General News – Page 69
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NewsSwitching to biocide-free anti-fouling measures
A German anti-fouling expert warns that anti-fouling measures must become biocide-free to adhere with legislation and that films may be the answer.
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NewsDNV GL claims E-certificate roll-out success
Following DNV GL’s introduction of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates more than 50,000 certificates have been issued just four months after its launch.
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NewsESL highlights technical sustainability investments
Reducing noise emissions at port and participation in autonomous research projects are just two of the many technical investments Finnish bulk operator ESL Shipping has reported in its latest sustainability report.
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NewsMaersk Drilling tackles thruster downtime
Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling are partnering up to create a joint 25-year strategy for thruster services to increase uptime and reduce costs.
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News€300 million facility for green ship finance
Dutch bank ING and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are provide a €300 million facility to finance European green shipping investments.
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NewsUpdated PrimeShip-HULL for rule amendments
ClassNK’s PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.5.0.0 incorporates the latest IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT) rule amendments.
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NewsPaperless class approval system on trial
A three-dimensional PDF technology that could significantly reduce the amount of time spent comparing and adapting drawings during class approvals is being tested in Germany.
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NewsBourbon action plan focuses on smarter shipping
French shipping company Bourbon has launched a smarter shipping action plan in order to stay competitive and keep up with new demands from customers.
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NewsBiofouling breakthrough to harness UV-LED technology
AkzoNobel is to develop a fouling prevention technology using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LED) to eliminate fouling growth on underwater surfaces.
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NewsIMO and EBRD partner up for sustainable shipping
IMO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are partnering up to help promote sustainable shipping in the first such arrangement the body has had with a multilateral development bank.
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NewsDNV GL launches Nauticus Hull version V20
DNV GL has launched Nauticus Hull version V20 to provide improved support for the new DNV GL rules and IACS requirements.
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NewsEniram updates performance monitoring service
Eniram has introduced an update to its fleet performance monitoring service utilising an exclusive partnership with Concirrus to offer a sophisticated solution for marine insurance underwriting.
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NewsUK project to help owners assess ship technologies
The UK Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has commissioned the development of a £1.8 million system that will enable ship owners and financiers to quantify the benefits of fuel efficient technologies.
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NewsNAPA software to transform DSME ship design processes
A leading shipyard is to use 3D model-based NAPA Steel software to help to enhance the enhancing the efficiency and reliability of its designs.
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NewsHempel launches new hull performance system SHAPE
In response to the global shipping industry''s continuing focus on fuel efficiency the coatings manufacturer Hempel is launching its new Systems for Hull and Propeller Efficiency (SHAPE).
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NewsAI reduces human error onboard
New artificial intelligence (AI) technologies from Transas are set to reduce the potential for human errors during ship navigation.
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NewsBio-repellent agent proves its worth on ship trial
A twenty-four-month trial of a hull coating containing the bio-repellent active agent Selektope on a chemical and products carrier has confirmed its hard fouling prevention power according to its manufacturer I-Tech.
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NewsAutonomous ship research centre opened
A new research facility has opened in Finland to develop the technologies required for a more autonomous shipping industry.
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NewsBenelux signs coating maintenance agreement with Jotun
Benelux Overseas wants to reduce its maintenance costs and enhance its efficiency with a new fleet-wide Jotun SeaStock coatings maintenance agreement.
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NewsLack of global legislation to hinder green uptake
Over two thirds (68%) of global marine industry executives believe that a lack of uniform international environmental regulations will impede the adoption of green technologies in shipping.
