General News – Page 35
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NewsStudy looks at EEXI and CCI effects on operations
A fleet-wide study will evaluate potential fuel savings achievable through voyage optimisation and compare adaptation strategies
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NewsAsian Shipowners’ Association confirms its position on ship recycling
The 25th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association Ship Recycling Committee (ASA SRC) was held via e-mail from 21 to 28 March, and members reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws but point to action required to meet future demand.
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NewsValve problem caused loss of steering, grounding
Germany’s Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) has published Investigation Report 282/20 into the grounding of the bulk carrier Rubina on the river Weser after a steering gear failure on 27 August 2020.
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NewsMaersk to join SteelZero Initiative
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has decided to join Climate Group SteelZero, a global initiative led by the international non-profit Climate Group in partnership with ResponsibleSteel. Organisations that join SteelZero make a public commitment to procure, specify or stock 100% net zero steel by 2050.
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NewsIACS publishes Unified Requirement on remote classification surveys
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published Unified Requirement UR Z29 to provide uniform guidance and requirements for remote surveys.
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NewsSingapore and IMO launch NextGEN Connect for decarbonisation
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the IMO have jointly launched NextGEN Connect which aims to bring diverse stakeholders together for route-based action to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsConsortium plans Australia-East Asia iron ore green corridor
A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers, has signed a letter of intent to assess the development of an iron ore green corridor between Australia and East Asia.
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NewsSchottel to acquire elkon
Take-over will combine marine propulsion and electric system integration expertise
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NewsAiP granted for high pressure ambient LCO2 transport concept
DNV has presented Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for their new CO2 tank system for the transportation of liquefied CO2.
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NewsHoulder acquires UK-based CFD specialist
Design and engineering consultancy Houlder has acquired Seaspeed Marine Consulting, a leading computational fluid dynamics business.
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NewsSafety report digest identifies risks of good intentions
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released a new collection of cases (Safety Digest volume 1 of 2022) detailing accidents and lessons learned.
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NewsPPG launches PPG PHENGUARD 985 phenolic epoxy tank coating
PPG has launched PPG PHENGUARD® 985 phenolic epoxy tank coating for the marine and tank storage sectors.
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NewsFortescue and E.ON act on Europe energy shortfall
Australian renewable green energy development company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and E.ON, one of Europe’s largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure, have plans to deliver up to five million tonnes per annum of green, renewable hydrogen to Europe by 2030.
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NewsAker accelerates integrated decarbonisation efforts
Aker Horizons has made a string of announcements aimed at accelerating the transition to green energy and green industry.
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NewsLack of effective engine repair cited in contact incident
A main engine starting problem led to the contact between an oil tanker and a loading dock in the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation.
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NewsSingapore Shipping Association join decarbonisation initiative
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has signed a partnership agreement with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) to accelerate decarbonisation efforts.
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NewsUS needs more ships to achieve 2030 offshore wind goal
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released a report outlining supply chain needs required to reach the nation’s offshore wind goal of 30GW by 2030.
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NewsScorpio Tankers collaborating on onboard carbon capture
Scorpio Tankers has entered into an MoU with Carbon Ridge LLC to collaborate on the development of onboard carbon capture for maritime vessels.
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NewsCE Delft reports on potential impacts of ETS extension
The Port of Rotterdam has commissioned CE Delft to investigate the proposed extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to the maritime sector.
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NewsNew methodology predicts flooding risk
As part of the ongoing FLARE project, NAPA and a team of researchers have developed a methodology to support navigators and assess the vulnerability of ships in emergencies.
