General News – Page 27
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NewsSingapore to develop floating renewable energy system
Three Singapore-based partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a joint-study on the technological and economic feasibility of developing a first-of-its-kind floating hybrid renewable energy system for operations in Singapore.
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NewsSoftware error led to ferry grounding
A software flaw combined with the captain’s failure to use back-up controls led to the grounding of a passenger ferry last year in New York City in the United States.
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NewsICS asks shipowners to consider alternative CII calculations
How shipowners report their Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating will have a big impact on future efforts to improve the measure, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
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NewsICS proposes global fund and reward scheme
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a proposal to the IMO for a scheme that would accelerate shipping’s transition to net zero by financially rewarding ships and energy producers that invest in low/net zero emission fuels.
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NewsAMSA: many ships failing on planned maintenance
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority conducted a focused inspection campaign on planned maintenance between 15 January and 28 February 2022 and concluded that a high number of ships failed to comply with planned maintenance requirements.
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NewsCCS strengthens digital survey capabilities
China Classification Society (CCS) has confirmed its efforts to ensure that data-driven digital surveys will be the way of the future.
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NewsHavyard proposes name change
The new name will signify Havyard’s commitment to equality and value whilst honouring its maritime origins
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NewsNautical Institute joins OCEAN navigation project
The Nautical Institute has joined the newly-launched OCEAN project.
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NewsIMO report estimates emissions from biofouling
The importance of maintaining a smooth and clean hull free from biofouling has been outlined in a new report from IMO.
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NewsEU Parliament votes for green fuel percentage by 2030
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a 2% mandate for green shipping fuels by 2030, ahead of negotiations with the EU Council, but rejected a motion for a 100% GHG reduction by 2050.
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NewsSvitzer appoints new UK MD
Following the merging of Svitzer’s UK North and South clusters earlier this year, the new MD will further unify operations in UK market
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NewsMissing engine parts led to fire
A missing retaining ring and mounting bracket on the port main diesel engine led to an engine-room fire on a towing vessel in the US, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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NewsAccelleron opens Jakarta workshop
A new workshop near Jakarta is boosting Accelleron’s turbocharger service network across Indonesia
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NewsStolt Tankers trials in-transit hull cleaning
Stolt Tankers has completed an in-transit hull cleaning trial using Shipshave’s ITCH (In-Transit Cleaning of Hulls) on board the Stolt Acer as the vessel sailed from Port Said, Egypt to Algeciras, Spain.
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NewsNew guide helps owners select energy efficiency technologies
A Practical Guide to the Selection of Energy Efficiency Technologies for Ships has been published by the Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA) under the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project.
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NewsGTMaritime appoints new commercial director
Growing the business will be the focus for GTMaritime’s new global commercial director
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NewsABB completes Accelleron spin-off
Turbocharger manufacturer, Accelleron Industries, has successfully completed its spin-off from ABB
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NewsBV white paper promotes WtW approach
A new white paper from Bureau Veritas (BV) presents an overview of different alternative fuels, considering issues such as availability and promoting a well-to-wake (WtW) approach to emissions.
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NewsPSA joins LR’s Silk Alliance
The Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub has welcomed PSA Corporation to The Silk Alliance, a cross supply-chain maritime partnership dedicated to the development of a fleet-specific fuel transition strategy for container ships operating in Singapore and the wider Asia region.
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