General News – Page 45
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NewsWind propulsion partnership launches
A new partnership aims to accelerate the implementation of wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry.
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NewsNew Cylinder Deactivation Control Strategy Shown to Reduce Vehicle NOx Emissions
A study conducted by Cummins and Silicon Valley-based Tula Technology has demonstrated a 74% reduction in NOx emissions and a 5% reduction in CO2 using Tula’s diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF™) on a Cummins X15 HD Efficiency Series diesel engine.
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NewsDamen and Purus in eco finance team-up
Damen Shipyards Group has announced a partnership with Purus Marine, an environmentally focused maritime vessel and infrastructure company established by EnTrust Global, for the financing of green shipping projects.
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NewsNikkiso Cryo opens new Nevada facility
Nikkiso Cryo Inc (NCI), a member of Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group, has opened a new facility in Nevada, increasing the company’s cryogenic pump production efficiency and capability.
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NewsDNV safety management audits target crew well-being
Classification society DNV has announced that its safety management auditors have been instructed to specifically address seafarer health, work and living conditions in their 2021 audits. The guidance was given in response to concerns about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on seafarers.
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NewsDamen extends TSHD range
In response to an industry-wide consultation, Damen has recently renewed and expanded its range of small to mid-size trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs). The full range now covering hopper volumes from 650 m3 to 5,000 m3.
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NewsRicardo joins emissions reduction coalition
Engineering company Ricardo is the latest to join the Getting to Zero coalition in a bid to support the decarbonisation of the transport and energy sectors.
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NewsTug teamwork refloats Ever Given
Major tugboat teamwork was required to refloat the ''Ever Given'' boxship stuck in the Suez Canal.
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NewsCEO of UK Chamber of Shipping steps down
The chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, Bob Sanguinetti, is stepping down to take on a new role as chief executive of the Aberdeen Harbour Board.
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NewsJotun unveils new hull monitoring programme
Jotun has introduced a new hull optimisation programme offering ship operators hull monitoring, fouling risk alerts, inspections and advisory services.
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NewsCMP expands antifouling for coastal vessels
Chugoku Marine Paints is expanding its use of I-Tech’s antifouling technology to meet the growing fouling prevention needs for vessels sailing and docking in biofouling hotspots off the coast of Japan.
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NewsDamen and NIBC team up to offer ship leasing
NIBC Bank, Damen Ship Lease and Damen Financial Services have teamed up for a multi-year partnership in ship leasing.
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NewsIndustry backs decarbonisation plan
Responding to the UN Secretary-General’s call for urgent action on climate change, the global shipping industry is giving full backing to a ‘moon-shot’ proposal for the large scale deployment of zero-carbon ships within a decade.
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NewsDecarbonisation remains an industry priority
Reducing emissions and investment in decarbonisation are continuing industry priorities, according to leaders of the Round Table of International Shipping Associations.
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NewsDNV awards AiP to HMD for Euro-Congreen 1900 feeder design
Classification society DNV granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for a new design of intra-Europe 1,900 TEU feeder container ships on 8 March.
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NewsBIMCO CALLS FOR INDUSTRY TO GET BEHIND MARKET BASED MEASURES
BIMCO is calling on states and the industry to consider establishing a global set of rules for market-based measures to support the use of low carbon fuels amid concerns that regionally fragmented rules could create an uneven playing field for the industry.
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NewsFirst ClassNK remote survey notation for PCC
ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for a pure car carrier operated by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and managed by MOL Ship Management (MOLSHIP).
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NewsJ-ENG NEXT GEN ENGINE CONTROL PROJECT
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) is to enter into a collaboration agreement with engine control specialist Nabtesco Corporation. The joint research contract covers research into integrating insights derived from a digital twin with the next generation of J-ENG''s Eco engine control system.
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NewsLR CEO makes key executive team appointments
Among his first key appointments since taking the helm at Lloyd’s Register (LR) in January, chief executive Nick Brown has named three new members of the company’s executive leadership team.
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NewsABB expands in Turkey and Saudi Arabia
ABB Marine & Ports is expanding its global reach and service capabilities with local divisions in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
