General News – Page 2
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NewsMAN 51/60DF Engine Passes 10 Million Operational Hours Milestone
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 51/60DF engine has passed the milestone of 10 million operational hours. The company states that, since its market entry, the dual-fuel engine has proved extremely popular with 310 engines currently in service – an increase of almost 100 units since 2022.
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NewsPolicy action key to delivering alternative and conventional fuel cost parity by 2035: Wärtsilä
Sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels as early as 2035 with the help of decisive emissions policy such as carbon taxes and emissions limits, according to a new report launched today by Wärtsilä.
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NewsSafety and supply crucial for the widespread adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel: LR
A new Lloyd’s Register report has highlighted the need for industry-wide understanding of the operational and safety challenges surrounding the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, for its adoption as part of the maritime energy transition.
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NewsUlsan Port joins DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network
Ulsan Port, a key maritime hub for Asia, has reaffirmed its pledge to environmentally friendly shipping practices by becoming a member of DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network.
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NewsClass Tanker and Bulker Expert Team Set Up in Shanghai
Classification society DNV has established a Tanker and Bulker Expert Team based in Shanghai. The team is expected to help support customers meet strong global demand growth as well as fleet renewal plans in the key dry and wet segments.
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NewsABS Cyber Security PDA Certification For MAN CEON Digital Platform
ABS has awarded MAN CEON, MAN Energy Solutions’ digital platform, its Cyber Security Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification. The certification process involves rigorous assessments to ensure that digital solutions comply with the comprehensive ABS cyber-security guidelines, designed to protect vessels and offshore platforms from cyber threats.
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NewsOcean Network Express finalises 1st EUA Transaction
ONE has announced that it has concluded its first European Union Allowances (EUA) transaction with BNP Paribas.
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NewsGroundbreaking ceremony for Schottel logistics centre
A delayed ground-breaking ceremony has been held for SCHOTTEL GmbH’s new logistics centre at its rudder propeller factory in Dörth.
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NewsTotalEnergies acquires US carbon capture developer
TotalEnergies has announced that it has agreed to fully acquire Talos Low Carbon Solutions (TLCS), an early-mover American company focused on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
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NewsK Line inks deal with Japanese gas company to study CCS logistics chain
Japan’s Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has signed an agreement with Japanese gas importer, TOKYO GAS CO., LTD. (Tokyo Gas) to conduct detailed studies examining the establishment of a carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain.
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NewsFirst MAN B&W G45 type with EGR bypass for Japanese licensee
Accelleron has been chosen to supply turbochargers for Japanese engine builder Makita’s first small-bore two-stroke marine engine featuring exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The step follows a successful matching test in which Accelleron’s A255-L turbocharger demonstrated high efficiency, supporting both low NOx emissions and overall fuel consumption on the Makita-built MAN B&W 6G45ME-C9.7-EGRBP engine.
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NewsWärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement for P&O Ferries pair
Wärtsilä has signed a Lifecycle Agreement with UK-based P&O Ferries. The five-year agreement covers two vessels, the Pioneer and the Liberté, and is designed to optimise and ensure minimal impact on their operations, while providing maintenance cost predictability.
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NewsBreakthrough HiPOS – HiPAP positioning software launched for remote operations
An innovative new software solution has been launched by Kongsberg Discovery to enable remote operations of HiPAP and µPAP SSBL acoustic positioning systems, for both crewed and uncrewed survey vessels.
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NewsDMC rudders for 9,200 ceu PCTCs
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply rudder systems for four new 9,200 ceu (car equivalent units) pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).
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NewsLargest MAN ES SCR for Mitsui E&S
MAN Energy Solutions has announced the production of a 3.9m diameter Cluster 5 Double Layer SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalytic converter for MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. The SCR unit - the largest the company has ever built - comes ammonia-ready.
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NewsNew ultra low-friction antifouling coating launched
PPG, the Pittsburgh-based paints, coatings, and specialty materials supplier, has launched a new innovative copper-free antifouling. The ultrasmooth PPG Nexeon 810 coating offers vessel performance, emissions reduction benefits, while tests suggest that it can also improve fouling control performance.
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NewsTA for Ascenz Marorka cyber-security for digital solutions
Ascenz Marorka, a GTT Group company, has announced that it has been granted a type approval for cybersecurity for its digital solutions by the classification society Bureau Veritas.
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NewsDesign Approval for CFRP Hybrid Support for Independent Tanks
A newly developed hybrid support structure for independent tanks on board Liquefied Gas Carriers has been awarded Design Approval by Lloyd’s Register (LR), DNV, and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR). The solution, which was developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, under HD Hyundai Group, is the world’s first application to the independent tank of liquefied gas carriers.
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NewsUnion Maritime selects WindWings for newbuilding
Hong Kong-based Union Maritime Limited (UML) has awarded a contract to China based supplier CM Energy Tech Co., Ltd. (CM Energy) to equip a 114,000 dwt newbuilding with three BARTech WindWings.
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NewsFirst Korean shipyard MoU for Alfa Laval air lube solution
Alfa Laval has announced that it has signed a first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a South Korean shipyard for installations of its OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication solution.
