General News 13-18 – Page 33
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NewsMOL trials world’s first onboard wind measurement device
Japanese companies Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Metro Weather have demonstrated the onboard operation of Metro Weather’s Doppler Lidar that measures faraway wind conditions in real time.
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NewsUKHO readies for withdrawal of paper charts
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced its intention to develop options for the withdrawal from global paper chart production by late 2026 to increase focus on its digital navigation products and services.
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NewsMARIN-led research projects further understanding of wind-assist vessel design
Researchers at MARIN are examining the regulatory framework and design maturity of wind-assist technologies.
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NewsDesign changes would reduce enclosed spaces risks
In 2018, InterManager launched a survey on enclosed space deaths. Now, as a driving force behind the action being taken on those deaths, the organisation is calling for changes to vessel design, procedures and regulations.
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NewsABB confirms turbocharging business spin off
ABB has announced it will spin off Accelleron (formerly ABB Turbocharging), its market-leading turbocharging division. Accelleron will list on SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich on 3 October 2022, subject to approval from ABB’s shareholders among others.
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NewsDutch green maritime coalition
A green coalition hopes to position the northern Netherlands as a global leader of clean shipping
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NewsReport highlights vibration-induced failures
ABS has published a detailed analysis of ship vibration issues which presents the latest developments in vibration analysis, vibration criteria and mitigation measures.
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NewsEGA eyes kites, alt fuels and CCS in K Line decarb deal
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. Group (“K” Line Group) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to cooperate on research and pilot projects to decarbonise bulk cargo shipping on 28 June.
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NewsBerge Bulk invests in rotor sails
Singapore-based dry bulk owner Berge Bulk has signed agreements with Anemoi Marine Technologies to supply and fit two vessels in its dry bulk fleet with Anemoi rotor sails.
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NewsBlue Visby Consortium tackles “sail fast, then wait”
The Blue Visby Consortium has been formed with the aim of helping the shipping industry eliminate the practice of “Sail Fast, then Wait” through a collaborative platform.
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd agree on biofuel
DHL Global Forwarding has signed an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd for the use of advanced biofuels starting with a shipment of 18,000 teu.
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NewsNewbuild orders are increasingly new-fuel ready
Clarksons Research reports that a record 268 newbuild orders calling for alternative fuels were received in the first half of 2022, and more will be alternative fuel ready.
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NewsBroken wire caused berthing accident
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released its investigation report (M19C0054) on a March 2019 berthing incident involving the roll-on/roll-off ferry Apollo in Matane, Quebec.
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NewsElomatic establishes new ship design subsidiary
Finland-based Elomatic Oy has established a subsidiary in Wismar, Germany, focusing on ship design and offshore wind power structures.
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NewsSupply Chain Issues Hit German Makers
German suppliers of marine equipment and systems recorded a 2.5% drop in turnover last year, but new orders surged by more than 14%.
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NewsKR representative elected Chair of IACS Hull Panel
Korean Register’s Cho Hyungmin, Principal Surveyor of Ship & Offshore Technology Team, has been elected the next Chair of the IACS Hull Panel.
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NewsTGE wins gas handling order for Northern Lights LCO2 carriers
German company TGE Marine Gas Engineering says that it has been awarded a contract by Dalian Shipbuilding (DSIC) to deliver the gas handling systems for two new liquid CO2 (LCO2) carriers. The carriers have been ordered in connection with the Northern Lights CO2 Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facility in ...
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NewsCarbotreat and VDL AEC Maritime partner on CCS
Netherlands-based companies VDL AEC Maritime and Carbotreat have joined forces to provide carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions for LNG and HFO fuelled vessels.
