General News 13-18 – Page 51
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NewsClassNK issues AiP to Airseas kite system
ClassNK has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to K Line and Airseas for their Seawing automated kite system.
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NewsFourth GHG study confirms rising trend in GHG emissions
The 4th greenhouse gas (GHG) study updates absolute levels of GHG emissions from shipping to 2018, and also introduces a new voyage-based emissions metric.
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NewsBangladesh recycling project enters Phase III
The third phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe ship recycling in Bangladesh has been given the go-ahead, with Norway committing approximately US$1.5 million in support.
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NewsFuel finance options from Bulugo
Digital bunker fuel and lubricant platform Bulugo can now offer buyers external unsecured finance of up to US$20m under an exclusive agreement with Whitehall Finance.
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NewsVW to suspend sale of MAN ES
The Volkswagen Group has committed to suspend the sale of MAN ES until end-2024 at the earliest, and end-2026 should the group consistently meet agreed profitability levels after the restructuring. MAN Energy Solutions has also all but halved the number of expected job losses in Germany to 1,650 under the ...
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NewsNippon completes recoating of Danaos vessels
Nippon Paint Marine has completed the recoating of seven Danaos-managed containerships, with the last two vessels in the series leaving drydock in June.
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NewsKPI Bridge Oil and OceanConnect merger
KPI Bridge Oil and OceanConnect Marine have formally completed a merger to create a new brand and entity, KPI OceanConnect.
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NewsZF refocuses auto powertrain unit on e-mobility developments
ZF is restructuring the technology company''s passenger vehicle focused powertrain unit, and will create a new division out of the previous Car Powertrain Technology and E-Mobility Divisions to offer electrified driveline solutions under one roof.
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NewsDamen to supply tugs to Antwerp
Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a contract by the Port of Antwerp to deliver two RSD Tugs 2513 after an intensive tender process.
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NewsRAMSSES hull section demonstrator progresses
The composite hull-section demonstrator within the EU-funded RAMSSES project is progressing. On 18 July, the project partners unveiled a full-scale composite ship hull section at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding’s (DSNS) facility in Vlissingen-East, the Netherlands.
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NewsGTT and Fleet Management sign TSA
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has signed a global technical services agreement (TSA) with the Hong-Kong based ship management company, Fleet Management.
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NewsHengst to acquire Bosch Rexroth's hydraulic filtration division
Hengst is acquiring the hydraulic filtration business of Bosch Rexroth.
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NewsMAN ES announces extensive restructuring programme
MAN Energy Solutions is launching an extensive restructuring process to ensure the future viability of the company. The significant cost-cutting programme - entitled Program for the Future - is also intended to accelerate the group’s transformation into a sustainable energy solutions provider.
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NewsSiemens Gamesa services offshore wind farm
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will service Germany’s newest offshore wind park Trianel Windpark Borkum II (TWB II).
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NewsAlfa Laval in Neles takeover bid
Alfa Laval is making a cash offer for all issued and outstanding shares in valve manufacturing specialist, Neles.
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NewsClass seafarers as key workers, urges IMO
The IMO Secretary-General has welcomed the commitment of 12 countries to facilitate crew changes and achieve key worker designation for seafarers, following a virtual ministerial summit hosted by the UK government on 9 July.
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NewsCALIFORNIA READY TO SPEND VW PAYOUT ON ELECTRIC PROPULSION
California is offering funding for zero-emission projects including repowering ferries, tugboats and towboats with all-electric or fuel cell propulsion and the installation of shore power at berths that serve ocean-going vessels.
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NewsFirst cruise ship receives CIP-M certificate
Dream Cruises’ ‘Explorer Dream’ has become the first cruise ship to receive the Certification in Infection Prevention for the Maritime industry (CIP-M) from classification society, DNV GL.
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NewsVan Aalst Group launches Nortek Services
The Van Aalst Group has set up Nortek Services in Kristiansand, Norway to provide maintenance and workshop services for clients operating worldwide in the offshore oil, gas, marine and renewables industry.
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NewsBerg moves manufacturing to single location
Berg Propulsion will invest in the centralisation of all manufacturing operations for controllable pitch propellers, azimuthing and transverse thrusters, and associated control systems to a single campus location in Sweden.
