General News – Page 74
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NewsFirst type approval system for cyber enabled components
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released the first type approval requirements for components within cyber-enabled systems onboard ships.
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NewsScrubber partnership to help emissions compliance
Shipowners will be better able to meet emissions regulations with a new partnership which provides scrubber systems.
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NewsModernisation and transparency to be IACS priorities
Modernisation and transparency will be key focuses of IACS going forward.
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NewsTMS Tankers chooses Coldharbour ballast water management system
Coldharbour Marine will retrofit a Greek tanker with its unique ballast water treatment system based on unique inert gas technology.
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NewsShore power could slash Norwegian emissions
Shore power could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year.
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NewsShore power notation for offshore vessel
A K Line boat has become the first offshore vessel to gain notation from DNV GL for shore-based electrical supply that helps to eliminate emissions.
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NewsUpdated ClassNK guidance for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
ClassNK has released the second version of its Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems to help owners and operators meet tighter sulphur limits.
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NewsSoftware evolution to drive RoRo vessel efficiency
Ship efficiency software will be developed by MacGregor to increase RoRo vessels’ operational efficiency and drive port call optimisation.
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NewsWärtsilä tests remote control ship operation
Wärtsilä has tested remote control of ship operations for the first time on Gulfmark Offshore platform supply vessel ‘Highland Chieftain’.
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Audience focus critical to future of maritime PR, says survey
A survey conducted by PR and marketing agency Wake Media has indicated that media agencies and industry marketers need to better understand their audience.
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NewsIndian shipping sector safeguards itself against cyber attacks
India’s shipping sector is taking positive steps to safeguard itself against cyber-attacks directed at new emerging technologies.
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NewsClassNK verifies first SE Asia ship recycler
ClassNK has verified its first SE Asia recycling facility paving the way for greener ship disposal across the region.
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NewsDrone vessel survey first for DNV GL
DNV GL has taken a step up with its survey work by conducting its first offshore vessel survey using drone technology.
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NewsFuel efficiency measured through engine performance software
Ship operators can verify fuel savings, evaluate engine data and understand operating conditions and efficiency through new engine performance software.
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NewsProject seeks to address ships’ biofouling
A new project which seeks to protect marine ecosystems from the negative effects of invasive aquatic species has been given the green light.
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NewsSlow uptake hinders NOx technology progress
Equipment manufacturers have yet to reap the rewards of investment in Tier III NOx abatement technologies, according to updates from the two leading low-speed engine designers.
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NewsHybrid propulsion to reduces Antarctic vessel emissions
The owners of an Antarctic cruise ship aim to reduce its emissions through a hybrid power electric and propulsion system.
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NewsStreamlining ship design and production to cut costs
Two industry heavyweights are looking to offer operators new solutions to better streamline integration between early stage design and production planning.
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NewsNIA threat increases as antifouling systems less effective
Hull antifouling systems are becoming less effective which is increasing the NIA threat.
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NewsPollution predictions slashed as shipping growth slows
Researchers have cut shipping emissions forecasts because of new data highlighting the recent global slowdown in marine transport.
