General News – Page 53

  • (l-r) Trond Petter Abrahamsen, director in Framo Services and Kjetel Digre, head of operations and field development in Aker BP Photo: Lars Petter Larsen/Framo
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    Contract signed for seawater lift pumps

    2020-03-05T13:13:00Z

    Aker BP and Framo have entered into a long-term maintenance contract for seawater lift pumps where compensation is directly linked to facility uptime.

  • Airborne drone conducting ultrasonic thickness measurements inside the hold of a bulk carrier Photo: Bureau Veritas
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    BV conducts first survey by drone

    2020-03-04T12:17:00Z

    Bureau Veritas (BV) has completed its first survey by drone, studying the holds of a bulk carrier in an Italian port.

  • Becker Marine is searching for a prototype application project for its WingSail design. (Picture: Becker Marine)
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    Wind-assisted propulsion technologies enter mainstream

    2020-03-04T10:09:00Z

    Engine designers and other OEMs are following the rapid development of wind-assisted technologies, while naval architects are looking at optimising ship designs

  • The port of Singapore's container throughput reached 3.18m TEU in January 2020 before the effects of Covid-19 began to be felt.
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    Coronavirus wreaks havoc across global shipping industry

    2020-03-03T15:13:00Z

    As Maersk tells employees to stay home after travel to affected countries, and China’s PMI slips below 2008 lows, Covid-19’s impacts on shipping become clearer.

  • Bergen Engines' last major product development was the B36:45 gas engine in 2018 (pictured).
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    ROLLS-ROYCE TO REVIEW BERGEN DIVISION

    2020-03-02T16:18:00Z

    London-headquartered Rolls-Royce Holdings is to conduct what it describes as “a strategic review” of its Bergen engine division in Norway, writes David Tinsley. The medium-speed designer and manufacturer is no longer viewed as core to the group’s operations.

  • The Smart Maritime Council has unanimously voted to adopt an ISO data standard Credit: Smart Maritime Council
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    Smart Maritime Council adopts data standard

    2020-02-28T08:18:00Z

    A cross-industry membership group has announced it will support the use of the ISO 19848 data standard for shipboard machinery and equipment.

  • Four new Kongsberg Maritime-equipped ships will be added to Mystic Cruises’ fleet of adventure cruise vessels, bringing the total to seven Credit: Konsgberg Maritime
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    Kongsberg to equip polar cruise ships

    2020-02-26T11:23:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract worth approximately NOK300 million to equip three adventure cruise ships for Portuguese company, Mystic Cruises, with a fourth to follow.

  • The high-speed camera captures up to 40,000 high resolution images per second and is equipped with an LED system for illumination Credit: Kistler Group
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    HIS high-speed camera system from Kistler

    2020-02-19T16:11:00Z

    Kistler is adding a new product to its portfolio - the innovative HIS high-speed camera system with optical probes to visualise the combustion process in engines.

  • RMC and Aalto University are collaborating on a joint R&D project Credit: RMC
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    Joint research project to reduce carbon footprint

    2020-02-06T13:21:00Z

    Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) and Aalto University in Finland have agreed to collaborate on R&D aimed at developing technologies to reduce shipping''s environmental impact and improve safety.

  • Intercargo is welcoming the IMO commitment to better reporting of liquefaction incidents Credit: Intercargo
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    Report liquefaction incidents says Intercargo

    2020-02-03T12:37:00Z

    Intercargo is reminding ship owners and operators of the importance of investigating and reporting liquefaction incidents, in order for lessons to be learnt.

  • IMO has issued advice to travellers on the coronavirus outbreak Credit: IMO
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    IMO issues coronavirus advice

    2020-02-03T12:33:00Z

    The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has released advice on the growing coronavirus emergency to member states, seafarers and the shipping industry.

  • CMB aims to have zero emission shipping by 2050 Credit: CMB
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    CMB carbon offsets aim for zero by 2020

    2020-01-27T13:05:00Z

    CMB is showing its environmental credentials by offsetting all its CO2 emissions in order to have net zero CO2 emissions from 2020.

  • Sameer Kalra, President Alfa Laval Marine Division, committed to bring Alfa Laval's experience, portfolio of marine technologies and R&D resources to the challenge of developing zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030,
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    Alfa Laval commits to zero-emission vessel target in decarbonisation coalition

    2020-01-24T17:00:00Z

    Sameer Kalra, President Alfa Laval Marine Division, committed to bring Alfa Laval's experience, portfolio of marine technologies and R&D resources to the challenge of developing zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030,Alfa Laval is committed to reaching this vital goal, which is key to decarbonizing the global shipping industry and reaching the ...

  • RB|RD Armatori, a company controlled by the Reuben Brothers, acquired the majority of the assets of Italian shipowner RBD Armatori, whose assets included RBD Anema e Core. (Credit: MarineTraffic.com/ Peter Beentjes)
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    Reuben Brothers acquire Italian shipowner assets

    2020-01-23T11:38:00Z

    RB|RD Armatori, a company controlled by Reuben Brothers with the joint venture participation of Rizzo and De Carlini families, has completed the takeover of Italian shipowner RBD Armatori.

  • ClassNK has issued a SoC to PHP ship recycling facility in Bangladesh Photo: ClassNK
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    ClassNK approves Bangladesh recycling site

    2020-01-15T12:50:00Z

    Classification society ClassNK has issued a statement of compliance (SoC) to PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries Limited (PHP), a ship recycling facility in Bangladesh, verifying that the facility is in line with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (HKC).

  • ABB has delivered a testimony on reducing marine emissions to the US House of Representatives Photo: ABB
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    ABB delivers emissions plan to US government

    2020-01-15T12:44:00Z

    ABB Marine & Ports has delivered a testimony in the US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure about the future of marine technologies, presenting a comprehensive approach to reducing marine emissions.

  • In December 2019, South Korea introduced a voluntary vessel speed reduction program at the country’s five busiest ports: Busan, Ulsan, Yeosu, Gwangyang and Incheon.
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    South Korea eyes ECA from 2022

    2020-01-14T19:00:00Z

    South Korea is to introduce a requirement that vessels must operate on 0.1% sulphur fuel while berthed or moored at seven specified ports. The requirement will take effect from 1 September 2020.

  • A global research and development fund could change the shape of marine innovation. Photo: Jessica Bühler,  Pixabay
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    'Mandatory contribution' R&D fund proposed by industry leaders

    2019-12-17T23:48:00Z

    A global decarbonisation R&D fund could be financed by a mandatory contribution of US$2 per tonne of marine fuel, writes Stevie Knight.

  • BIMCO agrees with the EC's stance that climate change is a global issue Photo: BIMCO
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    Climate change needs global approach: BIMCO

    2019-12-16T13:44:00Z

    BIMCO has welcomed the recognition of the European Commission that tackling climate change is a global issue that needs an international collaborative approach.

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    Future-proof shipping solutions initiative

    2019-12-10T13:00:00Z

    CSSC and DNV GL have begun a strategic partnership with a focus on developing future-proof solutions and competencies for shipping in a variety of fields including alternative fuels and environmentally friendly technologies.