Latest Equipment News – Page 171
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NewsKCC inks fleet-wide Becker-Mewis Duct deal
Norwegian operator Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has signed an agreement with Becker-Marine Systems to install the Becker-Mewis Duct across its fleet following a successful trial aboard one of its CABU (caustic soda/bulk carrier) vessels
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LNG Two-Stroke Power Goes Short-Sea
Luxembourg-based ro-ro freight specialist CLdN is set to give a further boost to its north-west European service framework with a newbuild which marries the company’s trademark versatile carrying capacity with LNG-fuelled, two-stroke propulsion.
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NewsDry-docking of LNG vessel includes major service for boil-off gas compressor
Burckhardt Compression has delivered a comprehensive overhaul service for Teekay LNG, a leading marine transportation company. As part of a long-term service agreement (LTSA) between the two companies, extensive planning and project management have ensured the time-critical project was completed on time, with a perfect safety record.
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NewsStena Bulk shares results of preliminary carbon capture feasibility study
Stena Bulk has announced the results of a recent partnership with the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) to study and explore the potential of capturing carbon at the point of exhaust from large commercial vessels.
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NewsMTF produces concept paper proposing key criteria for assessing decarbonisation technologies
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), a forum of Flag States and Classification Societies that includes ABS, ClassNK, DNV and LR among its members, has revealed a framework intended to empower decision-makers in shipping to holistically assess and compare decarbonisation technologies and low to zero-emission energy carriers.
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TotalEnergies Marine Fuels offers perspective on marine fuels
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has published a white paper to offer insights for ship operators and owners seeking to manage the energy transition in their own fleet over the short to long term. La Mède biorefinery in Provence, France, which was converted from a conventional refinery in 2019.
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WinGD publishes deep-sea shipping decarbonisation white paper
Winterthur-based marine engine technology developer WinGD has presented a number of steps which will enable deep-sea shipping to decarbonise in line with IMO provisions. The choices for shipowners are contained in a white paper, which offers a selection of commercially available technologies that can drastically reduce emissions.
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NewsA.P. Møller-Maersk outlines new methanol-fuelled container vessel design
A.P. Møller-Maersk has revealed more details about the design of its new series of 16,000-teu methanol-fuelled container vessels. While the design’s enhanced unloading and loading speeds will attract attention, and will help to achieve a headline reduction of fuel consumed per container by 20% compared with peers, the announcement clarified ...
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NewsClassNK updates remote survey guidance
ClassNK has released a third version of its remote survey guidance.
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NewsNew Vard SOV for North Star Dogger Bank contract
North Star Group has secured a long-term charter contract to deliver an additional ship as part of its new hybrid-powered renewables fleet to support the third phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the North Sea.
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NewsFirst MAN Energy Solutions Category II oils offer next-generation cylinder piston cleanliness
With the arrival of the first approved Category II cylinder oils, ship operators will finally have a single, simple solution for safeguarding piston cleanliness in two-stroke engines running on very low sulphur fuels
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NewsBIMCO releases EEXI Transition Clause before IMO efficiency regulation
BIMCO has announced the development of a new clause intended to address the upcoming introduction of EEXI regulations from the IMO.
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NewsMachine learning offers insights into causes of lifeboat accidents
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has used its machine learning technology to identify new, previously unseen insights surrounding lifeboat accidents, which will help improve lifeboat safety at sea.
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NewsMicrosoft strategic partnership marine IoT deal with Wärtsilä Voyage
Wärtsilä Voyage has entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft, which will bring together Wärtsilä Voyage products on a common platform, enabling faster deployment and easier maintenance of all Wärtsilä Voyage technologies and software. The deal is also expected to support an intensified focus by Wärtsilä on remote operation capabilities, ...
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NewsK Line Awarded AiP for Ammonia-fuelled PCC By ClassNK
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co. Ltd. for their jointly developed design of an ammonia-fuelled PCC.
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NewsDanelec Marine acquisition to create digital vessel performance management and monitoring leader
Danelec Marine has agreed a deal to acquire KYMA A.S., the Norway-based digital ship performance monitoring specialist. The combined company is expected to become the world’s largest maritime data collection solutions provider.
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NewsBV approval for wind-propelled containership
Zéphyr & Borée has been given approval in principle (AiP) by Bureau Veritas for its first open-top containership, demonstrating the feasibility of using wind propulsion on this type of vessel.
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NewsSchottel package for first US all-electric tug
The first all-electric tug reported to be built and operated in the United States will be equipped with a fully integrated electrical package from Schottel.
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NewsFirst methanol fuelled towboat
The ‘world’s first’ methanol fuelled towboat looks set to launch in 2023
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NewsDNV repeats warning that emerging risks from new fuels need to be mitigated
DNV has taken the opportunity of the release of a report chronicling improvements in ship safety in the past decade to reiterate a warning that emerging risks from new fuels and digital technologies should be mitigated to maintain progress
