General News 13-18 – Page 60
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NewsICS, ASA and ECSA sign cooperation MOU
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) have signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation.
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NewsBunkerPlanner rolls out to MOL Nordic fleet
BunkerMetric and 20|20 Marine Energy have announced that chemical tanker company, MOL Nordic Tankers, has extended its trial of the BunkerPlanner marine fuel analysis tool to its whole global fleet.
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NewsCSIC signs battery hybrid vessel strategic agreement
Chinese Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with China Dynamics, a Chinese developer of electric buses and passenger vehicles, to develop and market battery hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger vessels.
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NewsVerifavia helps ships prepare for recycling
Emissions verification company, Verifavia, has launched Inventory of Hazardous Material (IHM) preparation services for ships subject to the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) and the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.
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NewsCosco Shipping committed to green technology
Cosco Shipping Lines has completed a successful pilot installation of scrubber systems on two vessels and plans to roll out more in the future.
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NewsRR completes Commercial Marine sale
Rolls-Royce has completed the sale of its Commercial Marine business to Kongsberg in Norway.
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NewsMAN Energy Solutions to develop second test engine in 2019
Engine designer MAN Energy Solutions is to double its test engine capacity at its research and development centre in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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NewsClassNK releases cyber security guidelines
Classification society, ClassNK, has outlined its basic approach to ensuring onboard cyber security for ships.
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NewsGSF launches retrofit project
Non-profit organisation, Green Ship of the Future (GSF), has launched a series of projects exploring how existing technologies can help reduce harmful emissions from shipping in the short term.
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NewsKongsberg takeover targets “strategic growth”
The motivation behind Kongsberg Group’s surprise acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine was “strategic growth” and the opportunity to move closer towards becoming a “complete solutions provider”, the Group’s CEO has said.
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NewsUK P&I Club opens Rotterdam office
Shipping insurance company, the UK P&I Club has won approval from the Netherland’s financial regulator for a licence for its Rotterdam-based subsidiary UK P&I Club NV (UKNV).
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NewsBernhard Schulte cruises into India
In support of India’s first domestic cruise operation, Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services (BSCS) has been awarded technical management of Jalesh Cruises’ new vessel.
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NewsLow oil supply caused Viking Sky engine shutdown: NMA
The engine shutdown suffered by the cruise vessel Viking Sky off the Norwegian coast on 23 March was caused by low oil pressure, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) announced in preliminary findings on 27 March.
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NewsDNV GL opens new AI centre in China
Classification society, DNV GL, has strengthened its ties with China through the opening of an artificial intelligence research centre in Shanghai.
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NewsHydrogen cells to power cruise ships
GE’s Power Conversion business and fuel cell manufacturer, Nedstack, are collaborating on developing hydrogen fuel cell systems for powering zero-emission cruise vessels.
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NewsIMO launches marine biodiversity project
The International Maritime Organization launched a major five-year multilateral research project into marine biodiversity on 18-20 March at its London headquarters.
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NewsNYK invests in projects with ‘green’ loan
Japanese shipping company, NYK, has entered into a JP¥9bn syndicated loan agreement, the proceeds of which will be used solely to fund environment-friendly projects.
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NewsVaro and GoodFuels in ARA BFO deal
Varo Energy subsidiary, Reinplus Fiwado Bunker, and GoodFuels have extended their partnership to improve availability of bio fuel oil (BFO) to deep sea vessels leaving from Rotterdam.
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NewsCEOs line up for Nor-Shipping conference
The chief executives of technology company Kongsberg and classification society DNV GL are the latest names to sign up for Nor-Shipping’s new Ocean Leadership Conference on 4 June.
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NewsInert gas production added to Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre applications
An Alfa Laval Smit Combustion system (FU type) has been installed at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark. The system extends the centre’s range of full-scale vessel applications to cover inert gas production. The installation ensures that Alfa Laval remains at the forefront of developing ...
