General News – Page 41

  • Nor-Shipping's Blue Talks - sharing ocean insights
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    Norway’s ambitions to help unlock renewables

    2021-10-18T12:27:00Z

    Norway’s maritime and offshore energy expertise could be the key to unlocking the renewable energy growth the world demands, says a director of Norwegian Energy Partners (Norwep), Jon Dugstad.

  • U-Ming, SWS and Jotun are teaming up to deliver anti-fouling and hull cleaning to a new bulk carrier
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    Jotun hull solution for new bulk carrier

    2021-10-11T11:57:28Z

    U-Ming, SWS and Jotun are joining forces to provide Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for U-Ming’s 190,000 dwt dual-fuel bulk carrier newbuilding project at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard (SWS) in Shanghai, China.

  • Wärtsilä 14 engine
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    EU Stage V compliance certification

    2021-10-05T15:22:00Z

    Wärtsilä has received marine sector commercial certification for compliance with the EU’s Stage V standards.

  • Inland shippers welcome the extension of Berlin funding to cover Diesel engine changes. (Photo BDB)
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    Berlin funding for inland Diesel upgrades

    2021-10-05T11:22:00Z

    New German Government funding for future-oriented propulsion system upgrades on inland ships has been extended to also include diesel engines and associated plant, reports Tom Todd.

  • K Line vessels will collect plastic waste samples for analysis Photo: K Line
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    Joint research on marine plastic waste

    2021-10-04T14:16:00Z

    K Line has signed an agreement with Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT) to jointly research ridding the oceans of plastic waste.

  • Nick Brown, CEO of Lloyd’s Register and chair of IACS Photo: IACS
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    IACS chair emphasises safety in first speech

    2021-10-01T14:11:00Z

    The chief executive of Lloyd’s Register has been formally introduced as the new chair of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) at a press conference in London.

  • HHI and KSOE have AiP for their LCO2 carrier design Photo: LISCR
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    AiP for large LCO2 carrier design

    2021-09-24T12:25:00Z

    The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) and DNV have awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for a new liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier design.

  • Eero Lehtovaara
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    ABB lends decarbonisation aid

    2021-09-21T14:11:00Z

    ABB Marine & Ports’ Eero Lehtovaara has been appointed board chair of an association that aims to help the EU to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

  • Mediterranean Shipping Company's container vessel MSC London
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    MSC books 30+ Silverstream systems for newbuilds

    2021-09-21T13:14:00Z

    Silverstream, the UK air lubrication specialist, has secured an order to provide more than 30 Silverstream air lubrication systems for newbuilding vessels ordered by container operator MSC.

  • Klaus Heim, CEO, WinGD
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    WinGD takes holistic approach to marine decarbonisation with ecosystem of solutions

    2021-09-21T12:42:00Z

    Engine developer WinGD has developed an ecosystem of solutions around the main engine that enhances energy efficiency and enables a seamless transition to new fuels – the two keys to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with International Maritime Organization ambitions.

  • Jotun HPS reduces carbon emissions according to a study based on EU data Photo: Shutterstock
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    Jotun HPS reduces emissions, says study

    2021-09-20T11:15:00Z

    Vessels using Jotun Hull Performance Solutions report a 20% lower carbon intensity during operations, according to a new Jotun study based on the EU’s latest carbon emissions data.

  • ABS and DSME are working together to develop a very large LCO2 carrier Photo: ABS/DSME
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    ABS and DSME develop very large LCO2 carrier

    2021-09-17T12:28:00Z

    ABS and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) are to jointly develop designs for a 70,000m3 very large, liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier.

  • Norsepower’s first installation of its tiltable Rotor Sails on board a bulk carrier Photo: Norsepower
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    Berge Bulk targets ambitious fleet decarbonization goal

    2021-09-15T12:19:00Z

    Berge Bulk is looking at options to reach carbon neutrality by 2025, Paolo Tonon Technical Director at the international shipping company explains.

  • The SmartCap fatigue management system has previously been used in the mining and road transportation industries to eliminate fatigue-related safety incidents.
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    P&O Maritime begins fatigue management trial at Jebel Ali port

    2021-09-15T12:06:00Z

    P&O Maritime Logistics began a trial of wearable technology that proactively prevents microsleeps and supports workers in managing their fatigue at Jebel Ali port in Dubai in late July. The trial is an industry first, the company claims.

  • SunStone has invested in a series of 7 diesel-electric expedition vessels at China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI), including the Greg Mortimer. (credit: SunStone).
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    CII 'poor fit' to cut emissions from cruise ships

    2021-09-09T10:10:00Z

    While the European Union’s Fit for 55 programme will put pressure on passenger ships of all kinds to switch to either emission free fuels or shore power while in port, the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Index represents a nearer term challenge for cruise ships.

  • Windship Technology has been awarded Approval in Principle for its triple-wing aerofoil design. (credit: Windship Technology)
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    DNV awards AiP to Windship Technology's triple-wing aerofoil design

    2021-09-07T13:51:00Z

    DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to UK-based technology developer Windship Technology for its triple-wing aerofoil.

  • BV has given AiP to Mitsubishi for a LCO2 carrier cargo tank Photo: Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
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    BV AiP for LCO2 carrier cargo tank

    2021-09-06T12:05:00Z

    Bureau Veritas has given approval in principle (AiP) to Mitsubishi Shipbuilding for a cargo tank system to be mounted in a liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier.

  • RINA has acquired Logimatic Solutions
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    RINA expands its digital scope

    2021-09-02T16:52:00Z

    RINA is expanding its digital offerings with the acquisition of a software company.

  • DNV's new Maritime Forecast to 2050 features an updated carbon risk management framework (credit: DNV)
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    DNV 'decarbonisation stairway' aims to help shipowners manage transition

    2021-09-02T10:25:00Z

    DNV has launched its latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 report. The report includes an updated carbon risk management framework, presenting a new ‘decarbonization stairway’ model to help owners map a path to sustainability.

  • MV Loch Fyne, one of the seven small vehicle and passenger vessels that may potentially be replaced.
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    Design consultant appointed for Scottish ferry replacement programme

    2021-08-23T12:21:00Z

    Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed ferry design consultancy Navalue to lead the concept design of its Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP). The programme covers the replacement of up to seven small “loch class” vessels serving the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) over the coming decade.