Latest News – Page 158
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NewsUS evaluates wind farm effects on radar
A committee of the US National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine has prepared a report on the impacts of offshore wind turbine generators on marine vessel radar.
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NewsFinland to design climate-neutral cruise ship
Meyer Turku has initiated a project to develop carbon-neutral and sustainable technological solutions for cruise ships.
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NewsCall to change bilge water separator regulations
It is impossible to expect a bilge water separator approved according to MEPC 107 (49) which came into force in 2005 to work with the same efficiency today, says Benny Carlson, Owner of Marinfloc.
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NewsVessellink now on Vessel Insight
New partnership will give ship owners and operators even more control over their data
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NewsZeebrugge wind power-to-hydrogen project proceeds
An agreement has just been reached to design and build a green hydrogen production unit in Zeebrugge between John Cockerill, BESIX and consortium Hyoffwind. The Hyoffwind project aims to develop a power-to-gas facility that can convert renewable electricity into green hydrogen.
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NewsEnvironmental ship upgrades
Hurtigruten Norway kicks off one of Europe’s biggest environmental upgrades
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NewsSafe Bulkers tests biofuels
Safe Bulkers has trialled biofuels on the Troodos Oak and achieved a 13.54% CO2 equivalent reduction compared to conventional VLSFO.
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NewsAiP for hydrogen powered MR Tanker
RINA has granted the Approval in Principle (AiP) of Swedish designer FKAB Marine Design’s hydrogen powered MR Tanker, the first AiP of a design using currently viable technology and fuels that achieves IMO 2050 targets.
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NewsAker Carbon Capture and Northern Lights JV to collaborate
Aker Carbon Capture and Northern Lights JV have signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on realization of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Norway and across Europe.
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NewsWärtsilä and Grimaldi tackle ocean microplastics
Wärtsilä and Grimaldi Group have unveiled a new system that uses exhaust gas scrubber washwater to filter out microplastics from the world’s oceans.
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NewsABS’ Wiernicki: Hydrogen curve is steep
“Transportation and safety, as well as standards and regulation, are going to be nothing short of boundary conditions in this energy transition,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President, and CEO in a keynote speech to open the American Hydrogen Forum.
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NewsBiodiesel deal focuses on US and EU markets
Renewable Energy Group (REG) and Bunker Holding have entered a partnership to advance biodiesel, initially in North America and Europe, where trials of B20 and B30 are being run in high-traffic regions of both continents.
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NewsMitsui E&S Machinery signs turbocharger license agreement
Mitsui E&S Machinery has signed the first license agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment (MHI-MME) for the non-exclusive right to manufacture MET-MB/MBII Series Turbochargers for Mitsui-MAN B&W engines.
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NewsUlstein applies hybrid approach to trawler newbuilding
Norway’s maritime cluster opens a new chapter in the roll-out of greener fishing following the confirmation of an order for a hybrid factory trawler combining diesel and electric power.
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NewsTaking charge: the arrival of alt fuels will expand the use of batteries
“We expect to see ESS systems installed on every vessel powered by alternative fuels in future”, Corvus Energy’s Chief Commercial Officer Halvard Hauso tells The Motorship.
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NewsNew more accurate pressure sensor
The Kistler Group’s new 6041C M8 miniature cylinder pressure sensor represents a new advance for small-size water-cooled cylinder pressure sensors for large marine and stationary engines.
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Alliance signs MoU on digital bill of lading
DCSA, BIMCO, FIATA, ICC and SWIFT form Future International Trade Alliance and sign memorandum of understanding (MoU) to standardise the digitalisation of international trade.
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NewsIMO pushes ahead with electronic certificates
The IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 8) met during 7-11 February 2022 and advanced regulation changes that will formalise the use of electronic seafarers’ certificates.
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NewsMAN and Hyundai cooperate on EEXI compliance
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Global Services to deliver its Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) solution to MAN B&W-branded low-speed engines manufactured by Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD).
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NewsBunker licensing survey
An effective bunker licensing scheme can help resolve disputes over fuel quality and supply
