January and 28 February 2022 and concluded that a high number of ships failed to comply with planned maintenance requirements.
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NewsCCS strengthens digital survey capabilities
China Classification Society (CCS) has confirmed its efforts to ensure that data-driven digital surveys will be the way of the future.
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NewsHavyard proposes name change
The new name will signify Havyard’s commitment to equality and value whilst honouring its maritime origins
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NewsNautical Institute joins OCEAN navigation project
The Nautical Institute has joined the newly-launched OCEAN project.
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NewsIMO report estimates emissions from biofouling
The importance of maintaining a smooth and clean hull free from biofouling has been outlined in a new report from IMO.
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NewsEU Parliament votes for green fuel percentage by 2030
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a 2% mandate for green shipping fuels by 2030, ahead of negotiations with the EU Council, but rejected a motion for a 100% GHG reduction by 2050.
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NewsSvitzer appoints new UK MD
Following the merging of Svitzer’s UK North and South clusters earlier this year, the new MD will further unify operations in UK market
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NewsMissing engine parts led to fire
A missing retaining ring and mounting bracket on the port main diesel engine led to an engine-room fire on a towing vessel in the US, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
