General News 13-18 – Page 37
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NewsAiP granted for high pressure ambient LCO2 transport concept
DNV has presented Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for their new CO2 tank system for the transportation of liquefied CO2.
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NewsHoulder acquires UK-based CFD specialist
Design and engineering consultancy Houlder has acquired Seaspeed Marine Consulting, a leading computational fluid dynamics business.
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NewsSafety report digest identifies risks of good intentions
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released a new collection of cases (Safety Digest volume 1 of 2022) detailing accidents and lessons learned.
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NewsPPG launches PPG PHENGUARD 985 phenolic epoxy tank coating
PPG has launched PPG PHENGUARD® 985 phenolic epoxy tank coating for the marine and tank storage sectors.
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NewsFortescue and E.ON act on Europe energy shortfall
Australian renewable green energy development company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and E.ON, one of Europe’s largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure, have plans to deliver up to five million tonnes per annum of green, renewable hydrogen to Europe by 2030.
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NewsAker accelerates integrated decarbonisation efforts
Aker Horizons has made a string of announcements aimed at accelerating the transition to green energy and green industry.
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NewsLack of effective engine repair cited in contact incident
A main engine starting problem led to the contact between an oil tanker and a loading dock in the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation.
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NewsSingapore Shipping Association join decarbonisation initiative
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has signed a partnership agreement with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) to accelerate decarbonisation efforts.
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NewsUS needs more ships to achieve 2030 offshore wind goal
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released a report outlining supply chain needs required to reach the nation’s offshore wind goal of 30GW by 2030.
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NewsScorpio Tankers collaborating on onboard carbon capture
Scorpio Tankers has entered into an MoU with Carbon Ridge LLC to collaborate on the development of onboard carbon capture for maritime vessels.
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NewsCE Delft reports on potential impacts of ETS extension
The Port of Rotterdam has commissioned CE Delft to investigate the proposed extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to the maritime sector.
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NewsNew methodology predicts flooding risk
As part of the ongoing FLARE project, NAPA and a team of researchers have developed a methodology to support navigators and assess the vulnerability of ships in emergencies.
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NewsElectric Propulsion Firm Build-Up in Belfast
Artemis Technologies has opened a new manufacturing facility within Belfast Harbour, to serve as a hub for further development and introduction of its eFoiler propulsion system.
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NewsAker Carbon Capture and Microsoft pursue joint carbon capture services
Aker Carbon Capture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to pursue joint innovation and explore opportunities to offer services in the carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) market.
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NewsProject Aims to Get the Measure of Methane Escape
A joint project has been launched to measure methane emissions from vessels fuelled by LNG. In addition to continuous onboard monitoring techniques, the endeavour will use drones and helicopters.
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NewsPower conversion investment
Power conversion firm plans to invest €140 million in R&D over the next three years
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NewsTie-up targets inland European CO2 shipments
Denmark-based Dan-Unity CO2 and Belgium-based Victrol are offering end-to-end seaborne CO2 transportation by rivers and sea to utilisation and storage facilities in Europe.
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NewsDamen Shipyards to cooperate with Greek equipment manufacturers
Damen Shipyards Group and the Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exports have signed a Declaration of Intent to enhance cooperation in ship building and development of marine equipment and ship technology.
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NewsHSD to resell MAN EEXI Compliance solutions
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with HSD Engine to deliver its energy efficiency existing ship index (EEXI) solutions to MAN B&W-branded low-speed engines manufactured by HSD.
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NewsRWE plans to builds ammonia terminal in Brunsbüttel
German energy producer RWE is following its plans to build the first German LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel near Hamburg with another nearby project - a terminal for the import of green ammonia.
