Industry News – Page 30
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NewsPanel to provide insight into EU shore power proposals
The Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels is hosting a keynote panel discussion to examine the impact of the proposed extension of shore-power supply requirements to ports within the European Union.
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NewsBV grants AiP to C-Claw™
Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted Approval in Principle to COLD PAD for their C-Claw™ technology.
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NewsDNV creates new expert team in China
DNV has launched a Shanghai-based Gas Carrier and Alternative Fuels Expert Team to support key stakeholders amid strong growth in the two markets in China.
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NewsClean maritime consortium awarded £1.2M
A new consortium has been awarded £1.2 million to address clean maritime challenges in the ports and shipping sectors
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NewsABB loses Azipod court case
Cruise line wins its case against ABB over allegations it misrepresented the safety of its Azipod propulsion system
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NewsWinners announced for enclosed space safety competition
The winners of The Human Element Industry Group Safety Competition – Enclosed Spaces have been announced.
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NewsNew leader appointed to Norwegian ammonia initiative
Hege Økland has taken up her new roles as Head of Iverson eFuels and Head of Hy2gen Norge and lead the development of green ammonia production in Sauda, a renewable power centre in Western Norway.
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NewsMain Engine failure exposes maintenance deficiencies
The Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has highlighted a case of maintenance deficiencies, which contributed to a vessel leaving service for 12 hours for unscheduled maintenance.
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NewsUltra-fast charging
A new ultra-fast charging system promises to speed up the efficiency of electric transport
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NewsSingapore to develop floating renewable energy system
Three Singapore-based partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a joint-study on the technological and economic feasibility of developing a first-of-its-kind floating hybrid renewable energy system for operations in Singapore.
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NewsSoftware error led to ferry grounding
A software flaw combined with the captain’s failure to use back-up controls led to the grounding of a passenger ferry last year in New York City in the United States.
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NewsICS asks shipowners to consider alternative CII calculations
How shipowners report their Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating will have a big impact on future efforts to improve the measure, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
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NewsICS proposes global fund and reward scheme
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a proposal to the IMO for a scheme that would accelerate shipping’s transition to net zero by financially rewarding ships and energy producers that invest in low/net zero emission fuels.
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NewsAMSA: many ships failing on planned maintenance
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority conducted a focused inspection campaign on planned maintenance between 15 January and 28 February 2022 and concluded that a high number of ships failed to comply with planned maintenance requirements.
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NewsCCS strengthens digital survey capabilities
China Classification Society (CCS) has confirmed its efforts to ensure that data-driven digital surveys will be the way of the future.
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NewsHavyard proposes name change
The new name will signify Havyard’s commitment to equality and value whilst honouring its maritime origins
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NewsNautical Institute joins OCEAN navigation project
The Nautical Institute has joined the newly-launched OCEAN project.
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NewsIMO report estimates emissions from biofouling
The importance of maintaining a smooth and clean hull free from biofouling has been outlined in a new report from IMO.
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NewsEU Parliament votes for green fuel percentage by 2030
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a 2% mandate for green shipping fuels by 2030, ahead of negotiations with the EU Council, but rejected a motion for a 100% GHG reduction by 2050.
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NewsWärtsilä to integrate Voyage business with Marine Power
Wärtsilä Corporation is integrating the Voyage business into Marine Power as a single business unit.
