General News – Page 71
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NewsHow to be light
The EU-funded project RAMSSES is aiming to accelerate the adoption of lightweight composite materials in shipbuilding. Matthias Krause and Dr Frank Roland from the Center of Maritime Technologies review progress and next steps.
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NewsNorway extends autonomous shipping test-bed policy
Norway’s third autonomous shipping test-bed has been opened on the Oslofjord in Horten, near Kongsberg Maritime’s local facility.
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NewsABB launches debut digital service for turbochargers
ABB has digitalised its turbocharger safety concept SIKO under its new digital brand ABB Ability, offering ship operators the ability to optimise exchange intervals.
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NewsReport shows sector optimism despite consolidation
There is optimism across the maritime sector despite continuing consolidation expectations, according to the latest SMM Maritime Industry Report.
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NewsTechnology network to steer energy initiatives
A new network of technology centres will provide leadership in promoting ship energy-efficiency technologies and operations and emissions reduction initiatives.
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NewsJotun anticipates paint demand with DNV GL data platform
Coatings supplier Jotun has deployed DNV GL’s big data platform to anticipate how much product it needs at port.
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NewsRolls-Royce to learn from space agency remote operations
Rolls-Royce and the European Space Agency (ESA) are to cooperate on ‘space activities’ in support of autonomous, remote controlled shipping and promoting innovation in European digital logistics.
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NewsNew project champions zero emissions ships
A new project will use Norwegian short-sea ferries to pioneer technologies such as LNG, batteries and shore power.
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NewsWärtsilä stakes claim in ‘smart marine ecosystem’
Wärtsilä is one of a handful of technology suppliers aiming to capture a share of the burgeoning market for marine digital services. The company unveiled a new marine strategy last week with digital at its heart.
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NewsRolls-Royce opens ship intelligence experience space
A series of ship intelligence experience spaces will demonstrate how digital solutions can transform the marine industry.
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NewsTripartite Shipbuilding Forum agrees on major industry goals
Carbon emissions, safety and cyber security were at the top of the agenda at the annual Tripartite Shipbuilding Forum which has agreed on some major industry goals.
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NewsGHG goals should be ambitious, declares IMO
International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states have been told they should set ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals.
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NewsInnovative cargo hold coating can reduce maintenance
Hempel is looking to reduce maintenance costs for operators with the launch of its new innovative cargo hold coating.
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EU needs competitive shipbuilding strategy, says study
The European Union (EU) needs a holistic shipbuilding policy to tackle competition from Asian countries and bolster its marine technology suppliers, according to a new European Commission study.
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Cybersecurity, regulatory concerns hindering autonomy progress
Cybersecurity and readiness to adopt new technology are among prime concerns holding back the development of unmanned vessels according to a report by solicitors Clyde & Co and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST).
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NewsBaltic project to drive digitalisation and green shipping
Danish marine consultant OSK-ShipTech is to participate in research under the EU-funded ECOPRODIGI initiative aims to develop the Baltic Sea region as a leader in marine digitalisation and clean shipping.
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NewsABB launches mobile situational awareness system
ABB has unveiled a new tool, ABB Ability Marine Pilot Vision, that harnesses advanced sensor technology to provide officers with detailed situational awareness anywhere on a ship.
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NewsUK and China join forces in new joint propulsion company
The UK’s Stone Marine Propulsion and China’s NGC Marine have joined forces to create a world leading supplier of propulsion and marine gearbox propulsion equipment.
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NewsHVAC systems design business launched
Knud E. Hansen has formed a new business unit that will specialise in the design of HVAC systems for the maritime market.
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ICS slams market distortion on shipbuilding
The International Chamber of Shipping has criticised the OECD working party on shipbuilding, saying that environmental sustainability could only be addressed if governments tackle the subsidies and support measures that lead to overcapacity in the market.
