General News 13-18 – Page 55
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NewsHIS high-speed camera system from Kistler
Kistler is adding a new product to its portfolio - the innovative HIS high-speed camera system with optical probes to visualise the combustion process in engines.
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NewsJoint research project to reduce carbon footprint
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) and Aalto University in Finland have agreed to collaborate on R&D aimed at developing technologies to reduce shipping''s environmental impact and improve safety.
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NewsReport liquefaction incidents says Intercargo
Intercargo is reminding ship owners and operators of the importance of investigating and reporting liquefaction incidents, in order for lessons to be learnt.
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NewsIMO issues coronavirus advice
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has released advice on the growing coronavirus emergency to member states, seafarers and the shipping industry.
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NewsCMB carbon offsets aim for zero by 2020
CMB is showing its environmental credentials by offsetting all its CO2 emissions in order to have net zero CO2 emissions from 2020.
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NewsAlfa Laval commits to zero-emission vessel target in decarbonisation coalition
Sameer Kalra, President Alfa Laval Marine Division, committed to bring Alfa Laval's experience, portfolio of marine technologies and R&D resources to the challenge of developing zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030,Alfa Laval is committed to reaching this vital goal, which is key to decarbonizing the global shipping industry and reaching the ...
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NewsReuben Brothers acquire Italian shipowner assets
RB|RD Armatori, a company controlled by Reuben Brothers with the joint venture participation of Rizzo and De Carlini families, has completed the takeover of Italian shipowner RBD Armatori.
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NewsClassNK approves Bangladesh recycling site
Classification society ClassNK has issued a statement of compliance (SoC) to PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries Limited (PHP), a ship recycling facility in Bangladesh, verifying that the facility is in line with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (HKC).
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NewsABB delivers emissions plan to US government
ABB Marine & Ports has delivered a testimony in the US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure about the future of marine technologies, presenting a comprehensive approach to reducing marine emissions.
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NewsSouth Korea eyes ECA from 2022
South Korea is to introduce a requirement that vessels must operate on 0.1% sulphur fuel while berthed or moored at seven specified ports. The requirement will take effect from 1 September 2020.
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News'Mandatory contribution' R&D fund proposed by industry leaders
A global decarbonisation R&D fund could be financed by a mandatory contribution of US$2 per tonne of marine fuel, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsClimate change needs global approach: BIMCO
BIMCO has welcomed the recognition of the European Commission that tackling climate change is a global issue that needs an international collaborative approach.
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NewsFuture-proof shipping solutions initiative
CSSC and DNV GL have begun a strategic partnership with a focus on developing future-proof solutions and competencies for shipping in a variety of fields including alternative fuels and environmentally friendly technologies.
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NewsBIMCO simplifies dispute process
BIMCO’s documentary committee has agreed to carry out a major revision of the dispute resolution clause with the aim to shorten and simplify what has become BIMCO’s longest standard clause.
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NewsMediterranean ECA moves closer
Mediterranean countries have agreed on a road map for the designation of the Mediterranean Sea as an emission control area (ECA) for sulphur emissions at the 21st conference of parties of the Barcelona Convention in Naples.
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NewsGuidance to mitigate Li battery system fires
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA), Corvus and class society Lloyd’s Register (LR) have issued circulars to shipowners and operators alerting them to hazards associated with lithium battery systems following a battery room fire on a passenger ferry in Norway in October.
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NewsHigh Frequency Harmonics and Marine Power Quality
Ian C Evans, Principal Electrical Engineer, Harmonic Solutions Marine examines some of the issues associated with poor power quality found on vessels today.
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NewsAIP for ULCC windshield design
Tokyo-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have announced that DNV GL has given approval in principle (AIP) to MOL and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for their bow windshield designed for ultra-large container carriers.
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NewsGasum acquires parts of AGA and Nauticor
Gasum is acquiring AGA’s Clean Energy business and Nauticor’s Marine Bunkering business from their current owner, Linde AG.
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NewsHull coatings study shows speed benefits
A new study has demonstrated improved vessel power efficiency and reduced speed loss with PPG marine hull coatings.
