General News 13-18 – Page 44
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NewsLIME-BASED CARBON CAPTURE SYSTEM ADDS TO PROPULSION POWER
An Australia-based technology developer, Calix, is developing an onboard carbon capture technology that uses lime as feedstock and also captures SOx and NOx emissions.
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NewsBMT Belgium founder and MD retires
Carlos Maenhout has retired from his position as founder and managing director of BMT Belgium.
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NewsSeafarers to be given Covid vaccine priority
The International Maritime Organisation has welcome the decision by the World Health Organisation to prioritise seafarers for Covid-19 vaccines in instances of limited supplies.
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NewsShipping hosts decarbonisation event at COP26
Global shipping and announced a cross-industry event bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonisation.
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NewsNEW PRECIPITATES TECHNIQUE BOOST STRENGTH, DUCTILITY OF STRUCTURAL ALLOYS
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have developed a method for simultaneously increasing the strength and ductility of an alloy.
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NewsAlfa Laval invests in the development of Dutch air lubrication technology
Air lubrication for marine vessels is a developing solution that will radically reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact. Having acquired a minority stake in Marine Performance Systems B.V., a Rotterdam-based maritime technology company, Alfa Laval will be instrumental in making this long-sought technology a commercial reality.
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NewsIACS prioritises digitalisation and emissions
The International Association of Classification Societies has held its 83rd session (C83) in the wake of further shipping emissions reduction measures announced by the IMO.
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NewsNAPA and CADMATIC to provide integrated ship design solution
CADMATIC, the 3D-based design, engineering, and information management software solutions provider, and maritime services and data analysis provider, NAPA, have announced the launch of a new integrated, intelligent ship design software solution. The solution is intended to enhance the design process for shipyards and ship design companies.
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NewsLloyd’s Register sells division
Lloyd’s Register (LR) will sell one of its divisions to focus its growth strategy on the maritime industry.
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NewsAlfa Laval and Wallenius to form modern wind propulsion JV
Alfa Laval and Wallenius have announced plans to form a new 50/50 joint venture, AlfaWall Oceanbird, focused on the development of technology for fully wind-powered vessel propulsion.
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NewsSurging orders for WinGD’s biggest engines amid boxship spree
Winterthur-based engine developer WinGD has received more than 80 orders for its largest engines in 2021, reflecting the spate of orders for large containerships. WinGD''s orderbook for 920mm bore X92-B engines has grown six times compared to the number of engines ordered at the same time last year.
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NewsBOOST FOR NEW WELDING METHOD
Proven in aluminium shipbuilding, friction stir welding (FSW) technology is the subject of a multinational research project to extend applications to steel fabrication, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsNew Singapore office for North P&I Club
North P&I Club has taken occupancy of new offices in Singapore, its regional headquarters for Asia, enabling a focus on further growth in the region.
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NewsHelping shipowners decarbonise
Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS), Deltamarin and Bureau Veritas are joining forces to provide ship performance and energy transition solutions for the world’s shipowners.
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NewsCMP ADDS SELEKTOPE ANTIFOULING TO DEEPSEA VESSEL COATINGS
Chugoku Marine Paints is integrating I-Tech’s antifouling technology Selektope into a new coating within the SEAFLO NEO series for worldwide trading vessels. The new low friction, hydrolysis antifouling coating will be available from July 2021.
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NewsVale's ambitions to decarbonise the front haul route
Mining major Vale’s ambitions to lead the low carbon agenda include its maritime supply chain, Rodrigo Bermelho, Shipping Technical Manager at Vale explains.
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NewsNorth American decarbonisation coalition takes aim at regional waterborne transportation
A group of 24 leading North American industry participants have launched a coalition, the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, to achieve a commercially viable net zero emissions waterborne logistics sector.
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NewsRoyston appoints new agent for Thailand
Royston has boosted its electronic fuel management system business across Asia Pacific with the appointment of a new enginei agent for Thailand and a regional director.
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NewsWind power research centre powers up
The NorthWind research centre on wind energy has kicked off activities with its first General Assembly.
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NewsTECO and Chart team up on onboard CCS
TECO and Chart Industries have joined forces to develop technology to capture carbon dioxide emitted by ships and store it in liquid form.
