General News 13-18 – Page 62
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NewsICS identifies sulphur and GHG reduction as priorities
Fuel suppliers, shipowners and the IMO’s MEPC need to play their part preparing for the IMO’s global fuel sulphur cap in 2020, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned.
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NewsEnergy storage from hydrogen
A project aimed at using hydrogen to solve energy storage problems in the renewables sector has been launched by a consortium including the University of Turin and science and technology hub, Environment Park.
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NewsConsortium created to promote digitalisation
A consortium of stakeholders has been established to further develop a digital domain aimed at bringing common online standards to maritime navigation and transportation systems.
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NewsGlobal Maritime Forum calls for industry-wide collaboration
The not-for-profit Global Maritime Forum issued a call to action appealing for active multi-stakeholder collaboration between all maritime stakeholders, but also including fuel companies, engine manufacturers and financial institutions, to reach the climate emission reduction goal set by the IMO in April 2018.
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NewsLiquefaction still a risk for dry bulk ships
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) has welcomed the latest amendment to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code which includes updates relating to cargoes that may liquefy.
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NewsPIL and IBM trial blockchain technology
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has used an electronic bill of lading (e-BL) in a successful real-time pilot shipment, significantly reducing the time to transfer the title deed from up to seven days to just one second.
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NewsYanmar reveals autonomous boats and auto-docking results
Yanmar has revealed results from its research into robotic boats and auto-docking, which it plans to develop into commercial applications.
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NewsDNV GL issues remote operation guidance
The offshore industry needs a robust set of standards enabling new, safely implemented systems to reach the market in order to reap the full benefit of remote operations, say experts from DNV GL.
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NewsTallink's Megastar RoPax to provide data for autonomous vessel project
Cruise and ferry operator Tallink''s Megastar RoPax is to participate in a European Space Agency (ESA)-funded autonomous navigation research project, providing data from the busy Helsinki-Tallinn route crossing the Gulf of Finland.
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NewsICS updates Sulphur Cap compliance guidance
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has updated its guidance to international shipping on achieving Compliance with the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap.
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NewsEU impact assessment favours Med ECA
A European Commission funded impact assessment into a potential Mediterranean emissions control area (ECA) found that designating such an ECA would result in significant socio-economic benefits. This is the third such study to report since mid-December amid intensifying attention on a potential designation. The IMO''s MEPC is clarifying its existing ...
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NewsNK launches PSC performance system
Classification society, ClassNK, has launched Primeship-PSC Intelligence, a support system aimed at improving Port State Control (PSC) performance and ship management.
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NewsDNV GL brings 'digital twin' back to life
Classification society, DNV GL, has developed a method of hull condition monitoring which makes use of the ship''s ''digital twin'', a virtual model prepared during the design phase.
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NewsZEV study maps 2050 action needed
A new study aims to show the early action needed to enable the shipping and supply infrastructure industries to deliver zero-emission vessels (ZEVs) that are crucial to achieve the IMO’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy 2050 ambition.
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NewsMoss and DNV GL present hydrogen bunker vessel design
Moss Maritime, in cooperation with Equinor, Wilhelmsen and DNV-GL, has developed a design for a Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) bunker vessel. The vessel design comes at a time when hydrogen is finally developing into a viable solution for the larger market.
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NewsFujairah latest to ban open-loop scrubbers
The Port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates has become the latest port to ban the use of open-loop scrubbers from 2020 over environmental concerns.
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NewsWaterborne TP releases latest agenda
The Waterborne Technology Platform, the European research and innovation platform for maritime industries, has presented its latest Strategic Research Agenda to the European Commission.
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NewsUK government announces ambitious maritime strategy
The UK government is to announce an ambitious maritime strategy today to maintain the UK’s position as a leading global maritime hub.
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NewsIridium launches broadband satellite service
Satellite network operator Iridium launched a new connectivity platform to provide high-speed broadband services to maritime and terrestrial customers. Iridium Certus utilises Global L-band VSAT, based on Iridium''s new $3 billion low orbit satellite constellation of 66 satellites.
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NewsDanfoss acquires UQM
UQM, a developer of alternative energy technologies, is merging with the Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss, in a deal worth approximately US$100m.
