Industry News – Page 62
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NewsMaritime ‘single window’ project success
A successful International Maritime Organization (IMO) project promoted by Norway to establish a maritime ‘single window’ in Antigua and Barbuda has been completed – and the source code for the system will now be made available to other countries who need it.
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NewsDNV GL to lead 3D printing research
Germany headquartered classification society DNV GL has been appointed as the lead researcher of the first phase of a new Singapore-based programme to study the feasibility of additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, in the maritime industry.
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NewsABS sets up sustainability hub in Singapore
Classification society ABS has established the ABS Global Sustainability Center with a mission to help maritime transition to a sustainable, lower emissions industry. Located in Singapore, the facility will the flagship of ABS'' worldwide sustainability activities, covering research into alternative fuels, de-carbonisation pathways, digitisation technologies as well as certifying, verifying ...
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NewsEU ship recycling rules seem protectionist: BIMCO
BIMCO is calling for a clearer pathway for Asian shipyards to be added to the EU approved list of recycling facilities, and for EU based recycling facilities to subject to inspections.
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NewsICS, ASA and ECSA sign cooperation MOU
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) have signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation.
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NewsBunkerPlanner rolls out to MOL Nordic fleet
BunkerMetric and 20|20 Marine Energy have announced that chemical tanker company, MOL Nordic Tankers, has extended its trial of the BunkerPlanner marine fuel analysis tool to its whole global fleet.
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NewsCSIC signs battery hybrid vessel strategic agreement
Chinese Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with China Dynamics, a Chinese developer of electric buses and passenger vehicles, to develop and market battery hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger vessels.
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NewsVerifavia helps ships prepare for recycling
Emissions verification company, Verifavia, has launched Inventory of Hazardous Material (IHM) preparation services for ships subject to the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) and the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.
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NewsCosco Shipping committed to green technology
Cosco Shipping Lines has completed a successful pilot installation of scrubber systems on two vessels and plans to roll out more in the future.
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NewsRR completes Commercial Marine sale
Rolls-Royce has completed the sale of its Commercial Marine business to Kongsberg in Norway.
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NewsSTX Engine appoints new president
Korean-based marine engine manufacturer STX Engine appointed a new president, Song Jong-geun, on 27 March.
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NewsMAN Energy Solutions to develop second test engine in 2019
Engine designer MAN Energy Solutions is to double its test engine capacity at its research and development centre in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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NewsClassNK releases cyber security guidelines
Classification society, ClassNK, has outlined its basic approach to ensuring onboard cyber security for ships.
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NewsGSF launches retrofit project
Non-profit organisation, Green Ship of the Future (GSF), has launched a series of projects exploring how existing technologies can help reduce harmful emissions from shipping in the short term.
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NewsKongsberg takeover targets “strategic growth”
The motivation behind Kongsberg Group’s surprise acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine was “strategic growth” and the opportunity to move closer towards becoming a “complete solutions provider”, the Group’s CEO has said.
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NewsUK P&I Club opens Rotterdam office
Shipping insurance company, the UK P&I Club has won approval from the Netherland’s financial regulator for a licence for its Rotterdam-based subsidiary UK P&I Club NV (UKNV).
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NewsBernhard Schulte cruises into India
In support of India’s first domestic cruise operation, Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services (BSCS) has been awarded technical management of Jalesh Cruises’ new vessel.
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NewsLow oil supply caused Viking Sky engine shutdown: NMA
The engine shutdown suffered by the cruise vessel Viking Sky off the Norwegian coast on 23 March was caused by low oil pressure, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) announced in preliminary findings on 27 March.
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NewsDNV GL opens new AI centre in China
Classification society, DNV GL, has strengthened its ties with China through the opening of an artificial intelligence research centre in Shanghai.
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NewsHydrogen cells to power cruise ships
GE’s Power Conversion business and fuel cell manufacturer, Nedstack, are collaborating on developing hydrogen fuel cell systems for powering zero-emission cruise vessels.
