General News 13-18 – Page 63
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NewsOSC’s ambitious expansion plans
The chief financial officer of state-owned Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has spoken of the firm’s ambitious expansion plans as the company hopes to cement its role in the bulk and container market.
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NewsWärtsilä designs and powers fishing boat
Technology group Wärtsilä is to provide the ship design, main engine and other propulsion equipment for a new state-of-the-art fishing vessel.
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NewsADNOC project delivers fuel savings
ADNOC Logistics & Services, the marine and logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has announced that it has reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 23 per cent across a fleet of 27 vessels.
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Wabtec and GE Transportation to merge
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its review of the pending merger of passenger rail transport company, Wabtec, and GE Transportation, a business unit of General Electric, meaning that the deal can now go ahead.
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NewsMOL adopts Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress for entire fleet
Major ship operator Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is to connect its entire fleet with network operator Inmarsat''s Fleet Xpress connectivity product.
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NewsHavyard merges controls and electrics
Ship technology company, Havyard, is combining its navigation, automation and power systems services with the merger of its Norwegian Control Systems (NCS) and Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) brands.
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NewsEniram helps French ferry operator find 2% fuel savings
French ferry operator La Méridionale achieved annualised fuel savings of around 2% on its RoPax Piana after trialling two energy management solutions from Eniram, a Wärtsilä subsidiary, for over 12 months.
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NewsTranspetrol upgrades fleet connectivity
International ship owner Transpetrol has upgraded its fleet’s connectivity after renewing a contract with VSAT network operator Marlink, permitting more potential digital applications.
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NewsDatum Electronics receives CCS plan approval
UK-based Datum Electronics has announced that its marine shaft power meter system has been awarded a plan approval by the China Classification Society (CCS).
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NewsKOMERI to research into hydrogen fuel cell ships
The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) signed an MoU with two local partners to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology suitable for marine applications.
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NewsEMP and Masterbulk install new battery
Japanese technology group, Eco Marine Power (EMP) has joined forces with Singapore shipping company, Masterbulk, to install a new battery pack on a large general cargo ship.
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NewsWhat is the future for marine fuel cells?
With marine fuel cells emerging as a reality, Jan-Erik Räsänen, head of new technologies and Olli Somerkallio, head of machinery, Foreship, assess available technologies.
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NewsColumbia opens optimisation control room
Columbia Shipmanagement has opened a performance optimisation control room that aims to improve operations by connecting technical, commercial and crew management.
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NewsFunding for Havyard hydrogen fuel cell project
Ship designer Havyard and operator Havila Kystruten are to develop and test a ‘high capacity hydrogen energy system’ after receiving a NOK104.3 million (US$12.1 million) grant.
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NewsSingapore to host maritime summit
The Global Maritime Forum has chosen Singapore as the venue for its 2019 annual summit.
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NewsSilverstream wins Grimaldi Group deal
Air lubrication manufacturer, Silverstream Technologies, has announced a major deal with Grimaldi Group to install its Silverstream System on 12 new ro-ro carriers.
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NewsCargotec launches start-up initiative
Finland-based Cargotec has established a start-up collaboration programme aimed at addressing the biggest challenges in the maritime, cargo transport and logistics sectors.
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NewsMaersk innovation surge to eliminate emissions
AP Moller-Maersk has pledged to make carbon-neutral vessels commercially viable by 2030 as it aims to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
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NewsTechnology providers fight for autonomy firsts
The race towards fully autonomous vessel operations stepped up a gear in late 2018, with three ferries in Finland and Norway – and three technology providers – vying for notable firsts.
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NewsRenault and Neoline’s sustainable team-up
Groupe Renault has announced a three year partnership with Nantes start-up, Neoline, to develop a wind-powered maritime transport system.
